All us sluts heartily thank you. Holy hot hockey-ness, people.
I'm sooooo fucking excited for Tuck's book that I can't even stand it. If you love sports romance, mature NA, the above mentioned "formula" and haven't read this series yet? You are mos def missing out. View all 89 comments. Nov 11, Christy rated it it was amazing.
Brynn Smith suffered a traumatic experience when she was nine years old: she met the Playmate, a child's favorite play friend—a serial rapist and killer of. Enough money saw to that; and so far his father—bless his soul—had been right. Everyone had a price As it is now you seem to rate your playmates by cup size. ” “Better than the halfstarved creatures you find so thrilling.” “You can never be.
When starting The Score I was a little nervous it wouldn't live up to all the hype. I loved the first two books in this series so hard, I could only hope this was as good. I think The Mistake is still my favorite because, well… Logan. But honestly, this was just as good as The Deal for me and solid 5 star read! I was so anxious to see how Dean would be in this book… how does the ultimate college man-whore settle down?
Is it even possible one woman could make him fall? And they have the right chemistry. And she can keep him on his toes. I just adore him. And Allie was pretty fantastic as well. I love me a feisty heroine! Dean met his match when he found himself wanting her. There is so much I love about these stories, but really I think my absolute favorite thing is the bromance between these guys.
When it comes to college romances, this one takes the cake. Elle Kennedy will give you love, laugh out loud humor and amazing off the charts chemistry. Her characters are lovable and these books are just fun to read with the perfect amount of feels and emotions. The Score goes on my must read list! This is one I highly recommend! View all 64 comments. Apr 29, Mysza rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Score was even better!!!
The best part in the series! Nothing about the plot from me because I encourage you to read it yourself, but I promise, you will laugh and get teary-eyed and get all mushy inside. Holy shit, this guy is swoonworthy. Let me count the reasons: Is dirty in bed, with a power to seduce with just words that spill out of his mouth. Yeah yeah, you know the type, we all love them. But once he gets Allie, he is loyal, so no worries about hanky panky on the side ladies. Boy is smart, like really smart with good grades and all.
Who would have thought, huh? Is also super funny and cheery most of the time. The banter and sweet talk between him and Allie is awesome. And finally, he will squeeze out of you all those warm feelings. Truly, it was fantastic, mark your calendars for January 11th Now, only Tucker left, and judging from that last sentence…. So yeah, keep that shit up Elle Kennedy because you are doing a fine job.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. View all 92 comments. Apr 29, Geri Reads rated it it was amazing. The funniest, most irreverent and emotional book in the series by far. My friends know how much I loved The Deal, and I love it still. I really do but this book This book made me laugh and it also made me cry. Yes, cried because apparently, Elle Kennedy had a few surprises up her sleeves which totally broke my heart. This time, the story centers on Dean, the unapologetic and self-proclaimed manw The funniest, most irreverent and emotional book in the series by far.
This time, the story centers on Dean, the unapologetic and self-proclaimed manwhore of the team. Dean has had it easy. He's good-looking, rich and doesn't lack for any female or male adulation. But Dean's life became a lot more interesting when Allie Hayes, Hannah's best friend, came to stay over at their house one night to avoid her ex-boyfriend who want to get back with her. Dean being Dean, he put on the moves on Allie despite warnings from Hannah and Garrett. Unfortunately, Allie was unimpressed. She knows Dean's reputation and she doesn't want to be just another notch on her bedpost.
She knows who she is: And Dean is the epitome of casual. Besides, Allie just broke up with her on-and-off boyfriend of three years. But Dean was persistent and he managed to convince Allie to ditch her no casual sex rule in favor of some hot rebound sexy times. I personally cannot blame Allie for capitulating because when Dean wants something, he is tenacious and he can turn on that Di-Laurentis charm like nobody's business.
Allie didn't stand a chance. Heck, I didn't stand a chance. I was swept right along with Allie. I love reading this aspect of the book. We all know by now that Elle Kennedy is a master at banter, and that's never been more apparent than in this book. I could not contain my chuckles and my grins while reading. My husband had to shush me because I could not hold my laughter in.
It's simply impossible not to laugh at some of the things that happened or at some of the dialogue in this book. I thought The Deal and the Mistake were funny, but the Score took it to the next level because Dean was a natural comedian. Same with Allie, too. She can go toe to toe with Dean with no problem at all.
