Name: The Score
ISBN: 9781775293958

Elle Kennedy

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

sarina

Emma Ouellet

Anastasia Vogl

I’m starting to not notice a difference between the different books in the series

Vanessa

Emily Farrell 

I think somethings wrong with me because I’m attracted to a blonde guy 

Jaclyn

Moonchild

My favourite book of the series so far I will be doing a review. ❤️

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. 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.

Ellie M.

3.5 ⭐️. I think Dean and Allie are now my Off-Campus ship of choice! I’m not always in for light reads with mediocre plot, but all things aside, it was extremely fun. They’re very adventurous and it really rubs off on you. They’re completely opposite people who lived completely different lives at the beginning, and it made me want to know what’s in store for their story, rather than being casual friends who fool around under the sheets. I’ll admit, I wasn’t really in favor of Dean at first, with him being a manwhore and all, but his character development was pretty neat. He developed a sense of responsibility and finally knew how to navigate his way through adulthood. As for Allie, I was glad to see her taking a break and just worked her way from being being co-dependent on a partner, to being an independent woman. This book taught me how important growth is, especially when you’re in a relationship. Aside from that, it gave me more insight as to how managing grief can be very difficult for some people and how it important it is to have someone by your side through it all.

Hanna Rybchynska

Mais uma vez, esta série surpeendeu-me e aquilo que deveria ser uma história básica acabou por envolver-me totalmente e eu não consegui parar de ler!

Jay Becerra

This might arguably be my favorite book from the Off-Campus series. Dean is far from perfect but I found him so charming, for some absurd reason. Meanwhile, Allie is a perfect mix of sensitive and strong-willed.

The ending did feel rushed and out of nowhere. Though the relationship Dean and Allie build together makes up for it, for me personally.

Honestly, this was so cliche and cheesy but I ate it all up and loved it. I've said it once and I'll say it again: Elle Kennedy knows how to write your favorite guilty pleasure read. And this one is at the top of my list.

New York Times bestseller Elle Kennedy brings you a sexy new Off-Campus novel that can be read as a standalone… 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 Briar U Series of Standalone Novels The Chase (Briar U Book 1) The Risk (Briar U Book 2) The Play (Briar U Book 3) The Off-Campus Series of Standalone Novels The Deal (Off-Campus Book 1) The Mistake (Off-Campus Book 2) The Score (Off-Campus Book 3) The Goal (Off-Campus Book 4)

I actually gave this before a 3.75 🌟  but I updated after I remember I do like Dean.

The thing with this book is that we spent a lot of time with him and his growth and I think the author doesn't give the same amount to Allie. Sure her development is there and is not as big but still... it shows the unevenness, like the fact everyone keeps mentioning about her being a nestler and her wanting to time to be by herself after basically all her teen and young adult life in a relationship and we all get is just a few lines...yeah. I'll always feel bad that I get mad at Dean about how he reacted when Beau died, but I think it is the whole point of it, and what Allie's dad said to him and her before everything went down as a way of foreshadowing so yeah. It is iconic tho I'll say

I actually gave this before a 3.75 🌟  but I updated after I remember I do like Dean.

The thing with this book is that we spent a lot of time with him and his growth and I think the author doesn't give the same amount to Allie. Sure her development is there and is not as big but still... it shows the unevenness, like the fact everyone keeps mentioning about her being a nestler and her wanting to time to be by herself after basically all her teen and young adult life in a relationship and we all get is just a few lines...yeah. I'll always feel bad that I get mad at Dean about how he reacted when Beau died, but I think it is the whole point of it, and what Allie's dad said to him and her before everything went down as a way of foreshadowing so yeah. It is iconic tho I'll say

Sidney Schaffner

Annalissa Powner 

I’m a sucker for nick names, so the second Dean called her AlliCat I knew I was going to love this book. I’m not sure I have loved a “player with a heart of gold” story more. From the pink ice skates to the every end I loved this story. A MUST read!

rhegan🧋

the dialogue was so weird sometimes like what 😭 “baby doll” NO NO NO

Such a sweet book. Had some surprising turns but I loved it. 

