The Score by Elle Kennedy Summary
Overview of The Score
In "The Score," hockey playboy Dean meets his match in Allie, igniting unexpected passion. This NYT bestseller captivated 479,000+ Goodreads readers across 20+ countries. What makes this fan-favorite installment of Elle Kennedy's series the perfect "opposites attract" romance everyone can't stop talking about?
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When Opposites Attract: The Chemistry of Unexpected Love
College senior Allie Hayes is determined to make her fourth breakup with Sean permanent, despite his persistent voicemails trying to win her back. When her best friend Hannah leaves town for the weekend, Allie finds herself reluctantly under the watch of Dean Di Laurentis - Boston College's notorious player with a wealthy background and devil-may-care attitude. What begins as an awkward babysitting arrangement transforms when Dean takes Allie to the rooftop garden, where tequila shots and surprisingly deep conversation dissolve their carefully maintained distance. Despite her initial resistance, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore, culminating in a passionate night that leaves Allie both thrilled and mortified. "This isn't me," she insists repeatedly the next morning, desperate to forget an encounter that felt far more significant than a simple rebound.
Beyond the Player Persona: Hidden Depths and Compassion
Vulnerable Moments and Shared Laughter
From Casual to Complicated
Tragedy and Transformation
Finding Their True Paths Together
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