I read the first book in the series and was eagerly waiting this one and it did not disappoint. Also have to say that I am fairly new to this author and am super happy that I found him! I enjoyed the glimpses we caught of Matt in the first book and certainly Kelsey stepped up when her friend needed her so it was so much fun to see them both have their story and HEA. Love the way Matt pursued her, they way he protected her. But sometimes Kelsey came across as a little annoying, she pushed him back so far that I sometimes thought he would just stop coming back. However, they end up making a great team! Loved it and cant wait for more.

I was putty in his hands as soon as he voiced objection to that northern NY team. That this one is set in the baseball off season in Texas only added to the allure.

While not usually a fan of multi viewpoint reads, I did enjoy Matt's perspective in this one. And Kelsey with her trust issues-- thanks to her musician exes!

A fun read with a of naughty, on the phone and otherwise, and the kind of talk you'd expect from a pro athlete. They know what they want and aren't shy about getting it.

And if you're gonna dream worth when talking contracts, then by all means, dream big or go home.

A fun read from a male writer. not what one expects from a former college player. Who knew!

ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.

Book Review
Title: Scored
Author: Sloane Howell
Genre: Sports Romance, Romantic Comedy
Publication Date: October 17, 2017
Cliff Hanger: No
4 Stars

*This story is for mature audiences only. Contains explicit scenes and language intended for adults 18+

Synopsis:
He’s a player. But she’s about to score.

Opposites really do attract as a sassy salesgirl turns a pro athlete’s life upside down in this supercharged standalone novel of seduction from the author of Bossed.

Kelsey: My mom would tell you I’m quite the catch, but since my last boyfriend, I haven’t been dating much. Maybe it’s my rocker style or my lack of filter that intimidates the boys. So I’m pleasantly surprised when Matt Stallworth waltzes into the indie record store where I work and gives as good he gets. Turns out Matt is a professional baseball player, which should mean he’s out of my league. But if he wants to hook up with me, he’s going to have to follow my rules.

Matt: After winning my MVP award, I learned that a guy can get used to having beautiful women practically throw themselves at you everywhere you turn. But everything changes the first time I see Kelsey Martin, and something just clicks. She’s hot, snarky, and whip-smart. I’ve got to see her again. Only problem is, she sees right through all my best moves. And I’m going to have to step up my game to convince Kelsey that I’m playing for keeps.

My Thoughts:
This is the first time I have read this author and it won’t be my last. I absolutely fell in love with Matt. He is such an honest to goodness great guy. He loves music. He has eclectic taste that spans genres. He cares about the baseball team he plays for, his teammates and the fans. So when he is up for free agency, he has an offer from the Yankees that is hard to turn down. They have outbid everyone else, including his team that he has played for since he was drafted. Matt grew up in Texas, went to college in Texas and he wanted to continue to play in Texas. His family that he is close with live in Texas. He had a big decision to make. Did I tell you he has hated the Yankees since he was a kid playing little league? He didn’t need a complication like a relationship to get in the way, but there is something about Kelsey that intrigues him and she is always on his mind.

Kelsey has always loved music. She works in a record store owned by an old stoner that used to be a hippie. I think he still is. He comes in every morning eating his donuts that are laced with pot. Kelsey loves him like a father and he is quite the character that always has some sage advice that needs to be deciphered due to his hippie like explanations. I laughed my way through his parts in the book. Kelsey met Matt through their mutual friends Ethan and Jenny. Ethan is close friends with Matt and he is also his sports agent. Jenny and Kelsey are best friends. Matt and Kelsey have flirted, but that was the extent of it until Matt decided it was time to ask her out. After some convincing, he got Ethan to tell him where Kelsey worked and Matt marched down to the record store and asked her out to a concert. Their mutual love of music made them really connect and Kelsey realized that Matt was a really good guy and not just some jock. That’s where I am going to leave it. You have to read the book to find out how the story progresses.

I enjoyed Kelsey and Matt's journey. Their witty banter, Matt’s sweet but very alpha side, Kelsey’s snarky responses. Their chemistry was off the charts and the secondary characters added a great vibe to the book. There were bumps in the road that made me want to shake the characters. I loved that each chapter started with a quote from a song; I would stop and play the song before I would read the next chapter. I also love music so this was right up my alley.

I highly recommend this funny, sweet and smoking hot sports romance.

ARC kindly provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

A really enjoyable read. I couldn't put it down once I got into it!

Scored by Sloane Howell was sexy and fun to read. Lots of chemistry and steamy scenes with great banter between the characters. Kelsey and Matt met through mutual friends. They have chemistry and have been flirting on and off for a while. But Matt is ready for more with Kelsey.

