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Okay, so I eat, sleep and breathe football and reporting the beautiful game is my dream career. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have time for a major crush on the England captain, Lewis Tate. The bloke is sex on legs, hot with a capital H. Add in his awe-inspiring talent, his brooding good looks and what’s not to lust after?
So my excitement is sky-high as I set off with the official press team to cover England’s battle for the European Cup. But when a series of unfortunate, or as it turns out fortunate events, attracts Tate’s attention my way, who am I to say no?
Add in a misogynistic manager, an over-zealous colleague, two blue silk ties and some incredible ball-handling skills and it becomes clear the road to victory, for me, will be an intensely erotic journey. Determined to savor every moment, I hang onto my sanity as best I can while living the fantasy and wondering if it can ever become reality. Because once Lewis Tate has taken me to heaven and back, its clear no one else will ever compare.
Reader Advisory – Scored is an erotic romance suitable for mature readers.
So my excitement is sky-high as I set off with the official press team to cover England’s battle for the European Cup. But when a series of unfortunate, or as it turns out fortunate events, attracts Tate’s attention my way, who am I to say no?
Add in a misogynistic manager, an over-zealous colleague, two blue silk ties and some incredible ball-handling skills and it becomes clear the road to victory, for me, will be an intensely erotic journey. Determined to savor every moment, I hang onto my sanity as best I can while living the fantasy and wondering if it can ever become reality. Because once Lewis Tate has taken me to heaven and back, its clear no one else will ever compare.
Reader Advisory – Scored is an erotic romance suitable for mature readers.
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First published May 22, 2012
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You'll love my Alpha male heroes and the women who (try to) tame them, so dive into my vast selection of steamy romances and be prepared to stay up late into the night being seduced by kinky dukes, hot hockey players, masterful Vikings and badass bikers. (To name a few!)
And to get you started, and my way of saying 'welcome to my world', grab a FREE ebook of your choice from my website www.lilyharlem.com
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August 22, 2013
3 Football Loving Lewis Stars
So, fairly ordinary girl meets superstar football player…….
“The man was devastatingly beautiful…..the star of all my dirty dreams and football fantasies….”
Somehow she catches his eye….....
…………but can the dream become a reality for our heroine????? Or will people and other obstacles get in their way???
♥ ♥ ♥
Our heroine Nicky is a football loving journalist who works for a football magazine called Kick ~ result!!!…....
She has her dream job AND she’s sent to cover the European Cup…..she’s so happy….. and cannot begin to imagine the events that will come her way………
♥ ♥ ♥
It was quite funny in places; Nicky’s a quirky character with a great personality and Lewis.....well there's nothing NOT to LOVE about the blonde haired, kind and passionate, hot stuff that is Lewis Tate!!!
“I’d never wanted a man as much as I wanted Lewis Tate.”
It’s a very light happy-go-lucky read with lots of gorgeous sexy times.....xx
OH YES!!!!
The sex was HOT HOT HOT and very detailed...LOVED the detail of their sexual activities it was yummy!!!
Let me tell you reader he knew a whole lot more than that!!!
However....in places I found myself a little bored, it was too detailed at times about things I didn't need to know about...yikes...only during some parts (the detailed sex was fab!!!)...I actually wish I'd known the book was going to end at 70% because I could feel it had finished but it looked like I had a lot of book left??? I don't know if this put me off a little...so.... top tip, the e-book finishes at around 70%!!!!!
I kept waiting for something epic to happen but it just kind of simmered along, I would've liked a little more light and shade. I think some of the issues could've been further explored and developed to create more drama and angst and I wish we had learned more about the characters histories, but that is just my opinion.
Overall a nice, light, steamy read that, in the end, at the climax of the story, gave me the warm fuzzies and that's got to be good, right?
So, fairly ordinary girl meets superstar football player…….
“The man was devastatingly beautiful…..the star of all my dirty dreams and football fantasies….”
Somehow she catches his eye….....
…………but can the dream become a reality for our heroine????? Or will people and other obstacles get in their way???
♥ ♥ ♥
Our heroine Nicky is a football loving journalist who works for a football magazine called Kick ~ result!!!…....
She has her dream job AND she’s sent to cover the European Cup…..she’s so happy….. and cannot begin to imagine the events that will come her way………
♥ ♥ ♥
It was quite funny in places; Nicky’s a quirky character with a great personality and Lewis.....well there's nothing NOT to LOVE about the blonde haired, kind and passionate, hot stuff that is Lewis Tate!!!
“I’d never wanted a man as much as I wanted Lewis Tate.”
It’s a very light happy-go-lucky read with lots of gorgeous sexy times.....xx
OH YES!!!!
The sex was HOT HOT HOT and very detailed...LOVED the detail of their sexual activities it was yummy!!!
Let me tell you reader he knew a whole lot more than that!!!
However....in places I found myself a little bored, it was too detailed at times about things I didn't need to know about...yikes...only during some parts (the detailed sex was fab!!!)...I actually wish I'd known the book was going to end at 70% because I could feel it had finished but it looked like I had a lot of book left??? I don't know if this put me off a little...so.... top tip, the e-book finishes at around 70%!!!!!
I kept waiting for something epic to happen but it just kind of simmered along, I would've liked a little more light and shade. I think some of the issues could've been further explored and developed to create more drama and angst and I wish we had learned more about the characters histories, but that is just my opinion.
Overall a nice, light, steamy read that, in the end, at the climax of the story, gave me the warm fuzzies and that's got to be good, right?
