Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC. Biggest Player by Sara Ney is a fun and flirty romance that delivers plenty of laughs and steamy moments. The story revolves around a charming but cocky protagonist who is a self-proclaimed “player,” but as the narrative unfolds, we see him face personal growth and emotional depth. Ney’s witty writing style adds a playful tone, while the chemistry between the main characters is palpable and keeps the plot engaging. The book strikes a good balance between humor and heart, making it a perfect read for fans of contemporary romance with a bit of sass. Overall, Biggest Player is an entertaining and enjoyable romance that will leave you smiling.

I had so much fun reading this book. The banter between Dax and Margot had me kicking my feet. I loved how strong of a woman Margot is. Sometimes in books, especially romance, you don’t get to see a strong FMC and it was nice to see that.
I did like Dax but there were times that I wanted to shake him through the pages. I was nice to have that reaction. It shows how Sara Ney’s writing can make you feel like you’re in the middle of the story with these characters to where you physically want to get their shoulders and shake them and ask them what the heck are they doing.

I really enjoyed the dialogue in this book. The banter between the two characters sparkled and for me that carried the book. The plot was a bit meh, but I still would say I enjoyed it overall as Sara Key does write strong characters.

I loved the premise but this fell a bit flat for me. The characters weren’t that loveable and I ended up getting kind of bored. The kid was super cute tho! I’d give this a shot if you like single mom romances and meeting on a dating app!

I love a single mom and NFL player in a romance. Biggest Player by Sara Key was pure steamy fun! They meet on a dating app and she's convinced that he's too good to be true and one thing I love is a reformed playboy that changes for one girl and she challenges him, doesn't make it easy for him and makes him work for it but their chemistry was off the charts. I love when a single mom can see that she's loved and wanted and thats exactly what he does for her. They balanced each other out and made it work. It's sweet, fun, hot and steamy and a must read for sports romance and single parent trope fans. Sara Ney is queen of sports romance and Biggest Player is no exception!

I did love reading and getting to learn about the characters and their worlds. Looking forward to more.

This is a cute romance. Dex is a professional football player. Margot is a first grade teacher and single mom. They both join the dating app Kissmet.

Their banter back and forth is so cute and funny.

I absolutely loved Wyatt, Margot’s ten year old daughter.


Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own!

Margot y Dex coinciden en una aplicación de citas, pero ella piensa que alguien se está haciendo pasar por el famoso jugador, por lo que termina bloqueándolo. Sin embargo, estaban destinados a conocerse, ya que días después se encuentran en el mismo restaurante. A partir de ahí, una serie de acontecimientos los mantendrán en la vida del otro. Ambos buscan el amor, pero hay un problema: él no quiere tener hijos y ella es mamá soltera.



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Ya sabía cuál sería el problema, y lo que esperaba era cómo Dex se reivindicaría; la verdad es que dejó mucho que desear. Su disculpa fue pobre, necesitaba demostrar lo arrepentido que estaba y que ya no era el mismo inmaduro.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC of Biggest Player by Sara Ney. I devoured this book in one sitting! I was absolutely hooked! I loved the concept of a single mom finding an NFL player on a dating app, the man being adamant that he didn't want a woman with a child, but being so interested in her that he was willing to change his mind. Absolutely loved their banter and text exchanges! I did not love how big of a man child Dex was, and I think it was overplayed. As a single mom, why would Margot want to be with someone who was more immature than Wyatt, her 10 year old daughter? I thoroughly enjoyed Wyatt's witty character and the relationship she has with her mom. I feel like Margot should have made Dex work harder to get back in her good graces, considering she was so persistent about protecting herself and her daughter, yet she gives in to Dex with ease. Overall, I did like the book, but I think Dex should've grown up at least a little bit before his proclamation in the epilogue.

Sara’s stories are so much fun to read. The humor she adds to them is my kind of humor, so she’s always an automatic read for me. Loved the characters, they had the right amount of chemistry to keep the story flowing until the end.

I swear Sara Ney just always is a slay in her words. After reading Not Your Biggest Fan, I knew i had to continue the series and just so excited to read this one.

The concept of this book had me signing up immediately because it felt so fun and different, and I’m not disappointed! Dex and Margot had me laughing so hard. Add in a michevious 10 yr old and you’re in for one of the most hilarious, yet sweet reads!

Dex had me laughing with how clueless but sincere he is. Margot is serious and all about her daughter but Dex opens up her fun and hilarious side!

This story is not over the top spicy but the hilarious characters and fun storyline for me really made up for it. I got hooked immediately and didn’t want to stop reading till the last word.