Kelsey has not dated in a while, but when Matt shows interest in her, she takes notice. I liked Kelsey, she was smart, feisty and gave as good as she got, but she could be indecisive at times. But after being hurt in the past, she learned to guard her heart.

Matt Stallworth is professional baseball player. He is loved on and off the field. But after meeting Kelsey, she seems to take a permanent space in brain. Something about her calls to him and he decides he wants her, now he just has to convince her to play along! I loved Matt! He was strong, cocky and very charming!

Matt and Kelsey have good chemistry, though they may be a bit of the opposites attracts sorts, they meshed well. This was a good sports romance about opposites who are attracted to each other. It was fun seeing Matt and Kelsey’s relationship develop, even if she frustrated me at times. But you could understand why she was so guarded. It was fun to see Matt break down her walls.

I liked the characters and the story flowed well. The story was easy to read and was full of chemistry. No crazy drama, just two people finding their way with each other.

I fell in love with Matt and Kelsey in Bossed. And I fell more in love in Scored. They are perfect characters. Their story panned out perfectly. No rushing, no crazy expectations. It was such a believable story. And they were so hot together, whew. And appearances from Ethan and Jenny were great. And Twilight was a gem. An all around perfect romance!

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

This was a super light and easy story but really lacked in the excitement department, and I lost count of the number of times I rolled my eyes. It was quick (maybe because I found myself skimming the pages on more than one occasion) and fun, at times, but just didn't hit the spot for me.

I really enjoyed Bossed, so had high hopes for this one, but unfortunately Scored was really lacking and I struggled. I kept going, hoping it would pick up, but it just didn't...

I love a good steamy scene as much as the next person but these were just far too over the top and all the name calling just didn't work for me!!

The whole story was just a little bit predictable for me! There were a few humorous moments, and I enjoyed seeing the secondary characters from Bossed again, so that helped!!

Wish I could give it more!

This book is my second book of Sloane's and I laughed, I giggled and I devoured the entire book. This in my opinion is not the best book of his I've read. I preferred Bossed but I did enjoy reading and I felt the characters were three dimensional and at least relatable. So in that respect this book was good!

Scored is absolutely excellent! I love Matt. He's perfect bbf material. He's sweet, but still alpha. I love the way he chases Kelsey. The banter is absolutely great, I love how Sloane Howell incorporates music with each chapter, the chemistry is freakin hot, and Matt is the ultimate dirty talker. Like I said, bbf material!! This story just sucks you in and doesn't let go. The writing is brilliant. Definitely a must read!! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

I went to the bitter end with this book. Why? I don't know..maybe I hoped it would get better. One thing is that Matt didn't look like the guy on the cover. The other was that Kelsey was too damn whiny and immature. As a female, I can understand being hurt in previous relationships. However, the fact that she needed to be coddled and Matt was afraid to tell her about his baseball gig was too much. She was so fragile about Matt's past. But yet Google's him after he told her about his past. I didn't like her character at all. And she spent too much in her and playing mind games. The only saving grace in this book was Matt. I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was so excited to get my hands on this book! And I was sooooo not disappointed!

Scored is the second book in this series and can be read as a standalone, but trust me, you will want to read Bossed, book one, in this series.

This was a light, sassy, read with lots of sexy times. I love the witty banter and could not get enough of these awesome characters!

Matt and Kelsey had chemistry in spades. And while it was love at first sight for him, it took her a bit to let down her walls because of her past hurts. I loved that he was patient and so kind and down to earth considering his status.

I loved both of the main characters....eventually. The push and pull from Kelsey was somewhat annoying, but when she finally gave in to her feelings for Matt I was so happy. His cocky alpha ways did it for me too! Holy hot!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what Mr. Howell has in store for us next.

Kelsey Martin can't seem to stay away from the gorgeous professional baseball player. No matter how hard she tries. She finds herself drawn to him. Reluctant to commit to anything, she is happy in her own little world.

Matt Stallworth is determined to make an impression on the girl he can't stop thinking about. He loves baseball but could there be more to life than that?

I loved this story line and am a sucker for men in baseball pants. This story is hot! The words flew off the page and kept my interest throughout. The only thing I could ask for is more...

The characters are down to earth and very realistic. Neither are without flaws but somehow that made them endearing.

This is the first I've read by this author though I'm hungry for more. I would definitely recommend this one to a friend.

Matt is a professional baseball player. He's an all round good guy and everyone likes him. Kelsey is the fun-loving music lover whom lacks a filter, and doesn't easily fall for Matt's charming personality. She doesn't date athletes, but Matt is willing to change her mind; make her see that he's a good guy. However, there is something that he's keeping from her. Kelsey is already skittish about starting a relationship with Matt. What will happen when she finds out his secret?

