This is my first time reading Sara's books. I liked it well enough but other than the unique meet cute between Harlow and Andy, there wasn't really anything that stood out for me. I'm always a fan of sports romance which is what drew me to the book.

I enjoyed the pacing and the writing style and I will check out some more of Sara's books for sure. The characters were ok. I do enjoy secret identity trope but I didn't really connect with these two as much as I wanted to. There wasn't much angst or drama between the pages that I tend to gravitate towards. Nothing wrong with that, it just wasn't right for what I tend to pull out of a book.

I did really enjoy the banter between the characters as well as group chats - those are always my favorite part. There isn't a lot of spice in this one, but what there was, I thought was great. Again, not a bad thing, I just like a little bit more.

Overall it was a fun, lighthearted read and I thank Sara and #netgalley for the opportunity to read this one.

Trash, trash, trash, and it wasn’t even the good kind. This book was ridiculous for a lot of reasons. Firstly, the writing was just awful. Considering these were almost 30 years old and they talked like they were in high school. It was juvenile and embarrassing. On top of that, the plot was pointless. Harlow’s career was not even relevant to the plot besides her being in New York. It was never mentioned again. And even if the plot didn’t revolve around her career, Andy’s career was just as pointless. There wasn’t a conflict besides his ex girlfriend who made a comment by the end of the book. Nothing really related to football at all. Also the way Andy talked about Harlow behind her back was crass and misogynistic. If I could give negative stars I would.

I freaking loved this book! Harlow and Andy have a hilarious meet-cute, epic banter, and undeniable chemistry. I will definitely be re-reading!

Harlow is a small town girl and Andy is a big shot pro football player. I loved how they met. The situation was original and funny! (You'll have to read to find out!) Andy is used to people knowing who he is but loves that Harlow had no clue. She's sassy and smart, beautiful and unapologetically herself. I love that she calls Andy out when he needs it and gets to know him for him, not his fame. Andy is the typical cocky pro athlete but he's also sweet and funny and loyal. I love that he falls so hard for Harlow. And he falls first!

These two have the best connection and I loved watching it grow. I loved this low angst, sexy and sweet romance!

ARC review.

3.75 stars rounded up

I really liked the story and zipped through it. That may be part of why I feel I need more. I would have preferred either a longer book or less time spent on the beginning. I wanted to see some of the struggles of being together and how it would impact them.

That being said, Andy and Harlow were super cute together. Btw with the name Andy, he has no right laughing about the name Stuart. Anyway, all their interactions were low-key and sweet but I wish I’d felt more between them than laughter and lust. I also wasn’t pleased with Andy’s reaction when Harlow found out the truth. Like dude, this is all your fault.

It probably sounds like I’m not happy with the book but I am. The writing itself was funny and the banter was on point. There were quirky characters, ahem Big Steve, and a loveable dog.
I think all the 400+ pages that other romance books have has spoilt me. I’m so used to getting all the little details that it feels a little jarring to read a faster paced book.

Thanks to Netgalley for the arc and this is my honest review.

This was a fun read. I liked Andy and Harlow. Their chemistry was good and I liked the way their relationship developed. The storyline was good too. Overall this was a good book.

This was definitely one of the funniest meet-cutes I have ever read. I love the humor that Sara brings to her books. I can always count on a lighthearted read and something to bring a smile to my face. Harlow meets Andy in line at a food truck in NYC. As luck would have it, they run into one another again (poor guy) at the hotel they both happen to be staying at. What were the chances? Some might say it was Kismet... but I digress.
They end up going on a day date to tour around NYC the next day. Harlow has no idea that he is a professional football player and thinks he is just unemployed. Andy likes that Harlow has no idea who he isn't and doesn't like him just for the fame and what his name can bring her. He likes that she is down to earth and can be himself around her. When their one day ends, he really isn't ready to give her up.
Harlow doesn't think she will see him again, but Andy has other plans. Those plans involve not letting her go.
I enjoyed Harlow and Andy's interactions with their parents and liked how they were so involved in their lives. I also loved the group chat with friends because, we know our besties know all the details about things before anyone else does!
Thanks to Montlake, Netgalley and Sara for an early copy!

You're who?
This is one of the funniest and definitely the grossest meet-cute ever. Food truck chicken... yikes.
Harlow, football hater, meets Andy, football player. But Harlow has zero clue as to who she met in Central Park and spent the day sightseeing with.
Until he shows up at her door and she gets a crash course in him and what it's like to see and be seen with a football star.

