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Player: An Enemies to Lovers Sports Campus Romance
He’s the campus golden boy. She’s the last girl who’ll ever fall for his charm.
At Old Meyer University, Dixie wanted a fresh start. What she got was Player—OMU’s cocky quarterback with abs for days and a dirty mouth to match. He knocked her down on day one (literally) and hasn’t stopped pushing her buttons since.
The rules are don’t fall for your arrogant neighbor.
But when your neighbor is Player, resisting feels impossible.
He’s infuriating. She’s stubborn. And their chemistry? Absolutely undeniable.
Dixie swore she’d never be one of his conquests. Player swore he’d never lose the game. Yet when sparks turn to fire, someone’s about to break every promise.
Packed with sharp banter, scorching tension, and the addictive spark of enemies-to-lovers, Player is a high-heat college sports romance with everything readers arrogant quarterbacks, stubborn heroines, and irresistible chemistry.
At Old Meyer University, Dixie wanted a fresh start. What she got was Player—OMU’s cocky quarterback with abs for days and a dirty mouth to match. He knocked her down on day one (literally) and hasn’t stopped pushing her buttons since.
The rules are don’t fall for your arrogant neighbor.
But when your neighbor is Player, resisting feels impossible.
He’s infuriating. She’s stubborn. And their chemistry? Absolutely undeniable.
Dixie swore she’d never be one of his conquests. Player swore he’d never lose the game. Yet when sparks turn to fire, someone’s about to break every promise.
Packed with sharp banter, scorching tension, and the addictive spark of enemies-to-lovers, Player is a high-heat college sports romance with everything readers arrogant quarterbacks, stubborn heroines, and irresistible chemistry.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2025
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October 2, 2025
4.5 ⭐️/ 1.5 🌶️
This was a good college romance with enemies to lovers vibe. Player and Dixie were well-written characters. This book has its fair share of push and pull, but it's done really well. 🙌🏼
I cannot wait for the next one!
This was a good college romance with enemies to lovers vibe. Player and Dixie were well-written characters. This book has its fair share of push and pull, but it's done really well. 🙌🏼
I cannot wait for the next one!
October 4, 2025
First, I want to thank the author for the eARC for the English version. I came across your book on Instagram and thought I would give it shot. As thanks for the advanced copy of the book, here is my honest review.
It took me a few chapters to really get into Player, but once I did, the tension between Dixie and Player kept my attention. The only thing I wish there was more of, was on-field action. This book is marketed as a college sports romance centered around American football. While the college atmosphere was easy to decipher, I felt that the relationship between Dixie and Player overshadowed the sports aspect. Despite this, I read the entire book in one sitting and I'm curious to see where the second book takes us.
Who would I recommend this to? This book would be good for readers who are looking for a steamy college sports romance. The steam is hot and it's presented in a tasteful manner. If you're looking for chapters full of tension between the two main characters, this is also for you. I was holding my breath the entire time during the tense scenes.
Who would I not recommend this to? If you're looking for a clean sports romance with no sports romance, this book is not for you. I would also not recommend this if you're looking for a sports-centered romance. This book hits some good notes, but it could be improved upon.
Overall, a good book that kept my attention until the end and curious about what's to come in the second book. Thankfully we don't have to wait too long for the sequel
It took me a few chapters to really get into Player, but once I did, the tension between Dixie and Player kept my attention. The only thing I wish there was more of, was on-field action. This book is marketed as a college sports romance centered around American football. While the college atmosphere was easy to decipher, I felt that the relationship between Dixie and Player overshadowed the sports aspect. Despite this, I read the entire book in one sitting and I'm curious to see where the second book takes us.
Who would I recommend this to? This book would be good for readers who are looking for a steamy college sports romance. The steam is hot and it's presented in a tasteful manner. If you're looking for chapters full of tension between the two main characters, this is also for you. I was holding my breath the entire time during the tense scenes.
Who would I not recommend this to? If you're looking for a clean sports romance with no sports romance, this book is not for you. I would also not recommend this if you're looking for a sports-centered romance. This book hits some good notes, but it could be improved upon.
Overall, a good book that kept my attention until the end and curious about what's to come in the second book. Thankfully we don't have to wait too long for the sequel
October 3, 2025
Player by Estelle Every is an ARC I was excited to dive into, but unfortunately it just wasn’t a good fit for me. The story leans heavily into the enemies-to-lovers trope and is packed with steamy scenes, which I think will really appeal to readers who enjoy those elements.
