The Summer Games: Settling the Score

It feels like Summer has definitely come early and it's hot, hot, hot! This book is absolutely everything that I hoped it would be: funny, sweet, steamy, full of memorable characters and pure romance. This is R.S. Grey at her very best!

Andie has devoted her life to being a world class athlete. She is at the top of her game with an Olympic medal within her grasp. Freddie has dominated the world's best swimmers and is untouchable heading into Rio. Andie is anxious to explore all of the debauchery the Olympic Village has to offer and Freddie is hoping for a short-term escape from his messy personal life. When Andie and Freddie meet, it's instant chemistry and a spark bright enough to fuel the Olympic torch!

Of course, we know that it won't be so simple for the hero and heroine to find their happily ever after. They have to overcome several missteps, dodge the media, deal with an absolutely insane villainess and decide if their connection exists beyond the magic of Rio. (And, I'd be remiss to not mention the delightful inclusion of Kinsley, Liam and Becca from Scoring Wilder. It was fantastic to see them back in action.) The Summer Games is a standalone book. It has character overlap from Scoring Wilder, but you do not need to read one before the other.

The Summer Games: Settling the Score is delightful! It's absolutely one of my favorite reads so far this year and I can't wait for everyone to meet and fall in love with Andie and Freddie. The Olympic Village, world class athletes-aka hot bodies, an electric location and stellar characters. The Summer Games delivers a Gold Medal for all romance lovers!

An advance copy was received in exchange for an honest review. BFF Book Blog uses a set of icon ratings. This book received additional ratings for: sweet, romance, funny, character development, supporting characters, happily ever after, steamy, and suspense.

Following in the vein of scoring wilder, summer games is a fun, witty, highly entertaining read. Andie is ready to fully enjoy the benefits of being an Olympic athlete. Always training, dating and fun has been on the back burner but now in Rio, she's ready to let loose. Freddie is on his third Olympic run and ready to beat his records. after a chance, hilarious encounter at a party, Andie and Freddie begin a whirlwind romance that has many twists I didn't see coming.

There's glimpses into the lives of Kingsley and Becca both from scoring wilder that are hilarious. As the best friends of Andie their honesty and friendship made the book so entertaining. I'm hoping to see more of a new character in the future, her detective skills need their own book.

Andie is an awesome heroine. Resilient, hilarious and strong, she's ready to come home with the gold. She thought she was looking for some temporary fun at the Olympics but on glimpse at Freddie and all that goes down the drain. Their chemistry is electric and with the adrenaline that accompanies the Olympics, not able to be avoided. Freddie. SWOON. I lol'd like a crazy person. Andie and Freddie trained hard and are ready to party hard. There are many obstacles to their HEA, will they be able to beat the odds?

Ps. This book made me extremely excited for the upcoming Olympics!

“My tight dress was doing wonders for my cleavage, something I usually tried to avoid, but tonight, it felt right. I felt beautiful, albeit uncomfortable. But who needs to breathe when your boobs look this good, right?“
Well, I have officially added R.S. Grey to my auto-buy list. Her books just keep getting better and better! This is one of my favorites that I’ve read of hers so far. I’m definitely not stopping here either… now I NEED MORE!! ? Her sense of humor shines through her characters, her storylines are incredibly fun, and the flow of her books is seamless. A new favorite author of mine for sure!

Settling the Score takes Olympic sports and makes them downright sexy!! Andie is a soccer player who has traveled to Rio with her soccer team to compete at the Olympic level. At only 21, her best friends and fellow teammates are a bit overprotective of her and try to keep her focused on soccer 100%… but the hot, British swimmer, Freddie, is taking up more of her attention than he should. Freddie, however, is “off limits” to Andie, which just seems to make her want him more.

“God, he was good-looking. He had those old world, classic features, the kind of face that took generations of good genes to create. No matter how far he tugged that hat down on his head, there was no hiding his beauty.”
I instantly loved Andie. She was so spunky and didn’t take crap from anyone. She was tough and able to hold her own, even in the worst of situations. Determined to excel at soccer, as well as her life, she was quite admirable. I liked that she wasn’t too perfect. She made bad decisions, like we all do. She did dumb things that probably could have been prevented if she had thought it through. She was a very realistic, imperfect character, and I immediately connected to her.

“Andie was a wisp of smoke; if I tried to grasp her too tightly, she would slip through my fingers. My only hope was to keep the fire burning.”
These two have a chemistry that is Off. The. Charts! Be prepared to blush and fan yourself often, because it’s almost impossible not to be phased by their passion. When I say these two are hot, they are HAWT!!!!

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It was also great to see Kinsley and Becca from Scoring Wilder. Though it’s not necessary to have read Scoring Wilder first, it’s nice tor ead them in order so you have a feeling who these two friends are. I liked how they took Andie under their wing and basically thought of her as a little sister… though I can imagine how irritating it must have been for twenty-one-year-old Andie who just wanted to have a little fun. This group of girls was great and I loved their bond and friendship. It’s always wonderful finding such a great group of characters that have each others’ backs at all times.

To wrap up… THIS BOOK!!!! I totally loved it. LOVED IT!! It was EXACTLY what I was in the mood to read this weekend. I think I’ve really been missing the New Adult genre because this one definitely hit the spot!! I’m so happy to find a New Adult novel that brought that spark back for me. This is one you won’t want to miss!

(Thank you to RS Grey for the review copy!)

I loved this book so much! There was everything in this book what you need for a good story:

• great characters, Check.
• the amazing sense of humor of R. S. Grey, Check.
• hot scenes, Check.
• funny banters, Check.
• great plotline, Check.
• a superhot swimmer guy, Double check! :)

Andie Foster is only 21 years old, but she is already an Olympic rookie in the Women’s National Soccer Team of the USA and she takes part in the Rio Olympic Games as the goalkeeper. When she arrives at Rio she knows that the first Olympics will be an experience of a lifetime for her, but she doesn't suspect that she has to fight not just for the gold medal but for keeping her heart unbroken. Especially from the star swimmer of Great Britain, Fredrick Archibald who also happens to be a British royalty. :)

I am wondering about how much the story would cover reality. I loved to read about the life in the Olympic village, about the everyday of an Olympic athlete, the parties, the friendships that form between them during the games, the training and the thrills. It was like I was there with them. It was so awesome to take a glimpse into this life for a moment.
Maybe there were a little too much soap opera-like of twists and turns, but I loved this book anyway because it was so entertaining and I loved every page! I loved Andie and Freddie but my favorite character was definitely Freddie's sister Georgie. She had no filter at all and she was really hilarious.

