cover for The Score book. Background in light pink and coral, with the MCs at the forefront. He wears a blue football uniform and cradles her head. She wears jeans and a green crop top. They look at each other adoringly. They are both plus size.

The Score

Book 3 |

Leon and Pen. Friends to lovers, Marriage Pact/Fake Marriage, Bucket list fun.

Estimated Release: January 27, 2026
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My best friend just proposed to me. Lucky for us, it’s all fake.

Walking me down the aisle is my father’s dream. With his health now at risk, who better than Leon “Bear” Karlsen to step up to be my husband? All we have to do is pretend we’re suddenly in love.

Me, a cynic, known for swearing off dating years ago, and my childhood friend, a tattooed pro football player with the highest romantic standards known to humankind.

Now we kiss, share a bedroom, and deal with accidental encounters in the shower. Until we make a deal. Friendship above all, but we’ll have fun in bed. Temporarily.

Bear may call me his wife in front of his teammates, but he’s seeking the kind of romance my jaded heart can’t provide.

I’m his best friend. I can’t keep him tied to me. I would rather break my own heart than risk losing what we have.

  • Explicit sexual content and coarse language.
  • Sick parent. Risky surgery but no death.
  • A few frank conversations about possible death of a parent and some anticipatory grief.
  • One comment of implied fatphobia, not on page.
  • Casual alcohol consumption, social, no intoxication.