Ready to Score: A Novel [Paperback]

Cleat CutemeetsFriday Night Lightsin this funny, spicy, emotional new romance from Jodie Slaughter.

Watching these two determined Sapphics scheme and smolder at one another is gloriously popcorn-worthy  and as always, Slaughter knows how to bring the heat. -The New York Times

Jade Dunn has spent years trying to climb her way to the top of the southern high school football food chain. Now, the only thing standing between her and that future head coach spot is years of small-town good ol boy politics. When she scores an invite to a highly coveted monthly poker game perfect for networking, she jumps at the chance for a seat at the table. Only to find the one person with the ability to shake her there. An infuriatingly sexy art teacher who plays her cards like shes gunning for Jades deserved spot.

Francesca Lim never thought shed be happy in a small town, not after living and breathing hardcore Texas football her whole life. But two years ago, the promise of forever love had her leaving behind a burgeoning coaching career for a new life - only for it to burst into flames. Now, she has a chance to gain back a piece of her life she thought shed left in Houston. The only one standing in the way? The prickly assistant coach that Francesca cant keep her mind or hands off of.

Not wanting to risk losing out on a dream job, Jade and Francesca cant afford to give in to the iron hot attraction that simmers beneath their biting interactions, so they try desperately to ignore it. Too bad their hearts dont seem to be as on board with the game plan.

Jodie SlaughtersReady to Scoreshows how sometimes you have to go big or go home to get the life - and love - you deserve.