Pretending to be married to my brother’s best friend and my biggest enemy is the last thing I imagined I’d be doing. But there was a thin line between lust and hate, and when I fell into bed with the NHL’s rookie playboy, I found out just how easy that line got blurred. We were enemies with benefits, but then two pink lines changed it all. Now he was bringing me back home to his family’s farm and faking it became real… in more ways than one. He was meant to be the enemy but falling for him meant letting him win. The Scorecard Graham: 1 Me: 0
Falling in love with my brother’s teammate, the very last guy on my scorecard, was the one thing I never expected to happen. Well, falling in love… period. But it happened. I fell for the NHL’s rookie playboy, and together we brought our beautiful baby girls into the world. And while our story started as a fake engagement, it turned into the most real thing I’d ever experienced. Until everything changed in the blink of an eye, and now I have to choose between my head and my heart.
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The Score Card:
🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5
Emery just passed her bar exam and it was time to celebrate. After one drunken night and one dumb "scorecard" later, Graham is determined to make her realize that he should be at the top of the list.
We are back with book 3 of the Totally Pucked series. Move over Daddy Briggs, I found a new DILF, Daddy Graham. To think this series couldn't get any better, it has. This has to be my favorite one out of this whole series! Annnnd by that ending, we are not getting one book of Daddy Graham's story, but a duet. I'm stoked!!
The Final Score: The Final Score is book #4 in the "Totally Pucked" series AND the conclusion to Graham and Emery's duet. OMG!! They are literally my favorite couple!! This was the most emotionally gripping, realistic, super steamy, and all around heart warming book in this entire series. I swear, I swear, I love Graham so much. One moment, he's prince charming and has you swooning over him, the next moment, he makes your panties melt with all of the dirty talk that makes you see stars. I had to take pauses because I was 🥵. I'm so glad they overcame their obstacles and finally reached their HEA. Can't wait for Archer's story next!!!
This was such a sweet beautiful passionate heartfelt story I absolutely adore Graham and Emery there chemistry is so real the connection these two feel for each other is literally everything! I’m obsessed with this series Maren Moore has created her writing is beautiful her stories have me swooning laughing and panting all in one there sexy funny captivating and so darn sweet but also the steam holy smokes the mouth on Graham has me blushing at times and the sex is incredible and Emery she is the epitome of bad ass boss bitch she’s beautiful confident independent and has such a strong personality I think she’s perfect for our favorite playboy hockey player these two are just chefs kiss together ! I definitely can’t wait for the next book because that ending had me wanting to throw my kindle ! I think this story just might be my favorite out of this series!
The Final Score ~
This was the perfect conclusion ! I’m truly obsessed with this series but Graham and Emery’s story holy cow I’m swooning so hard his love for his girls is just amazing this was a story that had me all up in my feels it was sweet emotional and just so darn good I loved the friendships the family I love this couple probably my favorite couple out of this series ! Amazing!
The Scorecard: Welcome back to the bubble gum magic of Maren Moore and her effervescently dreamy hockey DILF world full of swoony, dirty talking athletes and their sassy but sweet ladies. And at last we have our dreamboat, golden retriever of a hero Graham paired with everyone’s favorite spunky little sister, the incomparable Emery Davidson. Maren delivers yet another adorably sweet, heartfelt, and super sexy hockey romance- one with a delicious frenemies with benefits twist. AND I AM IN LOVE!
Hang on to your ovaries, because your next book boyfriend is here, and Graham will totally melt your heart and panties. We’ve all been anxiously awaiting for Graham, and MAREN DELIVERS! Graham is easily her most delicious hockey DILF to date. This loyal, playboy, fun-loving rookie transforms into a loyal, endearing, family-oriented, and adorably persistent leading man. Turns out our little playful puppy sidekick is actually quite a substantive man- he’s thoughtful, kind, generous, and patient. Which is a good thing because he’s coming up against the formidable Emery Davidson- who has Graham on the very bottom of her scorecard. Emery is my favorite heroine yet- she’s so sassy, so strong and resolved, clever and focused. She’s the perfect nexus of veiled vulnerability and self-assured bravado. And she’s just so fun! I want to be her bestie, even if she doesn’t love Graham like me. But like all Maren books, irritated heat soon turns into playful banter and steamy moments- and like all the insanely fertile crew in this batch, Emery and Graham find themselves trying to figure out more than just their frenemy chemistry.
We all knew we’d love these two- they are the TWO secondary characters I’ve been begging for, and how brilliant that Maren paired them together, because holy chemistry these two are fantastic. A tense but flirty chemistry evolves into one far more emotive and meaningful, and I loved seeing both of them, especially Graham, start to open up to each other, and turns out there’s about the hopes, fears, and aspirations of these two endearing characters. But what do we know? They are dynamite together. And Graham’s dirty mouth- HOLY PUCKS!
Unlike the others in this series, this one is a duet- so we have a cliffhanger to contend with and several loose ends that I’m not yet sure where Maren will take them. But I’m so invested in these two in their sizzling but sweet connection- their chemistry just dazzles. Yet again I’m swept away and charmed by Maren’s swoony spell. I’m desperate for Emery and Briggs to get their HEA- though we may have some obstacles to face before these two get on the same page. But rest assured, it will be a wild, fun, sexy, and lovable time getting there.
The Final Score: What a tender, heartfelt, and unexpectedly emotional finale to Graham and Emery’s enchanting love story. Final Score is brimming with swoony moments and tons of feels, by far Maren’s most emotionally rich story telling to date. Gramery will capture your heart completely and are certainly Maren’s most memorable and charming duo to date. My heart is so full ❤️
The Scorecard: Oh my heart, daddy Graham is dayum. He’s for sure a DILF or in the case of this book a PILF. I know I say this about every Maren Moore book, but it’s like every time she writes and releases a new alpha daddy he becomes my new favorite.
