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Not Yours #2
Biggest Player
Bestselling author Sara Ney scores with a fiery romance about online dating, where a single mom and a football pro ignite sparks when they swipe right—even though they know it’s all wrong.
Margot’s a busy single mom juggling teaching, parenting, and trying not to die alone. Dating apps? Total nightmare. But desperate times call for desperate swipes, even if they make her break out in stress hives. When she matches with a guy who looks too good to be true, she’s convinced he’s a walking red flag—or worse—a catfish.
Dex is hot, and he knows it. A quarterback with a killer smile and looks to spare, he’s a good guy looking for a long-term relationship. He wants what his friends someone to come home to…and if they’re naked when he gets there, even better. When he logs on for a casual scroll, he’s not expecting to meet her. One swipe, and suddenly he’s hooked.
Margot’s convinced he’s a catfish. Dex has zero dad bod and no dad energy. But their sizzling back-and-forth leaves them both thinking “what if.” After a surprise run-in leads to a mind-blowing (and soggy AF) kiss, their opposites-attract energy skyrockets. Can they find a way to make it last?
Margot’s a busy single mom juggling teaching, parenting, and trying not to die alone. Dating apps? Total nightmare. But desperate times call for desperate swipes, even if they make her break out in stress hives. When she matches with a guy who looks too good to be true, she’s convinced he’s a walking red flag—or worse—a catfish.
Dex is hot, and he knows it. A quarterback with a killer smile and looks to spare, he’s a good guy looking for a long-term relationship. He wants what his friends someone to come home to…and if they’re naked when he gets there, even better. When he logs on for a casual scroll, he’s not expecting to meet her. One swipe, and suddenly he’s hooked.
Margot’s convinced he’s a catfish. Dex has zero dad bod and no dad energy. But their sizzling back-and-forth leaves them both thinking “what if.” After a surprise run-in leads to a mind-blowing (and soggy AF) kiss, their opposites-attract energy skyrockets. Can they find a way to make it last?
324 pages, Paperback
Published July 29, 2025
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Sara Ney
87 books6,630 followersSara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte's, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.
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August 2, 2025
2.5 Stars
Whelp. I tried; I really did. Although I had a rough go of it with book one (Not Your Biggest Fan), I decided to keep an open mind and return for this sequel (because I already had an ARC), but to no avail.
Yes, I’ll admit this went better for me than book one, but, unfortunately, it wasn’t by much of a margin.
Again, we have Dex, a cocky, man-child football star who unwittingly falls for the “regular girl” he meets on a dating app—in this case, a single-mother named Margot, who is a teacher and four whole years older than him (both are in their twenties).
Much like with book one, the vibe was all off for me. And by that, I mean I didn’t like the tone of the writing, the character’s attitudes, or their very forced and not-at-all-believable romance.
I think I used this word in my last review, but I found the entire thing extremely juvenile. When the MCs are making you cringe every other page, with the obnoxious, immature things they’re saying and/or thinking, and it never actually leads to any sort of realistic character growth, then, Houston, we have a problem.
Without quoting specific passages or character interactions, the best way I can describe how I felt is by saying there was just something about it that made me feel really uneasy.
If I meet these people in real life, I would not want to be friends with them, that’s for sure. I certainly wouldn’t want to date either of them. To me, Dex was a walking red flag from page one all the way through to the final sentence of the epilogue. If anything, he became more insufferable as the story progressed, so the fact Margot continued to date this dude bro, and let him get away with all the shit he said and did… well, that just made me dislike her too, if I’m being frank.
What worked here for me (and certainly didn’t work in book one), was the fact that the secondary characters were more likeable. Namely Margot’s daughter, who brought some much-appreciated humour and levity to the story. I’d go as far as saying, the only scenes I genuinely enjoyed had this kid in them.
Again, I’m left very confused by my reactions, having read this author several times years ago, leading to a handful of 4-star experiences. So, either time has changed me and my reading tastes, or the quality/style of this author’s work has shifted over time—either way, I’m not sure if I’ll ever be willing to try again at this point. There’ll definitely be an audience for this kind of simple, easy-breezy, contemporary romance storytelling, I just think I’m no longer a part of that demographic and that’s okay.
***A special thanks to the publishers and the author (via Netgalley) for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Whelp. I tried; I really did. Although I had a rough go of it with book one (Not Your Biggest Fan), I decided to keep an open mind and return for this sequel (because I already had an ARC), but to no avail.
Yes, I’ll admit this went better for me than book one, but, unfortunately, it wasn’t by much of a margin.
Again, we have Dex, a cocky, man-child football star who unwittingly falls for the “regular girl” he meets on a dating app—in this case, a single-mother named Margot, who is a teacher and four whole years older than him (both are in their twenties).
Much like with book one, the vibe was all off for me. And by that, I mean I didn’t like the tone of the writing, the character’s attitudes, or their very forced and not-at-all-believable romance.
I think I used this word in my last review, but I found the entire thing extremely juvenile. When the MCs are making you cringe every other page, with the obnoxious, immature things they’re saying and/or thinking, and it never actually leads to any sort of realistic character growth, then, Houston, we have a problem.
Without quoting specific passages or character interactions, the best way I can describe how I felt is by saying there was just something about it that made me feel really uneasy.
If I meet these people in real life, I would not want to be friends with them, that’s for sure. I certainly wouldn’t want to date either of them. To me, Dex was a walking red flag from page one all the way through to the final sentence of the epilogue. If anything, he became more insufferable as the story progressed, so the fact Margot continued to date this dude bro, and let him get away with all the shit he said and did… well, that just made me dislike her too, if I’m being frank.
What worked here for me (and certainly didn’t work in book one), was the fact that the secondary characters were more likeable. Namely Margot’s daughter, who brought some much-appreciated humour and levity to the story. I’d go as far as saying, the only scenes I genuinely enjoyed had this kid in them.
Again, I’m left very confused by my reactions, having read this author several times years ago, leading to a handful of 4-star experiences. So, either time has changed me and my reading tastes, or the quality/style of this author’s work has shifted over time—either way, I’m not sure if I’ll ever be willing to try again at this point. There’ll definitely be an audience for this kind of simple, easy-breezy, contemporary romance storytelling, I just think I’m no longer a part of that demographic and that’s okay.
