Books like The Score

A high-heat, banter-filled college romance that lures you in with a carefree fling before delivering a surprisingly profound emotional gut-punch. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Score.

steamy
energetic
heartwarming
emotionally grounded

01
The Goal
Elle Kennedy
A steamy, tender sports romance about a fiercely independent woman learning to let a steadfast partner share the load.
Shares:
- steamy
- playful
- swoony
- earnest
02
The Mistake
Elle Kennedy
A deliciously satisfying sports romance where the arrogant playboy has to pull out all the stops to win back the girl who outgrew him.
Shares:
- steamy
- energetic
- playful
- swoony
03
Mate
Ali Hazelwood
A high-stakes paranormal romance where desperate survival collides with absolute, fiercely protective devotion.
Shares:
- swoony
04
Misconduct
Penelope Douglas
A high-stakes, tension-soaked collision of forbidden desire and closely guarded secrets.
Shares:
- steamy
05
Caught Up
Navessa Allen
A deliciously dark and steamy descent into obsession, where red flags are merely an invitation to play.
Shares:
- steamy
06
Love to Loathe You
Ali Hazelwood
A crackling trio of bite-sized romances where sharp-tongued professional rivalries inevitably melt into swoony devotion.
Shares:
- playful
- witty
- swoony
07
Game Changer
Rachel Reid
A swoony, high-heat sports romance that balances the thrill of a secret affair with the tender vulnerability of falling in love.
Shares:
- playful
- swoony
- earnest
08
The Friend Zone
Abby Jimenez
A sharp, banter-filled romance that lures you in with laughs before delivering a profound, tear-soaked exploration of grief and self-worth.
Shares:
- heartwarming
- witty
- earnest
09
Caught Up
Liz Tomforde
A sun-drenched, banter-filled summer romance that wraps you in the cozy, chaotic warmth of found family and unexpected love.
Shares:
- heartwarming
- playful
- swoony
- earnest
10
Daydream
Hannah Grace
A cozy, banter-filled college romance that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a favorite oversized hockey jersey.
Shares:
- playful
- swoony
- earnest
11
After We Fell (After Series, Book 3)
Anna Todd
An addictive, high-drama emotional rollercoaster fueled by toxic passion and devastating secrets.
Shares:
- earnest
12
Wildfire
Hannah Grace
A sun-drenched, high-heat summer romance that balances sizzling forbidden tension with tender emotional healing.
Shares:
- playful
- witty
- swoony
- earnest

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