The Scorecard was one of my most anticipated releases of April 2022 and Maren did not disappoint! We’ve met Graham in previous Totally Pucked books and I have fallen in love with his persona. In the Scorecard, Graham meets his match and the woman he’s been obsessed with since he laid eyes on her. Emery has always been attracted to Graham, but her past has put her off of athletes and players, yet she can’t resist the allure of Graham Adams. They fall into bed with each other and become frenemies with benefits. Of course things aren’t always easy in the Totally Pucked world and she finds herself accidentally pregnant which leads to them becoming fake engaged.
I am obsessed with Graham and Emery. They are my favorite secondary characters I have been dying to read about and Maren paired them together! Their chemistry was *chef’s kiss* and I loved seeing them open up and learn about each other. I loved their connection and the allure of finding someone you can’t resist even if you do despise them.
This is a duet and up until the last page everything seemed fine and then bam– Maren dropped a jaw-dropping twist and I’m curious to see where Graham and Emery’s story will conclude in The Final Score!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Final Score: I love Maren Moore’s books and the conclusion to Emery and Graham’s duet is no different. I devoured part 1 in no time, but this one took me a little longer especially because it was heavier on the emotion.
In part 1 of this duet, The Scorecard, we saw Emery and Graham’s developing relationship and the rather comical, yet sexy situation these two got themselves into. In part 2, The Final Score we see Emery and Graham navigate parenthood and other unforeseen circumstances.
In The Final Score, Moore shows us why these two are so perfectly suited. Graham is the selfless father, partner, and son. He is impulsive, but sweet, authentic, caring, and so in love with Emery and his girls. Through his actions he is constantly showing how much he cares for his family. Emery’s character has evolved from when we were first introduced to her. We see the emotional, caring mother and partner who is supportive and strong no matter the difficulties these two face.
This book was definitely different from the other books in The Totally Pucked series and the conclusion to Emery and Graham’s duet holds a special place in my heart. Moore has done a fantastic job depicting strong relationships between family and friends that are no less than family.
The Final Score was a heartbreaking, emotional read that addressed so many important topics. The ending was perfect for these two and I can’t wait to read the stories of the rest of the characters’ in this universe.
ARC kindly porvided for the author in exchange for an honest review
The Scoredard
Maren Moore stories just keep getting better with each new book, The Scorecard is my new favorite and I think Graham will be my favorite guy in this series: his story with Emery exceeded my expectations, made me love them both even more and definitely I didn't see the cliffhanger coming, now I can't wait to read them again.
I loved Emery since I read her in Change on the Fly and I loved reading her achieve her dreams in this book, I fell in love with her personality, strength and ability to see Graham as he is. She's a strong, independent girl, she is starting her career as a lawyer, doesn't believe in relationships and has her whole future planned, however, those plans are turned upside down when she lets Graham into his life. I really enjoyed reading again her friendship with Holland and the beautiful relationship she has with Reed, I can't wait to see more of them in the next book .
He is the sweetest male character Maren has written so far, I fell in love with him when I read his connection with Olive in Sincerely, The Puck Bunny and I thought it would be impossible to love him more, I was SO wrong. Graham was a surprise, a professional hockey player, tough and brave on the ice, flirtatious, with a big heart and absolutely adorable, his personal story is beautiful & sad, I loved knowing his past on the farm, the great love and gratitude he has for his mother and the moments of his father that he shared with Emery.
Graham & Emery were much more than I expected! I loved Emery's attitude towards Graham from start to finish, especially how everything changes as she spends more time with him, I really enjoyed her reluctance to give in to Graham's propositions, the fights between the two and the constant push and pull that this causes, in addition to the HUGE sexual tension these two experienced. I was also very pleased to find out that both Emery and Graham have been attracted to each other for a long time and I have to say that the misunderstanding that leads Emery to hate him was very good, which is why I also loved reading Graham trying to win Emery's heart with every cute gesture, especially when they both discover that there will be a baby that unites their lives forever. And the end of this book, my goodness! I was not prepared for what awaited me, I have a thousand theories and I'm very afraid of what might happen, but my emotion is also much greater than it was at the beginning.
The Final Score
Without a doubt Graham & Emery are Maren Moore's best couple and with the best story so far, and I think they will always have a special place in my heart because this book was a surprise from start to finish, the plot made me experience various emotions and feelings throughout the story and I think it gave me absolutely everything I wanted from the ending of Graham, Emery, Charlotte & Quinn.
I think that The Final Score started off VERY strong after the unexpected ending of The Scorecard: in its first chapters it's evident how complicated Graham & Emery's situation is, especially after the events of the first book, and I have to say that I could feel the anguish and pain of both, and although I suffered along with them, I loved every moment of this part. Especially since it's also VERY evident the great love that Graham has for Emery and their babies, in addition to the fact that he wastes no time trying to repair his mistakes and showing her how important she is to him..
But the plot didn't stop there, Maren included two plot twists that were very important to strengthen the relationship of these two, and that also worked to give it more reality to the story because life is not perfect, but Graham & Emery managed to overcome all these obstacles by supporting each other and always trusting in their family & friends. Also, I think these characters grew SO much from The Scorecard to the end of this book, as they themselves mention their priorities, dreams and personalities changed completely, something that made me very happy to read, and that it makes all more obvious the very original roles that the author gave Emery & Graham since the first book.
Finally, I feel it necessary to say that in this book we can expect immense amounts of tenderness from Daddy Graham, love and unconditional support towards Emery, and also from her towards him in the most difficult moments of his life. It is also the book in the series in which we can see in a better way the close relationship that the Avalanches have, how loving and cute they are with each other & with all the babies in their stories, plus the best ending Graham & Emery could have.
💍I highly recommend reading the author's note regarding trigger warnings because they are a bit of a spoiler. 💍Graham: 5/5 💍Emery: 5/5 💍Plot: 5/5 💍Love story: 5/5 💍Secondary Characters: 5/5 💍Universe: 5/5 💍Cover: 5/5 🥰 🌶️: 4/5
🇪🇸 ARC amablmente proporcionada a cambio de una reseña honesta
The Scorecard
Las historias de Maren Moore no hacen más que ponerse mejor con cada nuevo libro, The Scorecard es mi nuevo favorito y creo que Graham será mi chico favorito en esta serie: su historia con Emery superó mis expectativas, me hizo amar a ambos aún más y definitivamente no vi venir el cliffhanger del final, no puedo esperar a leerlos otra vez.