Vicki Johnson 

Raquel 

i think dean is a really close second with graham for me

Tatiana

The Score: 2/5

I. CANT. STOP. READING. THESE. BOOKS.

I have to say, I liked this one less than the previous two, but I still ate it up. 

Once again, it's trash, but it's my trash.

this was my favorite out of the books ✨

brittney arthur

trixie

allie can i pls be your gf i am on my knees

actual ranking: 4.23
subjective: 75
plot: 75
writing/dialogue: 90
worldbuilding: 90
character development: 100
character relationships: 90
toxic relationships?: listen. dean can be an ass so kinda
tokenized characters?: no
world rules abused for plot?: no

Renata

it was an amazing book as well, Dean was so loveable and i honestly fell head over heels for him. love language 

 is so attractive. the spice was amazing!

the only thing that i didn’t like was the whole ex-boyfriend thing, just because it makes me sad seeing people loving someone so much and feeling hurt, regardless if he handled things amateurishly. 

BUT, it had to have this plot twist afterwards and break my heart and then, it had to shred it to pieces after seeing him dealing with it in 

 way. i cried so much i can’t even tell you. 

for this, i wish we could get more “good times” afterwards, just to let my heart heal.

it was so heartbreaking but at the same time such an amazing book. i couldn’t put it down and i’m not ready to move on to the next book ☹️ i literally couldn't sleep at night thinking about it and it was the first thing that came to my mind when i opened my eyes in the morning.

nanafark

i can’t believe how much it broke me. 

it was an amazing book as well, Dean was so loveable and i honestly fell head over heels for him. love language physical touch is so attractive. the spice was amazing!

the only thing that i didn’t like was the whole ex-boyfriend thing, just because it makes me sad seeing people loving someone so much and feeling hurt, regardless if he handled things amateurishly. 

BUT, it had to have this plot twist afterwards and break my heart and then, it had to shred it to pieces after seeing him dealing with it in that way. i cried so much i can’t even tell you. 

for this, i wish we could get more “good times” afterwards, just to let my heart heal.

it was so heartbreaking but at the same time such an amazing book. i couldn’t put it down and i’m not ready to move on to the next book ☹️ i literally couldn't sleep at night thinking about it and it was the first thing that came to my mind when i opened my eyes in the morning.

plot twist of the century oml… ALSO BEAU ☹️

Alyssa Weaver

aubree

LITERALLY LOVED ALLIE AND DEAN. AND THE END OF THE BOOK..

I’m still blown away by how good it fucking was.

Dean is such a great character and I fell like in this book there was something else that gave it my 5-star-review, while the others stand only with a 4.5. 

Loved everything about it. Really recommend this series so far!!!

Alma 

OMFG.

I’m still blown away by how good it fucking was.

Dean is such a great character and I fell like in this book there was something else that gave it my 5-star-review, while the others stand only with a 4.5. 

Loved everything about it. Really recommend this series so far!!!

Welcome to the 3rd Book in the Off Campus Series and I must admit that I’m loving being immersed into this universe and each book is a “easy” read. Being around these characters and seeing how with each book each character goes on a self-discovery journey and its lovely to be with them on this journey.

This time around, the story centres on Dean, the unapologetic member of the Hockey team. Dean has had it easy. He's good-looking, rich and doesn't lack for any female or male adulation. But Dean's life became a lot more interesting when Allie Hayes, Hannah's best friend, came to stay over at their house one night to avoid her ex-boyfriend who want to get back with her. Dean being Dean, he put on the moves on Allie despite warnings from Hannah and Garrett. Allie was unimpressed. She knows Dean's reputation and she doesn't want to be just another notch on her bedpost. She knows who she is: a girl who is prefers relationship over casual sex. And Dean is the epitome of casual. Besides, Allie just broke up with her on-and-off boyfriend of three years. But Dean was persistent, and he managed to convince Allie to ditch her no casual sex rule in favour of some hot rebound sexy times.

