Harlow James, a talented programmer, finds herself in New York City, to promote her new dating app, Kissmet. While waiting in line at a food truck, she strikes up a conversation with a charming stranger, Landon “Andy” Burke, the hottest NFL free agent in town. Their conversation takes an unexpected turn when Andy, who happens to be staying at the same hotel as Harlow, falls ill with food poisoning. This chance encounter sets the stage for a delightful RomCom.

Both Harlow and Andy are incredibly likable characters, and it’s easy to root for their eventual happy ending. However, one aspect that prevents this book from reaching its full potential is the rapid development of their relationship. While their initial attraction is undeniable, it feels a bit too instantaneous, leaving the reader wanting more depth and character development. I would have appreciated a few more chapters that delved deeper into their interactions and allowed their connection to grow stronger. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

I love Sara Ney's books and this one was another great read! Harlow and Andy were so cute together!! I loved it!

Harlow and Andy meet in a not-so-cute way in Central Park and it was kind of hilarious. They end up running into each other again and start to hang out, but Harlow does not know that the man she is spending time with is a famous football player. She's not into sports and it was really fun. I loved everything about this. They were great together, their back and forth was so much fun to read, and I was pleasantly surprised with how everything worked out. Super cute, fun, lighthearted read that was just what I wanted! Now I want to go read more Sara Ney books as they are all so great!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book

3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Tropes:
💙secret identity
🏈nfl player hero
💙software developer FMC
🏈he falls first
💙meet-cute
🏈obsessed MMC
💙opposites
🏈rom com

This was one of those reads where I did find it cute, fun and enjoyable and entertaining a cute rom com BUT I really couldn't get connected to the story or characters at all.

Andy and Harlow had this meet cute and I did enjoy how Andy fell for Harlow when he least expected it and was busy trying to get his career situation underhand. The banter and text messages were super fun to read as is typical of Sara's books.

I did not feel any chemistry or connection between these two characters. Obviously I wouldn't call it miscommunication or lying but he tried to hide who he was which caused some issues in the story for me.

Again a cute n fun book like Sara typically writes I just couldn't connect . Sara is great at rom com so if you like these tropes it may be a hit for you.

Thank you NetGalley, Montlake and Sara Ney for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by this author and the writing style wasn’t a fit for me.

I requested this book because it mentioned Green Bay and I’m from WI so I got excited but the representation of GB was a bit off.

The premise was cute but the characters were kind of flat and slightly cringy for me. I liked some of the texting banter but struggled with the MMCs behavior, some of his phrasing and most of his internal monologue.

The end also felt rushed…he shows up, there slightly overblown conflict, they make up, fast forward 2 months, surprise and the end?

Again, I think some would enjoy this but it wasn’t for me.

Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for an ARC of this book, in exchange for my honed opinion.

I was really looking forward do this one because the synopsis sounded so good. But I just could not get into it, the storyline felt juvenile and so far fetched. Sadly I had to DNF this book, because it wasn’t for me. I would still try another book by this author, I just don’t think this one was for me.

***3.5/4 Stars***

This was one of those reads where I liked it, I found it enjoyable but I didn’t really connect with the characters. I liked Harlow and Andy/Landon but didn’t love them, so it’s always a bit wonky when deciding on a rating but I also can’t deny that some of the situations they found themselves in were unique ~ the “meet cute” ~ and fun ~ like their first “date”, though there were some cringe/eye rolling moments ~ but such is life.

Overall, I did like Harlow. I thought she had a good head on her shoulders ~ despite her dad (who was OTT but meant well) driving her craycray. Landon/Andy. I didn’t have any issue with him keeping “who” he was from Harlow, in fact I understood and kind of liked that, but sometimes being in his head had me going WTF?!. But he was still a good guy through it all. Their journey was unique and fun, a bit insta in some easy, but I don’t really have an issue with that. I liked their bantering, whether it was in person or via text, and I could see them becoming more, the longer they were together.

