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Omg a Meet Cute with a difference! I loved this book it was classic Sara Ney full of fun characters that get the reader hooked.

So to start we have our quirky heroine Harlow visiting the big apple to launch her business and feeling like an experienced New Yorker as she strolls the park and gives a PSA to a stranger at a hot dog stand, Now let’s meet our Hero aka the stranger at the hot dog stand Andy. Visiting New York this pro baller is in talks to move teams he never expected a stranger to start talking to him about his food choices, Super Bowl chances and the last game he played sure but not a PSA re chicken vs hot dogs.

This meet cute and the ensuring food poisoning caused by poor hot dog stand choices results in a dinner date with a someone who doesn’t realise exactly who he is, and is quite literally not his biggest fan. Sparks fly and decisions have to be made can Harlow and Andy go the distance or will the press family and friends put a stop t9 there budding relationship.

Gah I loved this book! For starters Andy is a typical Ney hero but he still holds his own with humour and banter with Harlow, Harlow is smart funny and making her way to the top professionally, manifesting success to get success she has friends who love and support and bring there own brand of crazy int9 the world. However my all time favourite character was not the 2 leads but Harlow’s Dad. His and Harlow have such a close relationship that could maybe do with establishing a few more boundaries but that lack is to the readers benefit.

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Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Ney is the first book in the ‘Not Yours’ series and is a fun, rom com with a hilarious meet-cute between the two main characters Harlow and Andy.

Sara’s quick-witted humour in her books is something I enjoy and I know I can always count on her books for a good read as I love the banter that she always includes with her characters.

Small town entrepreneur Harlow is trying to get her new dating app up and running when she bumps into NFL player Andy, who is reviewing his contract with a potential new team, in NYC at a food truck. They make a fun, jokey bet never expecting to ever see each other again but they happen to run into each other again at the hotel they’re both staying at and their love blossoms from there.

I highly recommend reading this book for a fun read.

*Arc received from the author and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

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Not Your Biggest Fan was a very cute sports romance in Sara’s newest series, Not Yours.

I have always enjoyed Sara’s books as they are very light, hardly any drama or angst, lots of humor and characters that make you smile. And you get exactly that with this book.

The meet-cute between Harlow and Andy is very endearing and really sets the tone for this book. Harlow is quite the character and while she says she’s not like her father (Big Steve will be a fave of readers) she definitely exudes the same confidence and inner-strength he has. Andy was entertaining at times, but he really didn’t do much for me, but that didn’t deter me from enjoying the story.

As with most of Sara’s books, the story takes place over a short period of time and we get to see how these characters get to know one another and leaves their outcome open-ended (sometimes seen in other books of the series). I love that Sara’s books have this sort of ending for her characters because nothing is set in stone for them for the future and allows readers to create their own epilogue of sorts.

I am looking forward to more from this series and anxiously await to see who takes Dex down.

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Harlow is in New York to find advertisers for Kissmet, the new online dating app she is creating. While there, she meets a very hot stranger at a food truck, who unbeknownst to her is a popular football star named Landon "Andy" Burke. While in line at the truck, Harlow warns Andy about not eating the chicken and makes a bet with him. One she thinks will never come to fruition. Later that night, she runs into Andy in the elevator of her hotel. After they spend a fun filled day and a steamy night together, they part ways. Harlow never thinks she'll she Andy again, until he knocks on her door.

Not Your Biggest Fan was such a fun book! I loved the meet cute moment between Harlow and Andy at the food truck. When they meet again and have their date in New York, I loved how they just clicked. Usually, I don't like instalove/lust, but this just worked for me. They had great banter and communication. The fact that Andy was super famous and Harlow didn't know who he was, yet he kept it hidden from her, didn't both me. I understand the fact that he wanted to be liked because he was a normal person, not because he was famous. There was some drama at the end that I found was a bit childish, but overall, I enjoyed the read.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

A wonderful story about meeting someone and hitting it off immediately. A great reminder of when you know, you know! I loved this feel good, romance story from Sara Ney and both our MCs are easy to fall in love with. Being seen for who you are, rather than what you are, is a common theme throughout this book. Also the comfort of being yourself, quirks and all, and being accepted.

Harlow meets a handsome stranger in Central Park and tries to warn him of the dangers of the food truck's chicken items. She has a habit of speaking her mind, but is unapologetically herself, which I love! The flirty banter between her and our stranger was amazing from the beginning. As we get to know her more, she is smart, driven, and comfortable with who she is. I loved her relationship with her dad and understand the need for boundaries, but not wanting to hurt him.

