This is going to be a gushing review because I loved everything about this book. The characters were compelling yet fun, the plot is different and interesting, there’s action and not a lot of angsty drama, I could go on and on. Kinsley Bryant and Liam Wilder are a new favorite couple. She’s hilarious and real and very relatable. He’s sweet and sexy and wonderfully down-to-earth despite his fame. There was an element of forbidden love but that’s not their story, which was a nice surprise because I was expecting that to be a big part of the plot.
Kinsley is an Olympic-hopeful soccer star about to start college. She chose this school for their soccer program and excellent coach so she’s keen to make a good impression but the first thing she wants to do is break the rules. Liam Wilder is a professional soccer player and he’s volunteering as a coach for the ULA women’s team this summer. The first directive from the head coach is no fraternization with coach Wilder but Kinsley’s immediately smitten. That wouldn’t be a big deal except that Liam is every bit as interested in her and doesn’t do a very good job of hiding it.
What begins as a lusty fling soon morphs into feelings and that’s a lot for anyone to handle but their unique situation makes things even trickier. Besides breaking the cardinal rule of her brand-new soccer program, Kinsley is already dealing with upperclassman hazing, largely motivated by her talent. She’s only nineteen and not used to the limelight so the growing media attention around her college career is unwanted and uncomfortable. The insecure bully of a team captain already had it out for Kinsley, but Liam’s interest in her kicks Tara’s jealous rage into overdrive. The media frenzy surrounding Liam and Kinsley’s skeevy loser of an ex being Liam’s teammate also complicate her life, but she handles it like a champ. Her internal monologue is hilarious and her interactions with friends are even better, especially her BFF Becca, who is the BFF we all need.
The steaminess level is high because they have fantastic chemistry but it’s not all hormones, they’re great together. I’m not sure if this story has more dialogue than usual or if it just seems that way because I adored it but regardless, it’s fantastic. I loved the banter Kinsley had with her friends but especially between her and Liam. They’re LOL funny together but really sweet at the same time because they know when to stop kidding and talk real.
I just really loved everything about this book. The characters were well-written and entertaining, the plot was interesting without overshadowing the romance and the romance itself was ideal. The story is told completely from Kinsley’s POV and I would have liked some of Liam’s POV in there but I enjoyed this story so much and can’t criticize a single thing about it. This is a new favorite and I’ll definitely read it again.
Favorite quotes: “Cue dream sequence of Liam running slowly on a beach carrying me in his arms. I love how he's strong enough to carry me with one arm while using the other arm to feed the seagulls. He's such an animal lover like that.”
“Kinsley, I've never liked any girl more than I like M&Ms."
"Am I getting close?" I joked.
"I'd say I like you more than regular M&Ms, but you're going to have to really step it up if you want to beat out peanut M&Ms.”
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5️⃣0️⃣ You sorta-kinda get 2 romances in one with Scoring Wilder. Not only do you get to follow along with Kinsley & Liam, but also Becca & Penn. I actually appreciated the additional bonus secondary romance. It kept the story moving. Honestly, it probably kept the main story between Liam & Kinsley from becoming drawn out and dull. I don't think I would've liked this book as much as I did without that element, to be honest. The understanding and communication between Liam & Kinsley was on point! There were a few instances of them keeping it very level-headed when they could've easily assumed the worst about each other. They rationally thought it out, reducing the potential for a breakup and/ or misunderstanding trope to pop in. And while you might look at that as a missed opportunity for some proper (and typical) conflict from an angst building perspective, I found it refreshing, surprising, and fun. This book didn't need to rely on the usual wedges tossed between the fmc and the mmc. Instead, it approached the hiccups that came their way it in a mature fashion. It worked here! I found this book to be a standard soft sort of romance, but also completely different from the rest. I had such an enjoyable experience reading this that I had to order a physical copy. It was good-different and absolutely something I could see myself rereading in the future. I ended this read feeling satisfied, relaxed, and refreshed.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
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You sorta-kinda get 2 romances in one with Scoring Wilder. Not only do you get to follow along with Kinsley & Liam, but also Becca & Penn. I actually appreciated the additional bonus secondary romance. It kept the story moving. Honestly, it probably kept the main story between Liam & Kinsley from becoming drawn out and dull. I don't think I would've liked this book as much as I did without that element, to be honest.
The understanding and communication between Liam & Kinsley was on point! There were a few instances of them keeping it very level-headed when they could've easily assumed the worst about each other. They rationally thought it out, reducing the potential for a breakup and/ or misunderstanding trope to pop in. And while you might look at that as a missed opportunity for some proper (and typical) conflict from an angst building perspective, I found it refreshing, surprising, and fun. This book didn't need to rely on the usual wedges tossed between the fmc and the mmc. Instead, it approached the hiccups that came their way it in a mature fashion. It worked here!
I found this book to be a standard soft sort of romance, but also completely different from the rest. I had such an enjoyable experience reading this that I had to order a physical copy. It was good-different and absolutely something I could see myself rereading in the future. I ended this read feeling satisfied, relaxed, and refreshed.
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- KarenAshleyReviewed in Canada on May 5, 2021
I didn’t expect to end it in tears with the most perfect ending..
"You look beautiful, have my babies."KarenAshleyI didn’t expect to end it in tears with the most perfect ending..
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2021
I’m REALLY into forbidden romances these days.
This was such a fun, sexy, easy read - Forbidden, intense, and yes, romantic.
Kinsley Bryant is on her way to Olympic try outs and the only thing standing in her way is the gorgeous Coach Wilder. Liam Wilder is a professional soccer player, America’s favourite bad boy – and, Kinsley’s new coach. He is recruited to help train the girls soccer team, and in-turn change his “play-boy” reputation around.
Kinsley was warned off Liam, as was the whole soccer team – It would result in being cut and having their chance at the Olympics go up in flames. It should have given her more reason to stay focused and train harder - but everyone knows when you tell someone they shouldn't, the need to do so is that much stronger. Plus, the pull and tension between them from the beginning was undeniable.
“He was the northern star. I had no choice but to become enveloped in his brightness and let it coax me toward him. Wanting him was an unconscious impulse, like taking my next breath. “
Kinsley and Liam found themselves sneaking around, and going through hurdles to be together. And even after it’s found out that they are in fact together, they still have so much to overcome - jealous ex team mates included!
When I started this book, I didn’t expect to end it in tears with the most perfect ending – and the added epilogue and extended epilogue was an extra treat!
“Adios, heart. Nice knowing you.”
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- Mariana LeeReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2016
Sexy, Witty, Brilliant!