This book is a good time. It was fun and funny.

This was a really fun audiobook to listen to and I especially enjoyed the meet cute. "Andy" and Harlow have a playful kind of chemistry and while I'm usually a fan of instalove, it worked in this story. Harlow's dad adds a second dash of humor and this love story is a light, quick, easy read that leaves you smiling.

This was such a fun easy light read. You instantly root for Andy and Harlow and their banter is fantastic. The side characters in this story will literally make you laugh out loud.

𝑮𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 😂😂😂
𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 🔥🔥🔥
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a super cute book!! I really enjoyed the meet cute between these two! Harlow was super fun, and I loved how she had her own goals that she was working toward, and her not knowing who Andy was was so cute! And Andy was such a sweet MMC!! I loved how he was so self-assured but also didn't want to mess up the new relationship with Harlow! And I absolutely adored all the sweet friends and side characters we got to meet! For a such a quick read, it was a really fun and sweet story! If I had any complaint, it would be that I wish it had been longer so we could have had more angst, but really, I loved this story so much!! Overall so much fun and so sweet!! 4 stars; 3.75 chili peppers

Tropes:
- Secret Identity
- Opposite Attract
- Former Playboy
- Football Romance
- He Falls First

I really enjoyed reading this book!

Harlow & Landon’s first time meeting was too funny, it had me cackling at their banter between eachother because of it.

They both end up meeting in New York when they’re there for business. Her for the app she is creating & him for football, trying to figure out who he wants to be traded to.

And when Harlow has no idea who he is, he rolls with it & is immediately smitten with her brutal honesty & spunky personality. I was definitely here for their hilarious conversations.

But when they end up leaving New York, they didn’t think they’d see each other again. Except Landon just can’t stay away & creates a reason to go to where she lives to surprise her. And boy is she definitely surprised. What follows is the mayhem of her finding out who he really is & coming to terms with it.

Their whole relationship was rocky initially but so dang cute. I absolutely devoured this book & am curious about Dex now too.

Amazing job!

Andy and Harlow meet at a food truck near Central Park, and the whole tone of the book is set from there!

The 'shoot from the hip' opinions that Harlow has no trouble sharing and Andy's immediate responses make for great back and forth banter between them, and it carries on throughout.

Andy is awestruck, and Harlow is clueless (and just a touch flaky)... after all, she doesn't even know who he is!

This delightful romcom's main characters are fully supported by a full cast of equally flaky friends and family that make Green Bay I place I'd certainly return to, even if it's just to catch up with Big Steve.

Not My Greatest Fan is a humorous but gripping read that had me laughing out loud and is certainly a winner in my book.

I can wait for Dex!

“I think if you find something unexpected when you’re least expecting it—that thing falls into your lap—you should take advantage before you lose the opportunity.”

Not Your Biggest Fan was fun, fast-paced and absolutely adorable. Andy and Harlow are delightful characters who charmed my heart and made me laugh out loud. These two characters were complete opposites, but I loved seeing them discover what they had in common.

The banter between Andy and Harlow was flirty, sassy, and full of life and they had a fun, playful chemistry. I loved how they said whatever came into their minds and even when feeling insecure about each other, they weren’t afraid to be real with one another. Their story flowed easily and was so enjoyable to read. It was lighthearted and funny. This feel-good romance will leave you smiling and with warmth in your heart.

I love Sara Neg’s writing and loved Harlow and Andy. A random cute meet… she has no idea who he is and he loves that. She gets to know him for him. Her dad was so funny, love their friends… a great read!!

This is the first book I've read by Sara and won't be the last. I was given the opportunity to read the ARC of this book and was thrilled when I received the notification it was in my library. I was in the middle of reading another book and opted to start this one and have the other wait a bit until I finished Not Your Biggest Fan. I have no regrets either. I started in on a Tuesday evening and finished the story the next evening.

Harlow cracks me up. She's the woman I wish I could be. What she says is basically my internal dialogue every day. In the line of a food truck in Central Park, Harlow finds herself behind a well-built muscular guy buying chicken skewers. Something she's learned her lesson to never buy after spending the night on the toilet with a terrible case of food poisoning. She tries to warn him that he isn't making the right choice but he takes no heed to her input. In fact, he makes a bet with her that he won't get sick. Since she's in New York for work and knows she'll never see him again, she agrees. If he doesn't get sick, she owes him dinner. If he does get sick, he owes her dinner. This is all in chapter 1.