***A special thanks to the publishers and the author (via Netgalley) for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2025
3.5 stars
Single mom with a football player, this was a fun one. Margot’s daughter was my favorite of the book!
Single mom with a football player, this was a fun one. Margot’s daughter was my favorite of the book!
Audio book source: Audible
Story Rating: 3.5 stars
Narrators: Felicity Cross & Alexander Cendese
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Sports Romance
Length: 8h 17m
March 5, 2025
The main characters first meet on a dating app. He’s a 25-year-old quarterback. She’s a 29-year-old teacher and a single mom. At first, they don’t get along because the hero doesn’t want kids, while the heroine is looking for a serious relationship. But then, one unexpected event brings them back together.
I enjoyed the first part—their texting was funny—but in the second half, Dex started to annoy me. He decided to use Margo for his own benefit and saw nothing wrong with it. He felt like a big kid, way too immature for his age, and only thought about himself. Margo forgave him way too quickly. Their relationship lasted only a few weeks, yet by the end of the book, they were already talking about having a child together. I just didn’t believe in their love.
Of all the characters, I liked the heroine’s daughter, Wyatt, the most. She was the most mature one.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted, witty romance for an evening, this book might be a good pick. But I’d recommend starting with the author’s How to Date a Douchebag and Jock Hard series instead.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
✓ sports romance
✓ opposites attract
✓ they meet on a dating app
✓ single mom
✓ football romance
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed the first part—their texting was funny—but in the second half, Dex started to annoy me. He decided to use Margo for his own benefit and saw nothing wrong with it. He felt like a big kid, way too immature for his age, and only thought about himself. Margo forgave him way too quickly. Their relationship lasted only a few weeks, yet by the end of the book, they were already talking about having a child together. I just didn’t believe in their love.
Of all the characters, I liked the heroine’s daughter, Wyatt, the most. She was the most mature one.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted, witty romance for an evening, this book might be a good pick. But I’d recommend starting with the author’s How to Date a Douchebag and Jock Hard series instead.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
✓ sports romance
✓ opposites attract
✓ they meet on a dating app
✓ single mom
✓ football romance
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
August 21, 2025
Swipe Right Into My Life
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂😍🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
🦸🏼♀️ Margot: Romance Realist
Margot is a single mom navigating early mornings with crayons and juice boxes, and late nights with dating-app chaos (courtesy of her precocious 10-year-old daughter, Wyatt). As a first grade teacher and hopeless romantic, Margot is craving something lasting—no one-night stands, just long-term love with someone dependable.
Her past? A surprise college hookup with Colton (who now sees their daughter every other weekend) and steady support from her nearby parents as babysitters. Margot’s expectations for love are sky-high… which makes her Kissmet match all the more chaotic.
🦸🏻♂️ Dex: Football Star with a Soft Spot for Banter
Dex is tired of jersey chasers and shallow swipes. Off-season and emotionally adrift, this pro footballer wants someone to see him—not his stats or paycheck. His profile on Kissmet is brutally honest, and because he’s famous, he can’t hide behind fake photos or job titles. He’s swiping selectively, hoping for a chill “friends with benefits” situation. Family-wise? Let’s just say he’s got baggage with a dollar sign. But deep down, he wants connection… even if he doesn’t quite know how to ask for it.
🔥 What Happens When They Match
Dex spots Margot’s profile, digs her vibe, and swipes right—without reading her bio. Margot sees red flags and thinks he’s catfishing, so she swipes back just to call him out. Cue a glorious text war that somehow sparks chemistry. He’s irritated when she unmatches, even though her profile screams “not his type.” What keeps him hooked? Her fire, her honesty, and their weirdly addictive banter.
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💡 Highlights
• Dex’s lovable man-child energy: His charm is chaotic, but honest. He’s fun, flawed, and full of life.
• Texting chemistry for days: Their digital sparring had me grinning and emotionally invested.
• Slow-building friendship: They take their sweet time, and it’s refreshing to see intimacy bloom from genuine connection.
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🤨 A Few Things That Didn’t Quite Click
• The sexual tension simmers a little too long before boiling over. You’ll want to yell “just kiss already!”
• Colton (the ex) feels more like a walking red flag than a nuanced side character… and yet? Somehow, his jerkiness added tension.
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🎧 Audiobook Vibes
Narrated in dual POV by Felicity Cross and Alexander Cendese.
• Alexander’s voice? Low, gravelly, and ridiculously effective—especially for steamy scenes. Less ideal when voicing women.
• Felicity brings strong acting chops, though her tone has a subtle edge I couldn’t quite warm to. Still, her emotional range helped sell the story.
This would’ve thrived in duet format—swapping narrators mid-paragraph for a more immersive feel.
💬 Favorite Quote
“You know what would be so cool right now? Escaping through a window the same way they do in the movies. I’v always wanted to do that. It would be some real serious spy thriller action movie sh*t. I’ve always fancied myself an action movie star, if I’m being honest. Perhaps I’ll cross that bridge when I retire from football.”
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂😍🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
🦸🏼♀️ Margot: Romance Realist
Margot is a single mom navigating early mornings with crayons and juice boxes, and late nights with dating-app chaos (courtesy of her precocious 10-year-old daughter, Wyatt). As a first grade teacher and hopeless romantic, Margot is craving something lasting—no one-night stands, just long-term love with someone dependable.
Her past? A surprise college hookup with Colton (who now sees their daughter every other weekend) and steady support from her nearby parents as babysitters. Margot’s expectations for love are sky-high… which makes her Kissmet match all the more chaotic.
🦸🏻♂️ Dex: Football Star with a Soft Spot for Banter
Dex is tired of jersey chasers and shallow swipes. Off-season and emotionally adrift, this pro footballer wants someone to see him—not his stats or paycheck. His profile on Kissmet is brutally honest, and because he’s famous, he can’t hide behind fake photos or job titles. He’s swiping selectively, hoping for a chill “friends with benefits” situation. Family-wise? Let’s just say he’s got baggage with a dollar sign. But deep down, he wants connection… even if he doesn’t quite know how to ask for it.
