I didn't know what to expect with this book, but it was really cute. It reminded me a lot of a Hallmark movie, but bumped up to something rated R. I thought that the plot was cute, and the dogs were adorable. I liked Hazel and Lalonde's relationship and that they played off of one another so well. I appreciated that this book wasn't just about the romance, it was also about each of their careers and family lives too. There was a wee bit much of football in it for me, but that's probably just because I don't really care for football. haha There is one book before this, but it's not imperative to read it first. I recommend if you like fluffy and a little steamy romantic comedies.

I loved the idea of a sports romance revolving around an animal shelter. I love animals and always get excited when there is one in a story. So it was a no-brainer that I would love a setting that consisted of a bunch of animals all looking for their forever home. Even though Chris is not an animal person, he takes to one of the shelter’s most difficult dogs, Olive. Olive is so fearful that she never comes out of hiding from under her dog bed. However, one of the first days Chris is there, she slowly noses her way out to check out who the new guy is. I think Olive was the one girl that Chris could always rely on. Why do I say that, especially when the heroine’s name is Hazel? Well, Hazel was a bit of a judgemental b*tch. She immediately takes a disliking to Chris, no matter the fact that he does everything she asks of him at the shelter. She’s always quick to think the worst of him, even though everything he did spoke of the opposite. I just couldn’t figure out what her deal was. I get that she had daddy issues and crappy relationships prior, but the way she behaved and acted towards Chris was completely uncalled for.

While I very much disliked the heroine in the story, I loved that the author wrote about their lives throughout the story. We get a lot of time at the shelter while Chris is mopping up the kennels. We also get to be in his head while he’s playing on the field. I very much liked that half the story is in his POV because he had so much going on. He was under a lot of pressure, and was doing all that he could to stay above water. I liked that the author didn’t skim over these parts because I loved getting to see the way the shelter ran as well as experiencing him running a play out on the field.

Rescuing the Receiver was a cute read. I loved that we got to hang out with the pups at the shelter. I loved how serious Chris became when it came to the dogs. Any time there was an opportunity for him to help out and build up awareness of the shelter animals, he did it. He even wrangled his fellow teammates to help with adoption events and to raise money. I just wish Hazel wasn’t so judgemental. Her talk of wishing people would give shelter animals a second chance, to give pit bulls the benefit of the doubt, and yet she can’t look past her own prejudice towards Chris. Someone who has done nothing to her, who has in fact showed that he’s there and willing to help not only her, but the animals as well. She just ruined the story for me in all honesty.

Rescuing the Receiver is about a cocky arrogant NFL wide receiver & the team owner's niece. Chris comes across as a immature "me first" player. This is "his" year. How could he do that to "him"? He seems to be easily angered, extreme & flies off the handle. As punishment for breaking a rule, Chris has to volunteer at Hazel's dog rescue. While there, Chris begins to go through some of life's lessons & slowly begins to change.

Hazel can't believe her uncle is saddling her with his problem child. Her rescue is her life. She doesn't need a spoiled football player interfering with her job. Hazel has something in her background that causes her to react in a certain way. She has some life lessons that she needs to learn & grow past too. Can she learn to trust Chris & their chemistry or will she retreat in fear?

This was an entertaining story with great characters. They had to hit bottom before they began to understand what others had been trying to tell them. Instead of being a distraction, I feel like the dogs & their different personalities added to the story. Dogs are great judges of character & the way Olive bonded with Chris was something else. I can't wait to read the next book.

Highly Anticipating this book not only because it was the second book, because I knew I was going to laugh and fall in love with it just like the first.

I absolutely loved Chris his personality was welcoming and I couldn't help but want to get to know him deeper then what he put on. He is a cocky son of a gun but when you get to know him he is just a big teddy bear.

What I couldn't get past in this book was Hazel I could not connect with her she was arrogant and rude and irritating thru out the book. I didn't want her for Chris I didn't feel like she loved him like she should have.

I pictured Chris with a stronger, well put together woman who would look at him and know he was her world, and I didn't get that with Hazel she was so annoying. The only reason I kept on reading ignoring her was because and his humor and wanting to know if he was going to be happy in the end.

I hope the next book Rachel throws at me has a less annoying heroine and a even sexier alpha male!

Not normally one for a pet centered romance, I just tried to ignore that part and focus on the humans. Still very enjoyable!

