I read this book in a few hours and I can say that I enjoyed it .The story is a cliche-footballer and student girl-but it has some kind of chemistry and you have to read it all the way. The main characters are funny,interesting. I also like that British accent and I will certainly read other books written by Christina Phillips. This book deserve 4 stars. Thank you Net Galley and publisher for this opportunity.

4 stars- Loving the chemistry of Lucas and Violet. They way Violet fights her feelings due to past history with footballers and Lucas' wanting to know her better. Well done and looking for more from Christina Phillips

Christina Phillips immerses her readers in the world of the sexy super jock. Her use of the slang and distinctive language of the British millennial is phenomenal. She gets into the insecurities they face even in the face of success. As a couple Violet and Lucas make a great pair. They are sweet, sexy and sensitive. They also share an intuitive sense of humor that gets them over all the bumps and sees them through to their happy ending.

I got this book as an advanced copy from netgally, this book was amazing! Christina’s characters had great chemistry. The book sucks you in right from the beginning , I couldn’t put it down, it had such a great storyline . If you like HEA. This is a book that won’t disappoint!

Cute light romance. This is the perfect book for an afternoon by the pool. The characters were sweet, and their chemistry was good. Their issues felt realistic. My main complaint was the end. It felt rushed and quick to tie everything up with a big red bow. It didn't work well for me. But overall this was an entertaining diversion.

I really enjoyed “Once Upon a Player”, my first read by Christina Philips. Her characters are wonderful, the writing style good and the romantic relationship so well crafted.
Lucas is a fantastic hero: gentle, kind, his confidence hiding a vulnerability that is so touchingly written. He’s not perfect – the clumsiness handling the move to Madrid proves it – but he’s really genuine and honest. And the way he’s been carrying the weight of feeling the “odd one out” is just brilliant.
Both Lucas and Violet have insecurities about their roles in their families and both find out how loved they are. Still, these insecurities have lingering effects in their personalities.
I liked Lucas and Violet families and friends, the way the author showed the impact of public life in celebrities – how human they are despite of the notoriety – and the realism of some scenes (the couple’s first arguing).
I felt some live football was missing from the story, which was understandable since Lucas was recovering from a knee injury.

This was an enjoyable, engaging story. That drew me in from the start. As the characters were likable, the storyline super sweet, cute and extremely easy to read. And I'd happily recommend it to others.

I loved this book! Lucas is the totally hot and swoon-worthy professional athlete, while Violet is the young woman filled with insecurities and an ill mom who first encounters Lucas while helping her mom out by cleaning his house. He isn't quite what she expected and they begin a tenuous friendship. As their friendship grows and changes, each makes lots of assumptions and miscommunications. This brings in all the angst that you would expect in a young love story. I found myself turning pages quickly as I became engrossed in Lucas and Violet's tale.

This is the second book in this series and I enjoyed it just as much as the first, however, it is a stand alone novel. The author is on my must read authors' list.

I’ve been dying for this since the 1st book. OMG i feel so hard for Lucas. You knew from book one there was more to him than met the eye but I didn’t know it was run this deep. Lucas stole my heart. This whole book had me swooning. The boat scene broke my heart but I was glad it didnt last long. Absolutely perfect read. Highly recommend. CANNOT wait for their sisters story. I have a feeling there is more going on with her and Will ;)

Violets mum runs a cleaning service agency and to help her out, Violet is at a penthouse cleaning. She is in for a shock when she realizes it’s Lucas Carters, the guy she had a huge crush on as a teenager, penthouse.
Lucas is instantly taken in by Violet, but she has been burned by a football player before and is not interested. Not willing to give up he makes excuses to keep seeing her. But Lucas has been traded to play for a club in Madrid. How will this move play in their budding relationship.
Once upon a player was a cute read. Lucas has some major insecurities that Violet seems to balance out in him. Their chemistry was indisputably hot. It’s sweet, it’s fun, it’s a perfect light read to relax with.

4 stars
I loved this bad boys from Britain! I never knew I could enjoy a bad boy scooter player from England so much. Lucas and Violet have amazing chemistry that keeps you on your toes the whole time you are reading! I enjoyed that Lucas and Violet wasn't falling for Lucas's charm. She made him work for her attention and time. I loved Lucas too. He was a bad boy who was really a good guy underneath!

This is the first book that I have read by Christina and it was so good.

This was a fast paced book that was filled with lots of chemistry between Lucas and Violet.

Lucas has some insecurities, while reading you can really feel what he’s going through. I found that Violet was the perfect match for him because she balanced all that out.

Lucas is quite the charmer I loved reading about him.

I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Lucas's insecurities really come through in this book. In his line of work they are a little surprising. Violet is good for him. She sees so much more than he shares with everyone else. I enjoyed, Once Upon a Player.

Lucas just loves that his girl is full of surprises, "instead of the variety of delicatessen-bought dishes I was expecting, she takes out several sealed containers of what looks like homemade food, which sends a warm glow through my chest . No girl has ever done anything like this for me before..." Lucas can admit when he's wrong, “it was only afterward it hit me that I never asked you. Did I? I just took it for granted. I’m such an arrogant arsehole.” I liked this book, I fell in love with Lucas.