🔥 What Happens When They Match
Dex spots Margot’s profile, digs her vibe, and swipes right—without reading her bio. Margot sees red flags and thinks he’s catfishing, so she swipes back just to call him out. Cue a glorious text war that somehow sparks chemistry. He’s irritated when she unmatches, even though her profile screams “not his type.” What keeps him hooked? Her fire, her honesty, and their weirdly addictive banter.
---
💡 Highlights
• Dex’s lovable man-child energy: His charm is chaotic, but honest. He’s fun, flawed, and full of life.
• Texting chemistry for days: Their digital sparring had me grinning and emotionally invested.
• Slow-building friendship: They take their sweet time, and it’s refreshing to see intimacy bloom from genuine connection.
---
🤨 A Few Things That Didn’t Quite Click
• The sexual tension simmers a little too long before boiling over. You’ll want to yell “just kiss already!”
• Colton (the ex) feels more like a walking red flag than a nuanced side character… and yet? Somehow, his jerkiness added tension.
---
🎧 Audiobook Vibes
Narrated in dual POV by Felicity Cross and Alexander Cendese.
• Alexander’s voice? Low, gravelly, and ridiculously effective—especially for steamy scenes. Less ideal when voicing women.
• Felicity brings strong acting chops, though her tone has a subtle edge I couldn’t quite warm to. Still, her emotional range helped sell the story.
This would’ve thrived in duet format—swapping narrators mid-paragraph for a more immersive feel.
💬 Favorite Quote
“You know what would be so cool right now? Escaping through a window the same way they do in the movies. I’v always wanted to do that. It would be some real serious spy thriller action movie sh*t. I’ve always fancied myself an action movie star, if I’m being honest. Perhaps I’ll cross that bridge when I retire from football.”
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July 29, 2025
This was pretty entertaining! I loved Wyatt, Margot's ten your old daughter. Her shaking down Dex to help get rid of a date was hilarious! Dex is fun and lovable but maybe not the brightest hero I've read. He's someone you could have a lot of fun with but I could also see being in a relationship with him would not be easy. Margot had to be the adult in this relationship. The author did sell me on the opposites attract with these two. I could see Margot needing a guy who can bring some fun into her life. You could also tell that Dex will spoil her rotten if she lets him. Fun read!
February 6, 2025
I really liked the concept.
A single mom and a NFL player meet on a dating app.
And the first like 40% was really fun and it’s a rom com so it had its funny one liners.
She’s 29. He’s 25.
Dex tho: Man is kind of a tool.
He’s even called a giant man child in the book.
Margot: she kind of annoyed me as time went on
Wyatt: Margot’s 10 year old daughter. I loved her. She was witty. And also more of an adult then the adults 🤷🏼♀️
Just wasn’t for me.
Arc from netgalley ✨
A single mom and a NFL player meet on a dating app.
And the first like 40% was really fun and it’s a rom com so it had its funny one liners.
She’s 29. He’s 25.
Dex tho: Man is kind of a tool.
He’s even called a giant man child in the book.
Margot: she kind of annoyed me as time went on
Wyatt: Margot’s 10 year old daughter. I loved her. She was witty. And also more of an adult then the adults 🤷🏼♀️
Just wasn’t for me.
Arc from netgalley ✨
July 29, 2025
This has been a fun little series so far. I enjoyed the first one, Not Your Biggest Fan, and this one was fun as well! While Dex may seem like a bit of a player, in reality he’s not actually one. Even if at first he doesn’t want to date someone with kids. Of course he actually meets Margot’s daughter Wyatt in person before he even meets her, so he’s kind of won over by that. This is really a very easy, fun romance. As I mentioned Dex is basically a nice guy, if a bit cocky, which as a hot professional football player that makes sense.
The story moves pretty quickly, starting with their meet-cute on a dating app, where she accuses him of being a catfish because no way is a pro-football player going to actually be on a dating app. And then the incident where her daughter helps him out of a bad date. They of course have an attraction and at first are just going to be friends. But he thinks he might want to date her, at the same time as his agent suggests that if he dated her it could help his image. And as you’d expect he doesn’t bother to tell her about his agent saying this. Which of course leads to some miscommunication at the end.
But as I’ve mentioned, I think the author is happy in her new love life and so the guys in her books are never really bad anymore. If they ever were that bad of guys. She usually writes guys with that soft center I think. The big drama at the end made sense and the way they got over it and figured things out was more realistic and less just crazy drama for drama’s sake, and that is how I like it. Once they get a bit steamy though, there is a few chapters with the steam towards the end. So it’s not sweet in that way, but sweet in that these two are cute together.
Another fun rom-com from Sara Ney.
Review first posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
The story moves pretty quickly, starting with their meet-cute on a dating app, where she accuses him of being a catfish because no way is a pro-football player going to actually be on a dating app. And then the incident where her daughter helps him out of a bad date. They of course have an attraction and at first are just going to be friends. But he thinks he might want to date her, at the same time as his agent suggests that if he dated her it could help his image. And as you’d expect he doesn’t bother to tell her about his agent saying this. Which of course leads to some miscommunication at the end.
But as I’ve mentioned, I think the author is happy in her new love life and so the guys in her books are never really bad anymore. If they ever were that bad of guys. She usually writes guys with that soft center I think. The big drama at the end made sense and the way they got over it and figured things out was more realistic and less just crazy drama for drama’s sake, and that is how I like it. Once they get a bit steamy though, there is a few chapters with the steam towards the end. So it’s not sweet in that way, but sweet in that these two are cute together.
Another fun rom-com from Sara Ney.
Review first posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
September 7, 2025
I loved the kid most than the main characters, shes a blast 💖 ❤️
October 21, 2025
Review is the same as book 1. This one might have had an even less believable plot though. If that’s even possible.
July 29, 2025
3 - ⭐⭐⭐
"You drive me crazy."
"In a good way?"