The story is partly related to Scoring Wilder, and it was so great to meet with Kinsley, Liam and Becca again. Maybe I loved The Summer Games even more, but one thing is sure: any book R. S. Grey I've ever held in my hand became an instant-fall-in-love for me.

I highly recommend this book for everyone who wants to read something funny and relaxing with a lot of humor and with super-hot athletes.

It's an exciting time of life for Olympic rookie, Andie Foster. She's worked tirelessly for this opportunity to be part of the Brazilian games, and as well as going for gold, she intends to soak up all fun that Rio has to offer.

What she isn't banking on is the level of distraction afforded by decorated Olympic swimmer, Frederick Archibald. The heat between them is enough to power an Olympic sized sauna and I had no end of enjoyment watching these two steam up the village. Soccer maybe Andie's game of choice but it's Freddie who is man of the match. I absolutely adored him.

“Do you feel how fast your heart is racing? How badly you want me to lean in and drag my lips across your skin?

I immediately warmed to Andie, she's lively, outgoing and has great party ethic. As well as battling temptation, running interference with her two (initially overbearing) best friends, and keeping her mind focuses on the games, there's a conflict of Freddie's which creates another dynamic to the story.

Settling the Score is an entertainingly humorous read which summoned up the kind of energy I never could muster for sports. It quickly became my favourite R.S. Grey read to date. I'll be happily limbering up cheering from sidelines as I await the call up for, Out of Bounds.

I’m a sucker for sports romances!!! I absolutely adored R.S. Grey’s previous one, Scoring Wilder, so when I heard there would be a spinoff, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! And then I saw the gorgeous cover and needed it even more. Settling the Score is the first book in the brand new The Summer Games series, and I have to say, I think it might be my favorite R.S. Grey book yet. There was something so fun and fresh about it – I started it early one morning and finished it hours later the same day, I was THAT hooked onto it. If you love sports romances or if you loved Scoring Wilder, I highly recommend you give Settling the Score a try!

Soccer goalie Andie Foster has made it to the top – she’s playing for Team USA in the Olympics, and she’s dying to win the gold. She has no time for men, wanting to focus on her soccer career, but on her very first day in Rio, she sees the gorgeous Frederick Archibald. He’s British, the most decorated Olympic swimmer, a duke… and did I mention gorgeous? Andie tries to stay away from him, because she knows he’ll be a terribly good distraction, but as their paths cross again and again, their chemistry gets hotter and hotter, and soon enough, they can’t resist each other. Except there’s one pesky thing… Freddie is supposedly engaged to someone already.

Freddie was thrust into dukedom when his older brother died, and he’s been trying to hold off on all responsibilities ever since. His mother also forced an engagement on him, one he’s hasn’t accepted and won’t to go through with, and that decision only solidifies when he gets to know Andie. She’s unlike any other woman he’s ever met – she’s easy-going, adorable, and so dedicated to her sport. They have a wonderful connection that makes it so easy to fall for one another, even when they shouldn’t.

I. Loved. These. Two!!! Freddie and Andie are ridiculously sweet and adorable together. There’s so much tension between them since they can’t really be together, but when they ARE together, it’s the most heart-warming thing. I fell so hard for their characters and their lovely romance – these two are definitely meant to be together, and I was rooting for them so hard even when things turned sour.

Andie is a wonderful heroine, strong, independent, and hilarious. If you’ve read Scoring Wilder, then you should know that Kinsley, Becca, and Liam play a big role in Andie’s life. Kinsley and Becca are also HILARIOUS – this book isn’t as funny as Scoring Wilder, but I still giggled a bunch whenever the soccer duo appeared on the page. And Freddie – oh my god. He’s perfect. He’s not a manwhore, he’s not ridiculously alpha – he’s just a dedicated athlete who’s thrust into a role he never wanted to be a part of. Then he falls SO hard for a girl, and I swooned every time he opened his mouth. I loved the way Freddie was with Andie!

R.S. Grey wrote the perfect balance of sports and romance in Settling the Game. I loved that it was dual POV and that we get both Andie and Freddie’s perspectives. I really have no complaints about it, besides the fact that I hated Freddie’s ‘fiancée.’ Seriously, this book is just wonderful! Fun, flirty, and sexy, it’s definitely a top rec for sports romance lovers. Now I’m dying to read the next Summer Games novel!

I really enjoyed Settling the Score which was a wee bit of a surprise, to be honest. I’m not a sporty type of person and I generally don’t go looking for New Adult stories. In this case, I could hardly pass up meeting a hunky English swimmer who also happens to be a Duke. Some Royalty have been known to participate in the Olympics but normally their place is in the equestrian events, so a swimmer was definitely a surprise. We also meet a soccer goalie who is excited to be participating in her first Olympics, but also wants to take this opportunity to party a little bit and maybe even find a bit of “action”. Their first encounter was at a Rubik’s Cube party held by the Brazilian swimming team and is a little unusual. She’s flat on her back after being dropped by a Viking and thinks he’s the Devil.

Andie is so excited to be in Rio for the Olympics and to finally have a chance to do a little partying. She is 21 years old and has spent most of her years preparing for an event like this. Being a soccer star is a lot of hard work and training, but it’s worth it in the end. It’s not until she’s in the village that she realises that two of her married teammates have been asked by Andie’s mum to keep an eye on her. This puts a chink in her plans, but she manages to go to a party and sneak away from them. Looking around, she is happy with the smorgasbord of hot men to keep her occupied. One of those athletes is British swimmer Freddie Archibald.

Freddie’s life has been all about his swimming for a very long time. When his father and brother die within a year of each other, everything changes. Suddenly, he is a Duke and will have to take the responsibility of running his estates seriously. Freddie’s mother has plans that don’t really mesh with his swimming career. One of the plans he inherited was a betrothal to a family friend. It’s outdated and silly to still have betrothals, but he made the mistake of saying he’d think about it. Freddie’s mum interprets this as – sure, I’d love to marry a woman I don’t love and who I will probably never love. He knows he has to stop the plans from going ahead, but he made the mistake of putting the Olympics before dealing with the breaking of the betrothal.

There are sparks when Andie and Freddie meet. Andie doesn’t know a lot about Freddie but knows that he is royalty or something like it. Freddie’s attraction to Andie reinforces his need to break the betrothal, but doesn’t get a chance before the chick he’s betrothed to rocks up to the Olympic Village as chaperone to Freddie’s younger sister, Georgie.

Georgie is my favourite character in Settling the Score. She’s seventeen, a smartarse and not afraid of telling her big brother off when he needs it. Georgie’s quirkiness and straight talking had me in stitches and I would love to get her story when she has grown up a little.