As I have come to love Elle Kennedy has done it again within the pages of this book, we get to see Dean and Allie fall for each other. It's so rare to read a book that shows the hero and heroine fall for one another in a series of moments instead of just being told that they are in love. There's no insta-love here. NONE. And I LOVED that because even though Dean and Allie were physically intimate with each other and are crazy attracted to each other, they didn't fall in love immediately. It took time for them to fully trust one another. But the moment they did, oh man, it was well worth the wait.

Once again, this book is not just about the romance, there are other layers to the story itself We see Dean change and grow as a character. We read about Allie deal with her limited career choices. We see the gang worry about life beyond college, about whether they're going to still be friends with each other or lose touch. Dean and Allie also had to deal with disappointments and tragedy.

I really can't find anything to complain about this book. I finished it with a huge smile on face because it met all my expectations, and I hope it will meet yours, too!

Ian Brakspear

Welcome to the 3rd Book in the Off Campus Series and I must admit that I’m loving being immersed into this universe and each book is a “easy” read. Being around these characters and seeing how with each book each character goes on a self-discovery journey and its lovely to be with them on this journey.

 

This time around, the story centres on Dean, the unapologetic member of the Hockey team. Dean has had it easy. He's good-looking, rich and doesn't lack for any female or male adulation. But Dean's life became a lot more interesting when Allie Hayes, Hannah's best friend, came to stay over at their house one night to avoid her ex-boyfriend who want to get back with her. Dean being Dean, he put on the moves on Allie despite warnings from Hannah and Garrett. Allie was unimpressed. She knows Dean's reputation and she doesn't want to be just another notch on her bedpost. She knows who she is: a girl who is prefers relationship over casual sex. And Dean is the epitome of casual. Besides, Allie just broke up with her on-and-off boyfriend of three years. But Dean was persistent, and he managed to convince Allie to ditch her no casual sex rule in favour of some hot rebound sexy times.

 

As I have come to love Elle Kennedy has done it again within the pages of this book, we get to see Dean and Allie fall for each other. It's so rare to read a book that shows the hero and heroine fall for one another in a series of moments instead of just being told that they are in love. There's no insta-love here. NONE. And I LOVED that because even though Dean and Allie were physically intimate with each other and are crazy attracted to each other, they didn't fall in love immediately. It took time for them to fully trust one another. But the moment they did, oh man, it was well worth the wait.

 

Once again, this book is not just about the romance, there are other layers to the story itself We see Dean change and grow as a character. We read about Allie deal with her limited career choices. We see the gang worry about life beyond college, about whether they're going to still be friends with each other or lose touch. Dean and Allie also had to deal with disappointments and tragedy.

 

I really can't find anything to complain about this book. I finished it with a huge smile on face because it met all my expectations, and I hope it will meet yours, too!

Lauren Grey

This was a wonderful sequel to The Deal (I skipped The Mistake, because I was gifted this book by my hubs!). Dean and Allie didn’t top Garrett and Hannah for me, but they are really close second.

One thing I absolutely adored about this book was their fun, playfulness in the bedroom. It showcased Allie taking control on multiple occasions and they were very open about exploring kinks and toys.

Their relationship starts as a rebound/fling. Dean is a total manwhore who completely reforms to be with her. I love love love that trope, so I was really invested. And Dean was a lot of fun who had a really sweet heart.

There was some trauma in the past and something that happens toward the end of the book. Lots of alcohol and drug abuse that may be triggering. I liked how the trauma was handled, but the conflict was resolved relatively quickly.

Allie’s dad was one of my favorite characters, the scenes with him were really comical!

when beau died i abt lost my shit ngl. almost cried 

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