Amé a Emery desde que la leí en Change on the Fly y me encantó leerla alcanzar sus sueños en este libro, me enamoré de su personalidad fortaleza y capacidad de ver a Graham tal cual es. Ella es una chica fuerte, independiente, esta comenzando su carrera como abogada, no cree en las relaciones y tiene todo su futuro planeado, sin embargo, esos planes se ponen de cabeza cuando deja entrar a Graham a su vida. Me gustó mucho leer de nuevo su amistad con Holland y la relación tan hermosa que tiene con Reed, no puedo esperar a ver más de todos ellos en el siguiente libro.
Él es el más dulce de los personajes masculinos que Maren a escrito hasta ahora, me enamoré de el cuando leí su conexión con Olive en Sincerely, The Puck Bunny y pensé que sería imposible amarlo más, estaba equivocada. Graham fue una sorpresa, un jugador de hockey profesional, rudo y valiente en el hielo, coqueto, con un gran corazón y absolutamente adorable, su historia personal es hermosa, aunque triste, amé conocer su pasado en la granja, el amor y agradecimiento tan grandes que tiene hacia su mamá y lo momentos de su papá que compartió con Emery.
Graham & Emery fueron mucho más de lo que esperaba! Amé la actitud de Emery hacia Graham de principio a fin, especialmente como todo va cambiando para ella mientras pasa más tiempo con él, disfruté mucho de su resistencia a ceder a las proposiciones de Graham, las peleas entre ambos y el constante estira y afloja que eso causa, además de la GRAN tensión sexual que estos dos experimentaron. También me gustó mucho descubrir que tanto Emery como Graham se han sentido atraídos por el otro desde hace tiempo y tengo que decir que el malentendido que lleva a Emery a odiarlo fue muy bueno, por eso es que también me encantó leer a Graham intentando ganarse el corazón de Emery con cada gesto lindo, especialmente cuando ambos descubren que habrá un bebé que unirá sus vidas para siempre. Y el final de este libro, por dios! no estaba preparada para lo que me esperaba, tengo mil teorías y mucho miedo de lo que pueda pasar, pero mi emoción también es mucho más grande de lo que era al inicio.
The Final Score
Sin lugar a dudas Graham & Emery son la mejor pareja, con la mejor historia, de Maren Moore hasta ahora y creo que siempre tendrán un lugar especial en mi corazón porque este libro fue una sorpresa de principio a fin, la trama me hizo experimentar emociones y sentimientos diversos a lo largo de la historia y creo que me dio absolutamente todo lo que quería del final de Graham, Emery, Charlotte & Quinn.
Creo que The Final Score comenzó MUY fuerte después del inesperado final de The Scorecard: en sus primeros capítulos es evidente la situación tan complicada por la que la relación de Graham & Emery están pasado teniendo en cuenta los acontecimientos del primer libro, y tengo que decir que pude sentir la angustia y el dolor de ambos, y aunque sufrí junto con ellos me encantó cada momento de esta parte. Especialmente porque sigue siendo MUY evidente también el gran amor que Graham siente por Emery y sus bebés, además de que él no pierde tiempo intentando reparar sus errores y demostrándole a ella lo importante que es para él.
Pero la trama no se detuvo ahí, Maren incluyó dos giros en la trama que fueron muy importantes para fortalecer la relación de estos dos, y que también funcionaron para darle un toque mucho más real a la historia porque la vida no es perfecta, pero Graham & Emery lograron atravesar todos estos obstáculos apoyándose mutuamente y confiando siempre en su familia & amigos. Además, creo que estos personajes crecieron demasiado desde The Scorecard hasta el final de este libro, como ellos mismos lo mencionan sus prioridades, sueños y personalidades cambiaron por completo, algo que me hizo muy feliz leer, y que hace mucho más obvios los roles tan originales que la autora les dio a Emery & Graham desde el primer libro.
Finalmente, creo necesario decir que en este libro podemos esperar cantidades inmensas de ternura por parte de Papá Graham, amor y apoyo incondicional hacia Emery, y también por parte de ella hacia él en los momentos más complicados de su vida. También es el libro de la serie en el se puede ver de una mejor manera la estrecha relación que tiene los Avalanches, lo amorosos y lindos que son los unos con los otros, con todos los bebés que hay en sus historias, además del mejor final que Graham & Emery pudieron tener.
💍Les recomiendo mucho lean la nota de la autora con respecto a los trigger warnings porque son un poco spoiler. 💍Graham: 5/5 💍Emery: 5/5 💍Trama: 5/5 💍Historia de amor: 5/5 💍Personajes secundarios: 5/5 💍Universo: 5/5 💍Portada: 5/5 🥰 🌶️: 4/5
The Scorecard- Having read the two previous installments i couldn't wait for more of this series! From the moment The Scorecard was announced i could not contain my excitement for it! It became one of my most anticipated reads right away. I had to dive into it as soon as i could and get right back into the Totally Pucked world! I loved it!
It made my book loving heart so happy to jump back into this series!
This first installment in Emery and Graham's journey absolutely hooked me! One night changes everything for these two. From the way these two got under each other's skin to their electric chemistry, and all the things in-between, I couldn't get enough of them!
I was so glad that i got to get into both of their minds and dig deeper. I couldn't wait to see how these two would tackle things in their lives. I adored Emery and how strong she was. Oh how Daddy Graham and his blushworthy ways stole my heart! I so enjoyed their banter and how much they kept me smiling throughout. I loved how these two had me feeling so much from start to finish!
It was so awesome being back in this world with these characters!
