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Tom Vellner

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THIRTY LOVE | Kirkus Reviews

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By Tom Vellner
| Kirkus Reviews Verified
This debut is more sweet than sexy, and very sporty. A solid and satisfying ace from a promising rookie. Leo Chambers is the golden boy of American tennis, and his self-imposed deadline of winning the U.S. open by 30 is approaching. His biggest obstacle is Gabe Montoya, his most formative rival, whom he’s never been able to beat. Tennis isn’t the only thing weighing on Leo: He’s gay and not out to anyone.
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Thirty Love

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By Tom Vellner
| Library Journal Verified
DEBUT Longtime tennis rivals fall in love over a long year on the tournament circuit in Vellner’s excellent debut. Leo Chambers is feeling the pressure as he works toward his ultimate professional goal—winning the U.S. Open. One of the biggest barriers to that dream? Gabe Montoya, his longtime rival. Plus the fact that he’s in the closet, and his dad/coach is having health issues.
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Hold Me Like a Grudge

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By Shailee Thompson, Tom Vellner, Ashley Herring Blake, Clare Sager
| buff.ly
Ong debuts with a riveting queer sports romance that deserves a place in the subgenre’s canon. World champion wrestler Caleb Knight, aka the Ice Prince, known for being cold and ruthless, is pitted against cheerful, hardworking newcomer Asher Ross, aka the Dragon, who hopes to claim Caleb’s title and holds a personal grudge against him due to a snub when he was a starry-eyed fanboy.
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