Ever since their introduction in Bossed, I wanted more of Matt and Kelsey. I thought they were interesting characters. Matt makes the perfect book boyfriend. He's a hot alpha with a sweet side, has a big penis and knows how to use it– total swoon worthy. I loved his interactions with his family. Those scenes were funny. Another thing that I loved was the way the Kelsey didn't turn into a puddle of hormones whenever she was around Matt. She made him work for her attention. I also loved Kelsey's lack of filter, though I wish there were more of this in Scored. It did took me a few chapters to get into the story, but I think it was more because of my preference in books.

Overall, this is a great sport romance. It has good pacing, characters are likable, it's funny and witty. I completely love Matt. Mr. Sloane has set unrealistic standards for men in the real world.

4.25

I’ve been waiting to Scored since I read Bossed. While Scored is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone but I recommend to read both because Sloane Howell is amazing. Matt Stallworth is a professional baseball player. He’s used to having women throw themselves at him. Kelsey Martin isn’t like all the other girls fawning over him. Kelsey actually has no idea who Matt is until her best friend Jenny gets engaged to Ethan, Matt’s best friend. I love Kelsey and Matt’s chemistry and the way Matt continues to chase her even though she pushes him away. Their banter is hilarious and had me laughing out loud while reading. Scored is a sweet, sexy, and funny read.

Scored is my second Sloane Howell novel, and it was an out of the park, bases loaded, bottom of the ninth home run. Before I picked up this book, Ethan, from Bossed, was my star player by Sloane, but Matt just replaced him. Sorry, Ethan. Back to the minors for you. Kidding. Or am I?

Baseball innuendos aside, Scored is brilliant. Matt’s alpha male, me Tarzan, you Jane, attitude from the last book is completely softened when it comes to Kelsey. She’s been hurt in the past, and just so happens to be the best friend of his agent/best friend’s future wife. If that doesn’t spell trouble, I don’t know what else could. I may be mistaken, but I’m almost positive that there are relationship rules in place for this kind of things. Tisk tisk tisk. Matt. You rule breaker, you.

Anyway… back to the review. Every time I mention that man’s name, my mind trails off to his oral skills. I will let you do with that as you wish. *innocent smile*

Scored is by far one of my favorite books of 2017. It has everything that I loved with a sports twist. While I’m not exactly a baseball fan, I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick, fast-paced, dirty read that will be sure to delight fans and readers.


Though I do have to admit that my husband is a fan of the Evil Empire. Sorry, Sloane.

Be warned that when you open a book by Sloane Howell you are in for a grand slam! The latest sensation, Scored is no exception. The moment I read the first page, I knew I wouldn’t put it down until the very last page. Mr. Howell’s writing once again kept me up all night.

Kelsey Martin and Matt Stallworth have more in common than shared friendships. These two have been avoiding the chemistry that ignites when they are around each other and even though their interactions have been limited, they can’t stop thinking “what if”.

Kelsey has been burned by love and just wants to live her life “drama free”. That includes not gaining the attention of the sexy baseball player who is now filling the doorway of the record store she works at.

Matt Stallworth has no other women on his radar but one. He can’t shake the beautiful eyes and body of the woman who happens to be the friend of his best friend’s wife. He is one who fights for what he wants and doesn’t stop until he gets it.

This sports romance is full of sexy moments, dirty talking and lots and lots of O’s. Oh yeah, and the storyline is all baseball – which I love. Scored is told in dual points of view and even with all the sports talk, you’ll be flying through the pages to find out what will happen with our couple.

Grab this latest “out of the ballpark” story of love, life and life changing decisions.

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I had so much fun reading this book. Yeah, Matt's a guy's guy, but underneath beats the heart of a true romantic. Kelsey is every shade of insecure there is - not only has she been burned before, but she's understandably intimidated by Matt's superstar celebrity status and all that goes along with it. But these two - oh my, they really bring out the best in each other. And the dirtiest. Whew! The steam factor is off the charts! Their playful banter is hilarious, the way they open up to each other is endearing, and their dirty talk is downright naughty. As secondary characters, Ethan and Jenny (from Bossed) are perfect and Matt's friendship with Ethan is priceless. Twilight was a hoot - I loved his conversation with Matt - and even I know enough about baseball to get the side jokes. There's not a lot of angst in this book, just a sweet and spicy love story full of surprise romance and a beautiful HEA. I loved everything about this book. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This is the second in a series one I could't wait to read, however it was not what I expected. Bossed was such a great story that I was expecting a spectacular follow up.
Matt and Kelsey do make a cute couple. Cuteness isn't what I expected. I expected another down and dirty book with a gray story with that said, this had a story had a plot and it was decent. Reading about them falling in love was sweet. Kelsey is a cool chick and Matt has to work hard to get her to date him. It did have its humor as well.



** I received this book from NetGalley in Exchange for an honest review**