I was such a fan of the first book in this series, and I couldn't wait to read the second one. There's a good amount of football talk in both books, and it is almost making me a fan of the game. Almost.

At first glance, I wouldn't pair Hazel and Chris together. As they work together at the animal shelter, I can see it working out a bit, and I love how we saw Chris grow as a person and in the relationship. I enjoyed how much fun he seemed to be, while Hazel was almost the opposite of fun. He drew a lot of those characteristics out of her.

The timing seemed a bit off in parts of the book (especially early on) and it could have used a little more developing - I didn't really feel the chemistry between characters until several chapters in. This didn't bother me - I loved the book and I can't wait to see what Rachel Goodman comes up with next.

ok, i admit I picke dup the book for the dogs! I'm a sucker for rescue dogs. The storyline worked well and the characters are okay. They story flows and keeps you entertained. But the dogs are the stars ;)

Rachel Goodman's second novel in the How To Score series is a perfect afternoon read. Hazel runs a rescue dog shelter and Clyde is a wide receiver who gets in a little trouble. If you want a laugh and groan at characters, this is the book for you!

I read the first book in the series and absolutely LOVED it so I was excited to read this book. First this book stands alone. A little too much. I would have liked the first couple to be more involved in this story. Second while I liked Chris, our hero, I HATED Hazel, the heroine and I also didn't understand why of all things he ends up helping dogs at a dog shelter of all punishments for taking performing enhancing drugs. It made zero sense.

Hazel I did not like at all. She is judgemental, unforgiving and while I understood her why and her sad upbringing it did not excuse how awful she was to Chris and everyone else.

The writing was just as good as the first story and I really liked Chris and even Penny. BUT I abhorred Hazel which took away from my enjoying this story.

This is the second book in this series and while I did enjoy some things got on my nerves. Really I think it was the heroine who annoyed the crap out of me she was so judgmental and obnoxious to me, while I prefer a strong woman I think this heroine Hazel was just a little too much. Then we have Chris, while yes he did some regrettable shady things I still liked him much more. I am glad that she ended up going after him in the end after they had their break-up fight. I loved reading about Gwen and Logan (from first book) and even Tony, he needs his own book. All that said I still enjoyed and I am hoping that we get a story for Missy from the first book, she wasn't mentioned in this one but I think her character would do good and I would love to read more about Gwen and Logan, maybe even their wedding! .Enjoy!

A big thank you to NetGalley and Gallery/Pocket Books for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I had no idea this was part of a series. Apparently it is book 2. It reads extremely well as a stand alone. This is a fun book. Humor, tempers flaring, egotistical football player. But somehow you fall in love with Hazel and Chris. Just a fun quick read. I date it a 4. I think almost all romance readers would enjoy this book.

As the second book in this series, that hooked me from its onset with Incepting the Chef, I'm completely captivated once again with Ms Goodman's remarkable and vivid realism portrayed on and off the football field.

The complexity of the transformations that transpired between Chris and Hazel drove the stories intensity as a juxtaposition to the humor and wit that also weaved itself throughout the story, giving it multidimensional heart and warmth. The "Without risk, there's no reward" theme that was the foundation for Chris and Hazel's transformations resonanted as clever way to drive the story's buildup to their HEA.

I certainly hope that there will be additional stories added to this series...I find myself now invested in the Colorado Blizzards and their drive to another Superbowl win.

Chris tries to be a suave man, “among other things.” I slid my hand around to the nape of her neck, cradling her head in my palm, and leaned in, brushing my lips against hers. Teasing, promising, enticing. “Want to discover my other talents—” I'm telling ya Chris and Hazel argue a lot but seriously its all sexual tension, "...at least I don’t allow the fear of taking risks to hold me back from going after what I want. Do you even know what you want, Hazel?” Hazel knows how to drive her man wild, "Hazel shrugged, but a mischievous grin had spread across her face. “You’re the one who told me I need to erase my boundaries, embrace the wild and reckless.” Then in one fluid motion, she pushed the denim over her hips before flicking open her bra and letting it slide away." I really liked this book, I loved how the characters challenged each other.

Chris is a hot head. Problem is, Hazel's dad was too. So she doesn't put up with it. Chris is also a football player who serenades rescue dogs, so he definitely has good qualities too.

This book was an enjoyable read, it's definitely worth reading it's not one of my top favorite but still a good read! I like the football aspect of it and I loved their relationship they had a lot to work through on both sides! Thank you Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for sharing this book with me!