Love in Play

Débora Islas sets the court ablaze with Thirty Love cover art.

Débora, based in Brazil, has unveiled the cover for Thirty Love, the upcoming gay sports romcom by Tom Vellner, featured on LGBTQ Reads earlier this month.

She captures the heat, tension, and romance of the story, following closeted tennis star Leo Chambers as he navigates love and rivalry on the court.

Débora’s intimate illustration brings the competitive energy of professional tennis to life while highlighting the story’s intimate and playful moments, perfectly reflecting the book’s appeal to fans of queer sports fiction.

The novel is set for release on March 10, 2026, with her cover setting the tone for a thrilling, heartfelt, and irresistible read.

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