Scored takes place after Jenny and Ethan’s story in Bossed. Kelsey is Jenny’s best friend and Matt is Ethan’s best friend as well as his client, with Ethan managing Matt’s professional baseball career. So it’s natural that Kelsey and Matt have become acquainted, especially since they’re both helping plan Jenny and Ethan’s wedding, but Matt wants more than an acquaintance and occasional encounters. But Kelsey is a prickly gal and is dead set against dating a professional ball player.

The advance copy I read of this book is my first by this author and, holy hotness, does he ever know sexy! Great storyline, of course, with plenty of things happening to keep the reader’s attention, and authentic, entertaining, perfectly flawed and a little bit vulnerable characters whose chemistry is down right incendiary! With laugh out loud moments and scorch the kindle sexy scenes, Matt and Kelsey’s story is great fun and absolutely worth the read!

Kelsey is the down to earth, sexy, music lover who likes her life as is. Matt Stallworth is the Pro Baseball player whose as opposite from her as possible. But common ground helps them start something neither of them expected. While trying to balance life changing decisions and their best friend's wedding can opposites really find their balance...
This is the second book in the series and you should definitely read them in order or your going to have loads of spoilers. Pretty light, flirty read with enough steamy times to keep you fanning yourself.

Pro-baseball player Matt finally meets his match with indie record store clerk Kelsie. Can his attraction win over her hesitance? Can her past be laid to rest with his reassurance? Can snarks and snips and lust be combined to form a lasting relationship? These are the questions you can expect to be answered in Scored

I have read Bossed and I had a high expectation for Scored and it did not disappoint! This was such a sweet, romantic and sexy story! Mathew and Kelsey were complete opposite and that made this sport romance story more realistic. Once Kelsey stopped their mutual attraction their chemistry was off the hook. Loved the sweet side of Matthew and the secondary characters are a hoot. If you enjoy reading sports romance that has a smoking heat level than this is a must click for you. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

A mix of baseball and music!

Baseball star Matt Stallworth needs to make a decision between two huge multi-year contracts but his attention always goes back to Kelsey Martin. The higher contract would set his family and charities up for a very long time but that would mean leaving the team that he had spent his entire career. The lower contract would mean staying where he was and being able to date Kelsey Martin.

Kelsey Martin loves music and finding out that Matt loves music to makes it a little harder to stay away from him. Matt doesn’t tell her about his contract negotiations and maybe leaving town to move to a new team which would make it hard to date and see where their attraction is going.

I read Scored before reading Bossed and reading in order adds to more understanding of the characters it wasn’t needed because it very much stands alone. I’m looking forward to more by the author.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adored this sweet & sexy romance! This is the first book I've read from this author and I was completely captivated. Matthew and Kelsey seem to be complete opposites. They met thru their best friends and have enjoyed flirty encounters for awhile now. But Kelsey never thought that the hotshot, sexy, ballplayer would seriously be interested in her. That is until the day he decided he wasn't wasting anymore time. He was going to show her he was worth the risk, and make her his. But Kelsey doesn't make it easy on him and what will happen when the hometown hero might be traded? I loved how sweet, thoughtful and caring Matthew was. He wasn't going to let Kelsey push him away, when he knew they were perfect together. They had so much more in common than they first believed. They had fun together and their chemistry was explosive. I really enjoyed this fun & flirty, heartwarming, sexy romance. I will definitely check out more from this author.

This is my first read by Sloane Howell and I can guarantee it will not be my last. I instantly took to his writing style. I loved the character development, description, steam, romance, the flow of the story, all of it. Is this a unique storyline - no. BUT, it does have everything I look for in a romance and more. I was addicted to the characters and pulled in to their story. I felt their emotions and loved right along with them.
There is no real heavy or gritty angst in Scored, but there is some relationship drama to keep things real, though. So it’s the perfect book if you are looking for a sweet, steamy, romantic get-away from reality.
**I requested and received an advanced copy, provided by NetGalley and the publisher, and I am voluntarily providing an honest review**

This was my first book by Sloane Howell. It's another sports romance but I enjoyed it. Matt is a main character I found it easy to root for. I will definitely be checking out more of Mr. Howell's work in the future. I received an Advance Copy of this from NetGalley and am providing an honest review.

This book just wasn't it for me...i have enjoyed other books from this author, but this one was just a miss for me.

After finishing Bossed I was very excited to hear there was another Stand alone book from that universe coming soon and Sloane did no disappoint!

Matt Stallworth is young, hot and rich - and a professional baseball player he must be living the dream right? While he certainly enjoys his life he is also a regular guy hoping to find a regular girl to spend his time with. Enter Kelsey Martin. Kelsey is besties with Matt's best friend's fiance and from minute one he is hooked. Kelsey is cute and kind with awesome taste in music and a huge wall around her heart. She is not about to let a man she perceives as a giant player close enough to hurt her.

While he slowly breaks down her walls, Matt risks their whole future by not coming clean about what is going on behind the scenes in his life. They have amazing chemistry in and out of the bedroom and the witty dialogue kept me laughing.

I can't wait to read Sloane Howells next book!

Good storyline and great characters made this book a very enjoyable and entertaining read!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Sloane Howell writes a funny, endearing love story that is both steamy and witty. Kelsey and Matt know each other...vaguely through their respective best friends Ethan and Jenny (from Bossed, also by Sloane). Kelsey has had no luck (or all bad luck) in the relationship department. She loves music and tends to go for those musician types. She does not do athletes. Matt Stallworth is a big deal with the Texas Rangers and he most certainly has his eye on Kelsey.

