Member Reviews
Not Your Biggest Fan was an easy to read and entertainging story, but I ended up missing some backstory on the main characters.
I found it refreshing that there was not a big misunderstanding leading to a big make-up, but I felt something was missing. Ex partners were mentioned, but, by the end of the book, we know little about both Andy and Harlow, and very little on why they are how they are, and what brought them to this point in life. I liked their banter, though.
For my personal taste, there was more sex than story, everything happened too quickly. I did enjoy reading it, but I would have like it to go a little deeper on the characters and their stories, not just how well they could use their bodies in the bedroom.
At the end, a new character is introduced, so I assume there will soon be a second book and this will be a series.
Thanks NetGalley and the author for my ARC of this book.
I love sports romances and this didn’t disappoint.
The characters were cute and I love the way their story progressed right from the entertaining meet cute to the happy ever after. It’s not often you get an athletic character that’s kinda dorky and sweet instead of just cocky and full of himself.
My only complaint is I felt the timeline of their relationship felt a bit rushed, and would have been more “believable” (as believable as these books can be) if their entire relationship didn’t evolve in such a short amount of time.
Despite the timeline I think this book is great if you’re looking for a quick and easy read!
I am a currently a newbie reader to this author and have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the banter and wit throughout the story. I absolutely adored the meet cute and feel that a lot of books I have read of late haven't been doing this as well as it was done with this story.
I would completely be Harlow at the food truck, because that is just the way I am. I could really relate to Harlow not knowing who "Andy" was and would treat him the same way she did. This is the stand alone sports romance that I have been needing and it hit all the points. I feel this was a great introduction to Ms. Ney has an author and made me want to go and read her backlog of stories.
Hawlow James is excited about her app helping singles find love. She runs into Landon at a food truck and they made a little wager. She returns home later and meet him again....
Love this funny and sexy read. Harlow and Landon are terrific together. Love the sparks and banter. A very fun quick read.
Thanks to the publisher for the arc.
Immediately disliked that the MMC is lying to the FMC right off the bat… I tried to ignore but the writing was also kinda amateur and the characters felt more like teenagers than grown adults. I did like the plot and the outline of the book felt strong.
Overall I enjoyed this read. I will say I found the story very surface level. I wanted there to be more depth to both the characters and their backgrounds. The conflict did not provide enough angst for me to feel drawn to them. It was a fun read that I did find myself laughing out loud several times. I also found it refreshing to have silly normal people including awkward steamy scenes giving it a more realistic feel. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.
This book was OK. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. It was a very low stakes sports romance, so it was a quick easy read. The pacing felt a little bit off, but I can't quite pinpoint how.
Also, the MCs were a bit over my limit for crass commentary (which to be fair is lower than a lot of people's - same applies to real life. Just not a fan of excessive cursing and innuendo. I prefer romance to smut. And just how long am I going to go on in this parenthesis?)
✨ 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚛𝚜 ✨
𝚃𝚒𝚝𝚕𝚎/𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛:
Not Your Biggest Fan - Sara Ney
𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐:
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
𝙼𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜:
- Harlow
- Andy/Landon
𝚀𝚞𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜:
"She’s in the past now. Harlow is the future."
"I consider cardio getting up from the couch to walk to the fridge— or, like, parking my car in a spot that’s farther from the grocery store so I can get some steps in.”
“There is no comparing the two of you because you are the girl who says what’s on her mind and doesn’t make me read it."
𝚂𝚢𝚗𝚘𝚙𝚜𝚒𝚜:
I should have listened to the stranger when she said NOT to eat the chicken kabobs. Now I'm sick and running into her once again in our hotel elevator. Now I owe her a dinner.
𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
This book was interesting. So cute, fun and mild spice. First, I need to say my favorite character is the cleat chasing father 😆 Big Steve will always have a place in my heart. And sweet little Lydia. 🫠 Not Your Biggest Fan was a quick three hour read that cleaned my head from all the dark romance I read. It had quirky, cute and swoonworthy moments. All the characters were likeable. The plot was small but there. This was a first by this author but definitely not the last.
𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜:
• Hidden identity
• Obsessed mmc
• He falls first/hard
• Hea
𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎:
🌶️🌶️/5
𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐:
There she goes - The La's
This book was hilarious! I loved Harlow and Andy, and can't wait for future books in the series to get to know more of side characters that were presented in this book. I legit found myself laughing out loud in multiple sections of the book and that is unusual for me. I found the pacing of the story to be just right, it wasn't a book where I could easily predict what would happen next, and I really liked that. This book is a must read and probably a reread too because I enjoyed it that much and will want to refresh my memory before reading future books with other characters in it.