Andy is visiting New York to meet with their pro football team. A new free agent, he is trying to keep a low profile and is so happy that Harlow doesn’t seem to recognize him. When he pursues her after a horrible night of food poisoning, he is able to spend the day just being Andy. After a night together, he can’t get her off his mind. What lengths do you go for someone you have an obvious connection with, one who knows the real you, but doesn’t know the real you?

Sara captured the chemistry between Andy and Harlow wonderfully! I loved their text messages, their inner monologues, and their conversations with friends. Our side characters are a wonderful addition and I am excited to see more of them in later books. Harlow’s dad is easy to love as are Andy’s parents. I loved reading this book by Sara and found myself unable to put it down. The chemistry is off the charts, the spice is *chef’s kiss*, and the dynamic between our two MCs is lighthearted and fun to read about.

As always, review any author notes before reading.

Tropes:
🏈Hidden Identity
📱Pro Football MMC
🏈He Falls First
📱Small Town FMC
🏈Opposites Attract
📱Witty Banter

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This book was just a good fucking time from beginning to end. I swear it had me laughing so hard that my face hurt!

Harlow and Andy met in the line of a food truck in New York while they were both in the city for business. Thinking they would never see each other again, and not recognizing Andy, who's a famous football player, Harlow bets him that if what he ordered makes him sick, he needs to buy her dinner. Not only did Andy get sick, but he also ran into Harlow in the hotel's elevator while he was running back to his room because he got sick. Since he lost the bet, and enjoying the anonymity, the next Andy takes Harlow on a bus tour of the city and the spend the whole day and night together.

I absolutely loved the connection between Andy and Harlow because more than being attracted to each other, they truly enjoyed just being in each other's company and were always looking to just have a fun time. Needless to say, the interactions and banter between the two were absolutely hilarious.

This was a quick and definitely fun read, and if all of her books are like this one, I am definitely looking forward to reading more of Sara Ney's works.

Quote: “You’re the badass who was brave enough to meet a stranger in the hotel lobby and tour the city with him, wearing an adorable little mustache that made you look like a creepy little pervert.”

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This was such a cute read it was funny and relatable this was a sports romance and dare I say filled with mustache rides this is definitely one of my favorite indie author

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✨NOT YOUR BIGGEST FAN by @saraneyauthor

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🏈Sports Romance
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Seppy's 5-Star Review:

I really loved this one from Sara Ney! Harlow is working on her new dating app coming out in a few months or so and is in New York. Landon "Andy" Burke is in New York scouting out a new football team. These two meet at a hot dog stand and sparks fly. Harlow is a breath of fresh air for Andy. She speaks her mind and isn't afraid to tell you the honest truth. Andy and Harlow have a connection but there just one problem He fudged the truth and said nothing about being a pretty famous football player. What happens next?

This was another great read. I love that he falls first. Andy is very swoon-worthy. I think Harlow and Andy are a perfect match. I've been in a reading slump and this one brought my excitement for reading back. Great read!


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𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐧 is a Spicy (☕🔥🔥🔥) sports romance series with off-and-on-the-field football fun, super spicy texts, banter, and shenanigans.

🏈 He Falls First
🏈 Football Romance
🏈 Small Town Girl
🏈 Hidden Identity
🏈 Opposites Attract
🏈 New York City

Landon "Andy" Burke takes a moment to enjoy Central Park in NYC while in town for business. When he stops for a quick bite at a local vendor Harlow James offers some unsolicited advice to the stranger ahead of her in line. A hilarious and adorable meet-cute that kicks off a super spicy strangers to lovers sports romance. Filled with family meddling, tabloid fodder, and plenty of laugh-out-loud banter.

Andy's never met a woman like Harlow and is enjoying the simplicity of their connection. What will happen when Harlow discovers the truth? Will she be able to trust Andy? Will they survive the tabloids?

I really enjoyed ALL the characters including their families and Kevin the dog. I can't wait to read the next book in this standalone (and hopefully interconnected) series! I have been a fan of Sara's the moment I discovered her How To Date A Douchebag Series. Sara Ney delivers another must read and if you haven't checked out her backlist head over to kindle unlimited for hours and hours of fun!

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This was a cute story that made me laugh on multiple occasions. I enjoyed the banter between the two main characters. It was silly and lighthearted and sometimes a little cringey. The story, unfortunately, didn’t grab my attention and I didn’t love the characters as much as I’d hope it would. It wasn’t bad; it just wasn’t for me.

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3.5 ⭐️

I enjoyed the premise of this book, a meet cute between a sassy fmc and a funny mmc. Some things just missed the mark for me, which could very well be a me thing. It was an easy and quick read though and there were some funny lines!

Thank you for the arc opportunity to read this book!

