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. But no worries— it’s all fake.

If my sick father wants to walk me down the aisle, Leon “Bear” Karlsen is happy to wait for me at the end of it. All we have to do is pretend we’re suddenly in love.

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

Now we kiss, share a bed, and deal with accidental encounters in the shower. When he looks at me like he wants me, I can’t deny it. I want him, too.

He may call me his wife in front of his teammates, but I know better. It can’t be like that between us when I promised I’d let him go— to find the kind of love he’s always dreamed of.

I can’t be selfish and keep him tied to me. I would rather break my own heart than deny him a chance at his happily ever after.

  • Explicit sexual content and coarse language.
  • Sick parent. No death during book.
  • A few frank conversations about future death of a parent and some anticipatory grief.
  • One comment of implied fatphobia, not on page.