Edward Schmit
USA Today Bestselling author of THE OPEN ERA
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"[A] debut romance novel that will capture your heart."--Cosmopolitan Love evens the score between two tennis players in this stunning debut romance. Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has...
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“Heated Rivalry for the tennis set…charming, funny, and big-hearted.”--Town & Country"[A] debut romance novel that will capture your heart."--CosmopolitanLove evens the score between two tennis players in this stunning debut romance.
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A sizzling new adult sports romance, for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue. Game. Set. Perfect Match? Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school, and it’s never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal. If the newly found fame wasn’t enough to send Austin spiralling, then tripping and falling in front of the very talented, very attractive, (probably) straight World #2, Diego Cruz, is the last straw. Only, the awkward gaffe marks the start of a blossoming friendship off the court. But when Diego admits his attraction to Austin, the flirty banter and mixed signals start to throw Austin off his game. And neither player wants to acknowledge their looming showdown at the fourth round of the US Open. Only one can win in the game of tennis, but who will win in the game of love?
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Neste romance gay repleto de tensão sexual, dois rivais disputam o campeonato mais importante de suas carreiras enquanto constroem uma amizade que pode se tornar algo mais Assumido desde a adolescência, Austin Hardy praticamente nunca precisou esconder que era gay. Só que, ao conseguir uma vaga para o US Open, sua primeira grande chance como […]
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Jun 15 | Boston, MA | Lovestruck Books with Sarina Bowen
Jun 15 | Boston, MA | Lovestruck Books with Sarina Bowen
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Jun 16 | Brooklyn, NY | The Ripped Bodice with Chip Pons & Peyton Corinne
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Jun 23 | Free livestream | USTA Pride Month Panel with Gigi Fernandez
Jun 23 | Free livestream | USTA Pride Month Panel with Gigi Fernandez
On June 23, the USTA will host a pride month panel between author Edward Schmit, tennis Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez and TV host Scott Evans.
Jun 26 | New York, NY | Pride Book Fair
Jun 26 | New York, NY | Pride Book Fair
Imagine the Scholastic Book Fair, but QUEER! Join us in New York City for panels, book signings, culinary tastings, and more.
Jul 18 | Eatontown, NJ | Barnes & Noble Monmouth Square
Jul 18 | Eatontown, NJ | Barnes & Noble Monmouth Square
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New York Times: The novels everyone will be reading this summer
New York Times: The novels everyone will be reading this summer
New fiction from Maggie O’Farrell, Ann Patchett, Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and much more.
New York Mag: Q&A with The Cut
New York Mag: Q&A with The Cut
The author’s queer tennis romance set during the U.S. Open will have you itching to pull your racket out of the closet and hit the courts this summer.
Teen Vogue: The Open Era is about being out, not coming out
Teen Vogue: The Open Era is about being out, not coming out
Read an exclusive excerpt of Edward Schmit's new book.
Los Angeles Times: Best summer romance books of 2026
Los Angeles Times: Best summer romance books of 2026
Whether you’re seeking a sun-soaked Italian adventure or a spicy sports romance, these 6 must-read summer romance page-turners offer sweet escape.
Cosmopolitan: Edward Schmit wrote you the perfect tennis romance
Cosmopolitan: Edward Schmit wrote you the perfect tennis romance
As tennis season continues to heat up, so does this debut romance novel that will capture your heart.
Racquet Mag: Tennis gets its Heated Rivalry moment
Racquet Mag: Tennis gets its Heated Rivalry moment
The Open Era, an upcoming novel by debut author Edward Schmit, follows Austin Hardy, an openly gay tennis player, as he navigates two weeks playing in the US Open. We sat down with Schmit to talk tennis, books, and… the gay sports genre that is suddenly everywhere.
About Edward Schmit
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Edward Schmit is an author based in New York City. His debut novel THE OPEN ERA is a queer tennis romance, coming out summer 2026 from Berkley / Penguin Random House.
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Edward Schmit is an author based in New York City. THE OPEN ERA is his debut novel and combines three things close to his heart: queer love stories, mental health awareness, and the most beautiful sport in the world—tennis. Click to read Edward Schmit on Substack. Launched 10 months ago.
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