Great read. Well-developed characters. Easy to follow storyline with low drama. Would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to pass a couple of hours.

**My thanks to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing LLC, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Tori has decided to leave her boyfriend after an aunt has left her her house in the will and her boyfriend is less than supportive of what she really wants.

Moving in however she find that the man currently living next door is injured when her rescues her from falling off the roof that she is fixing.

Tori is extremely smart, but everyone underestimates her, but she does keep having accidents of forgetting the everyday things. Mike, her house sitter next door who rescues her soon becomes interested in her. She is fun, a hazard to herself and extremely sexy, but also a distraction.

I loved seeing the relationship develop with all the little bumps that happen along the way with other people interfering.

The Player Next Door by Kathy Lyons was a quick read about a quirky neighbor and her very hot NBA player neighbor. Tori is determined to refurbish her new home, even if no one else thinks she can. Mike is resting and getting ready for the season and love is the last thing he needs. But somehow he keeps finding himself helping Tori out. But with an ex that will not go away, his stern no relationship policy and her always around, can they stay away from each other?

3.5-stars. Happy reading!

This funny and sexy sports romance was a page turner...I couldn’t put it down. Lighthearted without a bunch of unnecessary angst, Mike and Tori are two opposites who definitely attract. She’s brilliant but more than a little spacey while he’s recovering from a potential career-ending injury in a small town.
Before she falls for him, though...she falls on him, which may not be the way to win his heart but it the cutest meet-cute I’ve read about in a long while! Loved this couple, the storyline and the writing style. I’ll be reading more Kathy Lyons books for sure!

This read can be summed up in two words (and a lot of vowels), Sloooooooow Buuuuuuurn. Oh my gosh, beat me with sexual tension why don’t you!
I would love to be friends with Tori… well maybe. She is completely, spunky, independent and impulsive. I loved her from the sushi cookbook, to the roof, and finally the basketball game. And I would love for you to read it and understand what I am saying!
The biggest appeal of Mike was from the get go, he got her. Mike understood her need to day dream, to wonder and he totally took it as a challenge to keep her focus on him. And that made their first time so fun and sexy. It is refreshing to read about a love that can be light-hearted and passionate.
The book keeps the two characters secluded. There is not much drama or angst in it. Except for Tori’s ex, who she leaves at the beginning of Mike and Tori’s story. He starts out as seemingly very controlling, but then he becomes more of a clueless leech. So I did give a bit of a head tilt trying to figure him out. The angst DOES come (like any good book) at the end!
This would be a good option if you are needing a light and funny read.

Loved this book! Tori is a brilliant woman with a Ph.D., that constantly acts like a ditz to keep others away. Mike is a basketball superstar that moves in next door to have time to heal from an injury out of the public eye. Tori has no idea who he is, just that he is sexy and she wants him, but Mike has a system and Tori can't be a part of it. However, you know what they say about the best laid plans....

I loved the characters, especially Tori and how she was always so willing to try new things and put herself out there. Her coping technique of dealing with other people by acting like an ditz was entertaining. Mike made a worthy potential partner and I enjoyed his routines and superstitions. Edward, while necessary to the story, was just annoying (yes, I know that's the point) and I preferred when his character wasn't present. For this, I'd take away half a star, but am rounding up to five stars.

If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. The author is on my must read authors'list.

I just really enjoyed this book. It was just really easy to get lost in this book. I will definitely be reading more by this author.

"The Player Next Door" by Kathy Lyons.

4 stars.
I loved it!
Well written, easy to follow, interesting characters with great chemistry.
Hot, steamy and funny. Everything I love in a romance.

I love Kathy's writing!

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for letting me read this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own!

I loved these well written characters! Tori is a hoot but everyone thinks she can't take care of herself. Her next door neighbor, Mike, sees Tori for who she really is and not who everyone thinks they see. I loved their chemistry! Kathy Lyons has created another great read!

I couldn’t finish this book, I like the author’s writing and have enjoyed many of their books before but this one wasn’t one I could get into. I will try again when the author’s next book is released as I am a fan of theirs.

*I never got around to reading and reviewing this book. I may do so in the future*

Sizzling hot, fun read that you don't want to miss!
Very well written, fast paced story with characters that are hilarious and endearing.
The story is REALLY cute and will make your heart smile from the beginning!