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Not Your Biggest Fan is a quick read involving a pro football player and a dating app creator. They meet while both being in New York city for work and have an interesting meet cute at a food truck that starts them on the road to getting to know each other. I enjoyed reading about their time in New York but struggled at times with the pacing of the stories as well as some of the language used throughout the story. Some of the banter was funny and enjoyable, while some of the conversations or things said were just a bit cringey. I would have liked to have seen more development with regard to both main characters. I didn't really feel like I knew much about either of them and I felt like their relationship went from 0 to 1000 in like 3 seconds. I also would have liked to get more information about Harlow meeting Andy's family. I struggled with Harlow's father...a lot. He just came off as a bit creepy. I did like that Andy/Landon fell first and was willing to pursue the girl so determinedly. I love the concept of a pro athlete and your average down to earth girl, but I did feel like this could have been executed a little better.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for an advanced reading copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Harlow isn’t one to just stand by and watch someone else make a mistake which leads to a memorable encounter with Andy even if he doesn’t heed her advice. When fate brings them together again they spend a day together that neither will forget and return to their separate lives. She never expected to see him again and definitely not in her hometown.

Andy has come to a crossroad when it comes to his career. He is enchanted by Harlow as she wants to be with the man he is and not the professional football player that she doesn’t know he is. He knows that their time together wasn’t enough, and he is willing to make whatever life changes are required to show her that he is the man she needs in her life.

The banter between them is entertaining and the relationship between them includes humor, heat and romance. There is also some intriguing secondary characters that add to the story.

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Sara Ney has always been an author I'll instantly read without having to read the blurb of her books. I enjoyed this book. However, I didn't feel much chemistry between Harlow and Andy. Their story just felt a bit rushed. Also, the fact that she had no idea who he was just felt like a never-ending topic.

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Harlow and Andy meet in Central Park when she tries to warn him about the dangers of “street meat”. When her prediction comes true, he owes her dinner, or in their case a day out exploring NYC since they are both there for work. Andy loves that Harlow does not know who he is - a famous NFL player testing free agency. But when he decides to come to her home town of Green Bay for a meeting with the team, all his secrets are out. Can he convince her he is just a nice midwestern boy, worth a chance, even thought she is not his biggest fan?

This is a quick love story but with lots of fun characters and witty dialogue. I have read all the books by this author and liked them all. I always love her dialogue and sense of humor.

I read an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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Not Your Biggest Fan is a great blend of humor, flirty banter and chemistry. Harlow and Andy meet when she tried to warn him off some food from a food truck but he shrugs her off and they make a bet where the loser buys dinner. When they run into each other at the hotel, it is obvious to Harlow who won.

Andy is sweet with a little flare for the dramatic. After spending a weekend with Harlow, he is all in. Harlow is surprised when he shows up on her doorstep. She is so relatable, with her sass and the way she starts rambling.

Definitely a light read, with minimal angst.

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A fun and flirty read with some hilarious banter and crazy situations. Harlow and ‘Andy’ meet in Central Park when she wants him against eating chicken skewers, and he ignores her words of wisdom.

Harlow doesn’t have a clue who he is or how famous he is, and he loves it. It was fun reading about them hanging out together doing touristy things in NYC. Each of them have hilarious conversations and/or text messages with friends that add to the fun.

Even though Andy/Landon is a NFL star, the only thing pertaining to football is Landon’s interest in finding a new team to give him a huge contract. This has total RomCom vibes and some over-the-top situations that kept me laughing and reading for more.

I would have liked a chapter showing Harlow at one of Landon’s games and meeting or interacting with some of the WAGs. I’m interested in his friend Dex’s story.

I received a free ARC from the author and The Author Agency; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

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Not Your Biggest Fan is the first installment in the Not Yours series and it was a fun, light hearted tale that I enjoyed.

The story follows Andy and Harlow - he's a major NFL star but she has no idea who he is which was a major appeal for him.

Their meet-cute had me laughing out loud. There was an undeniable connection between these two. They would have spent an incredible day together, and she thought that was it while he had other ideas.

I loved their witty banter and text messages and I enjoyed their individual banter with their friends. This small town, opposites attract, mistaken identity tale was a quick, fun read and I would recommend it to romance lovers.

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This was a quick, easy read, but unfortunatately, it just wasn't really for me. The two main characters only know each other for the course of a week during this book, so I had no attachment to the relationship at all and like more of a buildup in my romances.

Harlow also lived under a rock, since it seemed like Andy was supposed to be like Travis Kelce level famous. I also could not care less about football, but yeah, I'd still recognize big names in the sport. She was also completely shocked about the concept of PR relationships.

Also a nitpicky thing, but in what world is Green Bay a small town? Yes, it's small by city standards, but over 100,000 people live there!

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3.75 -
I really liked the fmc but the mmc idk gave me the ick sometimes 😵‍💫 but I enjoyed the plot overall :)

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