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**

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.