March 16, 2013
I have a new book boyfriend and his name is Lewis Tate. OH MY HOLY EIGHT POUND BABY JESUS IN A TUXEDO T-SHIRT. This man is perfect with NO FLAWS. I read this today at a indoor play area while my daughter played and I know that the other moms had to be wondering what I was reading since I either had a goofy smile on my smile the whole time or was giggling. This book is SOOOO romantic. If you are looking for a hotter than hot romance with no major drama, heartbreak or serious conflict, this is your book. It is SOOO cute and sweet and romantic. And HOT. No shortage of hot sex scenes in THIS book. And you do not need to know a thing about soccer (sorry, my British friends, football is played with a pigskin, don't throw tomatoes) to enjoy this sports-oriented romance. At first, I just giggled my ass off at Nicky. Poor girl could not get away from embarrassing situations with Lewis. Lesson to all: if you must travel with your vibrator, take the batteries out before you pack. Second lesson: don't wear a white swimsuit for the first time without testing it in the shower. OMG, I was laughing SO HARD. But clearly Lewis fell hard in love with Nicky and she with him. They are absolutely PERFECT for each other. Lewis' dirty talk is something else. But when he threw her up against the wall because he couldn't wait another second...yeah, I was history. I was smiling a goofy grin ALL NIGHT after reading this book. It was truly a wonderful, romantic story and I LOVED IT. Hearts and flowers, indeed.
June 23, 2012
Nicky Thomas is a female sports reporter for Kick Magazine and has been given the chance of a lifetime. Following the English football (soccer) team as it battles for the European Cup, she will also follow Lewis Tate, captain of the team. He is England's golden boy and and beyond sexy. Coach Fellows has strict rules for his team when they travel, especially with The Cup in the balance. No women are allowed to distract the men as they focus on winning, so when Nicky shows up at the first press conference coach ignores her. So when her outspoken nature gets her noticed by coach and Lewis, Nicky jumps at the opportunity. After a series of hurdles meant to keep them apart, Nicky and Lewis find each other rooming across the hall from each other. They share casual words and long looks until fate throws them together, but no one can know til the after the final game.
I loved the detail given to the aspect of the game. Lily definately showed her love for the game and made me feel like I was right there watching the game. The romance between Nicky and Lewis was smoldering and when fanned with enough room to breath it combusted.
I loved the detail given to the aspect of the game. Lily definately showed her love for the game and made me feel like I was right there watching the game. The romance between Nicky and Lewis was smoldering and when fanned with enough room to breath it combusted.
February 4, 2013
Lately I've been on a sport romance reading kick, and yet Scored is the very first story which featured a European football (soccer) player, until now I've only read about American footballers, hockey or baseball players. Having read Lily Harlem's Hot Ice series about sexy hockey players I knew I was in for a steamy story, and Scored most certainly did not disappoint. It was sexy yet heart-warming and romantic. The kind of romance that makes you sigh and dream of meeting (and especially be wooed by) such a strong and sexy athlete in person. ;-)
The heroine, Nicky is a sports reporter, and not only the fact of being a woman but also being petite definitely makes her life harder to be taken seriously by all the men in the game, because let's face it, all the other fellow journalists, players and coaches are rather sexist. But Nicky is tougher to let something like this discourage her. I loved how fierce and serious she was about sports and being treated as a sports reporter and not a tabloid/gossip writer. But besides her tough and feisty approach to her career what made her very relatable and likeable was that she was human due to her (semi-professional) crush on the football captain of the UK team, Lewis Tate.
And Lewis *sighs* He was dreamy. All big and strong, serious about being captain and inspiring his team, yet playful and warm-hearted despite being such a big star and having everyone fawn over him. I loved the way things progressed between him and Nicky, that first they talked and got to know each other a bit before taking things to the next level.
"I'm just trying to understand what you’re doing in my room again, Lewis." Maybe he was a sadist and enjoyed seeing women fall for him then tossed them aside and watched the carnage.
"You really want to know why I’m here?" His voice was low and serious.
"Yes." He moved over to me, did that thing again where he filled my vision and flooded all of my senses. He cupped my cheek in his palm and his gaze latched onto mine, soft but somehow burning with intensity.
"I'm just a guy who likes a girl, Nicky. That’s why I’m here."
And don't misunderstand that, he didn't come to her room to "get some" but to spend some time and chat with her.
His charisma was irresistible, I could feel it across the pages, and I was so there with Nicky when she just couldn't not be under his spell. Lewis exuded such raw chemistry that he gave me butterflies just reading about him. I loved his intensity. *sighs*
He paused for a second. Cocked his head. "You forget, Nicky, I am a man who gets what he wants." I swallowed tightly. The determination in his eyes, the way his jaw had set, sent a thrilling shiver of anticipation through me.
"And you want…?" He stroked the back of his index finger down my cheek then threaded his fingers into my hair and held the back of my head.
"I want you, Nicky. Don't you get that? I want you with me, next to me, in my bed, in my pool. I want to get to know everything about you."
And yet, he was also a thoughtful, caring man, just look at this part to see how he reacted, what he sent to her when Nicky was abed sick:
"And this, madam, for your comfort." The first man, who’d brought in the flowers, handed me a box. I looked inside. It had bandages and tubigrips, packets of painkillers, a Clinique pamper-me-set, manicure box, tampons and a pink fluffy teddy wearing an England top."
