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London Hearts #3
The Player's Promise
It was supposed to be one night. Fate had other plans . . .
Anna's not looking for love. Fresh out of a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun - and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks.
Liam's used to hiding behind his game face. But after a brutal betrayal and an even messier brawl, he's lost everything: his football career, his team, and his reputation. A one-night stand with a stranger? Just the distraction he needs. He never expected to see Anna again...until she turns out to be his son's new teacher.
Anna knows she shouldn't get involved with a student's father, especially not him. But Liam's not the man the tabloids say he is. He's everything she thought she wasn't ready for. Which makes him so much worse.
Bestselling author and TikTok sensation Tierney Page returns with Book 3 in the London Hearts series - a spicy forbidden romance about second chances, secrets and lies that will sweep you away!
Anna's not looking for love. Fresh out of a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun - and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks.
Liam's used to hiding behind his game face. But after a brutal betrayal and an even messier brawl, he's lost everything: his football career, his team, and his reputation. A one-night stand with a stranger? Just the distraction he needs. He never expected to see Anna again...until she turns out to be his son's new teacher.
Anna knows she shouldn't get involved with a student's father, especially not him. But Liam's not the man the tabloids say he is. He's everything she thought she wasn't ready for. Which makes him so much worse.
Bestselling author and TikTok sensation Tierney Page returns with Book 3 in the London Hearts series - a spicy forbidden romance about second chances, secrets and lies that will sweep you away!
448 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2026
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May 29, 2026
The Player’s Promise by Tierney Page
London Hearts series #3. Contemporary romance, erotic romance. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Anna needs a restart after getting her divorce papers. Liam is celebrating his new job and teammates. Their one night is unforgettable.
Finding out she’s his son’s new teacher is a shock to them both. But not unwelcome.
Loved the instant chemistry, the emotional backstory of both Anna and Liam, Finn of course, plus the unquestionable support of her two friends and her brother. Plus the humor of the two friends was so salacious it made me laugh.
I do wish she’d said “no” or reported the other teacher for his unwanted advances. She was clearly uncomfortable.
Great resolutions.
Sensuous, heart-clenching, humorous, and enticing.
4.5
I received a copy of this from NetGalley.
London Hearts series #3. Contemporary romance, erotic romance. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Anna needs a restart after getting her divorce papers. Liam is celebrating his new job and teammates. Their one night is unforgettable.
Finding out she’s his son’s new teacher is a shock to them both. But not unwelcome.
Loved the instant chemistry, the emotional backstory of both Anna and Liam, Finn of course, plus the unquestionable support of her two friends and her brother. Plus the humor of the two friends was so salacious it made me laugh.
I do wish she’d said “no” or reported the other teacher for his unwanted advances. She was clearly uncomfortable.
Great resolutions.
Sensuous, heart-clenching, humorous, and enticing.
4.5
I received a copy of this from NetGalley.
June 1, 2026
5 Angel stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4🌶
You nailed it, Tierney! The Best book from the serie (my humble opinion😁).
Funny, heart-breaking but still heart-warming...this story is a 5+ stars for me!
4🌶
You nailed it, Tierney! The Best book from the serie (my humble opinion😁).
Funny, heart-breaking but still heart-warming...this story is a 5+ stars for me!
May 8, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tierney Page really said “let me give you filthy banter, emotional depth, a sexy Irish football player and found family” and somehow made it all work perfectly 😭
This book had me feeling EVERYTHING. It was funny, emotional, spicy, heartfelt and honestly one of those romances that just feels so real underneath it all.
Liam… yeah I get it now 🫠
The dirty talk on this man??? Absolutely elite. But what really got me was how soft he actually was underneath all of that. He’s this huge Irish football player who could easily come across as intimidating, but at his core he’s just someone who loves deeply and wants to do right by the people he cares about. The way he loves his son, the way he cares for Anna, the way he genuinely tries to be better and work through his own issues?? That was the standout for me.
And Anna 😭
My heart genuinely hurt for her at times. She’s trying to rebuild her life after everything she’s been through while also holding onto this dream of becoming a mother. Watching her slowly open herself back up to love, happiness and the possibility of something more with Liam was so beautifully done.
But can we PLEASE talk about Finn because I was absolutely obsessed with that little boy 🥺 His relationship with Anna genuinely made me emotional so many times. The bond between them felt so natural and full of love that it honestly added an entirely different layer to the story for me.
I also loved the friendship dynamics in this book so much. Anna, Gemma and April genuinely felt like real best friends and those moments brought so much warmth and humour to the story.
What really surprised me though was how much depth this book had underneath all the romance and spice. The conversations around men’s mental health, violence in sport, trauma and accountability were handled so thoughtfully. It never felt preachy, it just felt honest. Seeing male characters actually reflect on their behaviour, seek help and try to grow was something I genuinely appreciated.
So yeah… this book basically had everything for me:
✨ sexy Irish man
✨ filthy banter
✨ emotional healing
✨ found family
✨ amazing friendships
✨ a precious little boy I would protect with my life
Tierney Page absolutely nailed this one.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tierney Page really said “let me give you filthy banter, emotional depth, a sexy Irish football player and found family” and somehow made it all work perfectly 😭
This book had me feeling EVERYTHING. It was funny, emotional, spicy, heartfelt and honestly one of those romances that just feels so real underneath it all.
Liam… yeah I get it now 🫠
The dirty talk on this man??? Absolutely elite. But what really got me was how soft he actually was underneath all of that. He’s this huge Irish football player who could easily come across as intimidating, but at his core he’s just someone who loves deeply and wants to do right by the people he cares about. The way he loves his son, the way he cares for Anna, the way he genuinely tries to be better and work through his own issues?? That was the standout for me.
