I really enjoyed this book it’s 4 book series called the kalma club.

Blurb

For the fans of Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez and Meghan Quinn!
Tropes:

✨ Second chance romance

✨ Enemies to lovers

✨ Forced proximity (destination wedding)

✨ Redemption arc

✨ Hockey player MMC

Karma comes to those who wait…

Small town sweetheart, Sienna Mastrangelo has spent years dreaming of payback against her ex. Why should Aiden Carter—NHL superstar and global heartthrob—get to leave her behind while she picks up the pieces of the life he shattered? So when The Karma Club formed, it felt like fate had stepped in. Along with her new best friends they each had a chance to serve up some just desserts on the ex’s that wronged them. But when plans for Aiden’s comeuppance fall through, it’s time for Sienna to settle the score!

Now, with a gorgeous Italian island wedding as her playground, Sienna has one week to make Aiden fall hard, beg for a second chance… then dump him without a backward glance. Throw in a few pranks, some strategic seduction—easy, right? Except their chemistry is hotter than ever, and as the games heat up, so do the long-buried truths...keeping her heart locked away becomes a challenge like none other. But when it comes to this hockey god, there’s no way she’s handing over the key again, even if Karma does have some plans of its own.

*I received a copy of this book as an ARC. This review and thoughts are mine alone.*

Rating: 4.5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

HOOOOOkay.

It took me awhile to start this as I wanted to read the others first, and i am so glad I did. By the end of the third book i was READY for Sienna and Aiden’s story.

There were so many times i found myself tearing up due to the things covered, so have tissues nearby. And please read the TW.

I did thoroughly enjoy the Karma Club payback and i was giving the entire time. I’m just very sad this is the last book since i JUST discovered it, but i do find that the book ended well and had resolved everything I wanted to see resolved.





Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for access to the ARC in exchange for this honest review!

Settling the Score by Clare Connelly begins with a chance encounter at an airport between four women, each dealing with heartbreak. What starts as a moment of connection quickly turns into a lifelong friendship—and, a second chance at love.
Sienna fell in love with a boy from school as a teenager. He became her emotional anchor and best friend—until he abruptly ended things and disappeared from her life without explanation. She never thought she’d see him again... until one of her new close friends from the airport group becomes pregnant and marries his brother. Suddenly, Sienna is spending an entire wedding vacation in close quarters with the man who broke her heart. What begins as a carefully plotted revenge might just end with unexpected heartache—or maybe a second shot at happily ever after.
This is the fourth book in the series, and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions in the best way. It kept me hooked from start to finish—and actually motivated me to go back and buy the first three books in this series!

This is the last entry in the series, and it was a nice way to end everything. Sienna and Aiden really needed to get back together, and ten years' silence was not going to be easily resolved. However, most of their conversations were about not talking about it. That got old and didn't move the plot. They finally talked about it, but Aiden didn't tell Sienna some very important facts. That means that Sienna and Aiden spend only a tiny part of the book in pleasant conversation or as a couple. I wanted more. That being said, I did like them as characters, and I did like the writing. I was glad to have the Harvery subplot wrapped up and to spend time with the previous couples.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the way everything worked out for everyone and how they got closure. I also loved the way the girls all became like sisters, it’s so heartwarming.

I would highly recommend reading this book but I would also recommend reading the other books in this series.

I would like to thank Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book early.

✨ Settling the Score – Clare Connelly ✨

Dear universe, if you’re listening — please wipe my memory so I can read The Karma Club series again for the very first time. I swear I won’t complain for like… 3 whole days.

This was the final book in the series and honestly? It gave me everything. It broke me. Burned me. Put me back together. Made me go “nooo 🥲” and “yesss 😭” in the same paragraph.

Sienna? Absolute queen. Aiden? A walking heart. Me? Emotionally unstable but with top-tier taste.

I’ve always believed in second chances… except for Harvey. Harvey can sit on the bench of life. But Aiden and Sienna? Fate was like, “get over it and make out already.” And they did. And it was 🔥

Seeing Blake & Astrid, Olly & Paige, and of course my ultimate faves Chase & Bella again? GAVE ME LIFE. That wedding scene? Gold. Chaos. Champagne. Flirty chaos. Chef’s kiss.

Now I’m lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering how a fictional series became my emotional support system. Clare Connelly, you beautiful witch. 🧙‍♀️

If you haven’t started The Karma Club yet, what are you even doing with your life??

📚 Verdict: 5/5 ⭐️. 10/10 would emotionally spiral again.

I was so glad to be back in this world and seeing the girls back at their revenge plans at the Karma club. I would definitely recommend reading book 3 as it gives so much context to Blake and Asher before you read this.
I loved seeing the character growth in this from Sienna and Asher, as they both navigate their feelings and go through guilt, regret, anger, pining and desire.
The revenge plot of breaking Asher's heart completely flips when Sienna sees his vulnerable side and learns what happened years ago. It was a raw and emotional journey, but accompanied by the fun antics from the group and the wedding setting and games, it still had a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.
I loved the supportive group, and the final revenge mission was the cherry on top.
It navigates loss well as it looks at what could have been, as well as the raw grief, pain and heartbreak.
It was a bittersweet conclusion to the series, but a compelling resolution with a hea.

This is the perfect end for this romcom series. If you have read the previous books in the Karma club series you know Sienna is the last woman in the group to try to revenge one of her new best friends.