*sighs* The dream: a big, strong, virile man who is also kind, warm-hearted and caring.
Having read several Lily Harlem novels I believe Scored is one of her best stories, the story evolved smoothly, and I just loved how effortlessly the humour was interwoven in the sweet or smexy parts:
"A nuclear bomb could detonate outside the hotel and I wouldn't notice. Lewis Tate was hard, for me. Life had never been so good."
I also greatly enjoyed what a crucial role the sport played in Scored. In some sport romances it is just mentioned that the hero is an athlete but you don't see much about what this entails for him, but here we got to read about matches and strategies, and I liked that a lot.
Verdict: I am sorry for the gushing review but I just couldn't help myself. I loved Scored and that was mainly due to its dreamy hero. Lewis was swoon-worthy both outside and inside: with a wet dream body and a caring and loving heart he was a dreamlike fantasy. If you enjoy reading about sexy athlete heroes you absolutely have to check out Scored, I'm sure you'll love it!
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 9/10
Writing: 9/10
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 8/10
I give it 4.5 stars!
The heroine, Nicky is a sports reporter, and not only the fact of being a woman but also being petite definitely makes her life harder to be taken seriously by all the men in the game, because let's face it, all the other fellow journalists, players and coaches are rather sexist. But Nicky is tougher to let something like this discourage her. I loved how fierce and serious she was about sports and being treated as a sports reporter and not a tabloid/gossip writer. But besides her tough and feisty approach to her career what made her very relatable and likeable was that she was human due to her (semi-professional) crush on the football captain of the UK team, Lewis Tate.
And Lewis *sighs* He was dreamy. All big and strong, serious about being captain and inspiring his team, yet playful and warm-hearted despite being such a big star and having everyone fawn over him. I loved the way things progressed between him and Nicky, that first they talked and got to know each other a bit before taking things to the next level.
"I'm just trying to understand what you’re doing in my room again, Lewis." Maybe he was a sadist and enjoyed seeing women fall for him then tossed them aside and watched the carnage.
"You really want to know why I’m here?" His voice was low and serious.
"Yes." He moved over to me, did that thing again where he filled my vision and flooded all of my senses. He cupped my cheek in his palm and his gaze latched onto mine, soft but somehow burning with intensity.
"I'm just a guy who likes a girl, Nicky. That’s why I’m here."
And don't misunderstand that, he didn't come to her room to "get some" but to spend some time and chat with her.
His charisma was irresistible, I could feel it across the pages, and I was so there with Nicky when she just couldn't not be under his spell. Lewis exuded such raw chemistry that he gave me butterflies just reading about him. I loved his intensity. *sighs*
He paused for a second. Cocked his head. "You forget, Nicky, I am a man who gets what he wants." I swallowed tightly. The determination in his eyes, the way his jaw had set, sent a thrilling shiver of anticipation through me.
"And you want…?" He stroked the back of his index finger down my cheek then threaded his fingers into my hair and held the back of my head.
"I want you, Nicky. Don't you get that? I want you with me, next to me, in my bed, in my pool. I want to get to know everything about you."
And yet, he was also a thoughtful, caring man, just look at this part to see how he reacted, what he sent to her when Nicky was abed sick:
"And this, madam, for your comfort." The first man, who’d brought in the flowers, handed me a box. I looked inside. It had bandages and tubigrips, packets of painkillers, a Clinique pamper-me-set, manicure box, tampons and a pink fluffy teddy wearing an England top."
*sighs* The dream: a big, strong, virile man who is also kind, warm-hearted and caring.
Having read several Lily Harlem novels I believe Scored is one of her best stories, the story evolved smoothly, and I just loved how effortlessly the humour was interwoven in the sweet or smexy parts:
"A nuclear bomb could detonate outside the hotel and I wouldn't notice. Lewis Tate was hard, for me. Life had never been so good."
I also greatly enjoyed what a crucial role the sport played in Scored. In some sport romances it is just mentioned that the hero is an athlete but you don't see much about what this entails for him, but here we got to read about matches and strategies, and I liked that a lot.
Verdict: I am sorry for the gushing review but I just couldn't help myself. I loved Scored and that was mainly due to its dreamy hero. Lewis was swoon-worthy both outside and inside: with a wet dream body and a caring and loving heart he was a dreamlike fantasy. If you enjoy reading about sexy athlete heroes you absolutely have to check out Scored, I'm sure you'll love it!
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 9/10
Writing: 9/10
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 8/10
I give it 4.5 stars!
September 13, 2013
As a girl who also loves sports, including football (American), the concept of this book was rather interesting to me. SO many people associate sports with men that they often fail to realize that there are woman who not only like them, but love them.
Now, I will be the first one to admit that I know absolutely nothing about soccer, or as the rest of the world calls it "Football," but I enjoyed having it as the backdrop of the story.
Famous, high profile, sexy soccer player and a woman who is determined to make it in a man's world of sports reporting. A book that shows the downside of fame, the upside of hard work and the loneliness of both. Assumptions are made, secrets are kept and lines are crossed, all while a journey into the unknown is embarked on by two people who really should be staying away from each other.
Attraction is evident, feelings are growing and love is inevitable. The key to making this work is to tread carefully, keep winning games and ensure that nothing is leaked out for the world to see. Not an easy task, especially when two people are keeping secrets, sneaking around and on the receiving end of threats.
