R. S Grey

Scoring Wilder

Annabella

Jaclyn

5 BIG WILD STARS!  

  "When I was with him, there were no consequences."   

THIS BOOK WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! I HAVE SUCH A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE RIGHT NOW!! Do yourself a favor, and READ THIS BOOK! It will make your heart so happy and give you all the warm fuzzy feels! 

  "I'm sorry this isn't easier," he murmured, lessening my worries enough that I could answer his apology with an edge of playfulness.
"Nothing to apologize for...that was the best goodbye kiss I've ever had."   

SO. Our story is told from Kinsley who has just sworn off men after being cheated on twice. 

  "Cheat on me once, shame on him. Cheat on me twice...what the actual fuck is going on?"   

After that whole debacle, she decides to remain completely and utterly focused on Soccer, and she's training big time for the Olympic level team. Then at a party in comes Liam Wilder....BEYOND SEXY. POST-BAD BOY STAR SOCCER PLAYER...and unfortunately OFF LIMITS. Like seriously OFF LIMITS. He's got a pretty bad reputation but more than that..he's Kinsleys new soccer coach! He's a ridiculously talented soccer player, and to try to fix his reputation, he begins volunteering for the girls soccer team. But they meet at a party when a drunk Kinsley is out celebrating her birthday with her new team and the tension is STEAMY! The chemistry is UNDENIABLE. 

  "What did you get for your birthday?"
I'm still holding out that you're actually a stripper gram for me..
"Well," I looked down at my empty hands, "I got this Birthday crown?" I said it like it was a question because I wasn't sure that it counted. "My mom always gets me something elaborate, but her package didn't make it here today from Aspen." 
Wow, I really did sound pathetic by that point.
He nodded with narrowed eyes, but he didn't respond to the comment. He crossed his arms tighter, forcing my gaze down to his sexy tattoos. They stretched across his bicep on either side, but only the ones on his left arm dipped below his shirt sleeve. It was a tantalizing glimpse, but I wanted to see more. I knew from photos that they drifted up to his chest and back.
"I'll show you mine if you show me yours," I murmured cheekily, referring to his tattoos, of course. 
I was seriously playing with fire but that's what happens when I drink too much and the world puts me in front of the sexiest man alive. No seriously, I think last year People Magazine named him Sexiest Man Alive.
"I don't think that's a good idea," he said.
Wow. Completely denied. That stung more than my face smashing into the car console. So why was he still standing in front of me, blocking me from talking to anyone else? It was all too confusing for my intoxicated brain to understand. 
"That's good. I couldn't show you where mine is anyway," I answered with a sly grin.   

I loved Kinsley!! She's kind of a fun partyer in the beginning but I loved her character development throughout the course of the novel. She loves to have fun but she knows when enough is enough. She takes soccer extremely seriously and that's one of the things I loved about her. She was strong, determined and wouldn't let ANYTHING or ANYONE slow her down. Her comments were also hilarious and I loved being inside her head for this story! She's hysterical! And I LOVED the Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Hunger Games references! Such a great touch! 

  If only we actually were in Harry Potter. I'd totally Crucio her ass. Yeah, that's right. I'd use one of the Unforgivable Curses. Come at me, Ministry of Magic.   

So many laughs in this book! And don't even get me started on Liam Wilder...

*fans self* 

HES SO SWEET. HES SO CARING. HES SOOOOOO GORGEOUS AND UGH HES SO PERFECT!!! I'm still SWOONING over him!! 

  "My daughter has talked my ear off about you for the past few weeks now," she admitted and then I was the one with flushed cheeks. 
Liam's cool gaze slid toward me.
"She's exaggerating. I hardly mention you at all," I winked. 
Liam glanced back to my mom wearing a cheeky half smile. "That's not surprising to hear. You're daughter is definitely in love with me, Mrs. Bryant. She hasn't told me yet, but she will soon."   

Their relationship was my favorite to read about!! Yes it's forbidden, but the pay off is so wonderful! I loved the sneaking around, and how they did try to fight it briefly and then I loved how it blossomed into this exhilarating, passionate and sweet romance. They go through a lot and I loved to see them support one another. Even when people were trying to tear them down. They were also super playful which I thought was ADORABLE! I couldn't get enough of it and I was completely swept away in there love story! 