Not your biggest fan is about two people from different backgrounds that meet by chance. Harlow is in the process of finishing a dating app. Andy is a professional football player that is trying to figure out what team he will be playing for in the next few months. Not your biggest fan was quick read. I enjoyed the characters but felt the story was very rushed. I would have enjoyed to see the characters more in the future. I look forward to reading more of this series.
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were likeable, and it was a good story! Looking forward to more from the other characters in the book!
Amazing!
I love how Harlow and Andy first met. It definitely was a unique way for a couple to meet and then go on a first date. It was a charming, heartwarming, and well-developed story that literally had me smiling throughout the book. I could not stop reading because I just couldn't get enough of Harlow and Andy.
It is a well-written book with well-developed characters that will definitely have you hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend reading this, especially if you are a big fan of sports romances.
Thank you Sara Ney and Netgalley for the copy of this book!
I liked this book. I felt like it was average aside from the fact that both characters were awkward and that was refreshing to see for once. It was good, I don't think I would ever reread it though.
I really enjoyed Not Your Biggest Fan. It was a lot of fun. The meet-hate was funny, and I loved how Andy and Harlow got to know each other in New York. The texting and everything that came after was highly entertaining. They were perfect for each other. My only issue is that this book was too short. Everything felt rushed at the end. They decided to give a relationship a try and then I never got to see that relationship blossom. That was something I wanted to see for characters I adored. Other than that, I did love this book and that's why it's getting four stars.
Sports romcoms are a big seller these days. Not Your Biggest Fan is the latest sports romance to join the arena. It scored in my book!
Ney's storytelling ability was fantastic! I loved the banter between characters. I found a new to me author and I can't wait for more! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
Goofy. That's the single word I would use to describe this book.
It's a romantic comedy, with an insta love trope added in.
While it was a very enjoyable and super easy read that had me giggling. There were several moments where the writing didn't flow very well. It had me checking to see if I skipped several pages, before finding out, I did not.
I've given this book 4 stars.
Why, because it was an enjoyable romantic comedy read.
However it did go a little far at times, why I also call it goofy.
The insta love trope isn't a huge winner for me.
And finally cause of those few instances where the writing did not show a good transitions between scenes.
In conclusion, I'm sure many people will love and enjoy this book. But it was not a top read for me.
4/5 stars!!
When Harlow James, the witty small-town girl, runs into Landon "Andy" Burke, an NFL superstar, in NYC without recognizing Andy, our exciting love story slowly unfolds. After their first encounter, fate had a way of bringing them back together. After spending their last day in the city together having fun sightseeing before sharing an epic night, they realize they must return to their lives. While Harlow doesn't she'll ever see Andy again, Andy has other ideas in the works.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was a super easy beach read that kept me entertained the whole time. I only had one big issue with the book and that was wishing it was longer- I wanted more of them together in the end. If you're thinking about reading this book, I'd say do it because you won't regret it!
*Thank you to NetGalley and the Author/ Publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review of the book!
This was a straightforward, dual POV, cute but also a little cringey, sports novel. Our two characters meet in a not-so meet cute way in NYC but end up having a good time together and begin to progress to more. Throughout the novel, we get to see their dynamic and relationship progress. The pacing in this novel is quite nice and there's a little bit of spice, but definitely not the spiceist. Despite this being a sports novel, the actual football part of the novel is relatively small so I don't think it should deter any readers from picking this up. I will say the writing is a little cringe-y in certain parts, particularly with our MMC's POV. It felt a little forced to come across as super bro-y and masculine, but overall still worth a read.
Not Your Biggest Fan by S. Ney, published by Montlake is a witty and fun stand alone. A beautiful sports romance with a couple that really loves their bicker and banter.
App creator Harlow and NFL star Landon couldn't be more different from each other. But karma has plans and so they run into each other - repeatedly.
Blurb: Harlow James is destined to rock the dating world. The creator of Kissmet, the app helping singles find love, she’s in New York to secure advertisers. But the small-town girl can’t help meddling in other people’s business.
When she runs into a stranger at her go-to food truck, Harlow doesn’t realize he’s Landon “Andy” Burke, the NFL’s most-wanted free agent, in town to talk contracts. She just sees a hottie about to get burned by undercooked street food. Though she tries to warn him, he shrugs her off, making a little wager instead.
In a twist of fate, Andy finds himself in the same hotel as Harlow. When she collects on their bet, they make a mind-blowing—and bed-rocking—connection. But after the weekend, she goes home to Green Bay to her goofy dad and corgi, ready to focus everything on work again. Kissmet, however, has other ideas, when Andy knocks on her door.