I admired Nicky's resilience and her ethics. While she was more inclined to be able to get the inside scoop in the ins and outs of the team and specific players, she never once used Lewis' affections to her advantage and always kept it professional and honest. Have to admire a person who is not willing to compromise who she is as a person to gain leverage in a profession where her fellow reporters are against her and use inside and first hand knowledge to play dirty. While some would do that, she was always on the high road.
I also had a soft spot for Lewis. His personality was quiet, brooding and surly, but you knew that there was much more to him than that. His concern for Nicky before and even after they hooked up was touching, especially when he spoke of making sure she was okay with how he was and how he treated her. It was like he was waiting for her to be turned off by him and he seemed legitimately concerned about her changing her mind about him.
Watching them explore each other's likes and dislikes was fun for me. Perhaps it was the exotic nature of the backdrop of all those foreign lands, or maybe it was the lack of familiarity of the UK foundation...or it could have been the fact that I was actually getting excited to see if they continued to win the games and make it to the finals. After all, there truly was a lot on the line. It all added up to a pretty sweet read for me.
I am not sure if this is part of a series or a standalone, but if there is more to come, I just might find myself learning more about soccer.
Now, I will be the first one to admit that I know absolutely nothing about soccer, or as the rest of the world calls it "Football," but I enjoyed having it as the backdrop of the story.
Famous, high profile, sexy soccer player and a woman who is determined to make it in a man's world of sports reporting. A book that shows the downside of fame, the upside of hard work and the loneliness of both. Assumptions are made, secrets are kept and lines are crossed, all while a journey into the unknown is embarked on by two people who really should be staying away from each other.
Attraction is evident, feelings are growing and love is inevitable. The key to making this work is to tread carefully, keep winning games and ensure that nothing is leaked out for the world to see. Not an easy task, especially when two people are keeping secrets, sneaking around and on the receiving end of threats.
I admired Nicky's resilience and her ethics. While she was more inclined to be able to get the inside scoop in the ins and outs of the team and specific players, she never once used Lewis' affections to her advantage and always kept it professional and honest. Have to admire a person who is not willing to compromise who she is as a person to gain leverage in a profession where her fellow reporters are against her and use inside and first hand knowledge to play dirty. While some would do that, she was always on the high road.
I also had a soft spot for Lewis. His personality was quiet, brooding and surly, but you knew that there was much more to him than that. His concern for Nicky before and even after they hooked up was touching, especially when he spoke of making sure she was okay with how he was and how he treated her. It was like he was waiting for her to be turned off by him and he seemed legitimately concerned about her changing her mind about him.
Watching them explore each other's likes and dislikes was fun for me. Perhaps it was the exotic nature of the backdrop of all those foreign lands, or maybe it was the lack of familiarity of the UK foundation...or it could have been the fact that I was actually getting excited to see if they continued to win the games and make it to the finals. After all, there truly was a lot on the line. It all added up to a pretty sweet read for me.
I am not sure if this is part of a series or a standalone, but if there is more to come, I just might find myself learning more about soccer.
May 6, 2013
4/5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't shocking, there was very little angst, and we get a HEA - it was the perfect book for anyone looking for that kind of read. Not too heavy, not overly sweet, but a great, sexy read.
Nicky is a female sports journalist - in fact, the only female sports reporter following England's football (i.e. soccer) team on a whirlwind tour for the European cup. She's bright, great at her job and an avid sports fan, so Nicky can't help but wonder why she doesn't get the same attention as her male counterparts. That is, until she catches the eye of Lewis Tate - England's team captain and the guy Nicky has been crushing on for years. Well, he's very hot and very talented, so pretty much every woman has a huge crush on him. But for some reason he's drawn to Nicky. Even after she repeatedly embarasses herself in front of him on multiple occasions. And as Nicky gets to know Lewis, she realizes that there's so much more to know. But, they have to keep their budding romance a secret until after the tournament, or else sh*t will really hit the fan - for both of them.
I loved Nicky's character. She was intelligent, thoughtful, an all around good person and absolutely adorable. I would have been mortified at some of the situations she found herself in, but she seemed to bounce back pretty well. She was not at all annoying, which is very refreshing in this genre of book.
And Lewis Tate. He was fantastic! Hot athlete, but not a huge player, a great guy, he was commanding and in control but not controlling or angry or anything concerning. He was sweet to Nicky and truly cared for her, but was, ummm, super hot and "not sweet" in bed. Those scenes were steamy!
Overall, this was a great little read. If you're in the mood for something light and entertaining, this would definitely be a good pick! Enjoy!
*An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't shocking, there was very little angst, and we get a HEA - it was the perfect book for anyone looking for that kind of read. Not too heavy, not overly sweet, but a great, sexy read.
Nicky is a female sports journalist - in fact, the only female sports reporter following England's football (i.e. soccer) team on a whirlwind tour for the European cup. She's bright, great at her job and an avid sports fan, so Nicky can't help but wonder why she doesn't get the same attention as her male counterparts. That is, until she catches the eye of Lewis Tate - England's team captain and the guy Nicky has been crushing on for years. Well, he's very hot and very talented, so pretty much every woman has a huge crush on him. But for some reason he's drawn to Nicky. Even after she repeatedly embarasses herself in front of him on multiple occasions. And as Nicky gets to know Lewis, she realizes that there's so much more to know. But, they have to keep their budding romance a secret until after the tournament, or else sh*t will really hit the fan - for both of them.
I loved Nicky's character. She was intelligent, thoughtful, an all around good person and absolutely adorable. I would have been mortified at some of the situations she found herself in, but she seemed to bounce back pretty well. She was not at all annoying, which is very refreshing in this genre of book.
