I really enjoyed Not Your Biggest Fan. I enjoyed the plot and both the main and secondary characters. I loved how Harlow and Andy met and just how natural it was. There was definitely some laugh out loud moments with this read! The chemistry between Harlow and Andy was off the charts hot. Their relationship progressed so naturally and i just loved how they interacted with one another. I loved big Steve and Harlow’s group of friends as well as Dex. There is really no actual depiction of sports mainly just talk about the profession. Either way it was a great read and I really enjoyed it.

Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Ney is the first book in the Not Yours Series. Harlow is in New York for work relating to her dating app Kissmet. She meets a handsome stranger Andy at a street meat vendor. She tries to tell him to avoid some of the items for his own health. Harlow says he owes her dinner if ends up getting sick. Well Andy does end up getting sick. As fate would have it they run into each other at the hotel they both happen to be staying at. Harlow and Andy decide to go tour the city wearing fake mustaches. They have an amazing date and then part ways. Andy becomes smitten and decides to make some changes to be with Harlow. Harlow’s dad is my favorite character. When he tells Andy he can call him “Big Steve” I laughed out loud.

A huge apology for taking so long to get this review out. My family and I have been struck down for three weeks with every possible winter illness imaginable 😅

All that to say that this book kept me wonderful company while I recovered and I loved Harlow and Andy. I loved how clueless Harlow was because I relate to that so hard. Not necessarily with football but with almost any other form of sports ball, so I loved that she had no idea. I totally get why Andy would want to keep it secret and just enjoy being himself. He was just so totally in with Harlow from the beginning and I just loved reading about him panicking to his friend about it.

I totally recommend this one to readers who love opposites attract, he falls first, and hidden identity. A huge thank you to @saraneyauthor and @netgalley for a copy of this book.

Sara Ney writes funny, lighthearted romcoms and Not Your Biggest Fan is no exception. What happens when an ultra-famous pro football player and dating app designer meet in Central Park - but she doesn’t know who he is? It’s a case of mistaken identity and insta-love/lust when Andy and Harlow meet in the food cart line. This is the first in a series and sets up well for book two. Filled with banter and laugh out loud text threads, NYBF is a fun read! Andy & Harlow are both a bit immature; but they are both genuine with each other so it works. I recommend this one to fans of sports romances and insta-love/lust. I received an advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

This wasn’t my favorite book by Sara but I still enjoyed it. I wish the book has been longer maybe then it wouldn’t have felt rushed. A lot happened in just 2 days and it seemed like a bit much.

Not Your Biggest Fan is a hilarious, lighthearted romance that had me smiling from the first chapter to the last. Harlow James, a sassy small-town girl turned dating app creating queen, is visiting a food truck in New York when she bumps into Landon "Andy" Burke, a super hot NFL free agent. The way they meet—over some seriously undercooked street food—is hilarious, and honestly, it set the tone for the whole story.
Andy is totally swoon-worthy—patient, sweet, and super understanding when it comes to Harlow’s emotional hang ups. He knows she’s the one and works hard to prove it. Seriously, he fought for it! Also, Harlow’s dad and Kevin the dog are total scene-stealers—had me cracking up!
Narrators Felicity Cross & Alexander Cendese were amazing. They brought the characters to life in a way that made the banter feel so real and fun. The chemistry between them? Chef’s kiss!
If you want a romance that’s funny, cute, and has a swoony hero, this is it. Totally recommend!

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Not Your Biggest Fan was so good. I loved this story. It was funny and sweet. Andy was amazing. I loved his humor and his personality. Harlow was perfect for him. Her sass and humor were definitely my favorite. I loved the banter and spice. The ending was so sweet and perfect. I cannot wait for the next book!
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Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🔥🔥
Romance: 🩷🩷🩷
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To start with, I have already pre-ordered the next book in the series. This story felt based in realism. Yes, this sort of thing could happen. I am sure that most footballers could walk past me and I wouldn't recognise them. Even the famous ones. There were so many delightful small touches in this book like both the MC's wearing fake moustaches, that really made this a lovely story to read. I would have liked more about the FMC navigating the world of WAGs and being famous. Maybe that will be touched on in the next book or later in the series. Maybe a little more sports would have been good too. At times it felt a little rushed but I still really enjoyed this.

Big thanks to NetGalley, Montlake and Sara Ney for a copy of this book. This is my honest review

This book was so funny and cute! Harlow and Andy are the perfect example of you never know who you will fall in love with. That sometimes meeting a stranger at a food truck turns in to the best business trip of your life. This story has it all! I loved it so much especially their banter and how it all ends.

Thank you so much to Netgalley & Montlake for this e-ARC.

Not Your Biggest Fan takes you on a spectacular rollercoaster of action, laughter, and joy as you see their relationship grow. And seeing how far Andy goes to win her. He is thinking about the future as he falls first, hard. However, she is cautious of relationships, particularly those that are long-distance, and what will happen when she eventually learns his true identity. It featured every romantic plot point you could possibly want, and more. Sara Ney, the author, is now on my auto-buy list.

This was such a delightful and effortlessly enjoyable read! I absolutely loved the chemistry between the characters, and their banter had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion. The way they played off each other was just so much fun. I'm a huge fan of Sara's writing, and I'm already looking forward to whatever she comes out with next!

A fun read. I liked both characters and that it was told from both points of view. Looking forward to more from this author.

Sara Ney delivered in this sports romance. She is a comfort author, who provided exactly what I expect of her books in the best of ways. I loved this book and highlight recommend everyone to pick it up.

I hate that the heroine's name is Harlow James. It was mostly very basic, and rushed. The side characters were a lot more interesting. I didn't think the MMC or FMC were very smart. It was easy, and entertaining enough that I will visit the next in the series, but definitely not the best.