And Anna 😭
My heart genuinely hurt for her at times. She’s trying to rebuild her life after everything she’s been through while also holding onto this dream of becoming a mother. Watching her slowly open herself back up to love, happiness and the possibility of something more with Liam was so beautifully done.
But can we PLEASE talk about Finn because I was absolutely obsessed with that little boy 🥺 His relationship with Anna genuinely made me emotional so many times. The bond between them felt so natural and full of love that it honestly added an entirely different layer to the story for me.
I also loved the friendship dynamics in this book so much. Anna, Gemma and April genuinely felt like real best friends and those moments brought so much warmth and humour to the story.
What really surprised me though was how much depth this book had underneath all the romance and spice. The conversations around men’s mental health, violence in sport, trauma and accountability were handled so thoughtfully. It never felt preachy, it just felt honest. Seeing male characters actually reflect on their behaviour, seek help and try to grow was something I genuinely appreciated.
So yeah… this book basically had everything for me:
✨ sexy Irish man
✨ filthy banter
✨ emotional healing
✨ found family
✨ amazing friendships
✨ a precious little boy I would protect with my life
Tierney Page absolutely nailed this one.
May 27, 2026
This is the first book to make me cry this year! An absolutely stunning conclusion to the London Hearts series, but it's bittersweet to say goodbye. Tierney's writing has gotten stronger with every book she's released and she should be so proud of this one!
The story follows recently divorced school teacher Anna, who has a one night stand to shake out the cobwebs (if ya know what I'm saying). He's hot, he's Irish, and she'll never see him again. Right? WRONG BITCHHHH. Because Liam is the father of Anna's newest student - one she's grown a soft spot for. He's also a pro footballer, SINGLE, and harboring secrets of his own.
The chemistry between Anna and Liam was electric from the very first page. Their story packs plenty of heat - that's for sure. But underneath all of that scorching spice is a soft, tender heart. Tierney will make you laugh one moment, really getting you comfortable before ripping your heart out the next. The discussions surrounding mental health and childhood trauma were beautifully written, and my heart ached for these characters.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the female friendship group in this book. The friendship between Anna, April and Gemma is so special and one of my favourite parts of the whole series. They are the epitome of girlhood, and Gemma - you will always be famous. Tierney crafts such layered and likable characters that feel like coming home.
The Player's Promise delivers HEAT, heart, vulnerability, and of course, a lot of laughs. As Tierney would say herself - BANGER.
The story follows recently divorced school teacher Anna, who has a one night stand to shake out the cobwebs (if ya know what I'm saying). He's hot, he's Irish, and she'll never see him again. Right? WRONG BITCHHHH. Because Liam is the father of Anna's newest student - one she's grown a soft spot for. He's also a pro footballer, SINGLE, and harboring secrets of his own.
The chemistry between Anna and Liam was electric from the very first page. Their story packs plenty of heat - that's for sure. But underneath all of that scorching spice is a soft, tender heart. Tierney will make you laugh one moment, really getting you comfortable before ripping your heart out the next. The discussions surrounding mental health and childhood trauma were beautifully written, and my heart ached for these characters.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the female friendship group in this book. The friendship between Anna, April and Gemma is so special and one of my favourite parts of the whole series. They are the epitome of girlhood, and Gemma - you will always be famous. Tierney crafts such layered and likable characters that feel like coming home.
The Player's Promise delivers HEAT, heart, vulnerability, and of course, a lot of laughs. As Tierney would say herself - BANGER.
June 8, 2026
Fabulous Story and my favorite of the series! The audio was incredible. So much emotion. Great performances by Sean Masters, Evelyn Rose and Will Watt.
Their relationship was so complicated and I felt everything they were feeling. I also LOVED the positive therapy approach.
*Irish☘️ Footballer⚽️
*Single Dad / Teacher
*One Night Stand
*He has childhood trauma
*Both have recent exes
*Themes of consent & accepting the “No”
*Found Family
*Therapy Positive
Their relationship was so complicated and I felt everything they were feeling. I also LOVED the positive therapy approach.
*Irish☘️ Footballer⚽️
*Single Dad / Teacher
*One Night Stand
*He has childhood trauma
*Both have recent exes
*Themes of consent & accepting the “No”
*Found Family
*Therapy Positive
April 29, 2026
I’m so sad this series is over!! I was so excited for Anna’s story and it did not disappoint! Reeling from her divorce, Anna is simply going through the motions and trying to heal. Liam is a single dad and an athlete with a messy past. I loved the way they healed each other and their connection. Liam’s son Finn was also so sweet and I loved seeing the bond between him and Anna. The found family throughout this series is top tier and I loved seeing all of Anna’s friends and their partners in this one. It was hilarious, spicy and a great conclusion to this series! Thank you NetGalley, Tierney Page and the publisher for an eARC.
May 27, 2026
Quick Summary: A one night and onto a forever with you/forever family romance
My Review: The Player's Promise by Tierney Page is book #3 in the London Hearts series. It is categorized as "General Fiction (Adult) | Romance." It was released on 5/26/26.
About the Book: "...a spicy, forbidden romance about second chances, secrets and lies...
One reckless night of fun...
No last names, no strings, just fireworks.
A one-night stand with a stranger?
It was supposed to be one night. But fate had other plans..."
In My Own Words: Guilty until proven innocent while heartbroken (+1) meets blindsided and starting over while heartbroken. Who knew one night would turn into forever?
What I Liked/Loved:
- I liked the unique POVs and experiences of the leads.
- I liked that the characters did not have it all together and that they were doing all they could to survive the hand they had been dealt.
- I liked being able to see the challenges and hardships that the adults and the child had to navigate through.
- I loved seeing the healthy support network, from Liam's son's sweet classmate to the MH rep.
- I loved that the adults had to adult themselves through the hard parts. (If you know, you know.)