And Lewis Tate. He was fantastic! Hot athlete, but not a huge player, a great guy, he was commanding and in control but not controlling or angry or anything concerning. He was sweet to Nicky and truly cared for her, but was, ummm, super hot and "not sweet" in bed. Those scenes were steamy!
Overall, this was a great little read. If you're in the mood for something light and entertaining, this would definitely be a good pick! Enjoy!
*An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 10, 2012
Very cute and hot romance. This had some funny lines in it and even funnier situations! I had to LOL a few times.
Nicky is a sports writer and she loves football--aka soccer for all of us Americans out there. She's set to cover the European cup for her magazine and that consists of following the England team to to the competition. That has the added bonus of letting her see super hot, extremely talented team captain, Lewis Tate.
Certain circumstances have them running into each a few times and that leads to some very serious attraction which leads into flirting which eventually leads into sex. They fall instantly into lust but there are some big obstacles--Nicky has a boss that seems to be interested more in gossip than in football, and Lewis's coach has forbidden the team from having female attention.
All of this leads to a very hot affair that ends up turning into something else, but can Nicky defy her boss and keep things about the football? And can Lewis keep his head in the game when he can't get his mind off of Nicky?
I thought this was absolutely adorable. I loved Lewis. He was so intense but vulnerable. And I loved the way he wasn't afraid to let Nicky know how he feels about her. They had some hilarious interactions in the beginning, that I laughed my ass off about. They also had some smokin' hot, burning up the sheets interactions that were pretty memorable as well.
My only problem was I felt like the story line with Nicky's boss was dropped. I thought the whole gossip angle really could have added some tension to the story.
Nicky is a sports writer and she loves football--aka soccer for all of us Americans out there. She's set to cover the European cup for her magazine and that consists of following the England team to to the competition. That has the added bonus of letting her see super hot, extremely talented team captain, Lewis Tate.
Certain circumstances have them running into each a few times and that leads to some very serious attraction which leads into flirting which eventually leads into sex. They fall instantly into lust but there are some big obstacles--Nicky has a boss that seems to be interested more in gossip than in football, and Lewis's coach has forbidden the team from having female attention.
All of this leads to a very hot affair that ends up turning into something else, but can Nicky defy her boss and keep things about the football? And can Lewis keep his head in the game when he can't get his mind off of Nicky?
I thought this was absolutely adorable. I loved Lewis. He was so intense but vulnerable. And I loved the way he wasn't afraid to let Nicky know how he feels about her. They had some hilarious interactions in the beginning, that I laughed my ass off about. They also had some smokin' hot, burning up the sheets interactions that were pretty memorable as well.
My only problem was I felt like the story line with Nicky's boss was dropped. I thought the whole gossip angle really could have added some tension to the story.
June 19, 2012
It is well known that I am footy mad. I love Manchester United and have spent untold hours watching matches and agonising over the results. You can tell from this book that Lily Harlem is also a fan who knows about these things. All the football talk is believable without being too nerdy. So if you love football (soccer) you'll love this book and if you're clueless you'll love it too.
Lewis Tate, the England Captain in Lily's tale is a real catch. He's hot, skilled, witty and did I mention hot? He's also a gentleman and a bit forceful in the bedroom. Oh yes, he's one of those forceful types, ladies and if you're anything like me you'll be swept off your feet by him within a few paragraphs.
Nicky, the football reporter who narrates this tale is such a loveable soul. I can forgive how wonderful she looks in a see through bikini because she's a bit clumsy and has wild hair and wild ways that refuse to be tamed. She's believable and I loved reading her story.
The heat in this tale is scorching but it takes a looooonnnng time to get to the action but trust me, that's not a bad thing. This is a slow burner which builds the anticipation so deliciously you'll have to keep reading to find out when the sex actually happens. And when it does, phew, you won't be disappointed.
I can thoroughly recommend Scored. It's a clever story with twists and turns and lots of hot sex and football. What more could a girl want!
Lewis Tate, the England Captain in Lily's tale is a real catch. He's hot, skilled, witty and did I mention hot? He's also a gentleman and a bit forceful in the bedroom. Oh yes, he's one of those forceful types, ladies and if you're anything like me you'll be swept off your feet by him within a few paragraphs.
Nicky, the football reporter who narrates this tale is such a loveable soul. I can forgive how wonderful she looks in a see through bikini because she's a bit clumsy and has wild hair and wild ways that refuse to be tamed. She's believable and I loved reading her story.
The heat in this tale is scorching but it takes a looooonnnng time to get to the action but trust me, that's not a bad thing. This is a slow burner which builds the anticipation so deliciously you'll have to keep reading to find out when the sex actually happens. And when it does, phew, you won't be disappointed.
I can thoroughly recommend Scored. It's a clever story with twists and turns and lots of hot sex and football. What more could a girl want!
June 3, 2013
Sexy as hell soccer player Lewis is Captian of the team trying to lead his team to win the Cup.(BTW did I mention he was English??)Katie is a sports reporter trying to make it in a man's world.
I must say, this had some great moments and some not so great. I did lol a few times. I found the sparks between the two very hot and loved how possessive Lewis was. I reminded me a lot of Bridget Jones Diary but, maybe it was just the English slang used. But over all.....it was HOT, FUNNY and..
