The Open Era, 9780241784679
Paperback
Tennis rivals fall for each other, risking their careers and the US Open.
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The Open Era

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    8 June 2026

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Summary

A sizzling new adult sports romance, for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue.

Game. Set. Perfect Match?

Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school, and it’s never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal.

If the newly found fame wasn’t enough to send Austin spiralling, then tripping an…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241784679
ISBN-10:0241784670
Author:Edward Schmit
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:8 June 2026
Weight:500g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 35mm
About The Author

Edward Schmit

Edward Schmit is an author based in New York City. From theatre kid to graphic designer to creative director, he’s always exploring new ways to tell stories. A passionate mental health advocate, he’s worked in the nonprofit space for over seven years. The Open Era is his debut novel and combines three things close to his heart—queer love stories, mental health awareness, and the most beautiful sport in the world—tennis.

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