My Final Say: This novel gets the slow clap, tearful cry. It was gut-wrenchingly good and gave my heart a workout.
There was a lot to unpack in the story, from an emotional perspective. (And that is my love language.) Everything that happened was so believable. It dealt with a lot of raw emotion, with all the feelings mixed in.
This story is definitely a keeper and a read-on-repeat gem.
I need the audiobook on this one. To hear this story brought to life, I can easily predict the ugly cry, along with a smile, a head shake, and a celebratory cheer.
Other: Readers who enjoy sports-themed romances, second chance post heartbreak scenarios, single dad +1 stories, found family dramas, and ONS to forever with you novels will like this one.
Rating: 4.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Status: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Format: 📱
Series: Yes
Cover: +
Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever), and to NetGalley. Thank you so very much for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. It was a pleasure to review. I am very much looking forward to reading this entire series.
My Review: The Player's Promise by Tierney Page is book #3 in the London Hearts series. It is categorized as "General Fiction (Adult) | Romance." It was released on 5/26/26.
About the Book: "...a spicy, forbidden romance about second chances, secrets and lies...
One reckless night of fun...
No last names, no strings, just fireworks.
A one-night stand with a stranger?
It was supposed to be one night. But fate had other plans..."
In My Own Words: Guilty until proven innocent while heartbroken (+1) meets blindsided and starting over while heartbroken. Who knew one night would turn into forever?
What I Liked/Loved:
- I liked the unique POVs and experiences of the leads.
- I liked that the characters did not have it all together and that they were doing all they could to survive the hand they had been dealt.
- I liked being able to see the challenges and hardships that the adults and the child had to navigate through.
- I loved seeing the healthy support network, from Liam's son's sweet classmate to the MH rep.
- I loved that the adults had to adult themselves through the hard parts. (If you know, you know.)
My Final Say: This novel gets the slow clap, tearful cry. It was gut-wrenchingly good and gave my heart a workout.
There was a lot to unpack in the story, from an emotional perspective. (And that is my love language.) Everything that happened was so believable. It dealt with a lot of raw emotion, with all the feelings mixed in.
This story is definitely a keeper and a read-on-repeat gem.
I need the audiobook on this one. To hear this story brought to life, I can easily predict the ugly cry, along with a smile, a head shake, and a celebratory cheer.
Other: Readers who enjoy sports-themed romances, second chance post heartbreak scenarios, single dad +1 stories, found family dramas, and ONS to forever with you novels will like this one.
Rating: 4.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Status: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Format: 📱
Series: Yes
Cover: +
Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever), and to NetGalley. Thank you so very much for granting access to a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. It was a pleasure to review. I am very much looking forward to reading this entire series.
May 29, 2026
Am I the only one completely heartbroken that this series is over? I honestly need 100 more books immediately. I loved how Anna and Liam connected through their shared pain. Both were navigating the aftermath of long term relationships and all the complicated emotions that came with them. Liam was such a devoted father to Finn, who was absolutely adorable and added so much heart to the story. The pacing of Anna and Liam’s relationship felt so natural and believable. Nothing was rushed, and you could genuinely see them slowly falling in love with each other. I also really appreciated how Tierney explored childhood trauma, the lasting impact it can have into adulthood, and the importance of therapy and healing. The mental health representation throughout the book was handled beautifully. And, of course, Tierney absolutely delivered on the spicy scenes! They were incredible and somehow exceeded all my expectations.
June 8, 2026
Thank you to Forever Publishing and author Tierney Page, for providing me with the ALC of “The Player’s Promise”.
💭My Thoughts💭
I LOVED this one! I’ve been building up my soccer romances and this one is worth being on the list! I will be going back to read the first two books.
The spice in this book !!!! I am all for Liam and his dirty mouth. I also could not believe that one scene IYKYK. (Blushes). And the way he figures it out and works on himself and stays at it. Be still my heart!
Anna, my love. I’m so glad you listened to your friends. I was screaming at the decisions you were making. I hundred percent get it but as the outside … I was just screaming.
Gemma never change. That PowerPoint presentation was gold.
❣️Tropes❣️
Single Dad
“One Night Stand”
Soccer Player x Teacher
Forbidden Love
Life After Divorce
🩵RATING🩵
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Length: 433
Publisher: Forever
Dual POV
💭My Thoughts💭
I LOVED this one! I’ve been building up my soccer romances and this one is worth being on the list! I will be going back to read the first two books.
The spice in this book !!!! I am all for Liam and his dirty mouth. I also could not believe that one scene IYKYK. (Blushes). And the way he figures it out and works on himself and stays at it. Be still my heart!
Anna, my love. I’m so glad you listened to your friends. I was screaming at the decisions you were making. I hundred percent get it but as the outside … I was just screaming.
Gemma never change. That PowerPoint presentation was gold.
❣️Tropes❣️
Single Dad
“One Night Stand”
Soccer Player x Teacher
Forbidden Love
Life After Divorce
🩵RATING🩵
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Length: 433
Publisher: Forever
Dual POV
June 14, 2026
I think this has been my favourite one so far, which has surprised me a little bit given some of the plot elements are not usually things I like.
I just love that Anna got her happy ending, she absolutely deserved it. And Liam Murphy...wow, what an amazingly written book boyfriend. I loved the way so many important elements were dealt with and written in this book, especially the childhood trauma and the sexual harassment. I love that it wasn't written to excuse behaviours.
Overall another great read that I absolutely devoured.
I just love that Anna got her happy ending, she absolutely deserved it. And Liam Murphy...wow, what an amazingly written book boyfriend. I loved the way so many important elements were dealt with and written in this book, especially the childhood trauma and the sexual harassment. I love that it wasn't written to excuse behaviours.
