Score to Settle
A totally unputdownable, sweet and steamy enemies-to-lovers small town romance
by Bella North
Narrated by Andi Arndt, Sean Masters
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Pub Date Sep 10 2025 | Archive Date Sep 10 2025
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Description
In high school, he broke her heart—now he’s the famous football player whose image she’s meant to clear. Game on.
NFL superstar Jake Sullivan’s playboy reputation is finally catching up with him. To keep his sponsors happy, he needs to wipe the slate clean—and fast. He’s never backed away from a challenge, so he’s confident he can charm the hotshot city journalist sent to write a glowing piece on him without revealing the real reason behind his behavior.
Harper Cassidy is determined to show the world the real Jake. The one who broke her teenage heart. Pulling up to his (admittedly idyllic) family ranch, Harper steels herself for his ridicule once he realizes who she is. But when his stormy dark eyes and stupidly handsome face give nothing away, her blood boils. He doesn’t even remember her! Her boss wants her feature to convince people he’s a good guy. Yeah, right.
They would both rather be anywhere else, but for the next five weeks they’re stuck with each other. So why does Harper’s heart flutter when Jake offers up his sweatshirt and their hands accidentally brush? Why can’t Jake resist taking Harper to places he’s never shown anyone? And stranger still: supposed playboy Jake hasn’t glanced at a single woman since Harper arrived in his spare room…
They both came into this game determined to win. But somewhere along the way, the rules have started to change…
An enemies-to-lovers forced proximity sports and cowboy romance, Score to Settle is perfect for fans of Stephanie Archer, Liz Tomforde and Elsie Silver. The first in the Oakwood Ranch series, it can also be read as a standalone.
TROPES:
🌶️Enemies-to-lovers
🌶️Forced proximity
🌶️Sports romance
🌶️Grumpy sunshine
🌶️Slow burn
🌶️Workplace romance (sports star vs journalist)
🌶️Found family
A Note From the Publisher
** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCED READERS COPY **
Advance Praise
Readers are falling HARD for Score to Settle:
“It’s 1am and I’m here with tears streaming down my face… Completely blown away… I have no idea how any review could do this justice… One of the best of our time… Stolen my heart… Full on made me belly laugh… Biggest book hangover of all time… INCREDIBLE!… I devoured page after page in just one sitting… Zero regrets… Deserving of ALL the praise… My book of the year.” Littlemissbooklover87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow, what a ride!… Had me hooked… The tension? Practically bursting off the page!… AND THE SPICE!… Had me fanning my cheeks and turning my brightness down on my phone to make sure no one could see… Added to my 5 star hall of fame!” Reading_with_nix, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Loved every second… Ridiculously edible… ICONIC… Has my heart. The banter? Sharp. The pining? Gut-wrenching. The trust issues? Delicious… I'm unwell… Fluffy, spicy, and addicting… You won’t be able to put it down… Perfect.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Love love loved!!!!!!… Everything I wanted and more!… So perfect!… I did not want it to end!” Jessica’s Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Everything I want in a romance… Blends sports romance with cowboy charm in such a fresh, engaging way… Absolutely nailed it… The banter? Perfect… So much heart and humour… I was emotionally wrecked—in the best way… Kept me turning pages… I flew through… Feels like the start of something big.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“ADORED from start to finish… I honestly couldn’t stop reading… Really special... Swoon-worthy… Perfect.” e_readsx, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely loved… Their chemistry was undeniable… Amazing… I read it all in one sitting… The kind of book that makes you forget everything else for a while.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781805501374 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