Biggest Player is the second instalment in the adult sports romance series, Not Yours. Each novel is an interconnected standalone. Written in dual first person POV, the story follows Margot and Dex as they find themselves matching on the hottest dating app. They think they couldn't possibly work...but can they?
Dex is a quarterback looking to find the happiness all his friends seem to be having but with his previous history, his charming looks, and football career he has been giving him a hard time at finding the right one. He is a bit of a man-child as well as he's not fully sure of what he wants...and then he bumps heads with Margot. I loved his enjoyment of their banter and willingness to play. He is a charmer who wants to impress so much that was quite adorable. At times he has a tendency to keep secrets that serve no purpose and he can be influenced by others but ultimately he does have a good heart.
Margot is a single mom who has been struggling in the relationship department. She wants a true steady relationship and upon coming across Dex's profile she sees this as the biggest catfish. Yet a chance encounter tells her Dex is the real thing...but can she trust it? I felt she had a good head on her shoulder and I liked her calling Dex out on his crap. She makes her intentions very clear and I think Dex needed that. I really enjoyed diving into her world.
In terms of spice, I would place this book at 2 spicy peppers out of 5 spicy peppers. There are about 4 spicy scenes in this book with the first happening around the 42% mark. The spice is explicit and detailed without characters getting spicy in one public space at one point. I felt overall it was well written and fun.
The story itself is character driven. They both are looking for a relationship but are in denial initially that they could work. There are some fun shenanigans and I liked seeing Dex come to realize he actually wants to explore things with Margot - he even has a lot of fun with Wyatt (Margot's daughter) from the get go. At the same time once the story started to turn into secret keeping on Dex's end I started to struggle because it was so clear how stupid these choices were. I also would have liked more football in this romance - I get they were on break but maybe some training sessions? Dex does a good job at grovelling towards the end and I liked how things came together. It is mainly that nothing wowed me.
Thank you Amazon Publishing for providing this arc!
"You drive me crazy."
"In a good way?"
Biggest Player is the second instalment in the adult sports romance series, Not Yours. Each novel is an interconnected standalone. Written in dual first person POV, the story follows Margot and Dex as they find themselves matching on the hottest dating app. They think they couldn't possibly work...but can they?
Dex is a quarterback looking to find the happiness all his friends seem to be having but with his previous history, his charming looks, and football career he has been giving him a hard time at finding the right one. He is a bit of a man-child as well as he's not fully sure of what he wants...and then he bumps heads with Margot. I loved his enjoyment of their banter and willingness to play. He is a charmer who wants to impress so much that was quite adorable. At times he has a tendency to keep secrets that serve no purpose and he can be influenced by others but ultimately he does have a good heart.
Margot is a single mom who has been struggling in the relationship department. She wants a true steady relationship and upon coming across Dex's profile she sees this as the biggest catfish. Yet a chance encounter tells her Dex is the real thing...but can she trust it? I felt she had a good head on her shoulder and I liked her calling Dex out on his crap. She makes her intentions very clear and I think Dex needed that. I really enjoyed diving into her world.
In terms of spice, I would place this book at 2 spicy peppers out of 5 spicy peppers. There are about 4 spicy scenes in this book with the first happening around the 42% mark. The spice is explicit and detailed without characters getting spicy in one public space at one point. I felt overall it was well written and fun.
The story itself is character driven. They both are looking for a relationship but are in denial initially that they could work. There are some fun shenanigans and I liked seeing Dex come to realize he actually wants to explore things with Margot - he even has a lot of fun with Wyatt (Margot's daughter) from the get go. At the same time once the story started to turn into secret keeping on Dex's end I started to struggle because it was so clear how stupid these choices were. I also would have liked more football in this romance - I get they were on break but maybe some training sessions? Dex does a good job at grovelling towards the end and I liked how things came together. It is mainly that nothing wowed me.
Thank you Amazon Publishing for providing this arc!
October 1, 2025
Biggest Player is a cute and fun story about Dex, a famous NFL player that doesn't have the best luck with dating. Or rather online dating. Swipe left, swipe left, swipe left. But when a cute face has him swiping right without reading her bio, right before going on yet another date, he gets way more than he bargained for.
Margot is a single mom to a very precocious 10 year old daughter, Wyatt. She wants to date, but she just hasn't had luck in that department. Plus, there are just too many bad seeds in the pool. And when she is matched with a so called famous football player that is good looking to boot, she knows that she's been catfished.
This was just a fun and enjoyable story and I have to say that Wyatt may have stole the show for me. Dex is a little immature, but he's really not that old and hasn't experienced a lot of life. BUT, he also wants what his friends have. He lets his work/agent get in the way of some things, but the more he gets to know Margot and the more time they spend together, the more he thinks his accidental swipe right was just what he was looking for. Margot, meanwhile has her life together and she may not be looking for anything serious with Dex, but soon her and her daughter are having too much fun with the irresistible, good looking, famous football star.
Overall, this was a cute story. I wasn't hugely invested, but I was entertained and had a good time with the audio. I liked the characters and they had good communication and their banter was fun. I do think their relationship was a bit too short for them to already say the I Love You's, but that's ok.
If you're looking for something a little short, funny and fast paced, this will book will definitely entertain you. Just know that the 10 year old may steal the spotlight from the MCs, and I wasn't too mad about that.
Margot is a single mom to a very precocious 10 year old daughter, Wyatt. She wants to date, but she just hasn't had luck in that department. Plus, there are just too many bad seeds in the pool. And when she is matched with a so called famous football player that is good looking to boot, she knows that she's been catfished.
This was just a fun and enjoyable story and I have to say that Wyatt may have stole the show for me. Dex is a little immature, but he's really not that old and hasn't experienced a lot of life. BUT, he also wants what his friends have. He lets his work/agent get in the way of some things, but the more he gets to know Margot and the more time they spend together, the more he thinks his accidental swipe right was just what he was looking for. Margot, meanwhile has her life together and she may not be looking for anything serious with Dex, but soon her and her daughter are having too much fun with the irresistible, good looking, famous football star.
