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The Score
416 pages
A high-heat, banter-filled college romance that lures you in with a carefree fling before delivering a surprisingly profound emotional gut-punch.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like attending a loud, vibrant college party that unexpectedly turns into an intimate, soul-baring conversation at 3 AM. It kicks off with a brisk, propulsive energy, fueled by sharp banter, undeniable chemistry, and the sheer entertainment of watching a notorious playboy realize he is entirely out of his depth. The prose is snappy and highly readable, keeping the mood light and steamy for the first half. But beneath the surface-level fun lies a surprisingly tender emotional core. When sudden tragedy strikes, the narrative shifts, grounding the high-heat romance in raw vulnerability and grief. It is a perfect read for those who love their swoony sports romances served with a side of genuine, heart-tugging character growth.
- Mood
- steamy
- energetic
- heartwarming
- emotionally grounded
- Tone
- playful
- witty
- swoony
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reformed playboy · fear of the future · unexpected vulnerability · navigating grief · post-college anxiety
- The writing
- Snappy and dialogue-driven, balancing laugh-out-loud comedic timing with moments of raw, unadorned emotion.
- The arc
- Transitions from a carefree, high-heat fling into a deeply vulnerable partnership anchored by shared grief and personal growth.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave steamy sports romances where the cocky, life-of-the-party hero falls first and falls hardest.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- grief
- sudden death of a loved one
- alcohol use
About the book
He knows how to score, on and off the ice\ Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she’s nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won’t include the king of one-night stands.
It’ll take more than flashy moves to win her over\ Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls...he’s a ladies man, all right, and he’s yet to meet a woman who’s immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world—and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It’s not over until he says it’s over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to stop focusing on scoring...and shoot for love. The Score pdf
Description from Open Library.
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