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I've read many sports romance books before however, this is my first tennis romance and now I want more. This is my first book from Meg Jones and it did not disappoint! I loved the dynamic between Scottie and Nico, they're relation developed so naturally that it was easy to fall in love with both of them. The pace of the book was perfect, it didn't feel rushed but also didn't feel as if you never got to the romance. You could see their trust and respect for eachother develope into love for eachother and it was amazing.

Scotties and Nicos chemistry was so good, I didn't want the book to end. Nico helped rebuild Scotties love for the sports and Scottie helped improve him as a athlete. I loved the romance aspect of the book but I also enjoyed that it showed real things athlete's have to deal with in the real world and showed how gruelling being an athlete could be. Overall it was a great read and I will be looking out for any more books Meg writes in the future.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an ARC.

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i am so pleased i got approved for this because it is now one of my favourite romances of the year and possibly ever. it’s a sports romance that feels perfect for the summer (or like, right now with wimbledon going on. the storylines for both main characters are very interesting storylines, scottie’s especially feeling very real and important. the dynamic between scottie and nico was so enjoyable to read, i didn’t want it to end. i can’t wait until this is officially realised and i can buy a copy to put pride of place on my shelf. love love loved it.

and also, every chapter starts with a song and the amount of taylor swift songs made my heart happy.

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Clean point was the perfect holiday read for me while also being published during wimbledon and the emma and andy scenario felt like i was watching the book come to life. i loved loved loved scottie and nico so much, they really felt like in depth characters who were layered and relatable. I was fairly new to the megan train only readinf her first book a few weeks ago and was immediately hooked which led me here! 4*’s and is most definitely now an auto buy author.

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Honestly, how can i review this absolute masterpiece because no words can do this book justice....!!!

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I absolutely loved this book! While I’m a big fan of sports romances in general, I never realized how much I needed a tennis romance in my life until I read Clean Point. It truly exceeded my expectations! The story’s plot was engaging, and the pacing felt just right. The characters were well-developed, multifaceted, and easy to connect with. From the very beginning, I was captivated by Scottie!

Scottie and Nico’s relationship unfolded in such a natural and believable way. It was delightful to watch their feelings evolve and deepen as they built trust and confidence both on and off the tennis court. Their chemistry was spot-on, and their open communication was refreshing. I especially appreciated that there wasn’t a dramatic breakup towards the end.

The settings in the book were vividly described. I could easily visualize the beautiful Greek villa, the town of Lindos, and the iconic Wimbledon courts. Meg's portrayal of these places, along with the atmosphere, the weather, and the tennis matches, brought me back to the many summers I spent watching Wimbledon with my family. It made the reading experience truly enjoyable. As someone who has been an athlete for over ten years and still connected to the world of professional sports, I found the portrayal of the challenges faced by professional athletes and the sexism encountered by many female athletes to be handled with great sensitivity.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves sports romances. It’s also a perfect pick for a summer or holiday read!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, and Meg Jones for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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I loved this! I am a huge fan of sport romances, but I never knew how much I would need a tennis romance until Clean Point - it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the plot and the pace of this book. The characters were well written, complex and relatable, and I was a huge fan of Scottie from the start! I liked how Scottie's and Nico's relationship developed, it felt natural and not rushed at all; it was lovely to see how the feelings for each other changed and grew, along with their trust and confidence both inside and outside the court. Their chemistry and communication were great, and I was so happy that there was not a third act breakup!

I loved the settings for the story and how everything was described - I could picture perfectly the Greek villa, Lindos, and the Wimbledon courts. Meg's descriptions of these locations, the weather, the atmosphere, the tennis games... it all brought me back to countless summer days watching Wimbledon with my family and made the reading experience so enjoyable. After being an athlete for more than a decade myself, and still having ties to the professional sport culture, I felt that the issues that professional athletes often experience, and the sexism that many female athletes suffer constantly were represented in a very sensible manner.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend to any sports romance fans - t's perfect as a summer or holiday read too!

Thank you to NetGalley, Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House, and Meg Jones for the opportunity to read an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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Fabulous sports romance, super well written and tackling some bigger issues within the sporting world as well as the more lighthearted and spicy parts.

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Thank you NetGalley for the E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this, as someone who doesn’t know that much about tennis it was a great book to dive into. Scottie and Nico have unbelievable chemistry, I really enjoyed reading their relationship grow throughout the book. Loved the writing, I’ve been seeing reels from this author for a while on Instagram so I was really excited to give this book a read!

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Clean Point is a fun tennis romance that manages to balance the romance with the plot really well. For those who are also still chasing the 'Challengers' high, this is a great read.

Our main character Scottie is finishing out a two year ban from tennis due to a doping scandal when her old coach convinces her to return to her sport, pairing her up with Nico Kotas - a player returning after a serious knee injury - for the doubles to help them both refind their confidence. Predictably, tension and shenanigans. The romance was cute, paced well and their relationship built on mutual respect (I can't believe I even have to say that but it tends to be worth mentioning).

The tennis scenes were clear and well explained. The energy could've been higher in those scenes but I enjoyed the insight to the players' strategy. As a reader who has read maybe too many sports romances, it was an interesting to dive so deeply into cheating and sabotage in said sport.

All in all, I really enjoyed this. The ending did all seem just a little bit too convenient and the plot seems to get a little muddied around 60% of the way through, but it was a lot of fun. 3.5 stars.

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