With The Scorecard, Ms.Moore has created such a great and addictive read with heat and feels that you won't want to put down! Gah! I need more of these characters in my life! I can't wait for more! I'll be counting down the days until i have The Final Score in my life! If you haven't checked out the Totally Pucked books, you so need to! ❤️
The Final Score- As soon as i reached the end of The Scorecard i couldn't wait for more of this story! I started counting down the days until i could jump into this second installment in Graham and Emery's duet! I picked it up right away and got pulled back into this story so quickly! I really enjoyed it so very much!
Graham and Emery's journey continues! Once again, i was hooked by these characters and their story. After everything that happened in the first installment, i wasn't sure what all was in store next for these two and i couldn't wait to find out!
I was so glad to get more of these characters and dig deeper with them. I loved how both Graham and Emery had me going through so many emotions throughout! I said it once and i'll say it again, the chemistry between these two is so electric! I couldn't wait to see how they would tackle things. I really liked the realness shown throughout.
My book loving heart was so happy to be back in this world! I so enjoyed what the other characters brought to the story as well!
With The Final Score, Ms.Moore has created such a great and addictive continuation that definitely brought the feels! Daddy Graham has my heart! #GrameryForever! I can't wait for more from her and the Totally Pucked world! Definitely check this series out! ❤️ 🏒
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this duet from the author*
Review of "The Scorecard" (book #1 of the Scoring to Win Duet):
Emery Davidson swore off dating athletes years ago after a hockey player broke her heart, but it's tough to avoid athletes completely when her brother Reed is a professional hockey player. As far as Emery is concerned, Reed's best friend and teammate, Graham Adams, is the worst of them all. He's a total player with a different puck bunny on speed dial for every day of the week and the last man on Earth she'd ever consider dating. Secretly, however, Graham has been nursing a crush on Emery since the day they met, and when a night of celebration offers him the chance for some enemies with benefits action, he's quick to seize the opportunity to show Emery exactly how good they could be together. When that night has unexpected consequences, Emery and Graham are forced to figure out their future as co-parents - and maybe more.
Full disclosure: I am not a fan of duets. I generally avoid them at all costs because I think cliffhangers are pretty much the worst thing ever. That said, I absolutely adore Maren Moore's hockey hotties, so I knew I had to give this duet a chance. So far, I'm really glad I did! Obviously, I have no idea what's still to come for Graham and Emery in book 2, but I loved the way their relationship developed in book 1, and I'm glad the author didn't try to rush things by squeezing everything into a single book. The relationship so far has developed at exactly the perfect pace for them, and I've loved all of the delicious steam and flirty, teasing banter along the way.
I highly recommend "The Scorecard" for all fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy.
Review of "The Final Score" (book #2 of the Scoring to Win Duet):
I've shared before that I am not a fan of cliffhangers or duets, but there are certain authors for whom I will make an exception. Maren Moore is one of those few authors, and I'm happy to report that the conclusion of Graham and Emery's story was just as satisfying as I hoped it would be. It was an emotional roller-coaster and didn't unfold at all the way I had predicted, but through it all, Graham remained as devoted to his girls as he ever was. Without a doubt, he was meant to be a family man, and the family he and Emery created was beautiful.
I know there are future books planned for at least a couple of Graham's teammates, but I hope his sister Allie will get a story of her own too. I was also intrigued by Lane, Graham's best friend from back home in Tennessee. Honestly, I'd read an entire series set in their small town if Moore chose to write it; there seem to be plenty of fun, quirky characters to keep me entertained!
Overall, I loved "The Final Score" and highly recommend both books of the duet for all fans of contemporary/sports romance. I look forward to Maren Moore's next release.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
Maren is the master at redeeming bad boys. I don’t know how she does it, but she breathes so much heart and soul into these guys you thought were shallow. You cannot help but fall in love with her heroes.
This is a terrific addition to the Totally Pucked hockey players’ romance series. I love a good enemies to lovers, especially when they both secretly are attracted to each other!
Graham is a playboy when Emery meets him, and her brother’s best friend. Those two things alone should squash any feelings she had toward him. But they don’t. Some drunken ramblings that Emery overhears about how she is not his type does do the job, though.
These two have chemistry for days, though. And the more they try to stay away from each other, the more they are drawn together. When these two get their own plot twist, I love how they grow together. The fake engagement and trip to Graham’s family farm were just the right scenarios for their feelings to emerge for each other. Graham showed such a vulnerable side of himself to Emery as he talked about his own dad. GAH! All the feels!!
This ends on a cliffhanger, but my trust is in Maren Moore to give us a satisfying ending. *wink, wink*
The Final Score This book delivered on all the things I’ve come to expect from a Maren Moore book: spice, humor, amazing friendships and a MC who has to work for it somehow. What I did not expect was the emotional upheaval of this book. Oh man, it is so good, but so painful. Please check trigger warnings because Maren can writing a stunningly heartbreaking book, all while giving you an HEA in the end.
We left Graham and Emery in the last book, they had just received some life changing news and we were all left wondering what would happen. Well, I would not have expected how their lives would change. And how much crap poor Graham would have to wade through for his happy family - that this both literal and figuratively, they have twins after all!
I love how Maren really makes her characters own to their mistakes. She is the queen of making them grovel! And this story is no different. Graham made a big mistake by not telling Emery of his potential trade!
Both Graham and Emery mature a lot in this book and make tough choices for themselves and their family. The character growth is amazing!
I don’t want to spoil this for anyone, but I will say to have some Kleenex handy, Maren is bringing the big emotional guns with this story.
The Scorecard Oh Graham, you have your work cutout for you my friend. Two strong willed stubborn people going head to head on who is going to out smart the other…hilarity ensues. Pushing all of each other’s buttons leading to such visceral reactions it’s unreal. Their banter is next level. Emery is sassy, independent, opinionated and doesn’t need a man to complete her. They you have Graham the puppy dog of the team, who is the man whore easy going and arrogant, drama queen. You need someone who is going to put up and call each other out on their shit…They love to poke the other one to see what kind of reaction they will get, see who can push who the farthest before they SNAP. Lord I haven’t laugh so hard reading a book in a while, these two had me laughing through the entire book!! Lord he is so many feelings for her but he can’t tell her or she will bolt. She is scared shitless of all these feelings. Fighting all these feelings and desires she has for him. She realizing that she doesn’t really know Graham at all, he is a family man who will do anything for his friends and family. He is gonna be an amazing dad and will do any and everything to take care of her and them, she just has to let it happen! She is feeling all these feelings…. She just has to try to open her heart and let him in. And that ending girl you better get back here and fix it like now! I love Graham and Emery they are made for each other.