Overall another great read that I absolutely devoured.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2026
I think Book 2 is still my favourite of the series, but I really enjoyed this one too! 🫶
I listened to the audiobook after her recommendation and I have to admit… the Irish narrator made some of the spicy scenes a little cringey to listen to 😂
What I loved most was the redemption and healing journey for both characters. After everything they’d been through, it was so satisfying to watch them find their way back to happiness and build a new family together. ❤️
I listened to the audiobook after her recommendation and I have to admit… the Irish narrator made some of the spicy scenes a little cringey to listen to 😂
What I loved most was the redemption and healing journey for both characters. After everything they’d been through, it was so satisfying to watch them find their way back to happiness and build a new family together. ❤️
June 2, 2026
I absolutely love Tierneys writing. April, Gemma and Anna have a special place in my heart. The banter between the friends paired with the golden retriever MMC made this book perfection.
June 4, 2026
This is becoming my toxic trait with Tierney Page.
I adore her as a content creator. Her personality is infectious, her recommendations are usually spot on, and every time I pick up one of her books I want to love it.
But guys... nothing happened.
The premise had so much potential, and I kept waiting for the moment where the story would finally take off. Then suddenly I was 80% in. Then I was finished. And I was still waiting.
The romance was fine. The characters were fine. The writing was fine. That's kind of the problem. Nothing was bad enough to make me stop reading, but nothing grabbed me enough to make me care either. There wasn't much tension, not much growth, and very little actually happened to move the story forward.
I kept finding myself wanting more from every aspect of it. More plot. More emotional depth. More conflict. More anything.
At this point I think Tierney's books and I just might not be a match, which genuinely bums me out because I root for her every single time.
I adore her as a content creator. Her personality is infectious, her recommendations are usually spot on, and every time I pick up one of her books I want to love it.
But guys... nothing happened.
The premise had so much potential, and I kept waiting for the moment where the story would finally take off. Then suddenly I was 80% in. Then I was finished. And I was still waiting.
The romance was fine. The characters were fine. The writing was fine. That's kind of the problem. Nothing was bad enough to make me stop reading, but nothing grabbed me enough to make me care either. There wasn't much tension, not much growth, and very little actually happened to move the story forward.
I kept finding myself wanting more from every aspect of it. More plot. More emotional depth. More conflict. More anything.
At this point I think Tierney's books and I just might not be a match, which genuinely bums me out because I root for her every single time.
May 29, 2026
As soon I read the prologue, I knew The Player's Promise was going to be brilliant. That first bit was brutal, so painful to read, frustrating, and incredibly raw. It made me ache, but it also made me so excited for the rest of the book. I loved how genuine Liam and Anna's romance was. At its core, theirs is a story about two people falling in love and doing their best in the worst of circumstances.
I loved how they connected through their pain—both coming off of long-term relationships and dealing with heartbreaking circumstances. Liam was such a dedicated father, and his son, Finn, was just the sweetest. My heart broke for what happened to them, and I really loved how Tierney Page navigated childhood trauma, therapy, and healing. Anna, coming off of a fresh divorce, was also sensitive, unsure, and coming to terms with her life looking very different than what she had expected and hoped. And it is in this mutual vulnerability where they meet and where they come to care for each other so, so much.
Seeing them open up to each other, seeing Anna and Finn together, seeing them slowly allow each other into the tender, wounded part of their lives was just beautiful. The pacing of their relationship felt perfect—so many lovely scenes where they flirt and fall deeper in love, so many small conversations and little gestures that show rather then tell the attachment and draw that they're both feeling towards each other. Tierney built their romance moment by moment, and the promise of where everything was going had me completely giddy.
That's not to say there wasn't drama and angst and so much pain either. All of the messy drama, all of the heightened moments, all of the risky situations they found themselves in that had me pulling out my hair were crazy and (mostly) out of their control, and I enjoyed seeing how they weathered it all together. What I thoroughly appreciated was that none of these things happened because of misunderstandings—Liam and Anna were champions of communicating. And it made them feel believable; they always treated each other with respect, and they always talked things through even if it was the hard thing to do. Because that's the way you act when you love someone.
Mental health, abuse, and trauma are big themes in this story, for Liam and Anna—and Finn. I thought these topics were handled with care and portrayed in a layered and realistic way. It was so refreshing to read these discussions happening between characters and also the revelations they have in their POVs. Seeing Liam work on himself for the sake of his son and for Anna, whom he would so clearly do anything for, was just another reason for me to love him, and them.
I cannot give The Player's Promise anything less than five stars for how glued to its pages I was. There was tension and angst, but there was also sympathy and warmth. I adored reading about all the ways Liam and Anna took care of each other—and themselves. This one is an absolute recommendation for anyone who loves emotional, heart-wrenching, but sweet and hopeful romances. If you love seeing him taking care of her; if you love seeing her be a safe place for him to break down—this is a must read.
Edit: An addendum to my review because it periodically flickers into my mind, and that's likely worth mentioning here, especially now that the book is out. And please heed the trigger warnings and disclaimer at the beginning of the book! There's a pretty late reveal of a sexual assault towards the end. And considering the amazing mental health rep and discussions all the characters had over trauma, grief, and healing, I would have just liked a conversation or something more to address it fully. It doesn't really change my overall enjoyment and rating of the book. But I think it is the one thing that it misses when discussing these characters' growth and fully wrapping everything up.
﹙ five stars ﹚
— thank you forever for the gifted finished copy and the e-arc via netgalley to review!
I loved how they connected through their pain—both coming off of long-term relationships and dealing with heartbreaking circumstances. Liam was such a dedicated father, and his son, Finn, was just the sweetest. My heart broke for what happened to them, and I really loved how Tierney Page navigated childhood trauma, therapy, and healing. Anna, coming off of a fresh divorce, was also sensitive, unsure, and coming to terms with her life looking very different than what she had expected and hoped. And it is in this mutual vulnerability where they meet and where they come to care for each other so, so much.