  He grinned wickedly, ditched his shirt, and made to chase after me. Damn his soccer training. He was much faster than I was. I ran down his hall laughing as I dodged his hands, then I hid behind the couch, faking to dodge left and right. He called my bluff and caught me as I tried to run away. 
"Mercy!" I squealed as he wrapped his arms around my waisted and picked me up. 
He was setting me back down on my feet when Becca and Penn walked in. Becca eyed us curiously, but Penn just laughed and shook his head. 
"What the hell have you two been doing while we've been changing?" Becca laughed.
I winked. "Playing chase. I'm much faster than Liam." 
He wrapped his hand around my waist and squeezed. "Maybe you should train me then."   

SO MUCH CUTENESS!!!!! 

Another aspect of this that I really loved was the friendship between Becca and Kinsley and Emily! I loved how much interaction they had with one another and how they bonded even more as the book went on. I loved how they always had each other's back no matter what! It was so refreshing to read about that kind of strong friendship.

Overall, I highly highly recommend you pick this one up. Especially if you're looking for something light and fun! I was so addicted to it that I plowed through it in like 2 days and it was awesome. I couldn't get enough of it! When I wasn't reading it, I wanted to be and I kept thinking about it! Time disappeared when I read this and it was wonderful. I would go to sleep practically hugging my kindle! I love when that happens with books! This is a new favorite for sure! I didn't even realize how long it was because I just flew through it so quickly and in fact, I wish it was LONGER! I could read about this characters forever! This story just made my heart so so happy and I'm still smiling thinking about it!! I can't wait to read more from RS Grey! 

  She believed she could, so she did.

Nedu

Renata Gawlak

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Samantha 

Very cute, sexy story. Not enough angst for my taste HAHAHA! Overall very good book.

Courtney ✿ @librarycutie

Actual Rating: 4.5 stars

Warning: This Review contains sensitive language!

OH. MY. GOOD. GOD! This was such a quick, sexy, funny, and definitely an entertaining read! I bought this randomly on ebook because I saw the author recommended by a bookstagramer. I chose Scoring Wilder because, Soccer and hot guys!


  
    She believed she could, so she did.
  


I was not disappointed. I didn't know much from the book other than it was steamy and had Mr. hot Liam Wilder! So I was really glad that the storyline was easy and simple to follow along.

It's about Kinsley Bryant, a soon to be freshman at ULA and spending her summer training with the ULA Girls Soccer Team. She lives and breathes Soccer! Her goal is to reach the Olympics. She had a clear head until she met Liam Wilder at a Party the night before practice, which was also her nineteenth birthday. It was an instant attraction between them, and that's when she found out he was helping coach her team.

Kinsley makes two friendships instantly between Becca and Emily. They're with her through the whole story, and I absolutely adore Kinsley and Becca's friendship. It's like they're the same person sometimes. Kinsley is a really strong character. She doesn't let the media get to her head, she doesn't even google herself… much, and she's really grounded for a rising soccer star. I really enjoyed reading this, and not just because of Liam-fucking-Wilder!

A brief info on Liam Wilder; He's twenty-five, a member of the LA Stars, and he's widely popular and talented to not only the soccer athletes, but also to the media. He's pegged as the Soccer Bad Boy, which is why he's volunteered to help Coach Davis' with the girls ULA Soccer Team. That is, until Kinsley Bryant was sitting on a counter asking to see his tattoos in exchange to see hers. She hasn't thought about what it would be like to be all over the magazines, to be famous. She just wants to live her dream and play soccer, and hopefully make it to the Olympics. This is how it began, the hilarious and very very steamy and sexy story of Kinsley and Liam. 
  I want a Liam Wilder!!! Where can I get one?


  
    “I'm not afraid of a little competition, Kinsley.” He whispered. “I play to win.”
  


Liam is so dominant and almost possessive towards Kinsley, but definitely in the good way.

  
    “Oh,” he nodded, eyeing Liam behind me, “I see. Well I hope you enjoy yourself. Maybe I'll find you on the dance floor later?” he asked with a hopeful glint in his eye. At that precise moment I felt Liam's hand wrap around my back, even as he continued his conversation with the other guest. The man was dominant and ready to piss all over his territory to say the least.
  

Oh, and another…

  
    Liam: … you're coming home with me after the game tonight.

Kinsley: Maybe I have plans with the team after?

Liam: Had. Cancel.
  

Seriously, where the hell do I get a Liam wilder? He is the whole package. He's basically a sex God in my eyes, his love for Kinsley is so cute and sexy!! He claims Kinsley, the right way, and by God it is a turn on, I will admit. The part where he comes to the girls house with a bag of ice cream, candy, and alcohol for Kinsley and Becca because boy problems, and then sits and discusses them! And stays the night to make sure they're okay… NOW THAT'S A MAN RIGHT THERE!!!