Book Review: The Biggest Player by Sara Ney

The story follows a professional football player who turns to online dating, hoping to find a relationship that can travel with him on tour. He’s tired of being alone. But instead of meeting his dream girl right away, he matches with a woman who only swiped on him to catch a catfish. Their online exchanges start with bickering, but when they meet in person, a friendship forms—and even though he swore he wouldn’t date a single mom, he slowly starts falling for her.

I really enjoyed how obvious it was that he was into her. He kept calling her cute in a way that felt so genuine, like he just couldn’t help himself. His attraction to her was clear from the beginning, even when he tried to pretend otherwise. But at the same time, his whole I’m not dating a single mom stance felt like an excuse—because let’s be real, he was already halfway in before he even realized it.

That said, I didn’t love everything about him. He had this habit of saying things that didn’t always feel intentional, like he was trying to sound cool rather than actually meaning what he said. It made it hard to tell if he was serious about certain things or just saying them in the moment. Also, I’m personally not into the man-child type of hero, and that’s exactly what he was. He hires people for everything—cooking, cleaning, managing his life—and while I get that he’s a wealthy football player, that kind of helplessness just isn’t attractive to me.

What really stood out to me, though, was the writing style. It reminded me of those early 2000s TV shows that break the fourth wall, like Lizzie McGuire, where the characters have these little emotional asides that make you feel like they’re talking directly to you. It added this fun, personal vibe that made the story feel more engaging and different from a lot of other romances. It wasn’t just here’s a story, now read it—it felt like the book was aware you were reading it, which made it way more fun.

The only things that knocked it down a star for me were the hero’s immaturity and a little bit of the dialogue. Some of the lingo wasn’t really my generation (or just not terms I use), so a few lines made me pause or cringe a little. But that’s a minor thing.

Overall, I’d give The Biggest Player the 3.75 out of 5 stars. The chemistry was great, the story was cute, and Sara Ney brought the energy and charm she’s known for. If you like lighthearted, witty romance with a fun narrative style, it’s definitely worth reading!

I've heard a lot of great things about Sara Ney so I figured I would give this ARC a chance but I was pretty disappointed. Obviously I knew that the MMC was going to be pretty immature but I found him to be veryyyy immature, especially given that he wanted to be in a relationship from the beginning. I like the FMC and her daughter but I just didn't feel that they were actually a good match. Overall, I don't know that I would give her books another try.

Thank you NetGalley for the early copy!

I really loved this book! I adored Wyatt and Margot. Dex was hot and cold for me. Some parts bugged me but I loved the ending and the banter through the story.

What a five-star read that you may need to suspend your reality for but will make you smile so big. Wyatt makes this story, genuinely I have never met a 10-year-old that I would like to meet more, I will admit that Dex annoyed me with him immaturity, but then as you get to know his story, you get to know him and understand him, he does make more sense. Sara Ney will keep you hooked with her stories and bring joy to your life.

This series is so fun, I am a fan of sport romances of any sport and any tone.
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This is the second book in the series and as it happened to me when I read the first, it was magnetic, it came out of the mold so much that I needed to know what was happening next.
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It was totally unpredictable as to how we were going to get there. Dex is an American football player, and since his best friend got together with the love of his life, Dex feels like he needs to find his own.
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and nothing better than the filling a profile of the app that his best friend's girlfriend invented. With all his data and photos loaded he is ready to find her.
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But nothing would have prepared him for the woman who jumped into his message calling him out or seeing her in person the next day while trying to escape a horrible date.
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But what he wasn’t expecting was wanting to keep the conversation with her, especially because she is a single mother and her only rule is, no kids.
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These two have an incredible chemistry and also a number of setbacks that really when I saw what was about to happen I was surprised at what really happened next.
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How they ended up together is hard to say but I did enjoy every part of their story. It's the kind of book that takes you out of a reading slump and leaves you with a smile.
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Thanks to Sara Ney and Montlake for giving me a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion

Not my favorite from Sara. It did have some of the funny lines we’ve come to love from her, but the main characters had multiple points where they were doing too much to the point of unlikeable.

This was a fun, cute book but didn’t blow my socks off. Perfect for an easy read at the end of a busy day but ultimately forgettable

2.75 Stars

I really wanted to love this one. Sara Ney is one of my favorite authors, and the book started off strong, but unfortunately, it quickly went downhill for me.

The biggest issue? I just didn’t believe in the romance. Dex was a literal man-child—immature, clueless, and frustrating to the point that it was hard to root for him. Meanwhile, Margot was far too forgiving, brushing off things that should have been dealbreakers. Their connection never felt genuine or earned, which made it difficult to invest in their HEA.

The one bright spot? Wyatt. She was the most compelling character by far, and honestly, she’s the only reason my rating isn’t lower.

Overall, this book was a miss for me, but I know Sara Ney can deliver fantastic stories, so I’ll still be picking up her next one.