Now, I really did enjoy this book but I had a few niggles as well. This was a pretty long story and I felt the angst was a little drawn out. I also had a really big problem with Freddie letting Andie suffer through the media frenzy and attacks by herself. It was like his Olympic dream was more important than Andie’s which didn’t sit well with me. I didn’t feel that Freddie’s mum's part in the drama was dealt with. Yes, she had been grieving over her husband and sons deaths, but I would think a mother would be more interested in her son’s happiness than a forced marriage.

I absolutely loved imagining the Olympic Village and what it would be like having so many people in one place all living their dreams. We also get a glimpse into the schedules athletes need to follow to reach their dreams and I can certainly say that I don’t have it in me to suffer through the pain.

Settling the Score was a great story that had me laughing out loud. Their love story was a little quick, but it wasn’t like he wanted to put a ring on it after a couple of weeks, so I was OK with it. There were a couple of steamy scenes that weren’t too bad at all. Freddie definitely wasn’t a stuffy old Duke. The troubles that the couple faced kept the story flowing and held my interest from the beginning to the end. I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.

I absolutely loved Andie and Freddie's story.

R.S. Grey creates the perfect setting for two athletes who excel at their respective sports by allowing them to compete in the Olympic Games in Rio and find that their work ethic and determination might also allow them to weather a media storm and the drama that surrounds Freddie's life due to old fashioned beliefs and customs.

I didn't think I could love another one of Grey's couples as much as I do Kinsley and Liam, but Andie and Freddie's story allowed me to see both of their perspectives, so despite the amount of angst that surrounded them, I was able to understand both of their situations and the reasons behind their actions, helping me to not get too riled up when things go wrong because I still was allowed to see the whole picture, which, I have to admit, keeps me from wanting to throat punch the characters!

Andie Foster is a fantastic heroine; she’s lived a regimented life since starting her push to join the Olympic Soccer team, which means that she’s had little time for anything else, so not only is Rio a place for her to bring home the gold, but it’s also a way for her to live a little…that is if her motherly figures, Kinsley and Becca, allow Andie out of their sight for more than 5 minutes.

“Keep that net clean - get theirs dirty!”

As the goalie for the USA team, Andie has a lot of pressure on her shoulders…she’s a rookie with great hands and definitely guards the net with everything she has but guarding her heart is a lot harder than Andie thought it would be when Freddie Archibald gets under her skin despite everything that threatens to keep them apart.

Freddie Archibald may be known as the bad boy of swimming, but he definitely doesn’t come across that way to Andie. Freddie’s an amazing swimmer, partly because he used the sport as an escape when he lost both his father and his older brother, forcing him to bear the responsibility of his family’s name. He feels an immediate attraction to Andie and although technically he’s unavailable due to his “duty” back in Great Britain, he can’t help but want to know everything about the girl who threw her underwear at him the first time they met.

Another reason this book was off the charts good is Freddie's sister, Georgie. I would take her as my younger sister any day! I adored her and her role in helping her brother and Andie make it through the maelstrom that occurred during the games. She's funny, quirky, and honest, which is exactly the type of person our hero and heroine needed in their corner, and I have it on good authority that readers will get to see more of Georgie in the future.

The Summer Games: Settling the Score by RS Grey is exactly the type of story and writing that I've come to expect from this author. After finishing each one of her stories, I always come away with a smile on my face because despite the drama her characters face, Grey writes their story in a way that also allows them to experience laughter, attraction, and heat, illustrating that if the good outweighs the bad, even if it sometimes seems insurmountable, a happily ever after is never impossible.

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Poison Apples

Reviewing on behalf of Relentless Book Chics Ramblings and Reviews

I always look forward to any new release from R.S Grey and this book is no exception. Scoring Wilder is still my favourite sports romance so knowing that some of the characters from it would show up in Summer games was a definite perk.

Andie is the goalkeeper for the U.S women’s Soccer team and playing in the Olympics is a dream come true. She’s worked so hard all her life to get there and along with her teammates wants to take back gold. Her aim is to have fun and go for gold, love was definitely not in her plans.

Freddie is a U.K swimmer and is very popular with fans all around the world. As well as his looks he’s an excellent swimmer and plans to beat his own records from the Olympics 4 years previously. His focus is on swimming and definitely not women as he has a messy personal life waiting for him at home, he’s betrothed to marry a friend of the family then run his families estate.

When Andie and Freddie meet at a party, the chemistry between them is clear from the start but while they have fun and get to know each other, the reality of his life comes in the form of Caroline and the secrets that come with her are lurking in the background ready to spoil their happiness.
When the press gets hold of the Andie/Freddie/Caroline story, all the eyes of the world are on them and what is supposed to be an amazing experience turns into a nightmare. Andie is labelled as a scarlet women while Caroline is treated like royalty with her pure and philanthropic heart.

Freddie is caught in the middle and doesn’t know how to get out of the mess the media has created but he does know one thing, he want Andie and won’t stop trying until he succeeds.
There’s so much more than their gold medals at stake, they’re also competing to win each other’s hearts.

I loved the story and it was easy to fall in love with the characters and want them to get their happy ending. Andie and Freddie are so sweet together and his sister Georgie is the kind of girl you want as your BFF and in your corner whenever the going gets tough.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves romance and characters that know how to fight for what they want with strength and spunk.

For someone who likes sports romances, oddly enough I’m not a sports enthusiast—except when it comes to the Summer Olympics. I’m a huge fan and find myself glued to the TV for three weeks every four years. R.S. Grey is a new-to-me author, but when I heard she was writing a Rom-Com that takes place during the Summer Olympic Games I was sold.

Andie Foster is an American soccer player and Olympic rookie on the cusp of greatness. She’s been all work and no play while training for the games. Now that Andie has finally made it to Rio, she’s determined to let loose and fully enjoy her first Olympic experience—including hooking up with a hot athlete. Enter Freddie Archibald, a British three-time Olympian and superstar swimmer who’s going for a medal-winning record. (Think Michael Phelps, only a thousand times hotter.)

The chemistry between Andie and Freddie is undeniable, even though his availability status is questionable. As obstacles begin to pile up, I couldn’t help rooting for these two likeable characters. The main conflict could have been easily nipped in the bud, but I was in the mood for a fun means of escape so I let it slide. Andie’s two best friends and teammates, however, seem like caricatures in the beginning. Their actions are so annoyingly over the top that they detracted from my enjoyment of the story initially. I was glad their antics eventually toned down.

Freddie, Andie, and the Olympic background are what appealed to me the most. One of my favorite characters is Freddie’s hilariously quirky sister, Georgie. Her spunky, sarcastic, and fun-loving attitude makes her deserving of her own book. I hope she gets one.

