The Score by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)

The Score by Elle Kennedy is a sizzling contemporary romance that mixes humour, passion, and personal growth. Allie Hayes is facing graduation and a broken heart, unsure of what the future holds. When a messy breakup leaves her reeling, she’s determined to steer clear of rebound flings—but hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to ignore. Handsome, confident, and notoriously irresistible, Dean is the ultimate ladies’ man, but Allie is different. She challenges him in ways no one else has, igniting a tension he can’t walk away from.

Dean knows how to get what he wants, both on and off the ice, and his pursuit of Allie becomes a game of wits, desire, and emotional discovery. As their connection grows, both must confront their vulnerabilities and reconsider what really matters. Elle Kennedy expertly blends humour and steamy romance with heartfelt character development, creating a story that keeps readers invested from the first page.

From fiery one-on-one banter to passionate encounters, The Score explores the delicate balance between attraction, personal ambition, and the courage to take a chance on love. Fans of college romance and hockey-inspired dramas will be swept up in this addictive, page-turning story of second chances and discovering that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most rewarding wins.