Seeing them open up to each other, seeing Anna and Finn together, seeing them slowly allow each other into the tender, wounded part of their lives was just beautiful. The pacing of their relationship felt perfect—so many lovely scenes where they flirt and fall deeper in love, so many small conversations and little gestures that show rather then tell the attachment and draw that they're both feeling towards each other. Tierney built their romance moment by moment, and the promise of where everything was going had me completely giddy.
That's not to say there wasn't drama and angst and so much pain either. All of the messy drama, all of the heightened moments, all of the risky situations they found themselves in that had me pulling out my hair were crazy and (mostly) out of their control, and I enjoyed seeing how they weathered it all together. What I thoroughly appreciated was that none of these things happened because of misunderstandings—Liam and Anna were champions of communicating. And it made them feel believable; they always treated each other with respect, and they always talked things through even if it was the hard thing to do. Because that's the way you act when you love someone.
Mental health, abuse, and trauma are big themes in this story, for Liam and Anna—and Finn. I thought these topics were handled with care and portrayed in a layered and realistic way. It was so refreshing to read these discussions happening between characters and also the revelations they have in their POVs. Seeing Liam work on himself for the sake of his son and for Anna, whom he would so clearly do anything for, was just another reason for me to love him, and them.
I cannot give The Player's Promise anything less than five stars for how glued to its pages I was. There was tension and angst, but there was also sympathy and warmth. I adored reading about all the ways Liam and Anna took care of each other—and themselves. This one is an absolute recommendation for anyone who loves emotional, heart-wrenching, but sweet and hopeful romances. If you love seeing him taking care of her; if you love seeing her be a safe place for him to break down—this is a must read.
Edit: An addendum to my review because it periodically flickers into my mind, and that's likely worth mentioning here, especially now that the book is out. And please heed the trigger warnings and disclaimer at the beginning of the book! There's a pretty late reveal of a sexual assault towards the end. And considering the amazing mental health rep and discussions all the characters had over trauma, grief, and healing, I would have just liked a conversation or something more to address it fully. It doesn't really change my overall enjoyment and rating of the book. But I think it is the one thing that it misses when discussing these characters' growth and fully wrapping everything up.
﹙ five stars ﹚
— thank you forever for the gifted finished copy and the e-arc via netgalley to review!
June 17, 2026
✨ The Player's Promise by Tierney Page✨
📚 What it’s about: It was supposed to be one night. But fate had other plans...
Anna's not looking for love. Fresh from a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun - and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks.
Liam's used to hiding behind his game face. But after a brutal betrayal and an even messier bust-up, he's lost everything: his football career, his team, and his reputation. A one-night stand with a stranger? Just the distraction he needs.
He never expected to see Anna again...Until she turns out to be his son's new teacher. And Anna knows she shouldn't get involved with a student's father - especially not him.
But Liam's not the man the tabloids say he is. He's everything she thought she wasn't ready for - which might be worse...
💭 My thoughts: Holy shit balls do I love Tierney's books and writing style. The banter is honestly the best I've read in any book. I was laughing so much. The girl gang was back with force in this book, I honestly cannot get over Gemma and her mouth! I'm so glad Anna finally got the life she deserved, even if her and Liam had some ups and downs to get there. Liam was one hell of an MMC. Single dad? Gets me every time. His dirty mouth? Sheeeesh!! I wanted to jump through the pages and strangle his ex, Tash, and also Red Flag Roger, and that little psycho Danielle. Ugh I hate those 3. Finn was such a sweetheart, and his relationship with Anna was beautiful to watch develop. The chemistry between Liam and Anna made me hot under the collar, they were so down bad for each other and honestly I couldn't be happier for them. What an ending to an incredible series!
🌟 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ℹ️ Tropes: Footballer x Teacher, Single Dad, Forbidden Romance, One Night Stand, Opposites Attract, Banter
📚 What it’s about: It was supposed to be one night. But fate had other plans...
Anna's not looking for love. Fresh from a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun - and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks.
Liam's used to hiding behind his game face. But after a brutal betrayal and an even messier bust-up, he's lost everything: his football career, his team, and his reputation. A one-night stand with a stranger? Just the distraction he needs.
He never expected to see Anna again...Until she turns out to be his son's new teacher. And Anna knows she shouldn't get involved with a student's father - especially not him.
But Liam's not the man the tabloids say he is. He's everything she thought she wasn't ready for - which might be worse...
💭 My thoughts: Holy shit balls do I love Tierney's books and writing style. The banter is honestly the best I've read in any book. I was laughing so much. The girl gang was back with force in this book, I honestly cannot get over Gemma and her mouth! I'm so glad Anna finally got the life she deserved, even if her and Liam had some ups and downs to get there. Liam was one hell of an MMC. Single dad? Gets me every time. His dirty mouth? Sheeeesh!! I wanted to jump through the pages and strangle his ex, Tash, and also Red Flag Roger, and that little psycho Danielle. Ugh I hate those 3. Finn was such a sweetheart, and his relationship with Anna was beautiful to watch develop. The chemistry between Liam and Anna made me hot under the collar, they were so down bad for each other and honestly I couldn't be happier for them. What an ending to an incredible series!
🌟 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ℹ️ Tropes: Footballer x Teacher, Single Dad, Forbidden Romance, One Night Stand, Opposites Attract, Banter
June 10, 2026
This was my first book by Tierney , and after being such a fan of her BookTok content for ages, I'm so happy I finally picked one up! Now, before anyone judges me... yes, I started with book three in the series. But in my defence, I saw single dad romance and immediately lost all ability to make sensible decisions. Add in the fact that this was a buddy read with my bestie Nadia, and there was absolutely no chance I was starting anywhere else.
