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The Score

by Elle Kennedy · Off-Campus #3 · 332 pages · Published January 2016
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.27 / 5 across 200K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

A fun, steamy Adult sports romance built around enemies with benefits, hockey, pregnancy. 332 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

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Fun. Steamy. Witty.

Fun Steamy Witty

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Fun Steamy Witty
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  • You prefer completely clean, fade-to-black romance
  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Off-Campus series

Content notes

Sexual Content
Enemies with Benefits
Hockey
Pregnancy
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
4/5
Core elements
Genre
Sports Romance
New Adult
Moods
Fun
Steamy
Witty
Key Tropes
Enemies with Benefits
Hockey
Pregnancy
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is The Score?

Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.

Do I need to read The Score in order?

The Score is book 3 in the Off-Campus series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy The Score?

Readers who love fun and steamy stories with enemies with benefits and hockey. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Score?

A fun, steamy Adult sports romance built around enemies with benefits, hockey, pregnancy. 332 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Score?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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