I know there were a few readers who were disappointed that Sabrina wasn't the heroine for Dean but let me tell right now, I'm not sorry it wasn't Sabrina because Allie totally owned my heart from the get go. She's feisty, funny and like I said, she's unimpressed with Dean and she made him work for it. Dean and Allie simply worked together. Sure, Allie had her moments of guilt and indecision but the author explained those very well I sympathized with her. I knew where she was coming from and I could understand why she would feel that way. But the best thing about this book is how you get to see Dean and Allie fall for each other.
It's so rare to read a book that actually shows the hero and heroine fall for one another in a series of moments instead of just being told that they are in love. There's no insta-love here. And I LOVED that because even though Dean and Allie were physically intimate with each other and are crazy attracted to each other, they didn't fall in love immediately. It took time for them to fully trust one another. But the moment they did, oh man, it was well worth the wait. Seriously, Elle Kennedy should conduct a workshop on this non-insta love thing because I much prefer my romance like that.
Apart from the romance, there were other layers to this story. We see Dean change and grow as a character. We read about Allie deal with her limited career choices. We see the gang worry about life beyond college, about whether or not they're going to still be friends with each other or lose touch. Dean and Allie also had to deal with disappointments and tragedy. There were so many things in this book that rang true for me based on my own experiences in college. I also loved that there were no slut-shaming in the book. My usual complain about NA and sometimes with contemporary romance is that when you have a manwhore hero, we usually get the whole "all the other girls are sluts except the heroine and her friends" shtick.
The characters had to own up or gets called out on heir prejudice about sex and hook ups, and it's perfect. I could not hate Dean or feel bad for the girls who chose to have sex with him simply because they were written as characters with agency. And there were some things from Dean's past that should've raised my hackles, usually, but it didn't because again, Elle Kennedy treated it with sensitivity and it worked perfectly with Dean's character arc.
I really can't find anything to complain about this book. I finished it with a huge smile on face because it met all my expectations, and I hope it will meet yours, too! I refrained from posting some quotes because you guys should experience all the funnies yourself. And trust me, if you loved the previous books in the series, you will undoubtedly love this one as well. View all comments. Dean Di Laurentis is in my blood now. I didn't expect this intense sexual chemistry between us, but it's here, and it's addictive, and I don't know how I can ever give it up.
You know when you read the first book in a series and you love it so much that you don't think anything can top it, but then you read the second and you love it just as much? So then you know that the chances of that continue to hold for the 3rd book are slim, righ 5 Stars I kiss him back hungrily, helpless to resist him.
So then you know that the chances of that continue to hold for the 3rd book are slim, right? In my experience, it's tough to keep that sort of momentum going Because not only was The Score absolutely fantastic, but it turned out to be my favorite in the series. And considering how much I loved the previous two books, that's saying something. Now let's be real here; considering how much I love me my manwhores, it was already a good chance I'd love Dean Di Laurentis. Even the man's name is hot, for goodness sake. Between his self assured ways, cocky attitude, humor, and manwhoring tendencies, I couldn't get enough of him.
The guy has the attention span of a fruit fly, and the affection-giving habits of a puppy, offering his sexual devotion to whoever happens to be holding the treat. By which I mean the vagina. What I love about Elle's writing, is the depth that she gives her characters. And Dean certainly was no exception.
He may be the hard partying manwhore with a crass sense of humor, but beneath that perfect exterior there's so much more to him and you really get to see it blossom here. Allie Hayes is Hanna's best friend that just recently broke up with her long term boyfriend of 3 years. In fear of giving in when he comes calling again, Allie seeks an escape at Garrett's place. She knows all about Dean and his one and done ways and he may be hot but he's not for her.
She has relationships not one night stands. But then a broken heart and some tequila lead to one of the hottest hookups of her life with none other than the sexy manwhore. She's determined to keep it in just friends zone after but Dean is determined to change her mind. Have you considered seeing a psychiatrist about your delusions? How about we go down on each other instead? While I loved the slow building romance between Dean and Allie, what kept me turning the pages was the banter between them and the rest of the guys. The Twilight references alone had me laughing like a loon.