Tierney has such an easy, engaging writing style that made it impossible not to get invested in the story and characters. The romance had me swooning, the emotional moments hit perfectly, but the highlight for me was the humour and also Finn who is the sweetest little boy!!
Anna and Liam completely won me over. Anna is fresh from a divorce and looking for a fresh start, while Liam is dealing with the fallout from mistakes that have cost him both his career and his relationship with his son. What starts as a no-strings one-night stand quickly becomes a lot more complicated when Anna discovers Liam is the father of one of her students. Cue all the tension, chemistry, and forbidden romance goodness.
I absolutely loved watching Liam prove that he's more than the reputation everyone has given him. Underneath the headlines and bad decisions is a man trying his best to rebuild his life and be the father his son deserves. And as someone who will read pretty much anything featuring a single dad, he had me hooked from the start.
Even though I started at book three, I never felt lost, and instead I found myself immediately wanting to go back and read the earlier books because I enjoyed it so much.
Tierney has such an easy, engaging writing style that made it impossible not to get invested in the story and characters. The romance had me swooning, the emotional moments hit perfectly, but the highlight for me was the humour and also Finn who is the sweetest little boy!!
Anna and Liam completely won me over. Anna is fresh from a divorce and looking for a fresh start, while Liam is dealing with the fallout from mistakes that have cost him both his career and his relationship with his son. What starts as a no-strings one-night stand quickly becomes a lot more complicated when Anna discovers Liam is the father of one of her students. Cue all the tension, chemistry, and forbidden romance goodness.
I absolutely loved watching Liam prove that he's more than the reputation everyone has given him. Underneath the headlines and bad decisions is a man trying his best to rebuild his life and be the father his son deserves. And as someone who will read pretty much anything featuring a single dad, he had me hooked from the start.
Even though I started at book three, I never felt lost, and instead I found myself immediately wanting to go back and read the earlier books because I enjoyed it so much.
May 22, 2026
I raced through the Players Promise over the last two days because I literally could not put it down!
I feel like I have loved each of Tierney’s books more and more and this one might just be my favourite of all!
By now we know that Tierney can write a perfect smutty read. One that you’ll want to devour and that’ll get you all hot and bothered. But what makes this read even more incredible is the emotional undertones across the whole story. I mean I literally cried at the last couple of chapters.
Through Anna and Liam, you explore having to start from square one after what you thought was your happily ever after ends. We also explore how our childhood trauma has shaped you as an adult. I love how much of a positive light is shed on the benefits of therapy, whether that’s for children or adults and the mental health rep was incredible in this book.
Tierney’s reads are just so easy to read and that’s exactly what I want. They’re fun, exciting, sexy, absolutely hilarious, and will have you kicking your feet swooning over how romantic they can be.
Why you should read it:
💚 forbidden romance
💚 single parent
💚 the smuttiest of smut
💚 top tier banter
�� Found Family
💚 emotional healing
The Player’s Promise comes out May 26th so only a couple more days before you can grab your own copy!
Please also take note of all content warnings which are listed at the beginning of the book.
Thank you Hachette for the ARC copy.
I feel like I have loved each of Tierney’s books more and more and this one might just be my favourite of all!
By now we know that Tierney can write a perfect smutty read. One that you’ll want to devour and that’ll get you all hot and bothered. But what makes this read even more incredible is the emotional undertones across the whole story. I mean I literally cried at the last couple of chapters.
Through Anna and Liam, you explore having to start from square one after what you thought was your happily ever after ends. We also explore how our childhood trauma has shaped you as an adult. I love how much of a positive light is shed on the benefits of therapy, whether that’s for children or adults and the mental health rep was incredible in this book.
Tierney’s reads are just so easy to read and that’s exactly what I want. They’re fun, exciting, sexy, absolutely hilarious, and will have you kicking your feet swooning over how romantic they can be.
Why you should read it:
💚 forbidden romance
💚 single parent
💚 the smuttiest of smut
💚 top tier banter
�� Found Family
💚 emotional healing
The Player’s Promise comes out May 26th so only a couple more days before you can grab your own copy!
Please also take note of all content warnings which are listed at the beginning of the book.
Thank you Hachette for the ARC copy.
June 6, 2026
And with that, the final chapter closes on the trilogy. What a wonderful way to finish the series.
One of my favourite things about these books has been the female friendships, and this instalment was no exception. I really loved the trio and getting to follow each of their individual love stories. Anne’s was amazing from navigating divorce to finding love again, her journey felt so rewarding to read.
I also loved the school teacher element, the football aspect, and having Finn so involved in the story. It all came together in a way that was both exciting and incredibly appealing.
The romance delivered, but what stood out most to me was the way the conflict was handled. I enjoyed the problem itself, but I absolutely loved the solution. I was genuinely fist-pumping the air by the end because the resolution was just so satisfying.
These books are such easy, enjoyable reads, and I really love the way this Australian author writes.
Five stars from me. Honestly, I don’t even know which of the three books is my favourite because I enjoyed them all for different reasons. They each have their own special place, and together they make up a truly well-written series.
One of my favourite things about these books has been the female friendships, and this instalment was no exception. I really loved the trio and getting to follow each of their individual love stories. Anne’s was amazing from navigating divorce to finding love again, her journey felt so rewarding to read.
I also loved the school teacher element, the football aspect, and having Finn so involved in the story. It all came together in a way that was both exciting and incredibly appealing.
The romance delivered, but what stood out most to me was the way the conflict was handled. I enjoyed the problem itself, but I absolutely loved the solution. I was genuinely fist-pumping the air by the end because the resolution was just so satisfying.
These books are such easy, enjoyable reads, and I really love the way this Australian author writes.
Five stars from me. Honestly, I don’t even know which of the three books is my favourite because I enjoyed them all for different reasons. They each have their own special place, and together they make up a truly well-written series.
