A review by ianb
The Score by Elle Kennedy

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Welcome to the 3rd Book in the Off Campus Series and I must admit that I’m loving being immersed into this universe and each book is a “easy” read. Being around these characters and seeing how with each book each character goes on a self-discovery journey and its lovely to be with them on this journey. 
 
This time around, the story centres on Dean, the unapologetic member of the Hockey 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. 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: a girl who is prefers relationship over casual sex. 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 favour of some hot rebound sexy times. 
 
As I have come to love Elle Kennedy has done it again within the pages of this book, we get to see Dean and Allie fall for each other. It's so rare to read a book that 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. NONE. 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. 
 
Once again, this book is not just about the romance, there are other layers to the story itself 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 they're going to still be friends with each other or lose touch. Dean and Allie also had to deal with disappointments and tragedy. 
 
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! 
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