It was witty and crass, and wildly entertaining. Dean and Allie together was the perfect examples of opposites attracting and I absolutely loved them together. Their banter and chemistry was utterly delicious. See, if you take away my dick privileges, I'll be fine for moths. But if I take away your pussy privileges? You'll be utterly lost. Like a drowning man at sea, desperately grabbing for the vagina preserver.
Therefore, vagina trumps penis. These two may burn up the sheets together, but the feelings came with time and I for one loved watching those develop for both of them. This isn't just a story of the manwhore meeting his match and inevitably succumbing to his feelings for her; it's so much more. The story had wit and humor and so much depth to it, too. There's something that happens towards the end that caught me completely off guard.
I never in a million years expected something like that to happen and yet as much as it broke my heart, I can't help but to admit it did the job of driving the plot where it needed to go. Without a doubt, Elle Kennedy is a force to be reckoned with. The woman can write the hell out of a book.
Dean and Allie's story was funny, sexy, swoony, emotional and wildly entertaining. It was everything I love about romance and exactly why I read New Adult. THIS is how it needs to be done. I can't wait to see what the next book brings, because after that little peak we got? It's about to get real.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review Find me on: View all 69 comments. That's why I'm telling you to shuttup Jan 13, Di Its cute the book Dec 07, Each guy is pretty cocky and gorgeous, but never do they come off as narcissistic pricks. He enjoys sex and is a serious exhibitionist as well. The one time he attempted to be in a relationship ended disastrously and several years later he is still haunted by the past. That book was on my top ten of list. Allie has just broken up with her boyfriend of the past three years and is feeling vulnerable.
Allie knows Dean and is fully aware of his reputation, which makes her immune to his charms. The sex turned out to be mind-blowing for the both of them and after a ton of resistance from Allie, the two enter into an arrangement. They agree to have sex on a regular basis and to not see other people while doing so. But as they start to spend more time together, feelings begin to develop and pretty soon they question whether there might be something more than just sex between them.
I found myself comparing Dean to Grayson from The Friend Zone , which only made him that much more lovable to me. There were some angst filled moments, but they were quickly resolved and I wished that they had been drawn out just a bit longer. Expect to laugh your ass off at least a few times, especially during the bath tub scene with Winston. The steamy scenes were seriously freaking HAWT!! Dean is pretty insatiable and I guarantee that you will either be taking a few cold showers, attacking your man, or spending some quality time with your Winstons.
Apr 30, Brandi rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Fans of The Deal. Once again, Elle has taken a common new adult formula and made it fresh, fun and highly entertaining. A no-excuses manwhore and Ms. Relationship come together, resulting in sizzling chemistry and hilarious verbal sparring. The Score was a wonderful story, one that had me smiling and a bit misty eyed, a perfect combination of heart-warming romance and light-heart humor, all surrounding realistic college life.
Dick Shot Dean gets a book! View all 56 comments. Dec 17, Lisa Jayne rated it it was amazing. This series has well and truly got me wrapped around its little finger.
If I could reproduce the feelings I have when reading one of the books in this particular series, then my happiness levels would be set for life. Talk about sweeping me off my feet, this hero has gone and made himself my favourite out of all Elle Kennedy's boys; no small feat let me tell you, this author has a particularly wonderful talent of making her men irresistible. In fact all romance readers who haven't yet had the fortune to 'meet' these characters should make it their quest to read them immediately. Trust me you won't look back. What's it all about? After her latest heartbreak, Allie Hayes decides to make a personal pledge to avoid making the same mistakes again.
Allie will do anything and everything to avoid getting her heart involved. Setting out to concentrate on making her dreams a reality she has no interest when the possibility of a one night stand with the notorious man whore, Dean Di - Laurentis becomes a possibility. But after one drink too many and with an itch to scratch, Allie lets her hair down for just one night. But after getting just a little taste of the sassy blonde Dean finds himself wanting more. And so begins the cat and mouse chase of a lifetime This hero wants Allie all for himself. What did I love? There was not a word, sentence or chapter that didn't have me glued to the action.