Overall, this was a cute story. I wasn't hugely invested, but I was entertained and had a good time with the audio. I liked the characters and they had good communication and their banter was fun. I do think their relationship was a bit too short for them to already say the I Love You's, but that's ok.
If you're looking for something a little short, funny and fast paced, this will book will definitely entertain you. Just know that the 10 year old may steal the spotlight from the MCs, and I wasn't too mad about that.
July 27, 2025
I said this after the last book of hers I read, but I'm saying it again, I'm officially too old to read her books anymore. The last one I read was college age, and I saw this one that he was in the NFL and she was a single mom, so I expected a little older and wiser. Not so much. Dex was a man-child, and for Margot being a nearly 30 year old single mom, I expected different. I almost shut it off (audio) when he said something about scratching his nads. Like, nope, this is not for me. But I was in the car so I couldn't mess. I did end up finishing, and the only reason I did was because Wyatt was funny and made the book tolerable. If it wasn't for her, this would have been a complete DNF. Sorry to say, she's just not for me. Oh, and in the audio, it had to have been an error, but Margot said potato potato. As in po tay toe, po ta toe, but instead it was po tay toe, po tay toe. That's not how you say the phrase!
July 28, 2025
Biggest Player was a fun read with low angst, amazing banter, a hilarious ten year old, and finding love with someone unexpected.
Dex was like a big kid. He was super charming and sweet. I really loved his interactions with Wyatt! Those two were trouble together in the best way. Dex was not good at expressing his thoughts and feelings, but he definitely grew in that department. I loved how he makes his mistake right. It was so sweet!
Margot was a breath of fresh air! She was such a good mom. I loved how she knew what she wanted and didn't waver. She took no crap and didn't fall at Dex's feet. I really liked that she pushed him to grow and figure out what he really wanted. Her daughter, Wyatt, was seriously hilarious. I loved her so much!
These two were so sweet! I especially loved their text messages. I smiled throughout the entire thing and read it in one sitting. If you need a light hearted, happy read, pick this one up!
ARC review.
Dex was like a big kid. He was super charming and sweet. I really loved his interactions with Wyatt! Those two were trouble together in the best way. Dex was not good at expressing his thoughts and feelings, but he definitely grew in that department. I loved how he makes his mistake right. It was so sweet!
Margot was a breath of fresh air! She was such a good mom. I loved how she knew what she wanted and didn't waver. She took no crap and didn't fall at Dex's feet. I really liked that she pushed him to grow and figure out what he really wanted. Her daughter, Wyatt, was seriously hilarious. I loved her so much!
These two were so sweet! I especially loved their text messages. I smiled throughout the entire thing and read it in one sitting. If you need a light hearted, happy read, pick this one up!
ARC review.
July 15, 2025
He’s a football player, she’s a single mom - sparks fly when they meet on a dating app but can they work when they’re not looking for the same things?
They got off to such a rocky start! Accusations of catfishing, differences in what they want from life and plenty of sassing. I loved them together, they brought out the best in each other and had such good chemistry.
My favourite character was Wyatt - she had such an old head on her shoulders for a 10 year old and spoke the most reason out of all of them!
A situation of fake dating, but one of the parties doesn’t know it’s fake? Dex did a lot of growing up throughout this book, even if he made some questionable choices!
Overall I’d recommend for a quick fun sports romance - lighthearted with plenty of spice and a lovable cast.
ARC copy provided by Montlake & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
They got off to such a rocky start! Accusations of catfishing, differences in what they want from life and plenty of sassing. I loved them together, they brought out the best in each other and had such good chemistry.
My favourite character was Wyatt - she had such an old head on her shoulders for a 10 year old and spoke the most reason out of all of them!
A situation of fake dating, but one of the parties doesn’t know it’s fake? Dex did a lot of growing up throughout this book, even if he made some questionable choices!
Overall I’d recommend for a quick fun sports romance - lighthearted with plenty of spice and a lovable cast.
ARC copy provided by Montlake & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
September 13, 2025
Margot and Dex are hilarious! Combined with Wyatt's running commentary and interventions and I was sold.
Margot is most definitely the adult in this relationship. A single mom trying to get back on the dating scene and she's already sick of it. She's funny, honest and gorgeous without even seeing it. She's a relatable character for sure.
Dex is a man child. Good intentions and sometimes terrible executions. He was easily played and pushed but never had malice intentions which is what made him all the more frustrating. He was sweet and when he used his brain... thoughtful. But lord did he push it.
I loved them together. They shouldn't of worked because honestly they were in different places in life with very different looks on the near futures but somehow his youthful fun and her more serious take no bull attitude blended perfectly. She held him accountable and he made her loosen up a little. The banter was perfection, the old married couple bickering hilarious. The growth between them was cute and adding in Wyatt just made the story even better. Wyatt and Dex were like partners in crime.
It's a cute story with a little bit of the feels, alot of laughter and a little frustration.
Once again I thoroughly enjoyed!.
Margot is most definitely the adult in this relationship. A single mom trying to get back on the dating scene and she's already sick of it. She's funny, honest and gorgeous without even seeing it. She's a relatable character for sure.
Dex is a man child. Good intentions and sometimes terrible executions. He was easily played and pushed but never had malice intentions which is what made him all the more frustrating. He was sweet and when he used his brain... thoughtful. But lord did he push it.
I loved them together. They shouldn't of worked because honestly they were in different places in life with very different looks on the near futures but somehow his youthful fun and her more serious take no bull attitude blended perfectly. She held him accountable and he made her loosen up a little. The banter was perfection, the old married couple bickering hilarious. The growth between them was cute and adding in Wyatt just made the story even better. Wyatt and Dex were like partners in crime.
It's a cute story with a little bit of the feels, alot of laughter and a little frustration.
Once again I thoroughly enjoyed!.
dnf
August 14, 2025DNFed at 21% - premise is too ridiculous.
July 25, 2025
4 Star Review Biggest Player (Not Yours #2) by Sara Ney
eBook/Audio
This was a well written, entertaining read and listen that ticked a number of boxes for me.