The author had me feeling like a true Olympian with all the behind the scenes action. I got wrapped up in the practices, the thrill of competition, life in the Olympic Village, the wild parties, and press events.

Some elements may seem a bit farcical, but all in all it’s good fun. The end had me swooning and smiling—exactly how I want a Rom-Com to make me feel. The Summer Games: Settling the Score is an entertaining light-hearted romance featuring enjoyable characters in a lively setting. If you’re looking for brief departure from reality, this should fit the bill. I’ll definitely be reading more work by R.S. Grey.

Rachel has done it again! Fans of Scoring Wilder, and Grey's writing in general, will be absolutely thrilled with this book! Not only do we get to see tons of Kinsley, Becca, and even some Liam, we get to dive head first into the big leagues, the world of professional sports featured on the top athletic level, the Summer Olympic games. To say I was excited for this book would be putting it mildly. I love Grey's writing, her humor, and story telling. Couple that with a story featuring my favorite sport of all time, soccer, and a cast of sexy athletic characters, and the gold medal is more definitely deserved. The drama and angst keep the reader hooked and the humor is a signature to Grey's style, a detail that enhances this book to make the reader laugh out loud.Andie is such a fun female lead. She is confident, ready to embrace this new experience and take everything the games have to offer her. So naturally, when the hot British swimmer, Freddie, catches her eye, she is in over her head. Grey does an excellent job of sharing a complicated budding relationship in a way that shares the pros, cons, and emotion of the situation. It is not easy. There are more obstacles than not, but when that connection is solidified, it is hard to resist. I loved how the angst of the love story is real. It is harsh and when things come to light, the backlash is brutal. Grey does not shy away from the hatred and the hurt but instead takes the reader on a journey that opens your eyes to more than what people would normally see.This story could have been cookie cutter and straight forward, but instead Rachel takes the reader on an ride that has surprises at every turn. There are moments that surprised me, turns in the story I was not expecting. They created something even better than I hoped for and I was ecstatic to find out what would happen next. The fun of this book makes it relatable and the heart of this story gives it an emotional edge. While reading, I would smile at the numerous pop culture references and I even found myself on the store researching unicorn adult onesies. This book combines everything we love from Grey and presents it in a fun, flirty, and heartfelt package! Do not miss this one. It was well worth the wait!

Sports romances are my weakness--they're like catnip to me and I can’t resist. So when I read the blurb for The Summer Games, I knew it was a must-read! I am happy to report that it totally ticked all of my boxes and left me feeling happy and swoony:

Hot, beautiful, gifted athletes?

Behind-the-scenes look into the world of sports?

On-field action as well as off?

Angst and drama?

Check, check, check, and check!

The Summer Games follows Andie, an American soccer player, and Freddie, a Michael Phelps-level swimmer, as they compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio. Andie has been living and breathing soccer for years to make it to the Olympics, so when she gets to Rio, she’s ready to work hard and play harder.

When she meets Freddie, sparks fly and they have an immediate connection. However, there are some major roadblocks to a happy ending as Freddie may or may not be engaged-to-be-engaged (!!!). Yes, Andie and Freddie’s relationship is a bit of rollercoaster, but I found myself totally caught up in it. I was rooting for them to figure things out and fight for their happiness.

Things between Freddie and Andie seem to move quickly, but I have a feeling that’s what really goes on in the Olympic Village. Everything there has an expiration date, so I didn’t feel like it was out of line at all. I didn’t like that Freddie seemed to be so passive with certain situations in the book, however. He could have (and should have been) much more proactive when dealing with his mother and even Andie.

The secondary characters are also great, especially Freddie’s sister, Georgie. I enjoyed her scenes and found her funny, sarcastic, and completely quirky. We definitely need to see more from her in the future! Fans of Scoring Wilder will also be happy to see that Liam, Becca, and Kinsley are all back and we’re given glimpses of their lives after the book ended.

If you’re looking for a fun, sweet, and sexy read with a touch of drama and angst, The Summer Games should be a perfect fit. The writing is great, the characters are well-developed, and the ending left me with a smile on my face. I can’t really ask for anything more!

Words cannot even begin to describe my excitement when this book landed on my Kindle because let's face it, this book will be calling out to you for so many reasons alone.

1) THAT gorgeous cover!! See those abs and that hunky man on the cover? Yup that's the hero of the story. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present you Freddie Archibald.
2) THAT blurb!! If you're fan of sports romance, how could you possible say no to this Olympics-themed read?! And the setting is set in Rio where it's a tropical paradise.
3) It's R.S Grey!! Her books are the some of the best light-hearted, fun yet sexy romance reads you'll ever find around here. If you haven't heard of her, shame on you. Get crackin on her books right now!
4) "It doesn't matter that he has abs that could bring peace to the Middle East and a smile that makes even the Queen blush." = Seriously ladies, the struggle is real. Lordy where I can find me a Freddie to ogle at?!

After putting this down, I can easily say that this is my favorite RS Grey book to date. Now usually those of you who know me and read my reviews, I hardly give rom-com books anything more than a 4 stars but I'll be damned with this one. This read was much more than just a few giggles and chuckles, it even had me at some tear-shedding moments. In simple words, the book had a good balance of humor, romance,steam and angst.

The Summer Games features Andie Foster, 21-year old soccer girl from the States who made her way to the Olympics at Rio. She's got her game face on, her eyes set on taking back the gold for her team but one thing that she didn't account for was colliding paths with one sexy hubba hubba British swimmer. Meet Freddie Archibald - swimmer extraordinaire, part British royalty (a Duke to be precise) and perfectly toned abs that could probably leave you catatonic. The circumstances under which they met was entirely hilarious but that surely did not stop the sparks was flying.

What I really loved about this read is how Freddie's character took me by surprise. I started off the read thinking he's probably a playboy with an ego too big and one too many gold medals already in his sack (um, pun not intended) but here he was with proper manners and a total gentleman to the ladies. Also may I add that the author has gotten all her British terms nailed correctly (for example, pants!) so that was an added bonus for me. The read also had a good amount of angst which I LOVED and it just had me flipping the pages so fast because I needed to calm my poor heart down.

Characters like Georgie (Freddie's sister) made the book a true gem of a read with her hilarious antics and one-liners! If she ever gets a book on her own, I'd be the first to jump all over it. I'm already looking forward to the next one in this series when the author teased a sneak peek at the book of this book.

The Summer Games is definitely an addictive, fun and sexy read. Coupled up with RS Grey's talented wit, you don't want to miss this one!

