5 stars. Loved this!

After reading the first of this series, I was so happy to receive the ARC for the second part of the series. And oh boy I loved this even more than the first part!

This had a different take on the surprise baby trope. Ford has to care for his baby who he didn't know existed. He doesn't know anything about babies, and neither does his neighbor Andi. However these two have to take care of the baby. We also see a lot of Ford's teammates who undoubtedly will have their own books later.

This made me feel both sad and happy. I literally had tears in my eyes at one part. I love how this series is spicy and fun but also handles mental health themes and sadness, and these themes are handled well.

I can't wait for the next part of the series!

WHAT I LIKED: I loved Ford and Andi together. It was well described how they didn't want the baby at first but how they both very quickly started to love Matilda. I liked how they had some problems with communication but they understood how important it is to talk!

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE: I have to admit that there was nothing too irritating, it was overall a very good book!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Pov: dual, 1st person
Heat: open doors
Pacing: slowburnish
Communication: mostly healthy communication
Third act: hiccups
Ending: HEA

Main characters:
* Alpha Hero
* Cinnamon roll hero
* Friends to lovers
* Millionaire
* Single parent

What?
* Dirty talk
* Forced proximity
* Found family
* Sports romance: hockey

Where?
* New Jersey

Drama?
* Surprise baby

Other vibes:
* Mental health rep
* ”We’re just friends”

So, so good! This story has lots of feels-laughter, grief, insecurity, angst but (obviously) most importantly love! Andi & Ford-so good together! All the supporting characters are great too. And Tilly is the icing on the cake! This is the 2nd in what I hope is going to be a series! I definitely recommend both books! It helps to read the first one first but to me they can definitely be standalones.

Keeping the Score was a great friends to lovers story mixed in with the single dad trope. I really liked how Andi and Ford grew as characters and both fell in love with Tilly. I found the twist towards the end very unexpected but loved how it played out in the last few chapters.

My biggest problem with the book is that it was not marketed as the second book or a follow up story. I was extremely confused about information and side stories that were dropped or mentioned because I haven't read the other related work- I think it's really important to make readers aware this is a follow up and they should read the other book first

I absolutely love Ford and Andi! Their friendship and bond is so beautiful and I love that Andi steps in and helps Ford in his time of need!

What was a crazy situation turns out to be the most absolute blessing and was life changing for them both. Ford stepped up in a huge way and the growth that you get to “see” and experience with them both had me reading this book in one sitting.

Their steamy moments are absolutely fire and will have you melting. I loved this story so much. It was more emotional than I anticipated and I couldn’t get enough.

Andi and Ford are neighbors. Andi is still somewhat recovering from her divorce and Ford is happily single until his world is turned upside down when a one night stand shows up with his daughter that he needs to take care of. He enlists Andi as help reluctantly. Neither of them wanted kids and it's a huge adjustment. Along the way, sparks start to fly. They both fall in love with the baby and each other. They learn about themselves along the way. It's a wonderfully written story with both characters growing into better people along the way.

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.