June 13, 2013
This was pretty good. Lots of sports talk and lots of sexy time. Here's the but, for some reason I kept expecting towards the end of the book to be some kinda drama. The reason for that is because Nicky's boss kept harassing her to get the scoop on the player like they were a rag magazine and not sports. Then Lewis boss who was all but breathing fire at Nicky. Then Phil the other reporter was made you have you guessing that he was on the up and up. Nothing happened. Nothing. No misunderstandings or drama. But I did really enjoy the press conference at the end. So even though I was disappointed on the drama front the ending was sweet.
September 19, 2012
This was the most enjoyable story I've read in a while. I saw this book listed on a review site, and had to check it out.
This book held my attention almost from the beginning. The H/H had amazing chemistry. This will definitely go into my re-read pile.
This book held my attention almost from the beginning. The H/H had amazing chemistry. This will definitely go into my re-read pile.
October 7, 2013
Scored was a surprise. I thought I might not like it but it is a really good story. I expected a down and dirty story, maybe some over wrought emotions. What I found instead was a story about two people who could be in the real world. I don't think this story will stick with me long term because there was no big moment in it. Sometimes quiet wins! I am intrigued enough to want to read more stories by this author.
Nicky is a female reporter in the world of sports journalism. Even worse, she is tiny and cute! Oh the horrors. She wants to write real sports stories. Her boss likes salacious gossip. Lewis is a professional football player at the height of his career. His coach has simple (but painful) rules including no woman during the playoffs. Needless to say, Nicky and Lewis can't help but break the rules.
This story doesn't have any huge moments to speak of. What is does have is an attraction that turns into a relationship that turns into something bigger. When the relationship is finally revealed, everyone acts like you would expect real people to react. The couple is in high speed moving from attraction to love but that was okay in this story. I would expect people to have a heightened sense of everything during something like the playoffs. As a couple, they have a lot in common to start with and they do spend time getting to know each other.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a simple, contemporary romance.
Quotes:
"Hey, for crying out loud," I bellowed. "I might be a female sports reporter but I still have as much right as all these guys to ask my question. What are you, a bunch of pig-headed sexists?" As I shouted the last few words I was aware of the room becoming quiet. loc 2%
But it wasn't a dream. This was real. Lewis Tate was standing right next to me listening to my vibrator have a solo moment. loc 4%
Nicky is a female reporter in the world of sports journalism. Even worse, she is tiny and cute! Oh the horrors. She wants to write real sports stories. Her boss likes salacious gossip. Lewis is a professional football player at the height of his career. His coach has simple (but painful) rules including no woman during the playoffs. Needless to say, Nicky and Lewis can't help but break the rules.
This story doesn't have any huge moments to speak of. What is does have is an attraction that turns into a relationship that turns into something bigger. When the relationship is finally revealed, everyone acts like you would expect real people to react. The couple is in high speed moving from attraction to love but that was okay in this story. I would expect people to have a heightened sense of everything during something like the playoffs. As a couple, they have a lot in common to start with and they do spend time getting to know each other.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a simple, contemporary romance.
Quotes:
"Hey, for crying out loud," I bellowed. "I might be a female sports reporter but I still have as much right as all these guys to ask my question. What are you, a bunch of pig-headed sexists?" As I shouted the last few words I was aware of the room becoming quiet. loc 2%
But it wasn't a dream. This was real. Lewis Tate was standing right next to me listening to my vibrator have a solo moment. loc 4%
September 2, 2012
This is the first time that I’ve read anything by Lily Harlem, but not the first time I’ve heard of her. One of my good virtual friends on goodreads, loves her stuff and so her name has come up in recommendations several times. So when I was looking for a book featuring soccer and her book showed up on the Amazon listopia, I figured it was time to give her a try.
I almost immediately fell in love with Nicky – she reminded me a lot of myself when it came to sports, because there were some that I used to follow passionately. Although, I can’t say that I do so much anymore…unfortunately. She also works in pretty much a male dominated career field, not so much the journalism, but the sports writing, the same as me (mine being the military) and she managed to get herself into insane scrapes…yea, well, we won’t go there for me…lol! I loved the passion that Ms Harlem was able to put into her writing and you could also tell that she had done her research into various soccer tournaments because there was an air of knowledge portrayed that seemed genuine.
And Lewis…oh Lewis…ummm, yeah, I love a man who can handle balls…(snerk!). Not going to say much more on that topic, otherwise we might hit an x-rating (well, not quite, but the possibility exists). Either way, I can’t wait to read more by this author in the future and hope others check her out. 4 stars.
I almost immediately fell in love with Nicky – she reminded me a lot of myself when it came to sports, because there were some that I used to follow passionately. Although, I can’t say that I do so much anymore…unfortunately. She also works in pretty much a male dominated career field, not so much the journalism, but the sports writing, the same as me (mine being the military) and she managed to get herself into insane scrapes…yea, well, we won’t go there for me…lol! I loved the passion that Ms Harlem was able to put into her writing and you could also tell that she had done her research into various soccer tournaments because there was an air of knowledge portrayed that seemed genuine.
And Lewis…oh Lewis…ummm, yeah, I love a man who can handle balls…(snerk!). Not going to say much more on that topic, otherwise we might hit an x-rating (well, not quite, but the possibility exists). Either way, I can’t wait to read more by this author in the future and hope others check her out. 4 stars.