The Final Score Well Graham and Emery sure started this book off on some rocky ground. Just went everything was going so well the rug got pulled out from under them and now we almost have to start all over again. Graham screwed up and now we go on this insane journey of them trying to make up and reconnect while still being parents to newborn twins. The twins are the lights of their lives watching Graham become a dad is a beautiful thing to behold. When the epic curve ball occurs and then they really do have to look at what is truly the most important thing to them. Watching them go through all these hardships and still come out stronger and more beautiful couple and family unit is amazing. I fell more in love with their story as it unfurled. It will tug at all of your heart strings but wraps it up in such a beautiful way. We still get all the fabulous banter between them and the pearls of wisdom that he is imparting on the girls as infants is great! I can’t wait for the next installment.
Two Words. Four Syllables. Daddy Graham!! He’s here! Daddy Graham is here and he’s everything I expected and more! 🔥
I already loved him in Reed and Briggs’ books (although this is a Standalone I still advise to read them! because why not?! HOT AF Daddy Hockey Players?! Yes please!!) and this book just made me love him even more. I’m more of a grumpy hero kinda gal but I’ll make an exception for Graham! He is the ultimate Cinnamon Roll!
“You’ve always been the most beautiful girl in any room you were in, Emery, now… well, I can’t take my eyes off you. No matter where we are, I find myself searching for you.” *melts in a puddle of swoon* 🥰
And Emery she’s such a badass bitch and I love it! She knows what she wants (be the best lawyer ever) and she works hard for it. Her sassiness and confidence are just some of her best traits.
This is a duet because yes we really need more of #GraMery and it did end in a cliffhanger that will stay with me for awhile. So can it please be 5/27 now so I can get Book 2, The Finalscore ❤️
The Final Score:
#GraMery Forever!!
The Duet is finally complete and I am so, so happy to see Graham and Emery’s HEA.
Graham really is the ultimate SINnamonroll! He’s such a perfect balance of sweet and dirty! The mouth on him! 🥵 and yet his sweet (small and) grand gestures are so swoony. And Daddy Graham?! He will make your heart melt and your ovaries weep!😅
And Emery, the fun, independent, career driven and sassy woman is now a Mother and life is even better than she thought. She fought hard not to make herself fall for Graham and to admit to herself when she was falling but all that energy was fruitless because Graham is just that irresistible. And not just because of his good looks but the kind of person he is.
Like most new parents of course there are struggles adjusting to parenthood and whatever else life throws at you. But what Emery and Graham learned is that together they can overcome anything. They found a home in each other and their daughters.
“……..home is where the people you love are. Not where there are four walls and a roof.”
Family was such a big part of this story and not just the family you were born into but the ones that you’ve built along the way. Friends are family we chose and there’s nothing better than the bond that Graham has with Reed, Asher and Hudson.
The Scorecard is hands down my favorite book by Maren so far. If might even be her best one yet!.
The Scorecard will keep your attention captive from the very first page to the last. There was a reason Maren decided to make this a duet and I'm not even mad about it. I love me a good duet and this one is going to be on my top list once it's finished.
Graham Graham Graham....first things first this boy is hot. I'm talking smoking. The things that come out of his mouth. Fanning myself. Besides his playboy persona. He surprised me 100%. There's so much more to daddy Graham. He's my favorite hero by far!!!
Maren has given us so many different types of heriones throughout her books. But Emery is something different. She really is a badass women. She can stand on her own and knows what she wants and doesn't want. She's a hard worker and has a amazing family and group of friends.
These two together are off the charts incredible. Emery was really the best choice for Graham and I'm rooting so hard for them to get their HEA but after this cliffhanger.....I don't know how this is all going to play out but I couldn't be more excited to find out!
The Final Score I want to give this duet especially The Final Score all amazing stars in the universe! Graham and Emery are EVERYTHING!!!!!
I was not expecting the level of emotions this one was going to pull out of me. Its a tear jerker for sure. When you think of Graham you think of him as this hot shot hockey player who has the looks and humor to back up all his actions. But he's so much more. Emery my girl Emery is was refreshing to see a another side to her and let me tell you....you'll see a whole new side to this girl that you're not expecting.
The Final Score picks up right after the last one ended. With that crazy who would of thought cliffhanger. That's just the start to how Graham and Emery's story plays out. Include that cliffhanger and a whole bunch of mind blowing events...you got yourself one incredible story.
Maren is doing something amazing with these books. She has created a hockey world that I'm loving being able to read about. Out of all her guys in this series. Graham surprised me the most. I can only imagine how much fun it was to write him but I can see him being difficult at times 😉.
This book is my favorite of the series!!! You guys aren't ready for Graham and Emery!
The Scorecard is absolute PERFECTION!! One drunken night with her girls, celebrating, Emery makes "The Scorecard". She rated the men she would sleep with that are on the team, and Graham is last. He isn't too happy about being last. He makes it his mission to prove he deserves the #1 spot.
They fight the attraction between them and they have fire hot chemistry, plus Emery refuses to get involved with a hockey player due to an ex. Graham has always wanted Emery, but didn't want to make Reed mad by making moves on his little sister. After a night of drinks, the fireworks explode between them, and it is HOT!!! When they get a surprise a few week's down the road, things between them change.
Graham, my sweet cinnamon roll love, is so freaking HOT!! And the mouth on this man will have you sweating!!
Emery is independent and strong, and takes no crap. I love her so much!
That cliffhanger though, Maren!! I can't wait for more of their story!!
Maren will always be the Queen of Hot Hockey DILFs for me!
This is my new favorite Maren Moore book!!
The Final Score is the 2nd book in Graham and Emerys duet.
