Praise for Ilana Long

Pickleballers delivers the ultimate serve a fun new rom-com that will definitely have you hitting the court ASAP as you follow along with Meg's new journey in the sport that comes with some unexpected game (and life) changing experience. Cosmopolitan

Flirty fun Good Housekeeping on Pickleballers

Like a perfectly executed third shot drop, Ilana Long's Pickleballers is a delightful banter-filled romcom sure to plink all the heartstrings as the adorable heroine and a swoon worthy hero navigate love and life both on and off the court. Highly recommend! Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author

"With lush prose, swoony adventures, and an atmospheric setting, Pickle Perfect is the perfect escapist beach read. Ilana Long writes characters that are impossible not to root for with chemistry that crackles on and off the pickleball court. An utter delight of a romcom." Heather McBreen, author of Wedding Dashers

Pickle Perfect deftly volleys between fun and heartfelt as Lulu faces unexpected adventure and a second shot at first love. Fans of sports romances will delight in this flirty, laugh-out-loud vacation romp! Jessica James, author of For One Night Only

With Pickleballers, Long has taken a big swing and hit a winner. KING 5 s Evening

Long makes her characters easy to root for, and adorable Zoe steals every scene she s in. The Costa Rican backdrop and fast-paced action on the pickleball court add to the fun. This charms. Publishers Weekly on Pickle Perfect

Long s second pickleball romance is a score, full of heart, excitement, spice, and shenanigans. Lulu and Tyler aren t afraid to be vulnerable and their chemistry is undeniable, with just the right amount of a sizzling slow burn. Kirkus