July 9, 2014
There are a zillion and one novelists out there and about three quarters of them write "erotic romance." I try to keep up by reading the "big names" and find myself nine times out of ten, setting the books aside in bored, frustrated disgust. I prefer characters to be well-rounded that is to say with more than one dimension to them emotionally speaking and so many that are popular right now might as well be cut right out of the same tired length of cardboard.
But not Nicky and Lewis. Lily Harlem has really scored big with this one for me for a lot of reasons not the least of which she brings an English football team to full, technicolor life with plenty of details to suit a fanatic like myself but that would also appeal to someone less enamored with the beautiful game.
I also prefer sex in books to feel like it's occurring naturally, not forced or stuck in to manipulate readers. The explicit scenes in Scored were not only gorgeously written but deliciously placed at the right time within the narrative. That, to me, is the difference between what I consider "erotic dime novels" that keep getting cranked out, rehashing the same stories with new names over and over again and something like SCORED which, while predictable by the end, was so satisfying I wanted it to end the way I predicted it.
But not Nicky and Lewis. Lily Harlem has really scored big with this one for me for a lot of reasons not the least of which she brings an English football team to full, technicolor life with plenty of details to suit a fanatic like myself but that would also appeal to someone less enamored with the beautiful game.
I also prefer sex in books to feel like it's occurring naturally, not forced or stuck in to manipulate readers. The explicit scenes in Scored were not only gorgeously written but deliciously placed at the right time within the narrative. That, to me, is the difference between what I consider "erotic dime novels" that keep getting cranked out, rehashing the same stories with new names over and over again and something like SCORED which, while predictable by the end, was so satisfying I wanted it to end the way I predicted it.
September 28, 2013
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Who wouldn't want the Captain of the English Soccer team getting all hot and bothered because of them :D Sorry, still can't get Becks out of my head when I picture Tate. Anyway, this book is what you get when you pull together a few hilariously embarrassing moments, some hot and steamy sex, an honest and respectful relationship and the escalating excitement of the European Cup. Loved it!
Have to admit that I was getting worried at one point that Tate was too good to be true and that something had to give. And I was seriously worried that Nicky was going end up with Phil, hence me being surprised and a little disappointed that there was a HEA at 65%. Here I thought that last 35% was going to be full of anxt and misunderstandings before our HEA. But I must admit though it was nice to not have to go through all that for once.
I know it appears to be a stand alone book but I'd love to see Phil get his HEA, Ms Harlem. *hint, hint*
Have to admit that I was getting worried at one point that Tate was too good to be true and that something had to give. And I was seriously worried that Nicky was going end up with Phil, hence me being surprised and a little disappointed that there was a HEA at 65%. Here I thought that last 35% was going to be full of anxt and misunderstandings before our HEA. But I must admit though it was nice to not have to go through all that for once.
I know it appears to be a stand alone book but I'd love to see Phil get his HEA, Ms Harlem. *hint, hint*
May 8, 2013
“I received this book as a review copy in return for an honest review”
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
Great story line by Lily Harlem. Lily proves that women can be sports writers and not all jocks are air headed. Nicky is a determined journalist and she will do what she can to get the story. She doesn’t care about the personal lives of the players; she is only interested in the sports they play. Lewis, (oh Lewis) the hot and talented captain of the team doesn’t know what hit him when he sees Nicky. Nicky pretty much travels where the games take her and her boss wants her to get the dirt on of the players. She puts her foot down because she is not a tabloid reporter. She ends up on the journey of her life. This book was sexy down to the very end! Loved all the characters but I did want to punch Fellows in the face a few times! But seriously this is a must read. 123 pages of yummy goodness.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
Great story line by Lily Harlem. Lily proves that women can be sports writers and not all jocks are air headed. Nicky is a determined journalist and she will do what she can to get the story. She doesn’t care about the personal lives of the players; she is only interested in the sports they play. Lewis, (oh Lewis) the hot and talented captain of the team doesn’t know what hit him when he sees Nicky. Nicky pretty much travels where the games take her and her boss wants her to get the dirt on of the players. She puts her foot down because she is not a tabloid reporter. She ends up on the journey of her life. This book was sexy down to the very end! Loved all the characters but I did want to punch Fellows in the face a few times! But seriously this is a must read. 123 pages of yummy goodness.
January 21, 2014
Lily Harlem is a great writer! I'm not interested in sports nor do I know anything of football (soccer), but she told about it in an informative yet entertaining way. I never became bored with the story or any of the details.
I loved Nicky's personality- intelligent, take no crap attitude, go after what she wants, morally sound an all around good person and just plain cute.
Then we move on to Lewis Tate...swoon! Hot, great guy, nice, romantic, hot, intelligent...have I said HOT yet. The relationship built at a steady flow and you could tell her truly cared for her. The sex was so steamy! I need a Lewis Tate in my life and bed stat!
Loved loved loved this book, definitely going to read more from Ms. Harlem!
I loved Nicky's personality- intelligent, take no crap attitude, go after what she wants, morally sound an all around good person and just plain cute.
Then we move on to Lewis Tate...swoon! Hot, great guy, nice, romantic, hot, intelligent...have I said HOT yet. The relationship built at a steady flow and you could tell her truly cared for her. The sex was so steamy! I need a Lewis Tate in my life and bed stat!
Loved loved loved this book, definitely going to read more from Ms. Harlem!
June 16, 2015
Received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wow. Lily Harlem strikes again. (see what I did there?? lol). Another fab book from this talented author. Couldn't put it down. A page turner from the very first page.