This book is a beautiful love story, and it's an emotional one!!! Its the perfect ending to Gramerys story, these two are meant to be together!!
After having the twins and Grahams news at the end of The Scorecard, things aren't in a great spot. Graham is struggling with what choice to make, and Emery is struggling in her own way.
On top of all this, Grahams family needs him and my heart was breaking for him and what his family was going through.
I dont want to give anything away, so i know this is super vague, but all i can say is Maren did a fantastic job on this book!!! The real look at problems some of us have struggled with, Maren wrote them in such a perfect, raw way.
And, like usual, the spice is out of this world!!! The dirty talk, the kinkyness, ugh I think I have a new kink these 2 just unlocked 😂😂😂
The Final Score is an emotional, beautiful, heart touching conclusion to this duet, and I absolutely loved it! You can tell Maren put her love, heart and soul into this book.
I cant get enough of these hot hockey dilfs, and I'm so excited for the next book!
GIRLS! If you were waiting for Graham’s story - like I know most of you were – Maren DELIVERS just as promised! Graham Adams is as sweet as he is filthy - the mouth on this boy!! Emery Davis is independent and career driven. She guards her heart and given her past, it’s understandable as to why. She tries her hardest to steer clear from NHL players - given her brother is one and she knows firsthand what these guys are like. Emery has hated Graham for his ways and overhears a conversation not meant for her ears. But Graham's been into her since the beginning and just never played into it - after all, it’s his best friend’s sister. I absolutely LOVED seeing Graham break through Emery’s walls bit by bit.
Their story was everything – It was spicy, steamy, romantic and sweet! There were times where I had literal tears in my eyes and giggling crazy. There’s no way you won’t fall head over heels for Graham Adams! And Yes, this is part one of a duet – and, although this book ends on cliffhanger it’s one that has you at the edge of your seat and craving for more! I cannot wait for part two of this perfect story and I’m already counting down the days!
ғᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ғɪʀsᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇ, ɪ sᴇᴇ ɢʀᴀʜᴀᴍ ᴀᴅᴀᴍs.
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THE FINAL SCORE ᴀʟʟ ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪs ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ, ᴇᴍᴇʀʏ ᴅᴀᴠɪᴅsᴏɴ.
This was the most perfect conclusion and HEA to Graham and Emery's story. One minute you’re melting with all of Graham’s sweet talk, next you’re hot and bothered. Maren brought all the steam yet still left it so emotional and raw. There was so much growth in both characters; so much to overcome. Their story didn’t come easy but boy was it worth it. As always, Maren shows how tight knit these boys are – they’re not just team mates, they’re brothers. Their love and support for one another comes through in each and every book. I know I’m not going much into detail here, but this is part two of a duet and book one must be read first. I loved every page of their story and I am so very excited for who is coming next!
The Scorecard ————————— Holy moly, Graham does not play! This man is perfection. He’s intense, but softhearted— and boy is he swoon worthy. He knows what he wants, and Emery had no chance.
This might be Maren’s best book yet. It was raw, realistic and insanely spicy. These two both have rough edges in different ways. Emery doesn’t see, or want, a happily ever after. Graham wants nothing more than a family of his own one day, but he’s not actively looking for it.
When Graham sets out to change Emery’s mind about giving him one night to rock her world, they get more than they bargained for with a big surprise. Graham’s repainse to the pregnancy was one of the sweetest I’ve ever read. That man was made to be a father. Emery’s response was the most realistic to a surprise pregnancy. These two have to work together, and fool some key people into thinking their engaged to keep the peace, all while finally getting to really know each other. They grow so much in this book and hit a beautiful turning point within themselves and their relationship right before the end.
That cliffhanger! Goodness I literally can’t wait for the next book. If any of Maren’s hockey couples needed and deserved two books, it’s Graham and Emery.
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The Final Score ————————— I was NOT prepared for how emotional this book was! The best way to describe this is its Emery and Graham’s extended epilogue. If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite characters deal with real world problems after their HEA, this book fits that bill. Graham and Emery go through so much, but it’s all worth it.
This book was short and reads like a short story follow up more than a continuation of the first story because they move beyond the cliffhanger quickly and move on to bigger and more emotional things. I would argue that I like them better after seeing this book though because of how they handle all that gets thrown at them. It definitely makes them stronger.
I can’t wait for Asher’s book because the hints for his were intriguing!
Yay i love that the duet is now in one big Omnibus! had the pleasure of beta reading this beauty from the start and let me tell you there is a reason why Graham is one of Marens highly anticipated heroes. He for me was the one I was most looking forward to since being introduced to him in Briggs books and OMG he was everything.
A whole ass SEXY SINnamon Roll /Golden Retriever with the dirtiest mouth. Yup ladies and gents...this one's MINE. I've claimed him.
I loooved that he was both soft and sexy, he was such a sunshine to read and this I guess was a somewhat reverse grumpy-sunshine and I was here for it.
Emery took a bit for me to warm too, I felt like we didn't get a full vibe off her in the previous books but once I warmed, I loved her. Her reasonings for not wanting a committed relationship are things many of us go through and I liked that Maren kept it real with the carrer aspect. It made her really relatable and it was so nice seeing Graham break down her walls and see her slowly thaw.
The tropes in this are EVERYTHING. I mean you have secret relationship, brothers team mate, surprise pregnancy, sports romance and you sure do get a surprise (I won't spoil but it was too cute)
Maren really knows how to weave a beautiful romantic book filled with soft, sexy, emotional and comedic moments and I just loved everything about this book. THE SMUT WAS ON POINT.
We pick up with book 2 right with rhat cliffy and I'm so thankful because i was sweating. The story continues with so much emotion and fuzzy feelings we get ro see Graham ans Emery being parents and I loved that their journey isnr easy but I like that ut was real. Omg the way this duet ended was perfection!