For me, it didn’t connect — the characters felt flat and lacked the depth I look for in a romance, which made the story feel a bit superficial. It also ends on a cliffhanger, which may work for some but left me feeling unsatisfied.
That said, romance readers who love angst, spice, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic may find more to enjoy here.
For me, it didn’t connect — the characters felt flat and lacked the depth I look for in a romance, which made the story feel a bit superficial. It also ends on a cliffhanger, which may work for some but left me feeling unsatisfied.
That said, romance readers who love angst, spice, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic may find more to enjoy here.
October 9, 2025
If you love a true Enemies-to-Lovers book, this one is perfect for you . . .
WOW, was the word I expressed after reading this book, Enemies-to-Lovers indeed. Player and Dixie quite literally are the epitome of opposite personalities, yet their attraction to each other becomes unavoidable. Player has a great plot with some mild twists that I did not expect and was in every sense of the word a very soul-gripping book. Despite his broody mad-at-the-world behavior Player grew on me, kind of like he did Dixie. By the end of the book I was 100% invested in them and now I am waiting, impatiently I might add, for the next chapter in their story.
WOW, was the word I expressed after reading this book, Enemies-to-Lovers indeed. Player and Dixie quite literally are the epitome of opposite personalities, yet their attraction to each other becomes unavoidable. Player has a great plot with some mild twists that I did not expect and was in every sense of the word a very soul-gripping book. Despite his broody mad-at-the-world behavior Player grew on me, kind of like he did Dixie. By the end of the book I was 100% invested in them and now I am waiting, impatiently I might add, for the next chapter in their story.
October 2, 2025
4⭐️ 3🌶
By @everyday.estelle
Player is a college sports football novel centered on an enemies-to-lovers theme. The initial encounter between Player and Dixie is marked by intense dislike following a physical collision. As flatmates in a co-ed dorm with shared classes, their close living proximity fosters growth in attraction and chemistry, keeping me engaged. Ending on a cliffhanger, I look forward to the next book
By @everyday.estelle
Player is a college sports football novel centered on an enemies-to-lovers theme. The initial encounter between Player and Dixie is marked by intense dislike following a physical collision. As flatmates in a co-ed dorm with shared classes, their close living proximity fosters growth in attraction and chemistry, keeping me engaged. Ending on a cliffhanger, I look forward to the next book
October 3, 2025
3.5 half stars i enjoyed this college romance with a little enemies to lovers and how dixie the main character didn’t just take it and actually fought back she was such a sweet character and player oof he made me mad at some points especially at the ending like come on bro do you even like her😭😭anyways im excited for book two and i hope dixie makes that man grovel
October 4, 2025
Received Arc in exchange for an honest review…
Love the chemistry between Player and Dixie … And the change in attitude in player ……Bradley could have been a developed though that may happen in next book….most of the football stuff went over my head as I am not from USA….I found myself liking the book despite not being a fan of sports romances……Exited for the next book….
Love the chemistry between Player and Dixie … And the change in attitude in player ……Bradley could have been a developed though that may happen in next book….most of the football stuff went over my head as I am not from USA….I found myself liking the book despite not being a fan of sports romances……Exited for the next book….
October 14, 2025
3.5 stars
2.5 spice
So this one was a bit hard for me to rate haha
i liked and hated at the same time don't ask how but i did hahaha
the cliffy girl dammnn hopefully book 2 will be out ASAP coz i need the ending xx
lets just say player isnt such an ass....
tropes/triggers
parental abuse on page nothing to heaving
hate-frenemies-lovers
slow burn but still spicy
2.5 spice
So this one was a bit hard for me to rate haha
i liked and hated at the same time don't ask how but i did hahaha
the cliffy girl dammnn hopefully book 2 will be out ASAP coz i need the ending xx
lets just say player isnt such an ass....
tropes/triggers
parental abuse on page nothing to heaving
hate-frenemies-lovers
slow burn but still spicy
September 25, 2025
I can not say enough about this book. Player was his name and it fit who he was. Or was he really this person? I fell in love with him and how he was. I was on the edge of my seat until the end. That ending left me speechless!!!
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