Alright, I think I've gotten distracted a little bit… well, Because Liam is Kinsley's coach, he's off limits. Coach Davis made that clear. How could it not be clearer? It would be bad for the both of them if anything hit the media. We all know how the media is with their twisting lies and fake gossip to screw your life over.

  
    He's my coach. My off-limits coach. He's like chocolate and I'm pickled. They shouldn't be mixed… Unless… chocolate- covered pickles? No.
  

But, that obviously doesn't stop them. Liam knows what he wants, and even though Kinsley tries to make Soccer her only priority, Liam just somehow gets shoved up there with it.

Tara seriously got on my nerves. I wanted to punch her in the face several times throughout the story. She was a total Bitch!

  
    If only we actually were in Harry Potter. I'd totally Crucio her ass. Yeah, that's right, I'd use one of the Ubforgiveable Curses. Came at me, Ministry of Magic.
  

I always fist pumped the air when Liam called Tara out on her shit!

  
    “Tara,” Liam stated from behind me, “my first piece of advice for you is to learn how to be in a leadership role without letting it go to your head.”
  

Boom! You just just burned and served!

I also loved the many many quotes that just had be laughing!

  
    His hand had been resting just two inches above my shorts. Which is about five inches above my vagina. So… yeah, he was basically touching my vagina.
  

This was hilarious. This is when I knew I would love Kinsley Bryant, because I would more than likely think the same thing, but would not look as good as she does.

I already mentioned this, but the writing is easy to follow, and once you meet Liam Wilder, there's no way you can stop from turning the page.

So, if you want a steamy new adult read that makes you too flustered, and want to find out if Kinsley scores Wilder, then you should definitely read this. It's only $2.99 on ebook and it's not that long! I think I might love R.S. Grey!

Sahi K

I actually love reading books that have the typical romance tropes - including this one which is a version of forbidden love. Liam is a 25 year old star soccer player/ Olympics silver medalist who has decided to volunteer as an assistant coach for Kinsley’s college soccer team. The team is advised to not fraternize with Liam because he is a superior even if everyone of them seems to have a crush on him.
     The biggest reason why I didn’t enjoy this book a lot is the annoying MC Kinsley. She is the number one female college soccer recruit in th country, is supposedly a major contender for the Olympic tryouts and all round awesome. Obviously, I expected her to be focused and ambitious about her dreams, with a cool head on her shoulders. But what I got was a teenager who was obsessively attracted to her coach from the first time she saw him. That would still have been okay if she wasn’t fantasizing about having sex with him when she was supposed to be practicing.
     The first 50% of the book was just Kinsley lusting after Liam, sneaking around with him not bothering about the consequences (considering she could be kicked off the team) and her best friend and team mate Becca totally encouraging her. For a while, I even thought maybe Becca was trying to sabotage Kinsley to eliminate her competition but turns out, they all just have bad judgement.
     What saved the book for me was the last 30-40% when Kinsley and Liam were finally allowed to be together. Then, it turned out to be like a good romance novel with a young couple totally besotted with each other, overwhelmed by their feelings and being very supportive and pushing each other to be better athletes. Thanks to the last half, I was able to finish the book and wasn’t really upset but not enough to give more stars.

Candyce Kirk

Ariel Duke

How has it taken me so long to read this book?!! This book was something that I had no idea I was missing from my life. The balance between humor, romance, and steamy moments was perfect. I did not know if I was going to be laughing or getting a little hot under the collar from one moment to the next. 

Something that I really appreciated in this book was that the sports actually played a part in the story. Soccer was actually something both of the main characters actively played, instead of a plot device that led to their complicated romance. 

Now that that's out of the way, let's talk about the characters. 

Liam is an amazing leading man. He is the perfect mix between a sweet gentleman, the "reformed bad boy" if you please, and an alpha male. The way that he talked to Kinsley while they were trying to resist each other was something that I wished I had experienced more in my "crazy" college days.
Kinsley was a great balance for him and her inner monologue had me making sure that I wasn't drinking anything as I was reading.

I have to say that my favorite character in this book was Becca! She really reminded me of many of my college friends and I would love to read a separate book about her. The amount of awesomeness and loyalty that comes out of that girl is something that I hope that my daughter can achieve when she grows up.

I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys new adult romance with some sports thrown in.