The summer Olympics is a glorious time, every four years when the best of the best from countries around the world converge to show their excellence in their give sport. It is also a time when we get to see attractive individuals plastered over our TVs for weeks during the sweltering summer. Swimmers, gymnasts, soccer players, and so on. It’s a wonderful time to be alive.
R.S. Grey took that premise and ran with it in her new series, The Summer Games. The first book, Settling The Score, is about Andie Foster, a rookie on the US Women’s Soccer team and her first Olympic trip in Rio. She is ready for all the new experiences that go along with being an Olympic athlete; the parties, the games, the debauchery that is the Olympic village. What Andie didn’t count on was meeting the Duke of Farlington a.k.a Britain’s bad boy of swimming a.k.a Frederick Archibald, or Freddie to most. In my head, Freddie is as hot as Ryan Lochte without the douchey personality.
A chance first meeting when underwear is already being exchanged, Andie and Freddie can’t stop the natural chemistry that pulls these two athletes together. Andie needs to focus on the games and an existing injury and Freddie has to not only live up to his dead brother’s legacy but handle all the strings that came along with his new title. There are too many reasons why these two shouldn’t be together, but sometimes you can’t fight the laws of attraction.
What I loved about this was I felt transported to Rio. I felt like I was in the pool with Freddie or on the field with Andie. The comic relief that Kinsley and Becca, Andie’s roommates and mentors, provided was refreshing. And if you’ve read R.S. Grey’s Scoring Wilder, it was amazing to see the return of these characters. Another plus was all the unresolved sexual tension that eventually comes to a head. R.S. Grey doesn’t drown you in the smut but she weaves things in such a tasteful way that makes you feel you’ve read the filthiest thing ever. The first kiss between Andie and Freddie?! Beautiful and steamy.
This is an action packed, adrenaline soaked sports romance that gets the gold medal from me.

~Reviewed by Nikki @ LazyBookLovers

SCORE!!!!! I knew when I read the synopsis for this book that I absolutely had to read it!! After falling in love with Liam and Kinsley in SCORING WILDER, I could not WAIT for R.S. Grey to release this sexy, funny-as-hell story about the Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Throw in a sexy British swimming superstar and a funny, beautiful, and driven soccer player, and I'm all in.

The Summer Games is definitely not just for fans of sports romance. This story is addictive, fun, enjoyable and very, very funny. R.S. Grey's one-liners are absolutely hilarious. Andie is a champion women's soccer player, in Rio for the Olympic games. She's young, fit, focused on the competition but ready to let loose in the Olympic Village.

"I had to keep up my workouts and diet. Sure, I’d nearly chugged a bottle of vodka the day before, but sometimes vodka counts as medicine."

Of course she was warned to stay away from bad-boy British swim champion Freddie Archibald, but Andie is just what Freddie needed in his life. He is promised to another woman, an uptight social climber to whom appearances are everything. Caroline is the opposite of Andie and Freddie has no intention of continuing with their sham "engagement."

R.S. Grey really brings in on in the romance department in this book. This is is MUCH sexier than some of her other books and I absolutely ADORED it!!! Andie and Freddie are incredible together. But will their romance continue after they have both left the Summer Games behind?

"I needed her more than I needed my next race. The water was soothing, but Andie lit me on fire."

I loved how strong and competitive Andie was and how she stayed laser-focused on her team and the games. And I always love a dual POV - and R.S. Grey executes the male POV perfectly here. Oh and Freddie's sister Georgie was funny and charismatic and I would love a book about her!! Just saying. I highly recommend The Summer Games, it is completely addictive! I can't wait for the next book in this series!!

This author is now officially on my auto-buy/drop-everything-else-and-read list! Earlier this year, Rachel had me weeping a river of tears while I read Chasing Spring. But now, I am on the best kind of book high thanks to The Summer Games! :D I'm literally bouncing in my seat, you guys, so hyped to talk about this book! It was amazing. AH-MAZING. The setting. The characters. The action. The drama. The only other thing I needed was some popcorn! ;)

From the very beginning, The Summer Games was humming with an addictive energy. I was lapping up Rachel's fabulous writing, power-flipping through pages because I wanted more more more. She really brought these characters to life and grabbed my attention instantly, never letting go. This is the kind of book that just sucks you in for an exciting rollercoaster ride, and from start to finish, you'll be hooked!

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It looked like move-in day on a college campus. Athletes spilled out of cars and vans, sporting their national colors. Everyone was weighed down by their suitcases and duffel bags, tired from hours of travel. We were all there to work hard and represent our countries in the games, but now that we were all mixed together, there was an undercurrent of excitement in the air.
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In alluring Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, we get a taste of what life is like for these young and fit athletes in the Olympic Village. It's a vibrant melting pot! Alongside teammates and new friends. With parties as stimulating as the workouts. Rachel captures the adrenaline, the physical and competitive aspects of the sports world, and combines it with a distinct, youthful new adult vibe.

At the center, there's Frederick "Freddie" Archibald--the British, record-setting swimmer who turns heads everywhere he goes. Then there's Andie Foster, the rising soccer star who has trained all her life to get to this stage. To win gold. She plans on fully basking in what Rio has to offer, on and off the field. When these two athletes' paths cross, though, an undeniable flame is lit, and it changes everything!

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Her skin was still flushed from the workout and when I looked up, her smile was back but subdued, hanging at the corners of her mouth, ready to spring free if only someone could unlock it. I wanted to be that person.
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As the story is told through dual point of view, there's this perfectly building heat between Andie and Freddie, and it reaches epic, Olympic-level proportions! I loved each and every steamy exchange between these two! They had a thrilling chemistry that I just couldn't get enough of. The heart-pounding attraction and the wide-eyed anticipation. I only wanted to sit back and enjoy the hot, HOT show! *props chin on hands* *dreamy sigh*

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I needed her more than I needed my next race. The water was soothing, but Andie lit me on fire.
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But as with any good show...There's also drama, and scandal, and big twists, oh my! As Andie and Freddie fall for each other, there are other factors that threaten to keep them apart. It felt like I was watching a good ol' soap opera--complete with a villain that made me want to punch my Kindle screen, and oh yeah, did I mention big twists?!--but I loved how it all unraveled! I just couldn't put this book down!

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Andie was a wildcard...a wisp of smoke; if I tried to grasp her too tightly, she would slip through my fingers. My only hope was to keep the fire burning.
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It wasn't all high heat and high tension, though. There were also some great laugh-out-loud moments and cute blush-worthy scenes. This book definitely has an interesting cast of characters, and I loved all of the dialogue. (TEAM GEORGIE!) (And side note: Summer Games does include characters from another book by the author, but this can be read as a standalone. I loved Andie's teammates Kinsley and Becca, even without reading Scoring Wilder!)

