Smash Point Social Club Series by Cynthia Gunderson

They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his paddle… Alecia Monroe is bubbly, competitive, and has a flair for big ideas. Garrett, her charming, sporty office crush, loves three things. Spreadsheets, Pilot Precise V5 pens, and pickleball. So when the cute blond in the office next to his suggests a weekly company pickleball night, Alecia does what any rational woman would do.She lies about knowing how to play.A few private lessons should be enough to bluff her way through... moreThey say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his paddle… Alecia Monroe is bubbly, competitive, and has a flair for big ideas. Garrett, her charming, sporty office crush, loves three things. Spreadsheets, Pilot Precise V5 pens, and pickleball. So when the cute blond in the office next to his suggests a weekly company pickleball night, Alecia does what any rational woman would do.She lies about knowing how to play.A few private lessons should be enough to bluff her way through. How hard can it be? But when Calder (grumpy, sarcastic, and infuriatingly hot) steps in as her instructor, she doesn't think this bid is worth it. Until she discovers he's friends with Garrett...and if she wants to land her workplace hearthrob, she might need some insider information.But somewhere between the trash talk, late-night rallies, and moments Calder actually lets his guard down, Alecia stops thinking about Garrett and starts noticing the one man she swore she couldn’t stand.Right as Garrett starts paying attention…If The Gilmore Girls, Ted Lasso, and The Office had a baby, you’d get “The Big Dink.” One-click and start reading if you Strong Found FamilyGrumpy/sunshineInstructor sports romanceClean romanceToe curling banter less

Talk about mixed doubles...Justin's ex is on the executive team for the pickleball tournament series he’s hosting.And she’s bringing her new celebrity boyfriend on the tour.He needs a doubles partner off the court—stat.Enter Sam: prickly, private, and the last person you’d expect to agree to fake date anyone.But she’s got a killer poker face, a solid paddle grip, and zero interest in real romance.Which makes her the perfect fake girlfriend.The plan?Keep it casual. Fake some chemistry... moreTalk about mixed doubles...Justin's ex is on the executive team for the pickleball tournament series he’s hosting.And she’s bringing her new celebrity boyfriend on the tour.He needs a doubles partner off the court—stat.Enter Sam: prickly, private, and the last person you’d expect to agree to fake date anyone.But she’s got a killer poker face, a solid paddle grip, and zero interest in real romance.Which makes her the perfect fake girlfriend.The plan?Keep it casual. Fake some chemistry. Win the tournament—and the breakup optics.But between their kitchen banter, flirty foot faults, and steamy “practice drills,” lines are blurring fast.Now they’re stuck in close quarters on the tournament tour, dinking around with fake feelings that might not be so fake...One Click and start reading if you love:Black Cat/RetrieverFake DatingOnly One BedSizzling Banter less