Andy from Cleveland....

Is really Landon Burke, three time SB winning wide receiver. Harlow tried to warn him not to eat from a certain food truck (which isn't fair, food truck food is the best). She herself suffered the same thing Landon/Andy did. They are both staying at the same hotel. Harlow to sell her app, well drum up funding, Landon/Andy to meet with teams, as he's now a free agent. Once the food poisoning is over, of course those two kids are going to tap that, and they do.

But things get interesting when Andy turns up in Harlow's small town...
Fun and steamy and you know who Andy is supposed to be...Travis Kelce.

Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake and Sara Ney for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title. An honest review was requested but not required.

I've read some of Ms. Ney's other books and enjoyed them, particularly the wrestling romances, so I was eager to give this one a go. However, despite the fun meet-cute and the enjoyable banter between Harlow and "Andy" (Landon) Burke, I felt the pacing was majorly off here. Harlow meets Landon at a street food stand in NYC, where she warns him off of the chicken skewers and he eats one anyways. She happens to run across him that night in the hotel as he's suffering and basically tells him "I told you so" (and of course because those words are an aphrodisiac for any man he is intrigued and pursues her for NYC sightseeing).

The two of them have a whirlwind NYC affair of several days and then... he's on her doorstep in Green Bay, considering moving there. And then they're together. ?

OK, this is hyperbole, I just felt that the New York bit was sooooooo drawn out compared to the, idk, *actual relationship* bit. The reveal that he is a celebrity and his selection of Green Bay (Harlow's hometown) as the lucky recipient of his talents at wide receiver seemed a little anticlimactic when it should have been a bigger portion of the story.

Also, I understand wanting to be relatable, but I think the author went a little hard on the Gen Z slang. At least she didn't have her characters say skibidy toilet (thank GOD) but there were plenty of other of-the-moment buzzwords. It's fun in the moment but it might really date this book in a few years.

I did wish that both main characters had a little bit more of their careers portrayed actively in the story. Landon is nominally a wide receiver but (A) he is in the off season and (B) he's shopping for new teams so other than talking himself up and supposedly visiting facilities and coaches, he really could have been any random fit guy. I also would have liked a bit more depth to, or background about, Harlow's dating app. She didn't seem all that focused on it and judging by her interactions with her friends, neither did they.

That all being said, this is a very fun, light-hearted rom-com style romance. If you love a good New York sightseeing tour with a hardbodied athlete (but none of the sports talk or the absolute grind it requires to actually be a pro athlete) this is definitely the book for you.

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A very cute and fun read. I liked that Andy and Harlow got to know each other better as time went on. Harlow finding out exactly who Andy is, was pure comedy gold.

So happy to have a new book by one of my favorite authors, and she did not disappoint! Starting with the crazy out there “meet cute” and follow up meeting. Followed up by both characters’ crazy families and/or friends. As usual we got a fast paced and fun rom-com. I loved the sports aspect of it, and how Harlow literally had no idea who Andy was, because even though she lived in a big football city, she didn’t really care about the sport. Of course, it’s not like her town’s football team was doing well enough that everyone knew players’ names like they do here in KC with our guys.

There were definitely some parallels to good old Kelce and Swift’s relationship, only the Swift was an actress in this story, and not at all like our beloved Taylor Swift, lol. The banter was fun as always with Ney’s books. I also loved how she had one character write a dating ad bio, as one time I even asked the author to write one for me, and I did use it for awhile, however I’m still single, so who knows how that went, lol.

Anyway, it was another fun, sexy, rom-com from Sara Ney, and I’m looking forward to the second book which we get a preview of who it’s going to be about at the end of this one!

4 Star Review Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Ney

This was a well written, entertaining g read that ticked numerous boxes for me.

This is Harlow James and Landon “Andy” Burke’s story. The characters were engaging and easy to relate too.

Their meet cute was entertaining and they had a connection from the start.

When fate puts them together again it was entertaining to watch the push and pull dynamic of their relationship as it progressed.

This was a cute and fun read. Andy and Harlow meet in Central Park at a food cart. She has no idea he is a famous football star and he likes it that way. There is moderate spice and the romance is quick but easy. The best part of the book is the supporting characters. Harlow's friends and her dad are a hoot and a half.