This book gives you a very hot football captain, a sexy journalist and a world cup tournament. Throw in some hilarious moments, football press conference's and some extremely hot sex to give you an extremely funny, sexy and hot page turner. Chemistry just flows from the pages and (for me personally) it makes me want to jump into the book to be the female lead. A definite must read
Wow. Lily Harlem strikes again. (see what I did there?? lol). Another fab book from this talented author. Couldn't put it down. A page turner from the very first page.
This book gives you a very hot football captain, a sexy journalist and a world cup tournament. Throw in some hilarious moments, football press conference's and some extremely hot sex to give you an extremely funny, sexy and hot page turner. Chemistry just flows from the pages and (for me personally) it makes me want to jump into the book to be the female lead. A definite must read
January 20, 2013
My first Lily Harlem book and I couldn't put it down. A must read for lovers of sports romance stories. I fell in love with the characters from the start. A hero who isn't arrogant and deep down wants what we all want, true love. And a heroine who is a bit quirky with an edge. Scored provided just the right balance of love, hot sex, and real life. I recommend this product to everyone looking for a fun, passionate read about finding "the one" meant for each of us. Praise for Lily Harlem on an amazing book keeping me intrigued from the first page to the last.
December 25, 2015
A really enjoyable standalone story, both main characters are very likable especially Lewis Tate. The story itself is fun, hot and great for fans of sports romance, although not usually the type of sport that features in most books in this genre, it does make a refreshing change, especially for me as a huge football fan (and let's be honest probably the closest I'll ever get to witnessing England win a major trophy!!!)
Overall it's definitely worth a read, especially if your looking for a quick read, and a story without any angst.
Overall it's definitely worth a read, especially if your looking for a quick read, and a story without any angst.
June 15, 2015
Este livro prova que por vezes são as histórias mais simples aquelas que mais nos seduzem.
Lewis is the dream boy: well looking, sexy and the captain of the England team.
Que mais pode uma mulher querer?
No entanto, o homem que pode ter as mulheres que quiser, porque vai olhar para ela uma simples jornalista desportiva num mundo de homens?
Quando inadvertidamente, com um comentário ela chama para si a atenção do capitão da equipa, ela descobre o homem por detrás da lenda e apaixona-se perdidamente por ele.
Mais uma vez final perfeito.
Lewis is the dream boy: well looking, sexy and the captain of the England team.
Que mais pode uma mulher querer?
No entanto, o homem que pode ter as mulheres que quiser, porque vai olhar para ela uma simples jornalista desportiva num mundo de homens?
Quando inadvertidamente, com um comentário ela chama para si a atenção do capitão da equipa, ela descobre o homem por detrás da lenda e apaixona-se perdidamente por ele.
Mais uma vez final perfeito.
September 4, 2016
This was so much fun, The lift scene in the first chapter had me hooked & giggling out loud in the middle of the train. I waited until I got home to read the rest.. i just knew it was going to be worth waiting for.
Despite me not being a fan of football, i really enjoyed this. It was packed with fun flirting, secret randy-vous and embarrassing moments throughout the very hot and seductive story :)
I received a copy of this book via instafreebie in exchange for an honest review.
Despite me not being a fan of football, i really enjoyed this. It was packed with fun flirting, secret randy-vous and embarrassing moments throughout the very hot and seductive story :)
I received a copy of this book via instafreebie in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2014
Loved: characters, sex scenes, dynamic, basically everything.
Eh: needs more about the game! (half-kidding, but really, I'd have loved more technical stuff because I'm soccer obsessive.)
Hated: I wasn't the biggest fan of how dominating and possessive Lewis was right off the bat. After a while, it was fine, sweet even, but at first, it was really jarring and made me feel kind of angry.
Eh: needs more about the game! (half-kidding, but really, I'd have loved more technical stuff because I'm soccer obsessive.)
Hated: I wasn't the biggest fan of how dominating and possessive Lewis was right off the bat. After a while, it was fine, sweet even, but at first, it was really jarring and made me feel kind of angry.
couldnt-finish
January 16, 2015When a book starts great then takes a nose dive halfway through.. Another one bites the dust... Started out great some character development and then the characters jus went full on they didn't really have a middle.. It kinda works but there was no suspense no teasing jus 0 > 60.. Lacked an actual storyline for me at least..
June 17, 2015
Lily is a female sport reporter. Lewis is the captain of the English Soccer team. They aren't supposed to talk, but who plays by the rules? Extremely hot, and fun. Well developed characters. Lily Harlem has away of getting inside her characters and making,so that you feel them. A book you must read!!!!
December 29, 2012
This book was great! hotter than hell and some parts were laugh-out-loud funny. Not super deep emotionally, but I really, but so sweet. Great HEA that made me go 'Awe!' a lot! Highly recommend for a light and super-hot read! Mmmmmmm.... Lewis.....
May 6, 2013
I honestly wasn't sure what to expect with this freebie but I really liked reading about Lewis and Nicky. I was expecting some with a good amount of laughs.
September 25, 2013
The story is sweet and Lewis sounds like a lot of fun in the sack. I love his Neanderthal ways and how protective and caring he is. I loved the white bikini story. This definitely a 4.5 stars for me. The only thing that would have pushed it 5 stars is if it was dirtier.
June 6, 2012
This is a scorching hot, naughty but sweet sports romance. I loved the development of the relationship I don't think there's been a hottest football star as Lewis Tate.
October 7, 2012
This book was so good! Very funny, steamy sex scenes & no drama! I want more!
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