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The Keeping Score Box Set
Football is everything, but love is the only game that matters.
Leo, Quinn and Nate . . . They've been best friends forever, but life is about to take them in different directions. Decisions about love and friendship could change their paths forever.
Read the three-book series that will take you from the highs of first love to the painful lows of heartbreak and loss, all set amidst the pageantry and passion of football.
Nate: He's been in love with Quinn since junior high. She's always been his fierce protector, the one person who looks beyond his physical challenges to see who he really is. But Nate knows the hard truth. Leo holds Quinn's heart. He's the one she loves. Still . . . Nate won’t give up, not even when all seems lost.
Quinn: She's tired of waiting for Leo to realize that he loves her. But even when he finally admits his feelings for her, Quinn’s loyalty to Nate and doubts about Leo could destroy their friendship.
Leo: He's the football star, the guy all the girls yearn to have. But the one girl he secretly needs--Quinn--is the one he's afraid to want. He knows she's too good for him, but he can't seem to resist loving her anyway . . . no matter what the cost to all of them.
Amid the joys and heartache of first love, crushing loss and unthinkable decisions, Leo, Quinn and Nate struggle to find their way forward without losing each other.
PLUS an added, never-before-published short, FOURTH AND LONG.
Leo, Quinn and Nate . . . They've been best friends forever, but life is about to take them in different directions. Decisions about love and friendship could change their paths forever.
Read the three-book series that will take you from the highs of first love to the painful lows of heartbreak and loss, all set amidst the pageantry and passion of football.
Nate: He's been in love with Quinn since junior high. She's always been his fierce protector, the one person who looks beyond his physical challenges to see who he really is. But Nate knows the hard truth. Leo holds Quinn's heart. He's the one she loves. Still . . . Nate won’t give up, not even when all seems lost.
Quinn: She's tired of waiting for Leo to realize that he loves her. But even when he finally admits his feelings for her, Quinn’s loyalty to Nate and doubts about Leo could destroy their friendship.
Leo: He's the football star, the guy all the girls yearn to have. But the one girl he secretly needs--Quinn--is the one he's afraid to want. He knows she's too good for him, but he can't seem to resist loving her anyway . . . no matter what the cost to all of them.
Amid the joys and heartache of first love, crushing loss and unthinkable decisions, Leo, Quinn and Nate struggle to find their way forward without losing each other.
PLUS an added, never-before-published short, FOURTH AND LONG.
835 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2017
26 people are currently reading
50 people want to read
About the author
Tawdra Kandle
146 books778 followersTawdra Kandle is the author of over 140 contemporary and paranormal romances. Her engaging characters and realistic worlds lure return readers to devour the steamy love stories she spins.
Tawdra writes stories just like real life . . . only spicier!
Fan favorites include The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles, Love in a Small Town, and The Sexy Soldiers Military Romances.
Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband, a sweet pup, and a snarky cat. Assorted grown children and two perfect granddaughters live nearby.
You can FOLLOW Tawdra here to receive updates on her releases. You can also visit her website at http://tawdrakandle.com for more information, and subscribe to her newsletter https://tawdrakandle.substack.com/sub... for sales announcements, special exclusive content, and promotions!
Tawdra writes stories just like real life . . . only spicier!
Fan favorites include The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles, Love in a Small Town, and The Sexy Soldiers Military Romances.
Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband, a sweet pup, and a snarky cat. Assorted grown children and two perfect granddaughters live nearby.
You can FOLLOW Tawdra here to receive updates on her releases. You can also visit her website at http://tawdrakandle.com for more information, and subscribe to her newsletter https://tawdrakandle.substack.com/sub... for sales announcements, special exclusive content, and promotions!
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October 11, 2017
When We Were Us
When I finished this book I was lost. I wanted to rip Nate apart piece by little piece. I wanted to beat Leo. And Quinn, I wanted to smack her too, but then by the very end of the book, I just wanted to cry and hug her bc I understand all too well what she's going through. By the way, I LOVED THIS BOOK. It's definitely different from other books that Tawdra has written, but in a good way.
Hanging By A Moment
Ah, the trio, Quinn, Leo, and Nate...part 2! This was a good book. It did not pull at my heart strings as much as part 1, but it was still a great story. Life has definitely been easy for any of the 3 of them. Nate is sickly, Leo is pulled in 100 different directions, and Quinn has to choose between love or loyalty.
Day of You and Me
This book is about 3 best friends who have known each other since conception basically. They were inseparable until later in life. This book wraps up their friendship and their story perfectly. I wanted to throw my book across the room and stomp on it a few times while reading, but I didn't. I knew the ending would be magical, but man I wanted to strangle a character or 2. I got lost in this book, and felt like I was part of the gang. That's how Tawdra's books make you feel. I don't know how she does it but I am sure glad she does. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to everyone! Happy reading.
Fourth And Long
This was a fantastic addition to this box set. I can't wait to see how these characters evolve.
When I finished this book I was lost. I wanted to rip Nate apart piece by little piece. I wanted to beat Leo. And Quinn, I wanted to smack her too, but then by the very end of the book, I just wanted to cry and hug her bc I understand all too well what she's going through. By the way, I LOVED THIS BOOK. It's definitely different from other books that Tawdra has written, but in a good way.
Hanging By A Moment
Ah, the trio, Quinn, Leo, and Nate...part 2! This was a good book. It did not pull at my heart strings as much as part 1, but it was still a great story. Life has definitely been easy for any of the 3 of them. Nate is sickly, Leo is pulled in 100 different directions, and Quinn has to choose between love or loyalty.
Day of You and Me
This book is about 3 best friends who have known each other since conception basically. They were inseparable until later in life. This book wraps up their friendship and their story perfectly. I wanted to throw my book across the room and stomp on it a few times while reading, but I didn't. I knew the ending would be magical, but man I wanted to strangle a character or 2. I got lost in this book, and felt like I was part of the gang. That's how Tawdra's books make you feel. I don't know how she does it but I am sure glad she does. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to everyone! Happy reading.
Fourth And Long
This was a fantastic addition to this box set. I can't wait to see how these characters evolve.
November 3, 2017
Overall, I really enjoyed this boxed set. The emotion, the love, the cries, the laughter, all of it! However, after the 1st book, I was very tempted to discontinue reading the remaining books as I felt the way it was written was a bit tedious for me - But I really loved the characters and at times I also hated them. Needless to say, I am so happy I persevered and read the remaining books as there are surprises to be had in each book.
May 2, 2018
Just brilliant
Five stars is not enough, I simply love this series and didn't want it to end.
A beautiful tale of three friends from birth, Nate, Leo and Quinn and the love that they had for each other. Such a wonderful observation of human nature between three lovely people following their pain, heartache and joy. A very emotional journey, I cried more than once, with an ending that was just as it should be.
Do take the time to read this series, it is well worth it.
Five stars is not enough, I simply love this series and didn't want it to end.
A beautiful tale of three friends from birth, Nate, Leo and Quinn and the love that they had for each other. Such a wonderful observation of human nature between three lovely people following their pain, heartache and joy. A very emotional journey, I cried more than once, with an ending that was just as it should be.
Do take the time to read this series, it is well worth it.
December 22, 2017
I love reading a story from early childhood thru ..... I cried several times while reading.... some things brought back memories and somethings broke my heart.... but I loved ❤️❤️this box set.... Leo... Quinn.... Nate.... this will stay with me for a while!!!
February 7, 2021
This was one of the best box sets I have read in a long time.
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