My Scoring Wilder Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Scoring Wilder by R.S. Grey drops me into the world of intense college soccer, forbidden crushes, and laugh-out-loud moments. Kinsley Bryant is nineteen, newly recruited to the ULA soccer team and training for Olympic glory. She’s ambitious, competitive, and permanently glued to her cleats. Then she meets Liam Wilder—a professional soccer legend and America’s favorite bad boy. He’s volunteering as an assistant coach, and every player knows he’s strictly off-limits. When Kinsley and Liam start to break the rules, what started as a harmless flirt turns into something neither of them can control. With their careers, reputations, and futures on the line, every secret moment and stolen glance raises the stakes. The supporting cast—her teammates and friends—add energy and chaos, making the whole ride even more entertaining.
Why I Love This Book
I love how much fun this book is from start to finish. Kinsley’s inner monologue had me laughing constantly. She’s not just clever onscreen; she’s brave, strong, totally awkward, and never afraid to say what’s on her mind. The chemistry with Liam is off the charts—they’re playful and flirty but with the kind of slow build that leaves me grinning. I get all the forbidden romance tension without heavy angst or needless drama. When things heat up, the scenes are perfectly balanced between sweet and steamy. What makes Scoring Wilder stick with me is its heart. I care about the friendships just as much as the romance. Kinsley’s journey to reach her soccer dreams, while risking it all for a guy she could lose everything for, feels both funny and real. Even with the lighter tone, I felt the pressure, ambition, and fear of getting caught.
Who Will Like This Book
If you want a laugh-out-loud rom-com with real heart, you’ll enjoy this. It’s especially for readers who love forbidden romance, witty banter, or sports romance that doesn’t drown in technical sports talk. If you crave lovable side characters, found family vibes, and a main couple you can root for, you’ll finish this with a smile. Anyone looking for a binge-worthy, feel-good read that mixes romance, ambition, girl power, and juicy secrets will have fun with this one.
Tagged As
contemporary romance, new adult, college romance, sports romance, forbidden romance, athlete heroine, soccer, bad boy hero, coach/player romance, slow burn, girl power, witty banter, rom-com, found family, strong heroine, sweet romance, open door, dual POV, standalone, HEA, light angst, friends to lovers, indie romance.
Steam Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Moderate
There’s definite steam and plenty of sizzling moments between Kinsley and Liam, but it never goes over the top. The heat level is enough to make the romance satisfying but still lets the fun, heart, and humor stay front and center. If you want spice with lots of sweetness, this book is a perfect fit.