Lily

They are just so cute wow 🥺🥺 only thing that would make this book better is duel povs. I personally find them the best type of books because you get to hear both sides

Hey there! This review is for a book I read as part of the Re-Read Challenge and it’ll definitely look different than many of the reviews you’ve read here previously. :)

WHEN I First Read

June 2014 (Kindle)
First Re-Read: August 2016 (Audiobook)

WHAT I Remember

I was actually surprised by how much I remembered about this book while I was rereading. (I’ve read A LOT of books since.) I knew I loved Kinsley and swooned over Liam. I remember it being a fun read, with very little drama and angst. I remembered literally laughing out loud at times with Kinsley and Becca’s antics. Most of all, I remembered it as one of my favorite NA books.

WHY I Wanted to Re-Read

Well, like I said above, it’s one of my favorite NA books so I knew I’d reread it at some point. But, what really made me want to reread it now was getting another dose of Kinsley and Becca in Settling the Score. I never really forgot just how much they made me laugh, but their presence in that book kicked my desire to read this one again soon into high gear. I knew I’d be in for another dose of swoons and laughs.

HOW I Felt After Re-Reading

I loved this one every bit as much the second time around. I literally laughed out loud. I swooned. I blushed. I loved Kinsley, Liam and Becca so freaking hard. Even though I remembered most of what happened during the book, I was never bored. Jessica Almsay rocked her performance. She WAS Kinsley for me. It was a whole new experience on audiobook. It was fantastic. This book definitely made my drive from VA to PA and back far more interesting than it normally is. I adored everything about this one and wish that R.S. Grey would write even more about these characters. I’d read (and, let’s be honest, reread) it in a heartbeat.

WOULD You Re-Read Again?

Absolutely! I think I’d reread pretty much every single one of R.S. Grey’s books. They’re perfect for getting over a slump or when you want some feels without major angst. This is the first I’ve read of her books on audiobook and I was impressed with the choice of narrator, so I think I’ll use some of my Audible credits to pick up more of her books in audio.

FAVORITE QUOTES

  “His hand had been resting two inches above my shorts. Which is about five inches above my vagina. So… yeah, he was basically touching my vagina.”

“I was supposed to be Nancy Drew, and instead I was Nancy Draw-the-blinds-and-put-it-in-me. Wait, what?”

“If only we actually were in Harry Potter. I’d totally Crucio her ass. Yeah, that’s right, I’d use one of the Unforgivable Curses. Come at me, Ministry of Magic.”

“He was the northern star. I had no choice but to become enveloped in his brightness and let it coax me toward him. Wanting him was an unconscious impulse, like taking my next breath.”

“She believed she could, so she did.”

Kaele Perkins 

3.5 - 4 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Some parts in the beginning were a little immature. But the characters made me laugh, I liked that their wasn’t a major conflict after they got together that ruined everything, a lot of things were handled well. She handled misunderstandings and trusted him instead of throwing a tantrum. The epilogue was cute. I like the epilogue of the epilogue 😏 that was a great idea and made me laugh. Very entertaining. :)

Lisa ✩ @lifeinlit

R.S. Grey is a new favorite author of mine. I have no idea why I waited so long to read her books... but now I'm officially hooked!! It all started with reading 
  Chasing Spring
 earlier this year, which I enjoyed so much I immediately downloaded this audiobook, which I had been hearing tons about in the last few months. I didn't start it right away because I was trying to stick to my review schedule... but I eventually gave in because I truly needed this book to get me out of a bit of a slump I was headed toward. It worked wonders!! This was exactly what I needed, and now I need MORE!!
 

 
These characters were such a blast to spend time with. I loved Liam Wilder! He was really pretty perfect... but not too perfect, if you know what I mean. I was also a fan of Kinsley, and I loved their forbidden romance (A personal favorite trope of mine.) and how fun it was. Another thing I fully appreciated was that Wilder didn't push Kinsley away, which we see far too often in romance novels these days. Yay for a fun and flirty romance without the unnecessary games!

R.S. Grey is now officially a must-read author in my book. Her humor shines through her characters, and I adore that in my books. Also, Harry Potter references!!!

“If only we actually were in Harry Potter. I’d totally Crucio her ass. Yeah, that’s right, I’d use one of the Unforgivable Curses. Come at me, Ministry of Magic.” 

I love it!!!!
 

 
Another fantastic book that I've been recommending so much I'm starting to sound like a broken record. Can't wait for 
  The Summer Games: Settling the Score
, which releases Monday!! Yayyyyyy!! *throws confetti*


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