I have read previous books by Kelly Jamieson, so was familar with her writing style. Keeping the score is a standlalone. Ford and Andi are neighbors and friends for years. They both are attracted to each other and neither of them is looking for a serious relationship at the moment. Ford unexpectely finds out that he is the father of a baby. Andi steps up to help him take care of his baby while he deals with his hetic professional hockey schedule.

A rollercoaster of emotions, snark, surprises, insecurities, and more than enough sizzle and spice. Great series, more than the usual romance with strong plots and serious circumstances - mixed with a bit of humor and a lot of emotion.

Ford, a competitive hockey player, needs Andi to help with a newborn baby outside his apartment. Andi falls in love with him along the way...

Lots of hot scenes. Love the slow burn. Very sexy. Love Ford and Andi's chemistry! Both characters have their own issues to work on. It's emotional in the best way... Enjoy the story very much.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Welp, I wasn’t expecting! While I had anticipated a good spicy hockey romance, this book offered a fantastic single dad/recent divorcee storyline. Ford, the goalie from Crossing the Line, receives an unexpected paternity revelation. The baby’s mother has to leave town to handle a family crisis and entrusts baby Tilly to Ford. Understandably shocked and overwhelmed, Ford seeks help from his recently divorced next-door neighbor and friend, Andi. Despite her lack of experience with children, Andi feels obligated to assist Ford, remembering his support during her traumatic divorce.

This story truly resonated with the theme of how even the most well-intentioned plans can be upended and how crucial it is to have people in our corner. A major twist later in the book had me in tears during my lunch break, so thank you for that! While this is a sequel to Crossing the Line, it can also be enjoyed as a standalone. If you’re a fan of hockey romances, I highly recommend checking it out.

Thank you, Boldwood Books, for providing this book for review consideration through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are solely my own.