In the heat of a Melbourne summer, the two best female tennis players in the world do battle for one of the most prestigious titles on the tour: the Australian Open. Susanna Freeman and Riley O'Toole are great rivals and great friends. They've fought over matches, but never over love – until now.

Rising young star Channing Ford has his sights set on Susanna, the world number one, but that hasn't stopped him from having a passionate affair with the fiery number two, Riley.

All three hearts are on the line as the two-week tournament progresses. And no one's victory is assured – not until the very last ball has been played.

Open Season is the first of four sizzling erotic novels set on the glamorous professional tennis circuit.