Sara Ney has been one of my go-to authors for rom-coms and this book is a perfect example of why! This book had a great meet-cute of two total opposites (my fave!) and I felt like the characters were fleshed out really well. The banter was top notch (as always from this author) and I’m so excited to see what she does with the next book in this series!

Not Yours #1

Landon "Andy" Burke is a wide receiver who won three Super Bowl rings and is looking for a new city/team to play for. He's in NYC grabbing a bite to eat before a meeting and is heckled by Harlow James who is standing behind him at a food truck. She's warning him not to get the chicken because he will get sick but of course he ignores her and makes a big deal out of eating it. They make a bet and both take off.

Just so happens they are staying at the same hotel and run into each other later and guess who is sicker than a dog, yup Landon. He can't make his meeting with a team and is lucky to get to his room.
She ends up collecting on the bet and they go sightseeing and have a blast and spend time together.

She lives in Green Bay and figures she had a fun time with this guy Andy and after she gets home doesn't think she will ever see him again until he comes to visit without letting her know. Now what?

4.25
The bantering between Andy and Harlow was hilarious. When he's talking to Dex and then when her dad shows up, I laughed so hard the scenes were great.
I do wish there was more at the end. I find her dad annoying and if you're looking for football action, this is not the book.
I am looking forward to Dex's story.

His Heart belongs to Harlow

Andy and Harlow had one of the funniest meet cutes. I quickly became a big fan of Andy having his heart pull to Harlow and their instant chemistry. I thoroughly enjoyed their time together in the Big Apple.

Harlow is an independent successful woman that stood out from the stereotypical WAG and really rounded out this sports romance into such an enjoyable read.

The sass and banter was so entertaining showing off each of their personalities.

I cannot wait to read the next installment of this series: Biggest Player releasing July 29.

I received a free copy of this book from Sara Ney and Montlake. I am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.

SUPER SWEET AND HILARIOUS!
Author Sara Ney sizzles with this hilarious, quick-witted, oh so sexy story about a small town girl and a cocky but sweet golden retriever football star who became more than just a one and done incredible hook-up.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵

Harlow James and Landon Burke story

author new to me Sara Ney sizzles with this quick-witted, sexy romp about an quick witted sassy entrepreneur and a cocky football star who couldn’t be more different—or more into each other than either realizes!

Getting together after their hilarious never eat chicken from food cart vendor mishap..
Harlow and Landon spent their remaining time together and thought that was it .
But unfortunately or maybe fortunately Landon Burke had other idea because he just couldn’t get over being with the sexily funny and cute Harlow James..

Now Harlow on the other hand thought her hook up with Andy (as she knows him as .. the guy with no job) was a one time thing.
So she went back home to continue work on her dating app.. but unlike Landon she didn’t envision seeing him against.
So imagine the shock when this guy turns out to be way more than she expected!


This story was filled with fun and so much banter.. the Characters completely sizzled!
I absolutely adored the FMC scene with her friends but mostly Dad and the Dog..
but gotta say the MMC interaction with the dad the dog and his best friend had me in stitches too!
I’m looking forward to the next story with excitement!

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What you will find inside…
🏈Sports Romance
🩵New Adult
🏈Hidden Identity 
🩷RomCom 
🏈Different Worlds
💛Opposites Attract 
🏈Professional Athlete
🩵Small Town Girl
🏈He Falls First 

Be sure to add this one to your TBR for some fun steam and giggles!

A special thanks to The Author Agency and NetGalley for this incredible RomCom!
And thank you for reading my views and ratings !
Hope to catch you on the next one 💋
But for now stay spicy my friend live love and laugh!
@georgious_eleanorpb 🦋

Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

I read this book in one sitting and I loved every second of it. The chemistry and passion between Harlow James and Landon Burke was undeniable and sizzling. They were made for each other.

Overall I loved this book very much. If you’re looking for an opposites attract, small town girl, sports romance then you’re going to love it.

