A delightful read, full of angst, romance and heapings of humour!

After a sudden end to her relationship and job, Flora decides to pursue her dream of writing a graphic novel, hoping that a stay in the Lake District will be the peace she needs to get her creative juices flowing. However, nothing goes as planned, and Flora shockingly finds herself reluctantly cohabiting with the ever-so-attractive tennis star, Kieran.

This book had me gripped right from the beginning. I loved the premise, and having recently visited Wimbledon, I could picture it all so clearly in my head. Flora wasn't afraid to put Kieran in his place, and Kieran's character developed so well under her down-to-earth influence. The balance between humour and emotion was very well done, and this book was easy and enjoyable!

Sparks, as well as tennis balls, fly. Their blossoming attraction could be the making of this failed star, or could they be just another distraction?

Tennis may not be my favourite sport, but I now find myself wanting to head to the nearest court!

This book is labelled as an enemies to lovers, but it was done successfully. I would’ve preferred this to be labelled as a grumpy x sunshine sports romance. I did enjoy this for the most part and found it quite easy to read with likeable characters. I was let down by the third act break up though and found the epilogue stereotypical of a romance.

This was such a fun sports romance read! The characters are incredibly cute together, and their chemistry leaps off the pages. They bring out the best in each other, and their interactions are filled with understanding and unwavering support. The development of their relationship is heartwarming and authentic, making it easy to root for them from the beginning to the end.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of this book is the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, executed perfectly with witty banter and undeniable tension. The forced proximity scenario only adds to the excitement, creating moments that are both humorous and heart-fluttering. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, keeping me hooked as I watch the characters navigate their evolving feelings.
Overall, this book is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and sports, with well-rounded characters that I couldn't help but fall in love with. Whether you're a fan of the genre or just looking for a light-hearted, feel-good read, this book delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a charming and entertaining romance!

Cute little romance that made (finally) me like tennis. Also expected someting more, because I was really exicted for this ARC, even though it didn't disappoint me, but it was not IT for me.

The language was simple to understand, as well as the general guidelines for tennis.

Loved Kieran in his grumpy mood bc we all love a grumpy (and protective) male.

The cherries were a nice touch, as well as the strawberry desert

Flora has had a rough go of things lately. She gets fired and finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her. She works hard to get her life back in order and decides that she needs to take a break from everything and go on vacation to start writing her graphic novel. She has it all sorted out. She will leave for 4 weeks during the Wimbledon tournament and rent out her apartment to visitors. Until, her vacation property is suddenly no longer available and she has nowhere to go. Unfortunately, the guy renting out her apartment for the tournament is none other than one of the rudest, sourest, and flippant tennis players that she has ever met. And she hates him. Luckily, he agrees to let her stay on the couch so he can get his beauty rest. This is all fine and dandy, albeit inconvenient, until she starts to notice that he's smoking hot and not nearly as arrogant and awful as she thought. And he only has eyes for her.

This was stinking cute! I love Flora and Kieran together. Normally, I would give a book in this genre a 3⭐ rating for having a good time and move on. But these characters were so much fun and so memorable, I couldn't help myself. And tennis is way sexier than hockey. #NormalizeHotTennisRomance

I don’t think you can count this as a true ‘enemies to lovers’ story, as they didn’t really know each other prior to meeting but even so this was a cute sporty romance with a bit of spice.

If you are expecting lots of tennis action then this might not be for you, it’s no Carrie Soto is Back 🎾, but the parts that are included are interesting and felt realistic to me as a tennis fan.

The story was set at a good pace and was generally well written, and the plot was enjoyable if a little predictable.

The characters were likeable and I genuinely wanted them to end up together.

Overall, this was a fun read.

3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher, Aria, for my early copy.

This was a really sweet book, that made me eager for a hot British summer.

Flora is down on her luck in many ways at the start of the book, but mostly because she doesn't believe in herself, and I'm walks Kieran with his grumpy, mean attitude just as she's dealt another blow. The story starts with them at loggerheads but they do start to be home friendly and that's when the book really takes off.

What really grounded the main characters and their relationship is that both Flora and Kieran have self doubt and internal struggles, but it is nice to see them subtly help each other with through them and become more confident in their abilities. They also had super cute and funny moments throughout the book that had me laughing out loud.

For someone who isn't a massive Tennis or Wimbledon fan, I really enjoyed that aspect of the book, to the point I was trying to but Wimbledon tickets! It really captures that essence of how lovely a summer in London can be when it's hot, beer gardens are open, everyone is drinking pimms and you can sit on a grassy hill and enjoy the day.

Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book. This is my honest review.