Matt has a few secrets and some big decisions to make. Kelsey does not trust others...and she most certainly doesn't trust herself around Matt. Is it possible for these two to turn it around from acquaintances to forever?

I had tears at some points...some from laughing so hard and others from just the shear beauty of the moments described. I love Sloane's ability to really use his words to drive a point home. "I knew deep inside what was about to happen. A train wreck. And I was waving my ticket as it rushed into the station with a ton of luggage on the platform waiting to hop on with me." Haven't we all felt like that deep inside when embarking on a new relationship? He describes it perfectly with this quote.

3.5 stars. I have somewhat mixed feelings about this book. I liked the overall story and the characters. I liked their chemistry at the beginning of the book but some things seemed a little off to me and I wish the story and relationship (not the sex) had been developed a little more.

I mean you had me at hot guy in a baseball uniform...duhhh and add that he is a filthy talker...home run baby!
Matt might be a filthy talker, but he also knows how to treat a girl, esp a girl who likes to run from relationships like Kelsey does. Kelsey isn't like other girls...she does't fawn over Matt, and she does't go for the whole athlete thing. Personally I think she is unstable...I mean athlete pretty much equals hot AF and I don't trust anyone who does't think so...I mean HELLO to those tight pants that baseball player's wear...lord have mercy looking at those sculpted buns does something to me. Wow ok sorry I got side tracked for min...back to Matt and Kelsey. Oh my gee...when Matt grabs Kelsey's face you just know all is right with the world...if Matt grabbed my face I would totes make out with him so hard...he is def book boyfriend material ;)
So to summarize this book has a hot guy that wears tight pants to work and he has a big D and he likes to make out...sign me up!
#EvilEmpire #Tingles #Spinderellas #SideEying #KelsifiedBrain #JizzBomb #Cheesburgerism # MamasBoy #Squee #YOLO

I read the majority of this in one sitting as it was such an light easy read. Back from Bossed with their own story is Matt and Kelsey. For me it was more about the little things. A little angst but not too much, the witty banter between Matt and Kelsey and Matt and Ethan, the chapter titles and Twilight. You had me at Twilight! Kelsey's fun loving free spirit of a boss added the perfect mix to Scored. I loved Bossed but I love Scored even more! Got me like a "Leaning tower of Pisa to Empire State Building in three seconds" kind of love!

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters, especially Matt's dirty mouth. I also really enjoyed Twilight and thought he added a hilarious feel to the book. I thought the way the relationship built up between Matt and Kelsey was perfect. It felt natural even though they were so different. Their insta-love was totally believable and I thought they were absolutely right for each other. This book made me swoon hard.

4 Totally Hot Scored Stars!

Scored is the second book I’ve read by Sloane Howell and I absolutely loved it! We first met Kelsey and Matt in Bossed during Jenny and Ethan’s story. Kelsey is Jenny’s best-friend would takes no crap from anyone and says what’s on her mine and Matt is Ethan’s best-friend and number one client.

Matt is a pro baseball player who has a crush on Kelsey and love her straight forward, smart ass ways. Kelsey has been hurt in the past and doesn’t want to start a relationship with Matt even thou she is attracted to Matt, because doesn’t want things to get odd between her Matt due to Jenny and Ethan’s upcoming wedding. Kelsey works full time at a record store and also doesn’t think she will be able to fit into Matt’s world so she tries her best to keep him at arm’s length by just flirting. However little does Matt and Kelsey know that they have lot in common and can’t fight the chemistry and attraction that they both feel.

So if you’re looking for a funny, hot read with a super-hot baseball player and a wise ass witty chick then you may just want to pick up this book. I do however recommend reading Bossed first, even thought this book can be read as a standalone, you really need to get Matt and Kelsey’s back story. Oh and if you have already read Bossed and want to know what Jenny and Ethan have been up then you need to read this book. They make regular appearances in Scored.

This one was just an ok read for me which is sad because I was really looking forward to Matt's story. It was light, easy, and definitely steamy. Maybe a little too steamy. The steam seemed to interfere with the story really developing. For me the story never had that moment where you knew these two were meant for each other and would make it. Matt and Kelsey are both great characters and I would have liked to have seen their story be a little more dramatic. This really isn't a bad story I was just hoping for a little more

Scored is witty, fun, and off the charts sexy. If you're looking for a deeper meaning and lots of hearts and flowers, you won't find it here. What you will find, is an engaging and steamy tale that is loaded with snark and low on angst.
Kelsey comes across as a bit wishy-washy at first as she tries to decide whether or not to give Matt a chance, but there's no denying the humor of her inner dialogue and her sarcastic wit kept her in my good graces. Matt is an all-around good guy and our snarky heroine certainly keeps him on his toes, but he takes it in stride and holds his own quite well with the chuckle worthy banter throughout this romance.
While I hesitate to call this a sports romance since we don't really get any game play, Matt is a baseball player and has a tough decision to make - one that could have a huge impact on a relationship with the hesitant Kelsey. The angst of that decision is relatively low and the story primarily focuses on the pair getting to know each other, both in and out of the bedroom. Overall, Howell has given us an amusing and often quite humorous romance with lots of fan yourself sexy and some fantastic banter and wit between characters. And I have to add that the epilogue was pretty darn perfect.

Matt and Kelsey sitting in a tree. K-i-s-s-i-n-g!!

It was cute to revisit with Ethan and Jenny but Matt was hands down the best. (If you ignore show stealer Aiden....) Sweet, kind, and charming Matt will make you smile a doopey grin. Let's not forget about sassy, snarky, and scared Kelsey.

These two are super cute and even sweeter. Enjoy finding out if Matt Scored.