March 18, 2026
Y’all, I was in Tierney’s DMs shamelessly begging for this ARC, and I am happily shocked she put up with me. Worth it though, because The Player’s Promise absolutely knocked my socks off. This is the perfect finale to the London Hearts series, and I am unwell with how good Tierney is at mixing plot, feelings, and filth.
Anna is 35, newly divorced, and spiraling in the most relatable way. Liam is 32, a hot footballer single dad with a messy ex and the emotional range of a man written by a woman. Their chemistry is instant, and the emotional growth goes even harder.
Tierney’s sprinkled in jokes had me cackling and the spice was exactly the level of 🔥 I wanted. April and Gemma brought the best “truth hurts” friend energy that forced Anna to stop self sabotaging. Then the ending hit with the reminder that your timeline is your own, and suddenly you are (I am) crying on your (my) couch with all the feels.
A five star, laugh cry swoon finale. Thank you to Tierney and Forever for the ARC. I am devastated to say goodbye to this series, but this was the perfect sendoff.
4🌶️
Anna is 35, newly divorced, and spiraling in the most relatable way. Liam is 32, a hot footballer single dad with a messy ex and the emotional range of a man written by a woman. Their chemistry is instant, and the emotional growth goes even harder.
Tierney’s sprinkled in jokes had me cackling and the spice was exactly the level of 🔥 I wanted. April and Gemma brought the best “truth hurts” friend energy that forced Anna to stop self sabotaging. Then the ending hit with the reminder that your timeline is your own, and suddenly you are (I am) crying on your (my) couch with all the feels.
A five star, laugh cry swoon finale. Thank you to Tierney and Forever for the ARC. I am devastated to say goodbye to this series, but this was the perfect sendoff.
4🌶️
May 25, 2026
BOOK REVIEW: The Player’s Promise by Tierney Page
The Player’s Promise is book 3 in the London Hearts series by Tierney Page and I’m so sad to see this series come to an end!
Anna is recently divorced, trying to put the pieces of her life back together and is definitely not looking for love. But on a fun night out with the girls, she has a no strings attached, one night stand with a hot Irishman that she will never see again. Until she finds out that he is the father of the new student in her class.
Read this one if you love:
💚sports romance
💚one night stand
💚single dad
💚forbidden romance
💚found family
💚lots of chemistry
💚witty banter
💚spicy🌶️🌶️
This emotional, heartfelt romance was the perfect ending to this series! The heavy topics were handled with care and were balanced out with humor, the female friendships in the story were perfection and Liam’s son Finn stole the show! I’ve had so much fun reading this entire series! I can’t wait to see what Tierney does next!
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the opportunity to read an eARC of The Player’s Promise. All opinions in this review are my own.
The Player’s Promise is book 3 in the London Hearts series by Tierney Page and I’m so sad to see this series come to an end!
Anna is recently divorced, trying to put the pieces of her life back together and is definitely not looking for love. But on a fun night out with the girls, she has a no strings attached, one night stand with a hot Irishman that she will never see again. Until she finds out that he is the father of the new student in her class.
Read this one if you love:
💚sports romance
💚one night stand
💚single dad
💚forbidden romance
💚found family
💚lots of chemistry
💚witty banter
💚spicy🌶️🌶️
This emotional, heartfelt romance was the perfect ending to this series! The heavy topics were handled with care and were balanced out with humor, the female friendships in the story were perfection and Liam’s son Finn stole the show! I’ve had so much fun reading this entire series! I can’t wait to see what Tierney does next!
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the opportunity to read an eARC of The Player’s Promise. All opinions in this review are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Liam & Anna
Irish Single Dad with a dirty mouth need i say more?! This book had me hooked. It was way more emotional than the previous two. I was laughing and sobbing my heart out.
Both of them were blindsided by the life they thought they were going to have only to be left wondering how to pick up the pieces and start over.
They had such great chemistry and as always the spice was spicing but I didn't feel like it took away from the plot at all. I enjoyed all the characters and feel like this one was my favourite out of the whole series!
💚Single Dad
💚She's his sons Teacher
💚Forbidden
💚Footballer MMC
💚Found Family
4.5⭐️4🌶
Bonus points go to the girls friendships, their banter and unwavering support for each other was so much fun to read!
Thankyou to Tierney, Netgalley and Hachette for the opportunity to read this one early 🫶🏻
Irish Single Dad with a dirty mouth need i say more?! This book had me hooked. It was way more emotional than the previous two. I was laughing and sobbing my heart out.
Both of them were blindsided by the life they thought they were going to have only to be left wondering how to pick up the pieces and start over.
They had such great chemistry and as always the spice was spicing but I didn't feel like it took away from the plot at all. I enjoyed all the characters and feel like this one was my favourite out of the whole series!
💚Single Dad
💚She's his sons Teacher
💚Forbidden
💚Footballer MMC
💚Found Family
4.5⭐️4🌶
Bonus points go to the girls friendships, their banter and unwavering support for each other was so much fun to read!
Thankyou to Tierney, Netgalley and Hachette for the opportunity to read this one early 🫶🏻
June 17, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved, loved, loved this book!
I was completely hooked from the very first chapter. From giggling and smiling, to being a little teary at times, the chemistry between the characters was incredible, and I found myself so invested in their journey that I didn’t want the story to end.
Tierney Page does a wonderful job of balancing humour, romance, and heartfelt emotional moments. The characters felt real and relatable, and their growth throughout the story made me love them even more. I laughed out loud, swooned, and definitely felt all the emotions along the way.
If you’re looking for a romance that will make your heart happy while also pulling at your heartstrings, this is definitely one to add to your TBR. I absolutely adored every minute of it and can’t recommend it enough!
Loved, loved, loved this book!