The Scorecard – 5 stars - A delightful, fun read This was a delightful, fun read. I always love an enemies to lovers story and this was lighthearted and fun with no angst. Just a sassy independent woman and a hockey player who's a player but secretly has always had a thing for Em. There's plenty to keep your interest going in this as we see a side of Graham Em takes some convincing to believe exists and fights so hard not to fall for. Mix in plenty of hot sex scenes and some humorous embarrassing moments and you'll keep flipping the pages until you hit a shocking twist... and then have to wait for the next book to find out what happens. How mean! Thankfully this is a book set and you can keep reading... 😊
The Final Score – 3.5 stars – A longwinded conclusion The Final Score is the conclusion to Emery and Graham's story that started in The Scorecard. Don't read this without having read the first part, it picks up directly where the other finishes. I enjoyed the conclusion to the story, how they handled the trade deal, got over their issues of trust and built a loving life together with their baby girls - OMG! Graham such a goner for those little girls - but I found it long winded, overly melodramatic, and sappy in places, I really think this could have been tighten up and released as one book and not 2. I like Ms. Moore's writing and her stories in this series are great, and I really loved The Scorecard, but I felt a lot could have been cut from this and the story wouldn't have suffered at all. Having said that, I won't hesitate to pick up the next in the series where we find out why Asher is looking for advice on women from Graham.
The scorecard: I've been looking forward to Graham's book for some time and Maren Moore definitely delivered with this one! I love a good frenemy book and this was a good one!
The frustrated banter between these two characters turns steamy and swoony and soon an unlikely couple starts to seem like the best pairing imaginable!
Emery is a heroine we can all look up to! She is strong and determined which makes her a good role model.
I loved watching these two navigate the uncertainty of their situation and grow closer and closer together.
This book ends on a cliffhanger and I can't wait to see how everything turns out in the second book!
The final score: This was the perfect end to Graham and Emery's story!
I'm so happy that these two were able to find their way to each other. Both felt like they had their perfect plan for the future and were well on their way to making it a reality when a big curve ball was thrown their way in the form of twin girls they created together.
Finding each other and having their girls made them realize that what they had dreamed for their future wasn't actually what they wanted in the end. These two were finally able to find the happiness they deserved individually and together.
Graham and Emery realized that home is wherever they are together because that's when they are the happiest.
Graham is a great alpha character that does everything in his power to ensure he wins emery over and gets to keep her. He is so sweet with his two daughters and ensuring he's able to make all of Emery's wishes come true.
The Scorecard Another heartwarming, panty-melting and cute read from Maren Moore! *swoons for Graham* This guy!!! A way to make one weak in the knees with a kind, attentive, dirty talking sweetheart who loves his family fiercely. Emery was also a great character, and I couldn't tell who I favoured more. The ex-playboy persona with a big heart? Or the heroine with sass that showed both resolve and glimpses of insecurity? These two were perfect for each other, and their enemies dynamic, mainly in the first half was filled with all the delicious tension and hotness. I think no one can deny The Scorecard was a Maren Moore book through and through. So if you are a fan of the author and her short, fluffy and fun stories, this one is a no-brainer!
The Final Score The Final Score brought something new I am not used to see in MM's books while still keeping bits and pieces from her previous work. (Daddy Graham still delivering the A (cinnamon) game!) I liked that the author incorporated some delicate/serious topics, even one that you don't often read about that had me appreciate the story tremendously. However, when it came to conveying the emotions, those "punches" that you would expect with these types of subjects, I was hoping for more... cooking time? Emily and Graham's second book might not be able to compete with my favourite Maren couples, but throughout it remained lovely to follow their journey to happy ever after. <3
The Scorecard: Maren always be making me fall in love with her puck daddies!
I’ve fallen for each and everyone in a different way and just when I think the last one can’t be out done Bam she hits me with more swoon worthy moments!
Graham he was always the jokester and he had his round of puck bunnies but to see this other side to him and how caring, soft and omg so swoon worthy he is, yes give me more of him please!
Emery loved her and her fiery attitude, I love how independent she is, I’ve enjoyed her so much.
Graham and Emery’s chemistry is so magnetic and it pulls you in so much. I loved every minute of this book!
Now let’s talk about that ending!! Talk about jaw dropping moment and me yelling “What the …” then going back and reading it again!
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Emery and Graham have come out with a bang for sure. This book took me on a roller coaster of emotions that I was happy to ride along and stay hooked from start to finish. I knew Graham Daddy was going to be one of my favorite puck daddies and he sure lives up to it. This book has many swoon worthy moments it also has its moments that will have you wanting to reach for that bottle of wine or a box of tissues.
Emery and Graham are by far one of my favorite couples, I completely devoured this book in 8 hours and I am so happy they go two books because not all the emotions this last one has you feel is worth it. Again Maren has delivered another master piece, I love getting lost in her books.
It is no secret that Maren serves the best sports romances with a side of hot daddies and books that make you giggle and cry all in the same page! The Scorecard was no different and I am absolutely in love with this book!
I absolutely loved how Graham tore through Emery’s walls and his energy, my gosh it’s infectious! I absolutely could not help the smile on my face while reading this book!
The Scorecard has all the spice, moments that will make you swoon and it’s just so adorable!! The book ends on a cliffhanger and it’s left me on the edge of my seat to know more (and also for more GRAMERY content!)
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I’ve come to expect books with smiles and happy tears from Maren, but The Final Score has made me cry for Graham and Emery the same way it made me smile and swoon.
Graham is my favourite from Maren, he is the best daddy ever and I adored seeing him step up and be there for Emery and his girls especially after the way Scorecard ended. And his ‘grovelling’ has to be my favourite part in the whole book!
Emery and Graham’s is a story of healing and love, and it’s so beautifully woven that I found myself turning the pages so fast just so I could keep reading while my heart hurt from the angst and sadness.
All in all Maren served with this book and delivered the best ending I could have imagined for my cinnamon-roll man and his woman.
