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Striker Trilogy #3
Final Score
The third and final book in Michelle Betham’s seductively wicked bonkbuster.
Delving into the lives of those who live and work within the so-called Beautiful Game, ‘Final Score’ is a story of sex, secrets and the true cost of fame.
Footballer’s Wives meets Jackie Collins in this sizzling scorcher of a summer read!
Delving into the lives of those who live and work within the so-called Beautiful Game, ‘Final Score’ is a story of sex, secrets and the true cost of fame.
Footballer’s Wives meets Jackie Collins in this sizzling scorcher of a summer read!
512 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2014
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Michelle Betham
42 books86 followersMichelle Betham is an ex-media technician turned author of super-sexy romance, usually involving rock stars, DJs, movie stars, hot businessmen, and bikers. But not usually all in the same book. Yet. A proud indie author, she also has six books published through One More Chapter, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, one of which is a pyschological thriller/romantic suspense written under the pen name of ML Roberts.
Addicted to binge-watching TV shows she struggles to think of a life before Netflix or Amazon Prime, loves music - especially rock and EDM; tattoos – of which she has many; spicy food, superheroes (she's a slightly obsessed Avengers fan-girl who harbours a particularly unhealthy obsession with Captain America), and Keanu Reeves – a crush that’s lasted well over twenty years, and one she blames entirely on ‘Point Break’. The original. She refuses to acknowledge any remake exists.
Her dream is to ride a Harley, visit Las Vegas, and be able to eat any amount of chocolate without putting on weight.
She lives in County Durham, north-east England, with her husband and their West Highland Terrier, Opie - named after her favourite biker in Sons of Anarchy! She can be found, most days, at her desk drinking tea and making up stories.
Addicted to binge-watching TV shows she struggles to think of a life before Netflix or Amazon Prime, loves music - especially rock and EDM; tattoos – of which she has many; spicy food, superheroes (she's a slightly obsessed Avengers fan-girl who harbours a particularly unhealthy obsession with Captain America), and Keanu Reeves – a crush that’s lasted well over twenty years, and one she blames entirely on ‘Point Break’. The original. She refuses to acknowledge any remake exists.
Her dream is to ride a Harley, visit Las Vegas, and be able to eat any amount of chocolate without putting on weight.
She lives in County Durham, north-east England, with her husband and their West Highland Terrier, Opie - named after her favourite biker in Sons of Anarchy! She can be found, most days, at her desk drinking tea and making up stories.
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'Final Score' the last in the Striker series kept me on the edge of my seat right to the final page. The nail biting ending was definitely 'happy for now' rather than 'happy ever after'. It reinforced the realism, characteristic of all the Striker series books. This story explored Amber's dependence on her first love, ex husband Jim. The numerous sex scenes underlined Amber's addiction to Jim. Whatever he did outside of their sexual relationship, she forgave him because of the physical completeness he gave her.
Amber's personal life was reminiscent of a teenager and the consequences for all those who cared about her were dire. Amber's first encounter with Jim at sixteen, conditioned her. She reacted in the same predictable way, unable to move past this point, which I found frustrating but credible.
Jim's controlling nature, coupled with his Amber obsession made him a difficult character to like; almost an anti hero who Amber should break free of. As a character he engendered strong emotions, which enhanced the reading experience.
Ryan, the 'player' of the first two books matured in a meaningful way. I wanted him to succeed with Amber because he was a great dad to their baby.
An angst ridden, sexy conclusion to this sporting saga that kept me hoping right to the end.
Michelle Betham
May 6, 2015
This is the trilogy that keeps on getting better and better. I have been on the verge of tears so many times during Final Score, because I just couldn't believe what was happening to Amber, Jim and Ryan. I still can't believe what I was reading, and although I sort of understand the ending, it wasn't what I was hoping for.
The 'Striker' trilogy is completely absorbing. I have barely been able to think of anything else for the past few days while I have immersed myself in these stories.
To enjoy this book fully, you need to read the other two first. This may be read as a standalone, but there is no way it would be as amazing if you don't know the full back-stories, complete with their emotions and thoughts.
Final Score keeps you guessing the entire time as to who Amber will ultimately be with. There has been a lot of character development and growth between the three books, including with the supplementary characters.
This is the third season we have spent with Amber, Jim, Ryan and Ronnie. Professionally all their careers are going from strength to strength, but again is their personal and private (or not so private) lives that we are discovering in full techni-colour details.
I honestly don't think I will ever understand fully the relationship between Amber and Jim, but I won't deny their is a powerful connection between the two, that is completely obsessive.
Absolutely amazing trilogy, full of sex, lies and intrigue. Incredibly fast paced, and utterly addictive.
The 'Striker' trilogy is completely absorbing. I have barely been able to think of anything else for the past few days while I have immersed myself in these stories.
To enjoy this book fully, you need to read the other two first. This may be read as a standalone, but there is no way it would be as amazing if you don't know the full back-stories, complete with their emotions and thoughts.
Final Score keeps you guessing the entire time as to who Amber will ultimately be with. There has been a lot of character development and growth between the three books, including with the supplementary characters.
This is the third season we have spent with Amber, Jim, Ryan and Ronnie. Professionally all their careers are going from strength to strength, but again is their personal and private (or not so private) lives that we are discovering in full techni-colour details.
I honestly don't think I will ever understand fully the relationship between Amber and Jim, but I won't deny their is a powerful connection between the two, that is completely obsessive.
Absolutely amazing trilogy, full of sex, lies and intrigue. Incredibly fast paced, and utterly addictive.
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