I was completely hooked from the very first chapter. From giggling and smiling, to being a little teary at times, the chemistry between the characters was incredible, and I found myself so invested in their journey that I didn’t want the story to end.
Tierney Page does a wonderful job of balancing humour, romance, and heartfelt emotional moments. The characters felt real and relatable, and their growth throughout the story made me love them even more. I laughed out loud, swooned, and definitely felt all the emotions along the way.
If you’re looking for a romance that will make your heart happy while also pulling at your heartstrings, this is definitely one to add to your TBR. I absolutely adored every minute of it and can’t recommend it enough!
June 5, 2026
Tierney Page’s third book is a winner! I can’t decide which one I like best!
Player’s Promise by Tierney Page I book 3 in the London Hearts Series. The series centers around three friends and their tumultuous love lives.
On the surface this is a single dad falls for his kid’s teacher story, but it is so much deeper than that. Each character is rich and nuanced with the mmc being a little broken (my favorite kind). I adored this story. I laughed, I cried and it definitely got a little steamy.
The narration was also excellent, with Sean Masters and Evelyn Rose with the addition of Will Watt. All the narrators did fantastic job conveying all the emotion and the accents (sorry, I’m American) were a pleasure to listen to.
While this is book three in the series it does stand alone, although you will be missing out on some good storytelling if you don’t read the other two. They are all so good!
Rounded up from 4.5 stars
Player’s Promise by Tierney Page I book 3 in the London Hearts Series. The series centers around three friends and their tumultuous love lives.
On the surface this is a single dad falls for his kid’s teacher story, but it is so much deeper than that. Each character is rich and nuanced with the mmc being a little broken (my favorite kind). I adored this story. I laughed, I cried and it definitely got a little steamy.
The narration was also excellent, with Sean Masters and Evelyn Rose with the addition of Will Watt. All the narrators did fantastic job conveying all the emotion and the accents (sorry, I’m American) were a pleasure to listen to.
While this is book three in the series it does stand alone, although you will be missing out on some good storytelling if you don’t read the other two. They are all so good!
Rounded up from 4.5 stars
June 5, 2026
Hilarious, filthy and a great read what more do you need. I really enjoyed this one! Gemma will forever be my fave because she is absolutely HILARIOUS but I did laugh at April and Anna too. I must say I loved the authors notes at the end even that made me laugh 🤣 super read, plus its nearly 3am when im writing this so it must have been good I couldn't stop reading for trivial things such as sleep.
May 28, 2026
4.5⭐️
Loved this series book two and three were my favourite. And I’m so sad the series has come to an end but so excited to see what Tierney has up her sleeve next.
Anna finally getting her HEA was the best way for this series to end and Liam was perfection. Loved them. A book with a great storyline and a whole lot of spice 🌶️.
Loved this series book two and three were my favourite. And I’m so sad the series has come to an end but so excited to see what Tierney has up her sleeve next.
Anna finally getting her HEA was the best way for this series to end and Liam was perfection. Loved them. A book with a great storyline and a whole lot of spice 🌶️.
May 22, 2026
This book is a perfect writing mesh of Ana Huang and Sara Cate. Equal parts addictive chemistry and emotionally developed storytelling. Easily the spiciest installment in the series, but also the strongest in terms of character depth and plot. I couldn’t get enough of either one!
I absolutely cannot wait to see what Tierney has up her sleeve next.
BRAVO, MS. PAGE! BRAVO!!!
I absolutely cannot wait to see what Tierney has up her sleeve next.
BRAVO, MS. PAGE! BRAVO!!!
May 26, 2026
This was so much fun!
I loved book 1 and was chasing that high… book 3 delivered!
Anything that has a Single dad and it’s a Football romance - I’m sold! And….. The spice was spicing!
What a great end to the series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved book 1 and was chasing that high… book 3 delivered!
Anything that has a Single dad and it’s a Football romance - I’m sold! And….. The spice was spicing!
What a great end to the series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 28, 2026
Tierney does it again. Amazing amazing book. Deserves more than 5 ⭐️
This book had me laughing so hard. But also had my crushing on the Irish footballer. Such a well written story. So glad Anna got what she wanted in the end. A family. Anna and Liam were just perfect 🩷
This book had me laughing so hard. But also had my crushing on the Irish footballer. Such a well written story. So glad Anna got what she wanted in the end. A family. Anna and Liam were just perfect 🩷
June 18, 2026
This one would have to have been my favourite in this series I laughed so much more and was very surprised with how much I ended up enjoying the story especially when I’m not a fan of Anna. But Finn 🥰 oh my heart I love a single dad trope
March 15, 2026
ARC REVIEW
this was book 3 in the London hearts series! Probably my favourite in the series as it’s a sports romance and I’m a sports romance girlie.
I literally couldn’t put this one down! The others took me a bit longer to enjoy but I devoured this one!
Liam is a single dad football star and Anna is his son’s teacher. After a one night stand they both can’t forget each other until they run into each other again.
Liam is dirtyyyy talking Irish man and it’s hotttt 🥵
This book completes the series and was such a fun and quick read!
The found family and friendships throughout this book are so wholesome and sweet! And boy was it spicyyyyy 🥵🙊
Thankyou NetGalley and tierney for the early arc 🫶🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
this was book 3 in the London hearts series! Probably my favourite in the series as it’s a sports romance and I’m a sports romance girlie.
I literally couldn’t put this one down! The others took me a bit longer to enjoy but I devoured this one!
Liam is a single dad football star and Anna is his son’s teacher. After a one night stand they both can’t forget each other until they run into each other again.
Liam is dirtyyyy talking Irish man and it’s hotttt 🥵
This book completes the series and was such a fun and quick read!
The found family and friendships throughout this book are so wholesome and sweet! And boy was it spicyyyyy 🥵🙊
Thankyou NetGalley and tierney for the early arc 🫶🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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