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"This heart, Andie..."
She let go of her bottom lip and inhaled a shaky breath.
"I want this heart all for myself."
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I had an absolute blast while completely devouring this book! While reading in bed, I would literally giggle and kick my legs into the air. There was even a point where I had to pause, just roll over, and squeal into my pillow. It was such a fun, sexy, exhilarating read, and after the rollercoaster, there's sweet satisfaction at the finish line! (Seriously, look up the word 'exhilarating' in the dictionary, and this is what you'll find: 'making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling'. The Summer Games checks off all of those boxes!) I adore romantic comedies and new adult, and The Summer Games was a fantastic blend of the two, all wrapped up in a sexy and sporty package! New Adult, sports romance, AND rom-com lovers alike should swoop this up!

I Was Provided A ARC By The Author
(Possible Spoilers)

Andie Foster has come to Rio to compete in the summer games, she couldn't be happier to be there. She's ready to play soccer, win gold, and have fun and embrace all the Olympic village has to offer. She's worked her whole life, played hard, trained hard, to make it to where she is now. Competing at her first Olympics. After all the training she puts in everyday, she ready to let loose and have some fun. Parties with hot athletes is just what she's looking for. But she could of never prepared for meeting Frederick Archibald. Tall, sexy, and British, Freddie. He's about to royally complicate her time in Rio, but she not sure that is such a bad thing. Andie, as much as she tries to distant herself from him, just can't deny the connection growing between them. She'll have to keep her head in the game and not on Freddie in his swimwear, tempting her.

Frederick "Freddie" Archibald, is back at the summer games for his third Olympics. He's ready to win gold again. He just wants to swim and compete. No drama. No family responsibilities waiting for him back at home. But that's not so easy when he lays eyes on the beautiful blonde, american soccer player. Though his attraction to Andie, may complicates things, Its a easy choice for him, he wants Andie, he wants to get to know this fun and sassy women. But others in his life with stop at nothing to make sure that doesn't happen. Freddie will have to fight to win, not just at the summer games, but at taking control of his life and his happiness.

The summer games was such a fun and funny book to read. A real romantic comedy. Loaded with hot athletes, drama, laughs, friendship, and love. Andie is fun and spunky. She's tough and fights for what she wants, she plays hard and is a real, down to earth person. She's was a refreshing lead to read about, being in her head and reading her inner dialogue, is the best. Freddie is super sexy, I couldn't get enough reading about him and his sexy accent. He's a yummy book boyfriend. Sweet, cocky, and um, hello a British accent. ;)

Together these two make for one steamy, romantic, and funny read. I also loved that we got Kinsley, Liam, Becca & Penn again. And I loved the friendship between not only Andie, Kinsley and Becca, but Andie & Georgie . She was a really fun character.

The summer games is the perfect summer read!

This book was amazing! I totally loved the Olympic setting, with a lot of sports and even soccer matches that were described so well, it was very easy to follow what was going on and understand every aspect of the game.

I have to start by saying that I loved Andie. She was strong and very independent. She knew what she wanted out of the Olympics and she thrived hard for it. When she met Freddie, she didn’t know all the complications that followed him and let me tell you, it was a major complication! I felt bad for both Andie and Freddie because the attraction there was off the charts! The sexual tension between these two was beyond sizzling and I needed something to happen ASAP!

Freddie was hot and with a freaking British accent, people! Commence swooning in 3..2..1.. Go! *swoons then melts on the floor* Don’t worry about me. I’ll continue my review while melted. *ahem* As I was saying, Frederick Archibald is a god. And he is so caring, thoughtful, hot, an athlete (bless his body), sweet, responsible, did I mention hot? Reading about Andie and Freddie had me with a major grin on my face. There were so perfect for one another! Give me more of this beautiful couple!

When these two met, and Andie felt an attraction towards him, she knew she had to focus on soccer but she wanted a little fun on the side. When she found out about Freddie’s complication, she distanced herself because she didn’t want to be in that situation. Freddie never gave up though. He knew he wanted Andie and he set out to have her. But did Andie made it easy? Tsk tsk. Not at all. She was struggling so hard to stay away but there’s only so much a heart can take.

This complication aggravated me and irritated me to no end and it led me to lower my rating. My reading experience with this story was fantastic until this complication turned into an even worse complication. It really frustrated me because there was so much drama behind it that could have been done without. Still, I kept reading because it’s R.S. Grey and yes, I loved everything else. This story was filled with witty banter like no other! I highlighted way too many hilarious quotes and I was only on 8%. Seriously, by then I already had 12 quotes!

Overall, a hilarious story with a strong cast that you will stay on your mind (and hearts) for a while. Especially Freddie. You will never forget Freddie. I should start a Freddie fan club. I’m serious! It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited for a male character in a book. If you read my previous reviews, you know I barely rave about a male so this is insane! I really liked him!

Another overall, just because I can. (See what I did there? I’m channeling Rachel!) This series started off with a bang and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! Give me all the books!

Sometimes you just need something short and something sweet tied with a whole lot of angst and R.S. Grey’s Settling The Score was just that kind of book. Taking place five years after her hit, Scoring Wilder, she takes us into the Olympic village alongside some of the beloved characters from Scoring Wilder with the addition of her new protagonists. The drama that ensues even before the games have begun may just be as entertaining as the games themselves.
Taking place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil we see all sorts of great looking athletes step in and out of the pages. Frederick Archibald however, is THE athlete that catches everyone’s eye. An English swimmer with both the face and the body to make you trip on your own two feet, he manages to disarm our very sweet heroine, Andie Foster—the US Women’s Soccer goalie. Fresh faced with a highly renowned talent, she becomes the apple of Frederick’s eye as well. But because certain circumstances are keeping them apart, the angst level in this book is extreme. Reaching that infamous, “throw your Kindle/book across the room”, extreme. I felt like she was able to do that by giving us a villain worth loathing. The chemistry between Frederick and Andie is palpable. An undeniable connection that makes the circumstances that much more unfair. I found myself wishing page after page for them to finally find their way to one another free of drama and obstacles. However, Ms. Grey definitely makes us work for it; she makes us suffer alongside Fredrick and Andie, through much of this book. With a copious amount of patience for a promise of a happily ever after, she allows you to work through the torment, one page at a time.

With R.S. Grey’s signature style intact, she’s created a brand new set of characters whom you cannot help but root for. I was so happy to get my Kinsley and Liam fix and be able to see how life after Scoring Wilder has turned out for them. I really enjoyed this book – a quick, fun read with a hair pulling plot line, you get the best of both worlds. The Summer Games: Settling The Score is definitely one you need to add to your TBR list.

5 stars!!

"I closed my eyes, listened as he whispered hello in my ear, and fell into the kind of madness I'd avoided for so many years. For so long, I'd lived in the confines of my regimented life, but now I was in Rio, and Freddie still had his hand on the small of my back. Inviting him to the club had been a mistake, but I wasn't going to say no. I wanted to taste madness."