The romance was on point, the characters were adorably addictive and the story line had me hooked. But over everything else this book made me laugh like no other in the series, the banter was on point and the connection and friendship between the characters was one that I don't think I'll ever forget about. Elle Kennedy really does have an incredibly special talent at making me fall in love with her words and you would have be insane if you didn't find something to love about this reformed man whore and his sassy counterpart. Plenty of emotion, scorching hot chemistry and a romance story that had me feeling all the feels.
I really can't find fault with this diamond of a book and it's official the off campus series is crowned as one of my all time favourites. There should not be a single romance reading addict left on the planet who hasn't started this series. I'm being deadly serious, it's a crime against the romance reading world to have not experienced this authors insane ability to create a new adult romance of epic proportions.
If you are one of those readers yes, I'm looking at you who has not yet got themselves wrapped up in this gorgeous series then I whole heartedly recommend that you stop right where you are and Start. And as for me well I can sit back with the biggest smile on my face after meeting a hero that quite frankly will be taking up residence in my book heart for a long time to come.
However, i'm more than happy to make room for more from Elle Kennedy if she's going to keep up this standard of hero worship. Readers, I adored Dean and Allie their story is adorable, soul searching and one to not miss out on. I can't wait for my fellow romance addicts to fall in love like I have. View all 55 comments. When you break up with your long-term boyfriend what exactly are your options?
He could slap his face on a laxative label and every woman in the world would be praying for constipation just to have an excuse to buy it. Turn the fuck on. And then we get to the non-physical awesomeness that is Dean.
You make life work for you, babe. I do what I want, when I want it. Dean Di Laurentis fucks because he loves to fuck, and he smiles because he goddamn loves to smile. Dean fell apart, yes. I adore this series and I loved this book, I really did. Dean is my favorite in this series. The book contains all the elements I love in the college romance genre: So why not 5 stars? Their relationship is based on sex and watching soap operas. And although the author is trying to portray their relationship as a slow-building one, it still seems rushed to me. I had a problem with the flow of the story too.
The beginning and the end of the book are flawless but I got bored around the middle of the book. I also caught myself rolling my eyes a few times, for instance during the tomato scene which seemed immature and unrealistic. But those are only minor flaws. Apr 29, Wendy'sThoughts rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Elle Kennedy Fans, Romance. I enjoyed reading about people in college who had dreams and goals; who experienced things in their lives which shaped who they were and when confronted with real challenges, pulled from within These books had humor, drama, amazing sexy times and most of all, none of the over the top angst so many other stories can have.
As someone who doesn't read the angsty, heartbreaking type This does not disappoint. This brings us back to Briar College and the troops. We are right where we need to be to watch Dean Di-Laurentis meet his match. Now I know all of you are wanting to now about Dean Yes, that Dean is there in all his sexual glory His one hardcore rule was everyone had to be on the same page And that is the Dean we catch up with, the man who has the happy existence.
He does what he wants, is with who he wants and lives to the fullest. He lives in a house full of his hockey teammates. Two of them have met their women and are in bliss. Hannah, Garrett's girl has brought a balance to his friend and she has fit in with all of them. It is her best friend Allie who becomes a thorn in Dean's side at first.
For Allie has finally pulled the plug on her long term on again off again relationship with Sean. They started in her freshman year with the understanding of what would happen at the end of college She to pursue her passion in acting What developed was a push pull between them; Sean trying to manipulate Allie to being "the little woman supporting her man" syndrome. He wanted her to give up her dreams; never admitting she was worthy of all the success she had had This wasn't some pipe dream She was fully in the game Allie called Hannah and asked if she could help her.
She had told Sean it was over and he was non stop texting and saying he was coming to her dorm. Hannah arranged for Allie to stay at the house Hannah has Garrett text the guys to let Allie stay and then Garrett separately texts Dean to lay the law down about Allie. He is to keep his dick in his pants Allie is given the go ahead to stay at the house for the weekend.
Dean was rather occupied when the text about Allie was sent Dean was in a trance of mystical proportions He was living the dream all guys have when wanting more than what one person can give He was about to enter nirvana when the banging on his door interrupted his entering the treasured path There at the door was Allie with a backpack and suitcase. As Dean looks at her in his boxers, no shirt Allie states she is here for the weekend As he tries to close the door to have his playmates get dressed, Allie walks in, plops down on a chair and says, Carry on Well, that kind of ruined Dean's mojo Annoyed but curious, Dean asks what is up.
