Game, Set, Match Release Bash with Jennifer Iacopelli

Get ready to serve up romance, drama, and all the swoon-worthy tension as we celebrate the release of Game, Set, Match with Jennifer Iacopelli! In conversation with journalist Kalyani Saxena, sit in for a lively conversation about tennis superstars, second chances, and chemistry that refuses to stay off the court, followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing. This event is perfect for rom-com lovers, sports romance fans, and anyone who enjoys a little competitive banter with their happily-ever-after. Expect great conversation, and a chance to snag a special limited edition of the book featuring fun stenciled edges! This is one match you won’t want to miss.

EVENT DETAILS

• 2:30 PM: Doors Open – Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!
• 3:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Jennifer and Kalyani will dive into Game, Set, Match.
• 3:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
• 4:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, get your book signed, and snap a photo.
• 5:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.

ACCESSIBILITY

Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.

Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.

We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!

BOOK PICKUP POLICY

If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for up to 30 days after the event date.

We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 30 days, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book abandoned property and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home.

Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Iacopelli is the author of Finding Her Edge (premiering on Netflix in early 2026). She lives in New York and she invites you to visit her online at jenniferiacopelli.com.

ABOUT GAME, SET, MATCH

She’s a tennis superstar on the rise. He’s the bad boy champ who broke her heart. When they meet on the court, their competition is hot—but their chemistry is even hotter.

All of Penny Harrison’s hard work is finally paying off. At 21 years old, she’s a tennis icon in-the-making, with massive sponsorship deals and legendary status on the horizon, if she can just nail the upcoming Grand Slam in Paris. Until then, there’s no room for mistakes.

When she returns to the prestigious Outer Banks Tennis Club to train, though, she comes face to face with the biggest mistake she ever made: Alex Russell. With piercing blue eyes and irresistible charm, the bad boy tennis star is the only guy who ever broke Penny’s heart.

To keep her head in the game—and her mind off Alex—Penny leans on two of the club’s other rising stars. Jasmine Randazzo and Indiana Gaffney are both balancing exploding careers with their own off-the-court romances, and their drama might be enough to keep Penny distracted.

But as days tick down to Paris, Penny seems to always find herself across the court from Alex. She knows that winning it all means laser focus…so why can’t Penny stay away from the one guy who ruins everything?

Perfect for fans of Chloe Walsh and Bal Khabra, this juicy and action-filled tennis rom com through the eyes of three fierce competitors, is a match you won’t want to look away from.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Kalyani Saxena is a lifelong bookworm and journalist covering romance and fantasy. She got her start as a teen secretly reading romance novels in grocery aisles and feasting on paranormal YA novels of the 2010s. She now writes about all things genre and frequently reviews upcoming releases. Her work has appeared on NPR and in The New York Times and the Washington Post. When she’s not reading or writing about books, you can find her in a cozy chair knitting or crocheting a sweater.

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