This is Dex and Margo’s story. We met Dex in Andy’s story and I was excited to see what Ms. Net had in store for Dex.
The characters were likeable and easy to relate too. Dex is looking for live and there were times I felt for him as his friends found love and happiness.
What he didn’t count on was falling in love with a single mum. I had a hard time connecting to both Dex and Margot. Although one of my favourite characters was Margot’s daughter Wyatt who stole the book away from our couple; I just adored her.
The banter between them was witty and snarky, often at the same time. Although not my favourite from this author, it may be yours.
The narration by Felicity Cross and Alexander Cendese was entertaining. They did a fantastic job with their narration; bringing the characters and story to life. Their voices are easy to listen to and they brought emotion, passion , drama, humour and romance to their performances.
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.
eBook/Audio
This was a well written, entertaining read and listen that ticked a number of boxes for me.
This is Dex and Margo’s story. We met Dex in Andy’s story and I was excited to see what Ms. Net had in store for Dex.
The characters were likeable and easy to relate too. Dex is looking for live and there were times I felt for him as his friends found love and happiness.
What he didn’t count on was falling in love with a single mum. I had a hard time connecting to both Dex and Margot. Although one of my favourite characters was Margot’s daughter Wyatt who stole the book away from our couple; I just adored her.
The banter between them was witty and snarky, often at the same time. Although not my favourite from this author, it may be yours.
The narration by Felicity Cross and Alexander Cendese was entertaining. They did a fantastic job with their narration; bringing the characters and story to life. Their voices are easy to listen to and they brought emotion, passion , drama, humour and romance to their performances.
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.
February 9, 2025
4⭐️
I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book! And I’m beyond grateful I got to read it in advance. It’s safe to say I annotated the s**t out of it and had the best time!
It was fast paced from the beginning, and I was glued to my Kindle, I literally couldn’t put it down.
It was hilarious, and the amount of times I had to stop reading to just laugh for a good minute- and scream. Excited screaming, giggling, squeaking. All of it. And a lot of it.
Wyatt is a legend, give that kid an Oscar.
Sure the plot is nothing brand new, but it was super well done! Dex isn’t your typical perfect book boyfriend imo. I shook my head at his words or actions a little too often, he needs a few lessons in “how to not be an absolute idiot” but in his defence; I think he really tried his best, this poor - maybe a little life dumb - mountain of a man. But that’s what Margot is here for right? haha
The two matched so well, from the first time they've met, to their HEA. I would absolutely love to see more of them!
I didn’t know I could love football romances that much - I’m definitely a hockey girl through and through - but HOLY, I need more haha (Omw to grab the first book in the series RN) And I actually loved the reverse (little) age gap! Again, I never thought that’s something I’d say, yet here I am- I ate it up haha.
#BiggestPlayer #NetGalley
I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book! And I’m beyond grateful I got to read it in advance. It’s safe to say I annotated the s**t out of it and had the best time!
It was fast paced from the beginning, and I was glued to my Kindle, I literally couldn’t put it down.
It was hilarious, and the amount of times I had to stop reading to just laugh for a good minute- and scream. Excited screaming, giggling, squeaking. All of it. And a lot of it.
Wyatt is a legend, give that kid an Oscar.
Sure the plot is nothing brand new, but it was super well done! Dex isn’t your typical perfect book boyfriend imo. I shook my head at his words or actions a little too often, he needs a few lessons in “how to not be an absolute idiot” but in his defence; I think he really tried his best, this poor - maybe a little life dumb - mountain of a man. But that’s what Margot is here for right? haha
The two matched so well, from the first time they've met, to their HEA. I would absolutely love to see more of them!
I didn’t know I could love football romances that much - I’m definitely a hockey girl through and through - but HOLY, I need more haha (Omw to grab the first book in the series RN) And I actually loved the reverse (little) age gap! Again, I never thought that’s something I’d say, yet here I am- I ate it up haha.
#BiggestPlayer #NetGalley
April 10, 2025
This book is what is it is- a lighthearted, fun to read book that will definitely make you laugh! The meet cute(s) were worth it, in my opinion. I loved how they kept running into each other!
Dex, a quarterback who is looking for love in all the wrong places, meets Margot, a single mom with too much on her plate, on a dating app. Things don't work out until they do, and the opposites attract vibes are fun to read. They aren't the most complex characters, but I enjoyed Margot's daughter Wyatt a lot. I also enjoy sports romance, namely hockey and football, so this was in my wheelhouse.
I loved the banter so much especially in the first half of the book. Like many others, I agree that the first half was the better half. The banter lead to some fun chemistry between the characters and a fun journey of falling in love. The world Ney set these characters in has been fun to read and I look forward to more!
Overall thoughts- Was Dex the most profound hero I've read? No. Was he annoying at times? Yes. Did this make for lighthearted entertainment? 100%.
Dex, a quarterback who is looking for love in all the wrong places, meets Margot, a single mom with too much on her plate, on a dating app. Things don't work out until they do, and the opposites attract vibes are fun to read. They aren't the most complex characters, but I enjoyed Margot's daughter Wyatt a lot. I also enjoy sports romance, namely hockey and football, so this was in my wheelhouse.
I loved the banter so much especially in the first half of the book. Like many others, I agree that the first half was the better half. The banter lead to some fun chemistry between the characters and a fun journey of falling in love. The world Ney set these characters in has been fun to read and I look forward to more!
Overall thoughts- Was Dex the most profound hero I've read? No. Was he annoying at times? Yes. Did this make for lighthearted entertainment? 100%.
July 21, 2025
This one had that kind of energy I love — quick to pull me in, and even quicker to make me care. The opposites-attract dynamic worked so well here. They were nothing alike on the surface, but the way they clashed and clicked kept everything moving in the best way.
The pace never dragged. It felt like something was always happening, but not in a loud or overwhelming way — more like I was right there watching two very different people slowly realize how well they actually fit. Their differences didn’t push them apart; they made every scene feel alive.
It was easy to root for them, even in the frustrating moments, because both had something to offer, something to prove, and something to learn. I liked the balance of tension and warmth, and how their connection built without losing the spark that made them interesting in the first place.
