Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dating The Player | 2021 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
| 2 | The Player and the Bookworm | 2021 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
| 3 | Playing the Player | 2021 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
| 4 | The Player and the Pretender | 2022 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
| 5 | The Player and the Single Mom | 2022 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
The Legends series by Erin McCarthy is a sports romance series that pairs professional athletes with women who are not impressed by fame or money. The series starts with Dating The Player and continues through four more books, each built around the “player” concept with titles that play on the double meaning of the word.
McCarthy gives each couple a distinct dynamic. The Player and the Bookworm pairs an athlete with a quieter, more intellectual heroine, while The Player and the Single Mom raises the emotional stakes with a ready-made family situation. The sports world provides a high-energy backdrop, but the focus stays on the relationships rather than the games.
Published in 2021 and 2022, the Legends series is one of McCarthy’s more recent contemporary romance offerings. The five books deliver the witty banter and emotional payoff that her readers expect, wrapped in a sports setting that adds energy and competitive tension to every romance.