Allie explains the situation and hands Dean her phone. He is to stop her from reading Sean's texts or her using it to call him. He is her break up sponsor for the weekend. Dean takes all of this in and actually is understanding Allie looks at him as if he has 3 heads She would never be with him Allie set up Netflix and insists on picking the movie. Somehow she wins and Dean is stuck watching some flick about a woman dying of cancer.
As the movie progresses, Allie refuses to admit it sucks Dean decides there is only one way to continue watching I don't think I need to tell you what happens next Allie wakes up and she is not in a bed alone This cannot be happening Dean stirs and Allie is caught with his eyes on her There is teasing from him but also concern It Did Not Happen For the sake of all that is holy, both know Hannah and Garrett and all the others cannot know so they are on agreement.
She leaves to stay with another friend and that should be that. Because Dean had the best experience ever with Allie Other women are coming on to him and his usually friendly other half This has never happened After three days, he reaches out to Allie and tells her he wants to have a repeat There is so much more to this story than just the start of this relationship. We find out why Dean has acted the way he has and his growth arc is done with slight of hand and then leaps and bounds. Allie has been on a serious path for very long time. She had a family which loved and cared for her, experienced what it was like to lose a loved one and now is devoted to her father.
With his management of MS becoming harder and harder, Allie has made decisions based on it. She has been a caretaker for a very long time, not always doing what is best for her or allowing others to do for her. We are with these two as they find away to each other. We see them separately as they figure out their own needs for growth, career and love. These two at first would seem like a wrong combination because Dean has only shown the side he thinks other want to see. In this we are gifted with the reveal of the actual man he is.
Oh, he isn't perfect by any means and when he falls, he falls hard He doesn't take and not give. He has the intelligence to see clearly when something needs to be addressed and when able, does. Allie is this woman who has many sides to her Their times are playful, incredibly hot and both of them rejoice in the couplings. The way they tease and text is perfection. It is terrific to experience a woman coming into her own sexually and not feel guilty while doing it. While there may be moments of insecurity; overall, Allie is strong and capable in who she is, what she wants and where she needs to be to achieve her goals.
She is very like able. This book took me on a journey with characters I had bonded with from the start.
I love reading this aspect of the book. Jun 01, I laughed, I cried, I was angry, I swoooned, I was happy, I felt everything and i couldn't put it down for a dear life! There is so much more to this story than just the start of this relationship. View all 80 comments. Currently on sale for 99c!
Elle Kennedy gave me The Deal with the foundation of these people and then she built a second floor with The Mistake With The Score she has added another level to an intricate structure. It reflects the time just before people go out into the world and leave the shelter of college. It gives us insight to what these specific characters need to grow and see who they are going to become Elle Kennedy has somehow made these difficult years something we want to continue experiencing through her characters. They are not perfect but damn they are fun.
I know the next installment will bring even more challenges to the forefront and I can't wait to see how Ms. The Deal Off-Campus, 1 https: The Mistake Off-Campus, 2 https: The Score Off-Campus, 3 https: The Goal Off-Campus, 4 https: My prayers were answered Dean, I'm coming for you If you don't hear from me for awhile Know Dean and I are checking out the accuracy of those Dick Pics he sent me Who has instructed his pals how to hide their balls when taking the pic because balls are not sexy I am thinking I need to start stalking , I mean follow as a fan Elle Kennedy A gifted copy was given by the author and Nina Bocci in exchange for an honest review.
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I've been around the story so much, from beginning to end, backwards and forward over and over again and now I'm just tired of putting in those finer details. A Self Published Author. Facebook Twitter Goodreads Blogger These are just a few - mind, the biggest that I've seen so far - that a self published author needs to conquer in order to get their name out, and people reading their books.
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It's not a forever break, but I've been through Rogue, a story about a man, Tristan Rogue, who is in way over his head when he falls in love with his mistress' daughter, and tries to battle through his own lies, sex and deciet in family of the Rogue - a powerful crime family who tak.
In the last post, I touched on Writer's block, and gave it a new name: I was currently writing a short story to complete the So Thrilled collection, currently on Amazon. The last story, that is more now of a novel, the Playmate has been a challenging piece of work by far for the end of When times are up, I'm knee deep in the story to my elbows and smiling all the way.
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