Quick, full of charm, and exactly what I needed.
The pace never dragged. It felt like something was always happening, but not in a loud or overwhelming way — more like I was right there watching two very different people slowly realize how well they actually fit. Their differences didn’t push them apart; they made every scene feel alive.
It was easy to root for them, even in the frustrating moments, because both had something to offer, something to prove, and something to learn. I liked the balance of tension and warmth, and how their connection built without losing the spark that made them interesting in the first place.
Quick, full of charm, and exactly what I needed.
October 31, 2025
Biggest Player
Biggest Player (Not Yours #2) by Sara Ney, was such a quirky and fun romance to read. I remember at first being so annoyed with main character Dex, he was a cocky, arrogant.. well you know. Most good looking men tend to act this way it feels. Margot, a single mon trying out her luck on a dating app. Sounds horrendous? Right? Well those were my thoughts at first. The more I read, the more I fell in love with reading about these characters and how they grow and learn to accommodate each other. They had their major downfalls, but Margot and Dex really stuck together and formed a love unlike any other. They built their own support system and unique little family. Now I crave more of their story. All I’m saying, don’t judge a book by its cover. Get to know it first.
#goodreadsgiveaway
Biggest Player (Not Yours #2) by Sara Ney, was such a quirky and fun romance to read. I remember at first being so annoyed with main character Dex, he was a cocky, arrogant.. well you know. Most good looking men tend to act this way it feels. Margot, a single mon trying out her luck on a dating app. Sounds horrendous? Right? Well those were my thoughts at first. The more I read, the more I fell in love with reading about these characters and how they grow and learn to accommodate each other. They had their major downfalls, but Margot and Dex really stuck together and formed a love unlike any other. They built their own support system and unique little family. Now I crave more of their story. All I’m saying, don’t judge a book by its cover. Get to know it first.
#goodreadsgiveaway
March 17, 2025
After reading and loving Not Your Biggest Fan, I immediately continued the Not Yours Series by Sara Ney. Biggest Player is Margot and Dex‘s story.
Dex is Andy‘s best friend from the first book and he’s a cocky and charming football player. After his last relationship with a model ended in drama, he desperately needs some good press. Dex is a man who has his heart in the right place and he’s still young and sometimes makes mistakes but fortunately learns and matures from them. He joins a dating app and that’s where he sees Margot for the first time.
Margot is a teacher and single mom, and her life is very steady. But she often feels a bit alone and is looking for a partner by her side. Margot is absolutely amazing and she’s sassy and confident and the same can be said for her adorable and clever daughter. Margot is very real and honest and that’s why she thinks Dex is catfishing on the dating app.
From the beginning their banter is top tier and the first time they meet in real life is hilarious as well. They have amazing chemistry, and I could totally feel the sparks between them. Even though this story is very instalovey, it works so well because these two are such a cute couple. It’s a perfect mix of sweet and spicy and there were so many amazing moments like the bath scene, the pipe scene, or the rock-climbing scene.
I absolutely adored Margot and Dex‘s story and Biggest Player is my new favorite Sara Ney book. 5 stars.
(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an arc.)
Dex is Andy‘s best friend from the first book and he’s a cocky and charming football player. After his last relationship with a model ended in drama, he desperately needs some good press. Dex is a man who has his heart in the right place and he’s still young and sometimes makes mistakes but fortunately learns and matures from them. He joins a dating app and that’s where he sees Margot for the first time.
Margot is a teacher and single mom, and her life is very steady. But she often feels a bit alone and is looking for a partner by her side. Margot is absolutely amazing and she’s sassy and confident and the same can be said for her adorable and clever daughter. Margot is very real and honest and that’s why she thinks Dex is catfishing on the dating app.
From the beginning their banter is top tier and the first time they meet in real life is hilarious as well. They have amazing chemistry, and I could totally feel the sparks between them. Even though this story is very instalovey, it works so well because these two are such a cute couple. It’s a perfect mix of sweet and spicy and there were so many amazing moments like the bath scene, the pipe scene, or the rock-climbing scene.
I absolutely adored Margot and Dex‘s story and Biggest Player is my new favorite Sara Ney book. 5 stars.
(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an arc.)
January 25, 2025
Note: This review is for an ARC and is my unbiased opinion.
4.5 Stars
Biggest Player was one of those books that, simply put, is a lot of fun. Sara Ney excels at creating entertaining meet-cutes and lovable characters. This book had both of those. From dating app to in person meet up, Margot and Dex had me cracking up. Margot was one of those great strong and loving female characters. She did not put up with people who didn't treat her well. Dex was...Well, an idiot - especially when it came to love and relationships. He fumbled a lot, but he was somehow more forgivable than others would be in the same situations. His actions could have made me hate this book, but he managed to come out on top. Margot and Dex's banter and chemistry was so much fun. Margot's daughter, Wyatt, added to the romance with her spin on things. Overall, this was a book that left me happy with a smile on my face.
4.5 Stars
Biggest Player was one of those books that, simply put, is a lot of fun. Sara Ney excels at creating entertaining meet-cutes and lovable characters. This book had both of those. From dating app to in person meet up, Margot and Dex had me cracking up. Margot was one of those great strong and loving female characters. She did not put up with people who didn't treat her well. Dex was...Well, an idiot - especially when it came to love and relationships. He fumbled a lot, but he was somehow more forgivable than others would be in the same situations. His actions could have made me hate this book, but he managed to come out on top. Margot and Dex's banter and chemistry was so much fun. Margot's daughter, Wyatt, added to the romance with her spin on things. Overall, this was a book that left me happy with a smile on my face.
July 24, 2025
3.5 stars
Professional football player, Dex Lansing, is swiping right in hopes of finding a love interest. He comes across Margot’s profile and swipes right without reading it. Margot is a 29 year old teacher and single mother to her 10 year old daughter, Wyatt. She messages him and accuses him of pretending to be a football player.
The beginning of the book is fun and interesting with Dex and Margot’s texting. Fun banter. But— Dex is really immature and kind of full of himself. He made some dumb mistakes with Margot and she forgave him way too easily.
