agrutle's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to the author for sending the book to me in exchange for an honest review.
Whitney is in Boulder for work, just for a year to help set up a new office with her decorating company. She wasn't looking for any romantic relationships, her last relationship was a year ago and she's not sure she trusts herself with feelings. I mean she thought that her boyfriend was going to propose and they were going to live happily ever after. Now she meets Gavin when shes at a farmers market dragging around a wagon full of gnomes, wearing some of her downtime clothing and just in general not looking for anything but things for her clients.
Meeting Gavin stirred up feelings in her but at the end of their day he didn't ask for her number so maybe all the feelings are one-sided. Then he friends her on Connectivity and so their story really begins.
I can tell you this book gave me ALL the feels. I loved reading about Whitney and Gavin. They have their ups and downs but it really was a beautiful love story from start to finish. I love the way Aven writes she never disappoints me, the stories are always beautiful and there is always a happily ever after.
Whitney is in Boulder for work, just for a year to help set up a new office with her decorating company. She wasn't looking for any romantic relationships, her last relationship was a year ago and she's not sure she trusts herself with feelings. I mean she thought that her boyfriend was going to propose and they were going to live happily ever after. Now she meets Gavin when shes at a farmers market dragging around a wagon full of gnomes, wearing some of her downtime clothing and just in general not looking for anything but things for her clients.
Meeting Gavin stirred up feelings in her but at the end of their day he didn't ask for her number so maybe all the feelings are one-sided. Then he friends her on Connectivity and so their story really begins.
I can tell you this book gave me ALL the feels. I loved reading about Whitney and Gavin. They have their ups and downs but it really was a beautiful love story from start to finish. I love the way Aven writes she never disappoints me, the stories are always beautiful and there is always a happily ever after.
cebaute's review against another edition
5.0
I devoured this book! I have loved all of Aven’s hockey books, but living in Colorado means Rinkside in the Rockies books are extra special to me. The thing I loved most about Outscored is that Whitney and Gavin met in a way that was natural - through friends (however, gnomes were involved.) Whitney never tries to change herself to be someone Gavin would want. She remains true to herself at every step. Gavin and Whit-Bit are a magnetic couple with a love built on helping each other be the very best version of themselves. Outscored is a must-read for anyone following along with the Rinkside in the Rockies series.
erin_j's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!
I believe these two are my favorite! Meeting Gavin in the previous books and reading what he went through with Veronica I was so ready for him to meet a wonderful woman and have a mutual, loving relationship. So when Whitney came into the picture it was perfect! Their first meeting was so cute and ideal. I loved it! The relationship progressed a bit fast at the beginning with consecutive days of being together but once the time started extending longer and the hockey season started their romance blossomed and felt so real. Loved that they took the physical aspect of their relationship slow and when it happened it was right and they were ready. And the conflicts. Yes, all books need them. And thank you Aven Ellis for not making them drag on. These two adults talk things out and get over themselves in a timely manner. These two are great and I so look forward to more books by this author!
This book is mostly clean. A bit of foreplay but the act is not described. It is fade to black. So there's a bit of spice, but nothing too sexually graphic.
I believe these two are my favorite! Meeting Gavin in the previous books and reading what he went through with Veronica I was so ready for him to meet a wonderful woman and have a mutual, loving relationship. So when Whitney came into the picture it was perfect! Their first meeting was so cute and ideal. I loved it! The relationship progressed a bit fast at the beginning with consecutive days of being together but once the time started extending longer and the hockey season started their romance blossomed and felt so real. Loved that they took the physical aspect of their relationship slow and when it happened it was right and they were ready. And the conflicts. Yes, all books need them. And thank you Aven Ellis for not making them drag on. These two adults talk things out and get over themselves in a timely manner. These two are great and I so look forward to more books by this author!
This book is mostly clean. A bit of foreplay but the act is not described. It is fade to black. So there's a bit of spice, but nothing too sexually graphic.
steffi24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
sydlor93's review against another edition
5.0
*Squeak*
So far that’s all I can manage for this great installment!
So far that’s all I can manage for this great installment!
kiercarnahan's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a little late to the party on this one but Aven Ellis has done it again with her newest book, Outscored. If you're looking for a heart string pulling, hockey romance, Aven is always your girl. Gavin and Whitney's story was adorable and I loved how quirky Whitney was. Get this book on kindle and get ready to flamingle with the Denver Mountain Lions!
bookishbrandy's review against another edition
5.0
This book is better than sparkling rose! Gavin and Whitney are so real and relatable! Will absolutely read again for the romance and the the gnomes.
emmascr's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Aven for my copy of this book. I am a HUGE fan of Aven's work and I feel like I have been waiting an AGE for this book.
This is the 3rd book in the Rinkside in the Rockies book but like all of Aven's books, it can be read as a standalone. Whitney was first introduced in Green Tea Latte to Go and Gavin has featured in the other Rockies books. This book, however, is their story and you can totally start here and not have missed anything. If you love Aven's style then I would definitely go and read these as well as all her other books.
What I loved about this book was that from the first chapter I started I was laughing. Aven created instant chemistry between these two characters. From the minute they meet its clear that this is going to be something special.
Aven has created two characters that are so very real and have real issues. I won't ruin the story by talking about them but it was very easy to identify with the issues here. Even if you may not experience the exact same issues the driver of these issues is likely something everyone has faced.
I absolutely adored this book, Aven managed to make this one of her best ever books. I don't know how she does it but every time I pick up one of her books she manages to make me fall more and more in love with her writing. I am now eagerly awaiting my next fix!
This is the 3rd book in the Rinkside in the Rockies book but like all of Aven's books, it can be read as a standalone. Whitney was first introduced in Green Tea Latte to Go and Gavin has featured in the other Rockies books. This book, however, is their story and you can totally start here and not have missed anything. If you love Aven's style then I would definitely go and read these as well as all her other books.
What I loved about this book was that from the first chapter I started I was laughing. Aven created instant chemistry between these two characters. From the minute they meet its clear that this is going to be something special.
Aven has created two characters that are so very real and have real issues. I won't ruin the story by talking about them but it was very easy to identify with the issues here. Even if you may not experience the exact same issues the driver of these issues is likely something everyone has faced.
I absolutely adored this book, Aven managed to make this one of her best ever books. I don't know how she does it but every time I pick up one of her books she manages to make me fall more and more in love with her writing. I am now eagerly awaiting my next fix!
lodisparate's review against another edition
3.0
this book or specifically the hero has severe 'not like the other girl' problem. the amount of times he said to the heroine 'you are different from the other women' my eyes rolled out of my head and it hurts. it's 2019 and why are we still using this kind of thing working as a compliment.
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