This was just the book I needed. I have been reading so many emotional books lately that I needed this funny, spicy, meet-cutish rom com to get me back on track. Sara Ney just has a way to make me laugh but also give ya the perfect level of spice. I found myself laughing and just looking to see what is going to happen next. I can't wait for the next one!

What to expect:
🏈Sports Romance
🔥New Adult
🏈Hidden Identity
🔥RomCom
🏈Different Worlds
🔥Opposites Attract
🏈Professional Athlete
🔥Small Town Girl
🏈He Falls First

Not Your Biggest Fan is a hilarious sports romance I’ve read in a long time. Harlow and Andy’s story is sorta secret identity romance where he falls first. I love their humor and their chemistry is off the hook. I love how they met and how much he changed just to get to know her. Plus, her cluelessness is refreshing. I enjoyed their story and can’t wait to read the next one.

I voluntarily leave an honest review of this advanced readers copy.

Not Your Biggest Fan is book one in the Not Yours Series by Sara Ney.
I can’t wait to get book two Biggest Player!
This book simply put was just a lot of fun!
The characters were so much fun, and their chemistry was adorable.
I thought the writing was quick, fun and engaging.
Overall, I very much enjoyed reading this new title.

This was a fun read!

Harlow and Andy's story starts with a unique meet cute (cute is in the eye of the reader in this case) and includes a lot of banter and quick wit in this story.

If you're a fan of Sara Ney's previous books, I really think you'll enjoy this one too!

I'm looking forward to what the next book in this series has in store.

* 3.25 stars *
I think this might have the best beginning to a book. I couldn’t not stop laughing after the street food scene. Some of the moments between Andy and Harlow were cringeworthy and had me rolling my eyes, but I definitely laughed plenty and had fun.

I loved the fun meet cute and all the rom com vibes. Andy and Harlow had great chemistry and couldn't have guessed that their little bet would've turned into so much more. I'm a fan of insta love and when the guy falls first, even better. Harlow was a feisty gal, and the way she liked to banter back and forth with Andy was refreshing and enjoyable.

Another fun read form Sara Ney!

This book was such a fun read! It was lighthearted and witty with relatable characters…. And who doesn’t love an Average Jane unknowingly falling for the pro athlete?

The meet-cute between Andy and Harlow had me howling out loud with laughter.

After their hot weekend tryst in NYC, Harlow never expects to see or hear from Andy again. I enjoyed getting to know them as they got to know each other over text messages. And then when Andy decides to go all-out and make a grand gesture, sassy Harlow is rendered speechless.

Was it wrong that he hides his celebrity status from her? Maybe. But I can appreciate how Andy enjoyed just being “Andy” and not football star Landon when he was with Harlow, because she didn’t know who he was and didn’t treat him like he was a superstar. I was really glad to see that he doesn’t let his lie of omission go on for too long… but how it all comes out was hilariously awkward!

This was a great start to a new series and I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a fun, flirty, no-drama romcom!

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the advanced copy!

ARC Review

Not Your Biggest Fan by @saraneyauthor

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a cute romance. After a little bit of food poisoning and a hidden identity, can Andy and Harlow make a relationship work?

Even though they weren’t the main part of the story I think Big Steve and Kevin stole the show.

This book tells you why not to eat chicken from a street vendor, a professional athlete and a woman who created a dating app yet isn’t on any. Plus her nosey meddling dad and adorable Corgi Kevin!

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I have always loved Sara Ney's books, they are hilarious, there were so many one-liners and scenes that made me laugh out loud literally, I even sent one to a friend because it made me laugh so much! Andy and Harlow's meet cute will be one of my favorite meet cutes for a while, because I do not think I'll ever forget them meeting over undercooked chicken in Central Park. They become instant friends, it is so clear that they are compatible in terms of personality, and honestly Andy is just down bad for Harlow just solely due to her sparking wit and personality.

Harlow has absolutely no clue that Andy is a professional football player and the moment she finds out is hilarious between her dad's reaction, her friend's group chat, her bathroom trips to hide, and overall how Andy handles it all with grace and hope that Harlow will be able to handle the spotlight of his life.

This book was just what I needed today, filled with so much fun, hilarious banter, but also sweet moments. After Dex's reaction to Applebee's and his chapter, I CANNOT wait for his book!