What happens in the Olympic village stays in the Olympic village - if only things were that simple for Andie and Freddie. What should be two athletes living the Olympic Dream for them was a forbidden love affair that could ruin them both.

Olympic swimmer Frederick (Freddie) Archibald was heir to a British legacy, promised in marriage to a family friend but far from in love. When he meets soccer player Andie in Rio his world is turned upside down. "We had moments, tiny, stolen moments that felt wrong more than they felt right. She wasn't mine and she never would be."

For Andie Foster her whole life has lead up to this moment, her chance at Olympic gold but she was determined to experience all the extracurricular activities the games had to offer, she wasn't expecting Freddie. "I'd wanted to taste madness and I had. It tasted like a hot British swimmer who was currently off the f*** market."

I alternated between smiling and seething throughout this entire book. My heart physically ached for Andie and Freddie to be together and I wanted to throat punch that B, Caroline!!

I think I ran every gamut of my emotional scale at one point or another as I read this book. I swooned, I swore and prayed for a HEA.

I always get worried going into sports romance novels. They aren't typically my cup of tea. Then again, a lot lately seems to not be my cup of tea. I have been in a horrible book slump. No matter how good the book is, I just can't seem to jump on the reading train. With that being said, I devoured this story!

I laughed, I cried, I booed, I hissed, my claws came out at one point. This book had me all over the place. With realistic, lovable character to realistic unlikable characters, I ate it up. The plot moved effortlessly and had me from the start.

I haven't read all of R.S. Grey's books, but I have read a few. I am not sure what it is about her writing style. No matter what my preconceived notion on what I think I will or won't like, I find myself always liking her books. Not many authors can write such a smooth-moving story that keeps me sitting for hours not wanting to put the book down.

5 out of 5 stars!!!!

I loved this book. Everything about it was exactly what I was needing in a book right now.

I love Ms Grey’s writing style. I love how she sprinkles in humor with the story here and there. In this book my favorite funny thought was when Andie was thinking of Freddie and comparing him to the Seven Wonders of the World:

What was Giza compared to his chiseled, tan six-pack? Who needed the hanging gardens of Babylon when you could have the low-hanging fruit of his loom?

BUT I also love how she can make me cry from happiness and perfect moments. This happened several times in this story, but especially in the epilogue! It was perfectly perfect for Andie and Freddie and I appreciate the effort that ms Grey went to put together such a wonderful story for all of us to read.

** I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review **

What?! In the world....I borrowed Arrogant Devil through Kindle Unlimited and blew through it in less than a day. The roughly nine chapter (?) Extra of this book was at the end. I was, like, meh. Not into the whole ladies soccer thing, even if it Is the Olympics.

Sosoverywrongwasi. Also KU'd this book, and got a whopping 2 hours of sleep last night because I couldn't put it down! I take my Kindle Everywhere. Store, work, docs office. Got up early, read while getting ready for work. Get to work, pretend I'm gassy....sit on the toilet and read. Hide my K in my lap at my desk, and read. Finally said screw it, put my feet up on my desk - shamelessly and without remorse - and devoured this story.

Amazing author. Holy cow. I'm so excited to see a whole library of other stories waiting for me! Off I go....

The writing was flowing and entertaining also felt light and fresh. Besides I really liked the Olympic setting. The story was the perfect mixture of sweet, hot and angsty. Sure enough there's some misunderstandings and drama in it. I have to admit this whole Caroline thing made the plot more interesting but that manipulative, evil bitch totally cracked me up. Grr! Truth is I just wanted to punch in her face every time she opened her mouth.
Despite my issue with C I found myself giggling and laughing a lot during reading. I truly enjoyed the Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Disney references. But the absolute winner for me was the Rubik's Cube party scene. Such an amazing idea!
Andie and Freddie were very likeable characters. Both of them were talented and determined at the same time really kind persons. I loved their playful banters as they became friends and OMG the sizzling chemistry between them was undeniable. I was rooting for them from the start and seeing their struggling was almost too much to take.
I think it would be unfair to finish my review without mentioning Freddie's quirky little sister. I absolutely adored Georgie, she was seriously hilarious also great supporter character. I hope to read more about her in the future.
Although I had a few complaints here and there - like I found the first half of the book a little slow paced - but overall, I really enjoyed it.

*An eARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*

What do you get when you add romance, comedy, hot book boyfriend, a royal bitch, and a bit more sexy time... One of my favorite reads this year. By now if you are an RS Grey fan, you know that when you pickup a book of hers you are going to get such a great read, this book was no different. This may actually be one of my favorites behind Scoring Wilder. Which mentions two of my favorite characters from that book...Hello!!! Awesome! Kinsley and Liam, it was nice to revisit them after a few years! I loved the new characters she introduced us to in this book... Andie was awesome, I wanted to be her. Who does not want to be a fun, sexy, determined Olympic soccer star, and add in the object of fascination from a hot, British swimmer named Freddie. Freddie Freddie Freddie. He is just book boyfriend perfection. Loved loved him.

Freddie and Andie's story had so many dimensions. It was so Sexy, it left me thinking WTH. But watching these two story unfold was AMAZING. Loved every bit of it! #MustRead. This book got me pumped to watch the Olympics this year!!! I will be paying close attention to the Male Swimmers for sure!

Please do yourself a favor and read this book!

ps.. Freaking love Georgie :)

Loved it. When the author announced this was her next novel, I was estatic. I always loved her writing. The writing was easy to understand, flawless, humoress. Ms.Grey always has a way with words she is one of my go to authors. I thought the book, storyline, and characters were well written. Easy to enjoy. From beginning to end I was hooked, I didn't want to put it down. Like I just needed to know what happened next. Such an addicting read this funny. And the humor, was the best I don't know how she does it , her books are the best ones to read when you wanna laugh.

But besides the humor, the story was steamy, I think the steamiest she's ever written. Not one aspect of this book I didn't enjoy. Then again anything this woman writes is amazing and I absolutely love. But my favorite part about this though I felt like I was at the summer olympics along with the characters, that's how well written, and how this author brought the story to life.

So moving onto the story aspect, the story takes place at the 2016 summer olympics in Rio, Andie Foster is a member for there for the women's US soccer team. Which I liked being able to see Becca, Penn, Liam and Kinsley in snippets of this story. So the story follows Andie Foster soccer player, it also follows her love interest , Freddrick Archibald. Swimmer for the British team. Man these two was like night and day.

I liked the fact she made the character's are from two different sports and nations, who meet and has a romance during the olympics. I mean how much more original and different could that get. She's always writing a great new original story, that's what I love about her books, I can alway's expect different from her.