While there wasn’t any major angst, there was a bit of drama towards the end that was dealt with quickly. And the situation with Green Bay being described the way it was had me scratching my head, but I rolled with it. As for the supporting cast of character…Big Steve was definitely a scene stealer in every way. I loved Kevin and Lydia and Harlow’s crew definitely made things interesting. And then we have Dex. I’m going to have to prepare myself for him because if being in Landon’s head had my eyes rolling, I’m kind of afraid of what Dex will do to me. But, I am looking forward to his book considering what we know about him…

~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley ~

Alright, let's dive into "Not Your Biggest Fan" by Sara Ney! 📚✨

Review
"Not Your Biggest Fan" is a delightful rom-com that had me laughing out loud and swooning in equal measure. Harlow James, the creator of the dating app Kissmet, is in New York to secure advertisers. She’s a sassy, small-town girl who can’t help but meddle in other people’s business. Enter Landon “Andy” Burke, the NFL’s most-wanted free agent, who she meets at a food truck. Their chemistry is off the charts, and their banter is pure gold. 🌟💖

The story takes a fun twist when Andy and Harlow end up in the same hotel, leading to a weekend of mind-blowing connections. But after the weekend, Harlow returns to her life in Green Bay, only to have Andy show up at her door, thanks to Kissmet’s matchmaking magic. The romance is steamy, the characters are lovable, and the plot is engaging. 🏈🔥

Rating
I’d give this book a 3.9 out of 5. It’s a fun, sexy read that’s perfect for fans of contemporary romance. 🌟📚

Thanks
A big thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, and Sara Ney for the ARC. I had a blast reading it! 🙌📖

If you’re looking for a light-hearted, feel-good romance, "Not Your Biggest Fan" is definitely worth a read! 💖📚

This was an entertaining romance told from a dual POV. I liked the main characters and the idea of them meeting like they did and Harlow having no idea who Andy was. The story was believable enough and the bantering between Harlow and her dad was really entertaining. I didn't care for the many conversations via text message as they were tiring to read and sometimes cringeworthy. I liked that there was not third-act-break-up.
All in all an enjoyable romance!

This is just a fun, lighthearted romance.

Landon aka Andy and Harlow randomly meet in the middle of Central Park and then again in the hotel they are both staying at. They have one amazing day together in the city and Harlow thinks that is it, she won’t even see the man again. However, Andy has other things in mind.

There is an instant connection between the two of them. I love the banter they share. Harlow is absolutely clueless for the longest time about who Andy really is (a major NFL star) and I love that Andy can truly be himself with her. I just enjoyed the two of them together.

This is a super fast paced story, it is fun, lighthearted that mixed some laughs with a little spice.

If you’re looking for a hidden identity, opposites attract, he falls first, sports romance check this one out.

This book was fine. I think it was a bit unrealistic. Not the meeting part, but just how quickly the reconnected. I enjoyed the chemistry.

I had to DNF this at 50%.

I was trying to give the two main characters the benefit of the doubt, but they were both walking, immature red flags.

The concept was intriguing and adorable, but once I dove in, there was zero chemistry and the writing style just didn't do it for me. I felt absolutely nothing but cringe.

There was a lot of "LOL"-ing and very weird, bland text exchanges that were so awkward, and it nearly took the entire 50% of the book to get through one day. I could tell that this was going nowhere and in a very poorly written way.

I did peruse Goodreads for some intel on Sara Ney, as this was my first read from her, and there are tons of good reviews on other books, so I might give her a chance in the future or I'm in the minority in the dislike of writing and the "telling" style of writing rather than "showing" through actions, compelling dialogue and scene setting.

And for the love of god, can we please stop putting real people on book covers? Let my little imagination create these characters, not be overshadowed by whatever the person on the cover represents.

Harlow and Andy’s entire relationship is so entertaining. Their first meeting is not cliché, so it’s refreshing to see something different and that is hilarious. I love the moments with Harlow’s dad because he is so innocent and eccentric. The book never has a dull moment and has me turning the page in anticipation of the next amusing scene that will happen. I wish the book was a little longer, so their relationship could’ve developed more because they went full-force-too-fast for me.

This was a funny read. I loved the banter between Harlow and Andy and the text conversations between Harlow and her friends and Andy and Dex. What a great meet cute story for them to tell their kids!

I enjoyed watching the friendship develop between them, when she had no idea who he was and they could just both be themselves. When Harlow finds out who Andy really is I think she handles it really well, and it shows how strong her feelings are for him that she takes the time to listen and weigh her options.