As my first Sara Ney book, I’m not sure I’ll read more from this author. Your Biggest Fan was a tough story to connect to. It felt like an insta-lust where the two characters had little connection or chemistry and was filled with tropes just to fit them in and not in benefit of the story, I caught myself rolling my eyes more often than laughing. The premise started strong, but the overall execution of the storyline felt stunted. HEA not guaranteed with this one... sorry folks.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

Oh my gosh, this book was so good. Everything about it was intriguing, charming, entertaining. I had never read anything by author Sara Ney before but I will most certainly be coming back for more.

Not Your Biggest Fan starts out with a bang and just never lets up. I read it straight through because I could not wait to see what would happen next. Harlow and Andy’s encounters are hilarious, touching, sad, serious – and hot, hot, hot. They are MFEO (meant for each other) but they have to get through a little hidden identify and foot-dragging first.

Harlow James is an app designer, and she’s in New York City to secure advertisers for Kissmet, her dating app that’s going to take the singles world by storm. She’s talented, confident and unique. And while she’s a small-town girl, there nothing small about her mouth or attitude. They’re big. And she doesn’t hesitate to jump in and voice her opinion – warning, actually – when the big, buff, hot guy in the food truck line in front of her is about to order food she knows from personal experience will make him sick. Sick like he’ll wish he was dead.

Landon “Andy” Burke is a superstar NFL free agent in NYC to talk about contracts. He’s trying to stay under fan radar and is wearing a disguise that is probably more hilarious than effective, but since Harlow knows nothing about football and couldn’t care less, he’s nothing to her but stubborn-guy-about-to-eat-that-bad-bad-bad-chicken. They banter a bit, he’s not about to take her advice but she is a hottie herself and he notices, and they make a little dinner wager over what will happen if he actually eats that chicken.

Guess who wins that bet? They never exchanged names or numbers and don’t expect to cross paths again. NYC is a big city, right? But sometimes things happen, like they’re somehow staying in the same hotel, which becomes obvious as she’s about to exit the elevator and the now sweaty, retching guy from the food truck line is trying desperately to get upstairs to his room before it’s too late. Looks like he owes her dinner.

From that point on the story is non-stop charm and laughter, with a little serious thrown in. He introduces himself as Andy and is vague about his job. Instead of dinner they do a day sightseeing and a connection starts to form. They’re attracted to each other and what’s the harm? She’ll go back home to Green Bay and he’ll go wherever it is he’s going. Except he doesn’t want this connection to be broken. He’s never felt like this. She’s so open, so honest, so refreshing – and the fact that she doesn’t know who he is is wonderful. Except she’ll find out someday if they do meet again and keeping secrets never really works out well, does it?

Not Your Biggest Fan is a wild ride of action and fun and joy from watching their relationship grow. And watching the lengths Andy goes to to try and win her. He falls first, hard and is thinking of a future. But she’s wary about relationships, especially long-distance, and what’s going to happen when she inevitably finds out who he really is? I’m not going to tell you; it will be too much fun finding out for yourself. I received an advance copy of Not Your Biggest Fan and absolutely loved it and recommend it without hesitation. It had everything you could want in a love story – and more. Author Sara Ney has moved to my auto-buy list. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book because it had a…
💚 funny meet cute
💚 one night stand that doesn’t stay that way
💚 hilarious side characters - friends, dad, dog
💚 low angst
💚 an ending that promises there is more to come

This was an entertaining & fun read. Harlow & Andy have the funniest meet cute. Well funny to us reading it, but not funny to Andy, iykyk. They're strangers who meet in Central Park. Harlow is in NY on business, same as Andy, after their meet cute they find out they're also staying at the same hotel. Fun ensues but he's keeping a secret. He falls first & hard & he literally shows up on her doorstep because he can't get himself to stay away from her. It's natural when they're together & even tho he's a paparazzi magnet, she's his...if she'll have him.

Harlow is striving to get a startup off the ground, Andy trying to find himself a team (he's a quarterback, hence the paparazzi), he's in between "gigs". Her set of friends are cute & supportive & Andy has himself his own BFF who is so funny. Harlow's dad is a handful but hilarious all the same.

A cute enjoyable rom com.

NOT YOUR BIGGEST FAN is the newest novel by Sara Ney. This is a new adult, opposites attract, sports (football) romcom about a small town girl and a professional athlete who met when they were both in NYC for work. Harlow James warned Landon “Andy” Burke not to eat the undercooked chicken from a street vendor, but he didn’t heed her warning. In a strange twist of fate, they ran into each other again in the hotel elevator, where it was obvious that he had indeed contracted food poisoning. After he recovered, Andy took Harlow on a sightseeing tour of the city for losing their wager about the chicken, and they spent an unforgettable night together. Harlow never expected to see Andy again, but he couldn’t forget the girl who had no idea who he was. Would he make the biggest decision about his professional future in order to live close to a young woman he had known for less than 72 hours? This is a cute, sexy story that was fun from beginning to end. I loved all the little quirks, the sassy dialog, and the smoking hot chemistry between the main characters. Secondary characters such as Harlow’s friends and father and Andy’s best friend added depth and additional comic relief to a pretty amusing story. Of course, I am always here for a story where he falls first! If you are looking for a light, fun sports romcom, then you should definitely check out this one. It will curl your toes! This book is available for free with the kindleunlimited subscription.

I would like to thank The Author Agency and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The primary trope here is secret identity, for sure. And it is played on for like 70% of the book! I was a bit surprised that the big reveal just… happened. And with minimal drama. Harlow and Andy are cute together - I just felt something missing that made me really connect with their relationship.
⭐️Secret Identity
⭐️NFL player MMC
⭐️He falls first
⭐️Romcom
Thank you to Sara Ney and The Author Agency for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!