Okay, so getting back to the character, Freddie and Andie have instant chemistry when they first meet, it's clear they're attracted to each other. And boy what a romance, a steamy one. Andie and Freddie I thought were so cute for each other, and perfect.

Andie was a great character, she was strong independent, driven soccer player. She didn't let anyone or thing stop her from completing her dream. I loved Freddie's character he was so sweet, polite, gentlemen who didn't give up on his feelings for Andie he pushed and didn't give up. The ccouple does have a few rough pateches in this story, but doesn't stop the love between the two. I felt both Andie, and Freddies pain. I felt everything as if i was there along with them.

I don't want to give to much away , but will say this, I absolutely enjoyed another incredible read by R.S.Grey. Highly recommend.

The Summer Games : Settling the Score was a real burst of vitamin and energy.
The recipe : a paradisiac place, hot athletes, a little bit of spice, some drama and shake it all. You got it, an entertaining sports romance when the goal is to win medals and not hearts, or both, maybe?

Andie is the american sweetheart princess. Playing soccer is her power. She’s young and very talented. Worked hard for being here in Rio for the Olympic Games. Sassy, fun and totally for the game, she’s never up for a challenge.
Her Crazy ramblings? Priceless! Her inner monologues were a shot of constant reflections, hilarious ones by the the way.
When it comes to business, nothing has to come in the way, no place for being weak.

Oh my hotness … Meet Freddie, the golden medal champion, with his Brit charms and ripped body, captivating every woman's attention. Danger with a capital D!! The catch? He’s from royalty …
I really enjoyed discovering the guy. Freddie wasn’t who he seemed to be and how the tabloïds were constantly on his back. Passionate, intense and also caring and loving brother, he got it all, wasn’t it? But no ladies,he got some flaws, and his innocence was at times disarming.

It could be just a great sports romance but R.S Grey gave an intense dimension to the story by throwing so curves and drama in the way.
Reading their aspirations, about their hard work to achieve their dreams, how you could be in a bubble separated from the real world for a short time and how especially you could be destroyed by a snap of a fingers.

Being a famous athlete made you a target, when you reputation was on hold, to watch your back. Andie and Freddie had chemistry, and when they were together, rules of attraction have never been more true.
Gravitating like magnets, you couldn’t deny the fact; these two are golden together.
For Freddie, Andie was a breath of fresh air and Freddie was to her her delightful temptation … Are they up for the challenge and surrender to their sizzling chemistry?

OMG … It was hot, steamy, sexy and incredible with explosive fireworks of emotions through the lighthearted part of the romance where hiding something more deeper, a great balance to the crazy and the fun. I get hooked from the beginning until the end, rooting for them all.

If you guys have read Scoring Wilder, you’re gonna be pleased! High five Rachel for this tremendous story! I was entertained until the end, laughing so hard, cheering the team, getting pissed at times, (oh the drama … well done) but mostly falling in love with this couple, because once again you create a golden couple!! As a soccer fan I couldn’t ask for more!!Woot Woot!

“The water was soothing, but Andie lit me on fire.”

What can I say other than I really love sports romances & I clearly need to read a lot more of them! I absolutely devoured Settling the Score! I almost wish I had time to just read it again, it was so much fun! I was laughing and rolling throughout this entire read – my abs got a workout just from laughing so much. I am also unabashedly a huge fan of the Olympics. I barely keep track of sports outside of my city’s professional teams, but when the Olympics come around, I end up eating up each and every morsel they feed me! I watch and DVR as much of the games as possible, so reading a fictional book set in the very real upcoming locale of the 2016 Summer Olympics made this book even that much more endearing! Andie Foster, the goal keeper for the US Woman’s National Soccer Team, wanted to be swept up in the magic of Rio and therefore ultimately as a reader, I was swept away too!

Andie Foster was an amazing character. She had such fierce independence and still was able to show us her vulnerable side without hindering her personality. Freddie Archibald was delicious. That’s all you need to know…OK, he’s a British swimmer, this is his third Olympic Games, and very delicious. Better? Seriously, the first moment Andie lays eyes on Freddie may be my favorite moment of the book, or perhaps it is her first one-on-one encounter with Freddie, or maybe it was their first kiss, or, OK all of it was my favorite! However, my biggest peeve about the book, is how could Andie, not know about this extremely decorated & sexy AF, Olympian before the games?! I loved every wink, every stare, every ache, and every painful muscle these two endure.

As much as I loved the main characters, the secondary characters really shined! Of course if you are a reader of R.S. Grey, you might recognize some of the girls, specifically, Kinsley & Becca (as well as Liam), from their previous quest to get to the Olympics, but you will not feel lost or like you are missing out in this book. They were integral and added a lot of the comic relief. They absolutely brought experience and insight to Andie as well as caring support. But it is the new characters that I fell in love with! Especially, Georgie! Damn that girl was a force to reckon with! I sure hope Ms. Grey has some plot bunnies planned for that spitfire!

This book technically was very instalovey, and I didn’t hate it! HA! That almost never happens. However, the fast blooming lusty attraction, was well played out and they didn’t jump each others bones immediately, so maybe that is why I really enjoyed it! However, if I had to wait another page for them to finally give in and ‘get it on,’ I might have loathed it. These two were so perfect for each other. I literally felt like they were meant to fall in love because the steam of their near proximity had me swooning. I will say that although I loved the plot, I did think the drama, even if necessary, might have been a tad over-the-top, but all in all I enjoyed this book very much! I just flew through this book and then started to try and savor it as it was coming to an end. Speaking of endings, the epilogue was pure perfection.

This is a stand alone novel and can be read without having read any previous title by Grey, and I highly recommend you dive into this one as it is so much fun! 4.5 stars…the only thing standing in the way of a perfect score was that I felt it was a bit over dramatic. Beautiful characters, beautiful setting, and a perfect HEA!

I really enjoyed this book, and the Olympic games setting. Love sports romance, and this one was juicy. It also reminded me of a movie that I loved as a kid, The Prince and and Me. You dont see much royalty books out there, and this one was great.

Andie Foster a famous soccer player, who is in the Olympic games. She is talented like no other, and fights for what she believes in.

Fredrick Archibald a famous swimmer, and dare I say prince and has a British accent! Sigh what is not to love. He is loyal, and when he meets Andie he knows he has to have her.

These two become quick friends, and can't keep their hands off eachother. Soon their lust turns to love, but DRAMA is their nemesis.

Can these two have a Happily Ever After, read to find out.

His book was hilarious, had me laughing my but off, and hot as sin.

It was a fast and enjoyable read.

Loved it.