The Scorecard: I really enjoyed Graham and Emery's first part of their story. I think it's very cute, sweet and funny. I think it's a very fitting storyline for these two. I loved that Graham is finally taking a chance on Emery and pursuing his feelings for her. But of course, Emery did not make it easy on him after what he said to her in his drunken state some time ago. They're in for a surprise though when Emery found out she's pregnant after their one night together. I absolutely loved Graham's reaction to the news and at that doctor's appointment. I loved that was his reaction and I know he's going to be an amazing dad. Especially after seeing him with Olive. I can't wait for the next book already!
The Final Score: This is exactly what I expect from Maren Moore. I absolutely loved the finale of Graham and Emery’s story. It's so sweet, so romantic, so heartfelt, heartwarming and emotional. I loved every single second of reading their book, especially their thoughts about each other and their family. Can Graham be any more perfect?! He's so amazing. He's an amazing dad, son and husband. I loved how he is with Emery and their girls. Safe to say, I swooned the whole time. Then how he is with his mother. Ugh, I couldn't take it. Definitely one of my favourite books of the year!
The Scorecard review: This was a fantastic story. I love Emery and Graham. The attraction between these two is very intense and I was just waiting for the moment they finally confessed how they truly felt.
I absolutely fell in love with Graham after seeing him with the kids in previous novels. I knew he would make a fantastic father and husband, once he found the right woman to fall in love with.
I'm so looking forward to the next book after that ending and how things will progress with these characters!
The Final Score review: This was such a great ending to Graham and Emery's story! So so many tears were shed from me (and the characters) and I went through so many emotions.
I loved seeing both of these characters make some huge, life changing decisions, and being happy with those changes. This really shows that happiness and ambitions can change in a single instance and that made it very real for me.
I really enjoyed this book and seeing these characters again. I'm excited for the next one already!
“If you can’t be a good girl baby…I can’t let you c0me.”
Part One of this duet between Graham Adams and Emery Davison blew my mind!! Emery is the feisty independent career driven woman while Graham is the playboy hot hockey player and best friend of Emery’s brother.
Best friends brother & sports athlete are two of my top tropes. Trust me in saying that Graham does NOT disappoint and exceeded already high expectations of a book boyfriend.
This book is book one of a duet, so it does end of a cliffhanger which I didn’t seeing coming in terms of what exactly was going to happen.
Maren does it again!! T͓̽h͓̽e͓̽ F͓̽i͓̽n͓̽a͓̽l͓̽ S͓̽c͓̽o͓̽r͓̽e͓̽ is book #4 in The Totally Oucked Series & is book #2 in Graham & Emery’s duet. This duet is just something else in the best possible way! Graham and Em are just such a wonderful couple. I can’t get enough of Daddy Graham’s heart, dirty talking, and willingness to prove his love to his girls each and every day!!!
And excited for Asher’s book coming next in the series!!
The Scorecard was a fun and steamy read that I simply adored. Maren Moore just keeps producing excellent stories that draws the reader into the story. You can’t help but fall in love with her cocky but loyal and sexy hockey gods. Graham and Emery’s story was everything that I needed. She is so stubborn and strong. Graham is just perfectly Graham. You can’t help but love him. That ending just hit me right in the face and had me asking what just happened. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book! I loved it, a true must read!
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The Final Score was the perfect mixture of romance, steam, friendship and gut-wrenching emotion. I loved Graham and Emery’s powerful conclusion. Maren Moore has the perfect talent in delivering sweet, emotional five star reads every time. I loved this couple, Graham is just the perfect book boyfriend. He, Emery and the girls are just the perfect family. You have to read this duet!! My favorite of the series!
I absolutely loved the chemistry between Graham and Emery. They definitely gave me a laugh and made me fan myself with all the heat!
Daddy Graham wont fail to make you blush and I'm not just talking about how sweet he could be. This man has a filthy mouth and I enjoyed every second of it. Maren Moore always succeeds in making me fall harder for her alphas and he might be my favorite! 🥵 I loved seeing Graham faun over Olive in the previous book, so seeing him become a daddy himself? My heart is freaking melting!!!
❥ 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓼𝓬𝓸𝓻𝓮
How do I get myself a Graham??? This man has a way of melting my heart. I seriously can't get enough of him. Especially that dirty mouth of his. 🥵
Maren Moore knows how to break your heart and mend it back together again in a way that fills you with so many emotions. You'll laugh and tear up multiple times. It's so worth it. The conclusion to this duet will definitely satisfy you. I can't wait for what's to come next from this author!
i am so in love with Graham & Emery it’s not even funny! I was dying laughing and smiling during this book
Graham is such a cinnamon roll who would do anything for Emery Emery is just a woman who wants nothing to do with commitment or hockey players - little does she know what will all change when Graham sweeps her off her feet
Graham shows no mercy in his wanting of her & he wants her know that
while it wasn’t my favorite in the series it was very well written & a great ending to Graham & Emery’s story
i loved that Maren added in trials and some rough things that they needed to walk through together & experience how to be there for others. this was nice to read about things that happen every day in the real world & should be discussed + shown in books
The Scorecard: I been excited for Graham for a while now. Well he and Emery did not disappoint. What happens to be frenemies-with-benefits turns into so much more. This book is all about second chances and getting the girl. That ending nooooo. I can't wait for the final score. This series is so interweave it can be read as a standalone but so much better reading in order. The Final Score: The duet is completely for Graham and Emery and let me tell you amazing. There live story is wonderful and gives you couple goals in life. The aftermath of the cliffhanger is a major part of the story but man does it turn to more. This book has so much going on. It was so good I read it in one sitting. I can't wait for Asher's story next. Keep them coming Maren Moore.
I LOVE this book so much. I read the first book a LONG time ago, and the second when it came out, but I finally went back and read both together — AND OH MY GOD. I had forgotten how much I loved it.
If you love big, broody, obsessive alpha males who are players that change everything because they fell in love? pick this book up! the FMC is a queen, and totally scared to fall in love, but these two go from being enemies to friends to lovers, and it’s the sweetest, most wholesome thing.
but don’t worry, maren totally packs it up with so much spice, you’ll definitely come back for more and continue to read. I adore all her hockey romances so much, and this duet is totally SLEPTTT on. YOU MUST READ IT!!