I didn’t really buy their relationship. It was only a few weeks and he was already saying “I love you?” Plus, for someone who didn’t want children he was saying he wanted one with Margot two months later? Doesn’t seem realistic.
Wyatt is the best character in this book. She stole the show!
Thank you to Montlake Romance for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Professional football player, Dex Lansing, is swiping right in hopes of finding a love interest. He comes across Margot’s profile and swipes right without reading it. Margot is a 29 year old teacher and single mother to her 10 year old daughter, Wyatt. She messages him and accuses him of pretending to be a football player.
The beginning of the book is fun and interesting with Dex and Margot’s texting. Fun banter. But— Dex is really immature and kind of full of himself. He made some dumb mistakes with Margot and she forgave him way too easily.
I didn’t really buy their relationship. It was only a few weeks and he was already saying “I love you?” Plus, for someone who didn’t want children he was saying he wanted one with Margot two months later? Doesn’t seem realistic.
Wyatt is the best character in this book. She stole the show!
Thank you to Montlake Romance for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 30, 2025
Sara Ney's "Biggest Player" is a fun romance about online dating. It features Margot, a busy single mom, and Dex, a professional football player. They both swipe right on a dating app, even though it seems like a bad idea.
Margot is a teacher and a mom, and she's tired of bad online dates. When she matches with Dex, who looks too perfect, she thinks he's a fake.
Dex is a handsome quarterback looking for a real relationship. He's surprised when he's really drawn to Margot after just one swipe.
Despite Margot's doubts and their different lives, they have amazing chemistry. A surprise meeting leads to a memorable kiss, and their connection grows. The book explores if they can make their unlikely relationship work.
If you enjoy a sweet and funny modern romance with great characters, "Biggest Player" is a good pick!
Margot is a teacher and a mom, and she's tired of bad online dates. When she matches with Dex, who looks too perfect, she thinks he's a fake.
Dex is a handsome quarterback looking for a real relationship. He's surprised when he's really drawn to Margot after just one swipe.
Despite Margot's doubts and their different lives, they have amazing chemistry. A surprise meeting leads to a memorable kiss, and their connection grows. The book explores if they can make their unlikely relationship work.
If you enjoy a sweet and funny modern romance with great characters, "Biggest Player" is a good pick!
July 28, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Margot and Dex, ably helped by the precocious Wyatt who, imo had the best dialogue of the entire book.
I loved the 'excitable puppy' character of Dex and the very serious Margot who takes her responsibility as a single mother very seriously.
Margot and Dex are very obviously taking time to get to know each other even though she is in denial about their dating status.
Despite Dex's seeming immaturity, they seem like the perfect couple with each balancing the other out.
This is just such a feel-good romance with spurts of humour, mainly from Wyatt and her shenanigans, and a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.
I loved the 'excitable puppy' character of Dex and the very serious Margot who takes her responsibility as a single mother very seriously.
Margot and Dex are very obviously taking time to get to know each other even though she is in denial about their dating status.
Despite Dex's seeming immaturity, they seem like the perfect couple with each balancing the other out.
This is just such a feel-good romance with spurts of humour, mainly from Wyatt and her shenanigans, and a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.
July 29, 2025
3.5 stars for me
I loved the premise of this one. NFL Superstar & Single Mum sounded like junior what I needed…
Unfortunately I didn’t warm to the hero and found some of his scenes left me feeling 😬😑 while the heroine was also a little frustrating at times, especially for an almost 30 year old mother.
I will say I enjoyed the pace of the story and had moments where I genuinely LOLd. In particular the scenes with Wyatt. She was by far my favourite character. Overall it’s an easy read.
I received an arc of this book.
I loved the premise of this one. NFL Superstar & Single Mum sounded like junior what I needed…
Unfortunately I didn’t warm to the hero and found some of his scenes left me feeling 😬😑 while the heroine was also a little frustrating at times, especially for an almost 30 year old mother.
I will say I enjoyed the pace of the story and had moments where I genuinely LOLd. In particular the scenes with Wyatt. She was by far my favourite character. Overall it’s an easy read.
I received an arc of this book.
July 21, 2025
I love a good fluffy romance, and Sara's books always hit the mark. Dex is having lots of trouble finding the love that he sees his friends have. He wants someone to come home to, someone to spend his life with, but what he gets on the apps are women who just want him because of who he is. Enter Margot. She isn't afraid to tell him off, even if he is who he is. Dex doesn't want to date someone with kids, Margot has a kid.. and Wyatt is as feisty as her mother. He can't help but be drawn to them both.
Sometimes the thing you don't think you want, is the exact thing you need. Dex fought his feelings for Margot for a little too long for my liking and I thought the end of the book was a bit rushed, but even with that, it was a cute, fun story that was a perfect beach read.
Sometimes the thing you don't think you want, is the exact thing you need. Dex fought his feelings for Margot for a little too long for my liking and I thought the end of the book was a bit rushed, but even with that, it was a cute, fun story that was a perfect beach read.
August 23, 2025
I guess this writing style just wasn't for me. It felt like I was reading a bad Wattpad fanfic, so bad that I thought I was 13 again reading just everything I could find on there.
The storyline felt a little rushed, it didn't feel super realistic for me. Dex was still a little kid at the end of the story, I didn't get the feeling that he grew at all throughout the book. He changed his mind a little too fast on big things, like having children and such.
Margot forgives way too fast, a wouldn't be able to do that when having a kid. If you forgive your boyfriend so fast and let him be around your child that fast, I would doubt his intentions the whole time.
Thank you Sara Ney and Netgalley for the e-ARC. All thoughts are my own.
The storyline felt a little rushed, it didn't feel super realistic for me. Dex was still a little kid at the end of the story, I didn't get the feeling that he grew at all throughout the book. He changed his mind a little too fast on big things, like having children and such.
Margot forgives way too fast, a wouldn't be able to do that when having a kid. If you forgive your boyfriend so fast and let him be around your child that fast, I would doubt his intentions the whole time.
Thank you Sara Ney and Netgalley for the e-ARC. All thoughts are my own.
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