A great read, with lots of funny moments and plenty of spicy ones too!

3.5/5 Harlow meets Andy in New York City while both of them are in line at a food cart. Harlow gives Andy some unsolicited advice on the food to eat and he does not listen therefore suffers the consequences. It's cute and the banter is fun. Andy is very playful and falls for Harlow pretty quick.

I enjoyed the first part of this book a LOT. The meet-cute between Harlow and Landon (Andy) was so unique and absolutely one of the best I've ever read. Such a strong start to a book that I am ending up giving only three stars too, it is tragic. The rest of the book really read to me like YA, because Landon's character acted like a 20 year old. His internal dialogue was painful to read! I wasn't able to buy into them making it long term because of this. I normally enjoy books by Sara Ney, so this book won't keep me from purchasing her books in the future but if this was the only book I had read by her it would. Very disappointing. Thank you NetGalley and Sara Ney for this advanced copy.

So much fun! This low angst romcom is a delight - author Sara is having fun with a professional footballer, dating apps, message strings and a secret identity.

Harlow is creating a new dating app, her friends are also her workmates and there's care and hilarity in the text strings of her friendship group. Meantime Andy is a professional footballer who is out of contract. Their meet-cute is so fresh and fun and it's immediately clear how well these two get on. There's plenty of snark and banter from the very start and it's funny and clever. I loved that it's Andy who is keenest to partner up and happy to do whatever is needed to start something with Harlow.

A quick read, it's smart and light, all the characters are lovely and even Andy's -ex has some redeeming qualities, with the biggest complications for them being that Andy is a sporting celebrity and lives in another state. I loved how open Andy is, he's a himbo man-toddler but in the nicest way. Harlow is sunshiney and fun. It's steamy and very positive and they can have a laugh and get it on 🌶🌶 Recommended!

Thank you so much Sara Ney for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

I am a newer Sara Ney reader, but am enjoying her so much! Not Your Biggest Fan definitely read more mainstream/trad pub than her indie titles and I think it showed. It still packed all the loveable characters and witty banter that she is known for, but there was an edge that was missing from the story. I was surprised Green Bay was written as a small town (?!?) but in my head just made it fictional. I am a big football fan so I would have preferred to just have a fictional town so that the attributes made a bit more sense, but it's fiction. I just made it fiction in my head, too.

I did love the meet cute and I loved how Andy fell for Harlow against his own will, pretty much. I enjoyed the magnetism between them and how they ran back into one another. The banter and text messages were so much fun to read and brought the Ney vibes I was looking forward to. I also liked the sports angle; Andy shopping for a new team was fun to read and a little different. I also liked his relationship with his parents. I laughed a good bit in the book and found many parts fun to read.

The flow of the book itself was excellent, making the book easy to read and the perfect pace. There wasn't a point where I felt like the story lagged or I wanted to fast forward. I liked how she wasn't a crazed fan and how that allowed them to connect. It was cute, but just not a favorite book for me.

Not Your Biggest Fan checked all my boxes. It was funny and had me laughing out loud. It was what I love about Sara Ney's stories and books. It had Sara's quirky sense of humor and fun romantic moments and a sports romance, one of my favorite genres.
Andy aka Landon Burke is a professional football player visiting New York deciding which team he wants to play for. Harlow James is developing an online dating app and visiting New York for work. They have a not so meet cute by a food truck and cue the funny moments.
I just loved these two characters from the start. Their banter, their connection, their back-and-forth wit. I smiled so much while reading this book. And through a large portion of the story, Harlow doesn't know who Andy is, but once she does there is some angsty moments thrown in. And Harlow's dad, Big Steve, just keeps the fun times rolling. He is a huge Landon Burke fan so you can just imagine how that goes down.
If you like meet cutes, small town/big city romance, sports romance and great banter, Not Your Biggest Fan will give you that and more.
I loved so much about this story, and cannot wait for the next book, Andy's best friend Dex's book.

I really wanted to like this one because I love sports romance - however I read this up to 25% and I just feel like the writing was slightly messy so I'm not dropping my reviews elsewhere.

Combined with the lack of chemistry between the two MC’s, the sheer volume of “lol”s was over the top and showed me early on that I definitely was not the reader for this.



Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the DRC