Chapter 2 had me laughing so hard. Andy quickly experiencing the effects of food poisoning had me in tears. Reading about him vomiting into a garbage can in Central Park, then trying to get back to his hotel before everything comes out the other end was not on my bingo card. His vulnerability, and the humor of his escapade, was just hilarious. The icing on the cake was him waiting for the elevator at the hotel only to see Harlow stepping out of the elevator as he's stepping on, sweating bullets trying not to crap his pants. Harlow's delight with the scene in front of her was top notch and for her to tell him he owes her dinner and to send a note to her room was chef's kiss.

She has no idea he's a wide receiver for the NFL and super famous. She thinks this is just a New York fling that'll fizzle out once they both return to their homes. Her in Green Bay and him in Seattle. When she returns home and finds herself still texting him, she's pleasantly surprised but also realistic. He said he was between jobs. She sure neither of them have the finances to travel to keep seeing each other. Then she answers a knock at her door and Andy is standing there on her front porch. Is he a stalker? Is he there to off her? What is going on? She still doesn't know his true identity so she's right to be curious, and concerned, about why he'd show up at her house randomly.

The rest of the book had a lot of humor and I was all for it. I didn't find it to be too much or become juvenile. Big Steve, Harlow's dad, will forever be Danny DeVito in my mind while reading this book 🤣 He's an interesting character, that's for sure!

I'm so excited for Dex's story. I loved how he was introduced throughout this book and always told Andy like it is. He held nothing back and had me cracking up.

Thank you Sara Ney and The Author Agency for allowing me the opportunity to read the ARC of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed every page! I cannot wait for this to be released to everyone so they can also enjoy this. I already plan to listen to the audio version as soon as it's released.

Sara is a new author to me, and what a treat to read this ARC! The wit and banter is beyond, it was absolutely hilarious, I just loved the texts from both Andy and Harlow, between each other and their friends. It really had me laughing for most of the book. Harlow is straight up, zero filter, says it like it is with so much sass, she was brilliant. Andy, well he was just too dog golden retriever. I would have happily kept reading and reading their story, definitely a great Rom Com read.

Harlow and Andy meet at a chance encounter in New York and start a whirlwind romance that surprises even them. Little does she know he's hiding a massive secret about who he is and what he does for a living.

*****

This did not work at all. I think the attempt was for cute and flirty banter. However, it missed the mark big time. The dialogue was stilted and cringy, the inner monologues were immature and awkward. The side characters were rude and annoying, and there was no chemistry to speak of between the leads. There was so much texting and side convos to fill the book, yet the whole book and build-up between the two characters only spanned a single week.

One week. Two days together. Then we get a half-hearted conflict that's immediately resolved, and a couple of months' time jump before a secondary characters POV as an epilogue.

It was odd, disjointed, and didn't feel like a properly thought-out book. Instead, it felt like a rush job. I wouldn't recommend this one, as I'm honestly not sure what the intent was behind the entire plot.

*****

Thank you to The Author Agency and NetGalley for this digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’ve been a Sara Ney fan forever and this was yet another comfort read for me. Not Your Biggest Fan was a perfect blend of witty banter, humor, and spice. I won’t say this is heavy on spice, but just enough to make the toes curl and your heart to flutter.

Andy and Harlow are so freaking cute… the first few chapters had me giggling so hard. This was the perfect sport romance to curl up with!

This book is pure rom-com gold! Harlow James is a quirky, ambitious app creator, and Andy Burke is a confident NFL star with a secret sweet side. Their chemistry sizzles from the moment they meet over a food truck mishap, and the playful banter keeps you smiling the whole way through.

It’s the perfect mix of humor, heart, and heat—complete with opposites-attract vibes, an adorable meet-cute, and a hero who falls hard (swoon alert!). This one delivers a light, fun, and totally addictive romance that’ll leave you grinning. If you’re into witty love stories with a touch of spice, this one’s a touchdown! 🏈💙

Rating: 4 stars

If you're looking for a rom-com with tropes like hidden identity, he falls first and harder/obsessed MMC, MMC is NFL player and a lot of funny, witty, quirky side characters plus some spice - this one is worth checking out.
I could go without so many mentions of MMC's ex, though. I mean, I'm not opposed to some ex-drama when the plot calls for it, but thinking about your ex during (supposedly) great bang is a no from me - and a FEW times at that.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.