I really enjoyed this and it’s a perfect Summer read! I’m pretty clueless when it comes to tennis but I loved that that didn’t matter. The characters are so likeable and I really enjoyed their chemistry, so I was just rooting for them the whole way through. It’s really nice to read a book that gives you the necessary backstory to certain scenarios as well! I just didn’t really get an ‘enemies-to-lovers’ vibe, which is how this is advertised

If you think you don't need to read a tennis romance this summer, you do... and its this book!
I loved this so much. I loved the characters and was so invested in their relationship. The writing was so good, and made the book so much fun to read.

I find with sport romances, there is never enough of the sport or its hard to follow when you do get to read about it. But this was the PERFECT mix of sport scenes and non sport scenes. The author does such a great job at making those scenes easy to understand as someone who doesn't follow tennis in real life. Actually, it the made the scenes so fun to read about and I was looking forward to those scenes!

Those last few chapters really had me so emotional, and I loved the confession of their feelings. I truly loved these characters.

Would 101% read more of this authors books. Truly, truly loved this.

First of all, I am tired of books with two people who just met initially disliking each other being described as enemies to lovers. Second of all, I liked this book a lot.

The "enemies to lovers" stage doesn't last very long, then things become fun and heated.

It was all so very British, the summer in London, Wimbledon, strawberries & cream, drinks at a pub.

Flora was very into Kieran initially, maybe a bit over the top for my liking. There was just a little too much focus on how sexy and gorgeous he was, but I liked how their feelings developed.

Overall it was so cute, spicy, and there was a good balance between tennis and everything else - the perfect amount for a sports romance.

Matchpoint was magical, I got transferred directly into Wimbledon whilst I was reading. The atmosphere was colourful and joyful. It’s a beautiful setting and really set the tone of the book. The romance in this book was like a classic romcom. It felt authentic but also still was fun and full of banter. Kieran and Flora are a perfect match. They suit eachother, bring out the best in one another and are so supportive. Flora was ambitious and lovely and I really enjoyed that she was an artist. It was so interesting. Her best friend Iris was such a fun character! Kieran was that moody, rebellious sportsman but we got to see his layers and him being a softie. His story was heartbreaking. The ending has me on the edge of my seat and I could not wait to see how this ended. Flora finally got her Lake District holiday. Their story was so romantic and genuine. The final match was tense but I couldn’t have been happier with the ending🫶

‘Match Point’ by Katherine Reilly is a fun, summery tennis romance that captures the magic of Wimbledon, the butterflies of love at first sight and the importance of self-belief. Telling the story of aspiring artist Flora, who ends up co-habiting with fading tennis star Kieran as he takes his last shot at the Championships.

Flora was a relatable and loveable character - her lack of confidence following a troubled childhood, an absent father and a cheating boyfriend was understandable, but I loved how even when she was at her lowest there was a spark of fire inside her. Kieran was an ‘ace’ leading man, with layers of complexity and an endearing earnestness despite his bad boy reputation. I also adored Flora’s best friend Iris who was hilarious and pivotal to the story.

The novel employs an entertaining strangers to enemies to lovers trope. While the premise takes some suspension of disbelief (I think if you’d rented your flat to a pro tennis player and your plans fell through, you’d just have to make yourself scarce, right?) it provides a convenient backdrop for a lot of forced proximity. The insta-love aspect of this book, with Flora supposedly becoming the most important person in Kieran’s life in a matter of weeks, was a little bit unbelievable, and is not usually my favourite feature. However, just like Flora I got caught up in the chemistry and the jubilance of early summer, Pimms, grass courts and strawberries and cream!

As a huge tennis fan and a resident of South West London, I really loved the way the author described the excitable atmosphere in Wimbledon Village across the fabulous fortnight (green and purple everywhere, tennis window displays, the hope that you might spot a sporting star in the Dog and Fox!) I’m a pretty picky reader and so the fact I wasn’t sighing at the tennis references is a good sign, with the tour events mentioned and scores listed broadly accurate.

All in all, this was a 4.5 star read for me and will surely get a re-read when tennis fever hits London in a few short weeks! If you want something light and wonderful to read on a beach, a plane, or on the grass of Wimbledon Park next to your tent as you join the oh-so-British tradition of queueing, I’d really recommend this one.

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Aria & Aries via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Fun, flirty sports romance with a big heaping of spice, this is an ideal beach read. Not my favourite, but an excellent way to pass a few relaxing hours.

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I love sports romances, but, I mean who doesn’t? Plus, I wanted something that gives real summer vibes. So, when I saw a sports romance about tennis, set during summer and covers the Wimbledon Championships…I knew I had to read it!

The book follows Flora, who decides to rent her apartment during the Wimbledon. However, what she didn’t realise is that the person who rented her apartment is none other than the world-famous tennis player Kieran O’Sullivan. Kieran is also known as a bad boy in tennis and doesn’t follow the rules at all. Flora’s summer plans fall through, and she is now forced to share her apartment with Kieran all the way through Wimbledon. Emotions and personalities clash, but who will take the match point?

I am glad I did read Match Point, as it was fun, easy, cute and fluffy, yet covered some more heavy topics too. I loved how tennis and Wimbledon weren’t the main focus yet are featured just enough to give this book a great balance between romance and tennis. At times this book reminded me of Carrie Soto is Back by TJR, which I adore. Writing was addictive too, I got so immersed in reading that I finished the book in a few hours.

I adored the main heroine, Flora. She grew as a character throughout this book and from a quite shy character became fierce and brave. I also enjoyed the growth of Kieran, but I felt I wasn’t as connected to him, since there weren’t any of his POVs in this book. I also loved the setting of this book, since I am a huge fan of tennis.

The only negative thing about this book, at least in my opinion, was that it wasn’t enemies to lovers. It didn’t feel that the two main characters ever hated each other. Yes, their first impressions of each other might not have been the best, yet I couldn’t see the hate. Additionally, I wished there this book had Kieran’s POV. I think their friendship and romance would’ve been much more believable if it was also seen from MMC POV.

Overall: A perfect summer read, best consumed with strawberries and cream and in the sun. Honestly, now I want more romances like this in my life.

I enjoyed the novel 'Match Point' by Katherine Reilly. Having lived in Wimbledon Village myself years ago, the atmosphere she describes in the way the city buzzes during tennis season is totally accurate and makes it come alive!
It follows the story of Flora Hendrix, down on romance after a real 'Sliding doors' moment of being sacked from her job and finding her long term boyfriend in bed with the neighbour. 6 months down the line, she's ready to rent out her Wimbledon flat for the tennis tournament and head to the Lake District to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist, something her boyfriend always discouraged. When the roof caves in on the holiday cottage she rented, she's forced into proximity with the moody but super hot tennis star Kieran who unceremoniously arrives in her flat before she can make alternative plans.

This is a fun and slightly steamy romance, exploiting all the heightened emotions of a celebrity crush paired with the high stakes of a Grand Slam tournament. Reading with a glass of fizz and some strawberries and cream would make it pretty great too!
3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Match Point is a book set in Wimbledon during the annual tennis tournament. Pro tennis player Kieran O'Sullivan rents out a private flat for the upcoming completion as he wants privacy from the press. Flora, the owner of the flat is due to go to the Lake District for a few weeks to concentrate on crating her graphic novel. Sadly the flat falls through and these two end up flat sharing when Kieran refuses to leave.

In the synopsis the book is described as enemies to lovers romance. But they are not exactly enemies as they have only just met and get off on the wrong foot. The pair are friends within 72 hours so I think this might be a little misleading. As it is just a romance.

Being from the UK, and living very close to the Lake District I liked the locations of this book. and can confirm that Rydal Water is indeed the perfect place for a picnic. Wimbledon is a massive thing every year here in the UK and most of the country become engrossed in not just the players but who is attending and what they are wearing. It is one of the social events of the year. So, I really enjoyed the setting. The author didn't delve too much into the sport or specifics of the game, but I enjoyed the tennis angle of the book.

The book was every easy to read and the characters very easy to like. I actually read the book in one sitting and would definitely read other works by the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Aria Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A fun concept, and great idea, that unfortunately did not become a great book for me. While the setting and premise held great promise, as did the love story itself, I fear the characters fell slightly flat. Their choices bordered on irrational sometimes, and I felt as if the story did not go as deep as it could have.

⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Tropes-
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- One Bed
- Sports Romance
- He Falls First



I absolutely loved this book. It was sweet, it was fun and the chemistry between the main characters was perfect. I love a good sports romance but I have never read one about tennis and let me tell you,tennis romance is going to be my new favourite thing to read. When you pick this book up you will not want to put it down. This is a great read for people who want a feel good summer romance.


Thank you NetGalley and Aria & Aries for providing me this Arc in return for an honest review

I haven't read a Tennis sports romance before and Match Point was my first and I am so glad that it was.
I really enjoyed this book, the slow burn and flirty banter was great and even had me giggling at some points.
Keiron is the perfect grumpy, protective love interest and Flora's humour had me hooked.

I will definitely be reading more from this author

🌟🌟🌟🌟 - 4 stars.
Having recently watched Challengers I was excited to read a tennis rom-com, and this certainly delivered! This cheesy, cute and fast paced rom-com had me hooked from the beginning and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Both Flora and Kieran were excellently written characters and their development throughout the book was very cute. It didn’t take me long to read due to the short chapters and fast plot. The tennis scenes were very well-written and I adored the sunshine x grumpy and one-bed trope (although I wouldn’t say they were enemies to begin with per se…). It’s not quite 5 stars for me (but not far off), although Flora was a great character she did annoy me slightly and to make things even better a duel POV would’ve been great as I would have loved to read Kieran’s story too!
Overall, loved it - very on theme as summer is finally on the way!The perfect holiday read! Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.