While in a week in a remote mediterranean island for Astrid's wedding, they convince Sienna to try to make Aiden jealous and fall again in love with her. I loved how even in some of her worst moments in the island, Aiden can't keep his eyes of her. It's obvious that they need to try it again to really be happy but they both have some heavy baggage and have to talk a lot about their past and their possible future.

The fact that the other boyfriends are now friends and not only accept their crazy plots but they try to participate is just perfect.

Sienna and Aiden are the last couple in the Karma Club quartet and they saved the best for last! So much history and love and baggage between them, and still a compelling read where you can't help rooting for them, but maybe questioning if there's too much to get over?

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion

This is the 4th, and I assume final book in The Karma Club series! I have to say at first I was dubious about reading a series with the books written by different authors however I am absolutely loved it and sad to see this series end!
This book focused on Sienna and Aiden, them coming back together after 10 years apart, Sienna finally finding out the truth to why they broke up and healing from their past.
This book was emotional, vulnerable throughout and healing at the end. It covers some really triggering topics however in my opinion it was written so well.
Highly recommend this series!!

I just finished Settling the Score by Clare Connelly and I’m honestly so happy I was able to read this early! It’s coming out July 24th! Sometimes you just need a romance that’s cozy, comforting, and doesn’t make your heart ache too much — and this book delivered exactly that. From the very first chapter, I felt connected to the characters and totally invested in their story.

I ADORED the main characters - the video I posted gives a full review and this was such a fun vacation read!

The pacing is quick enough that I flew through it in one sitting. The spice level (1 🌶️) made it feel like the kind of book you can curl up with when you want something romantic but not over-the-top.

I’m giving this one a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Definitely recommend if you’re in a slump or just want something that feels like a comforting rom-com movie.

Clare Connelly wraps up The Karma Club series with a finale that blends revenge, romance, and emotional depth. With high-stakes pranks, tender revelations, and genuine chemistry, Settling the Score is a satisfying, heat‑filled ride with a strong heart. Fans of hockey heroes, second‑chance love, and found‑family vibes will be cheering by the final page.

If you love:

Emotional second‑chance romance

Friends‑turned‑family vibes

A dash of revenge and plenty of heat

…then Settling the Score is a perfect summer (or anytime) read. Ideal for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, and Meghan Quinn.

I hadn't read any of the other books in the series but it didn't stop me enjoying the book. It's the perfect beach read to read over the summer months. It was easy to follow, had a great cast of characters with some spice added in. I highly recommend it. I will definitely read the rest of the books in the series.
💝 Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review

Sienna and Aiden… oh wow these two! After reading only The Puck Stops Here as my first Karma book, I am definitely going back to read the first two, This one, while still having humor and the like, was very emotional and raw with the topics it deals with so beware of triggers! There were tears for sure! My only downside is this is not first person POV, and that sometimes for me makes it difficult to know who is being talked about on page. I’m glad they were last in the series, as we like to save the best for last!

Book 4 in the Karma Club series.

Did I love it? Yes! Did I love it as much as the other 3? Sadly not.

Overall the story was beautiful. It’s an easy, second chance romance read which would be perfect on holiday by the pool with a cocktail however, for me it wasn’t the story I wanted. Am I glad Horrible Harvey got his just desserts? Of course! But I would’ve liked that to have been the main story. I feel like I waited so long to find out how they were going to get karma back on him that I would’ve preferred the story to have focused on that and had Sienna & Aiden’s story taking part in the back ground.

The friendship between the girls is fun, heartwarming and the main reason why I love all of these books. Every girl needs a strong group of friends and that’s exactly what they have.

Overall the book is fun, easy to read and a great feel good romance but it just wasn’t the story I was expecting which is why although I’ve given it 4 stars, for me it really is a 3.5 rating.

This is the 4th book in the Karma Club series. The tight friendship between the four women who met in an airport is unlikely, but I know a couple who met in an airport, just as he was being deployed to Vietnam and their relationship grew and they've been married for well over 40 years, so it could happen.

Anyway, in this book, Sienna is about to be a bridesmaid in her best friend's wedding. The sticky part is that the friend is marrying the guy who is a twin to the guy who broke Sienna's heart more than 10 years ago. He's never looked back and now he's the object of the Karma Club's revenge.

I can understand and empathize with Sienna's hurt and rage. For most of the book, I thought Aiden was a bundle of excuses and stupidity. If he loved her, why couldn't he find his way to at least calling her once to say he was sorry?! It's all explained.

I really enjoyed the story, as I have all the other books in the series. This one includes and over the top wedding on an exclusive island. There's a brief sex scene that isn't all that explicit and can be skipped if it makes the reader uncomfortable. I thought it was more than fine.

You may want to read the books in order, but if you read this one first, it won't hurt a thing.

I started this without knowing it was a part of a series and while I wish I would have known (I would have read them in order) - it definitely wasn't necessary to read the others in the series to enjoy the book!

I really got into this particular enemies to lovers story line and I found myself actively cheering them on to FINALLY get over it!

This book was a fun read and I enjoyed the plot, which was brilliantly written and I loved the characters, who had personalities that I definitely connected with. This book was brilliantly written and I loved how it dealt with friendships and how important finding the perfect friends is, Sienna and Aiden were the perfect main characters and I loved the connection they developed with the other characters.

Sienna Mastrangelo has waited long enough for payback against her ex, NHL superstar Aiden Carter. When The Karma Club offers a chance to serve just desserts, she’s ready to play, but things don’t go quite as planned. Set against the stunning backdrop of an Italian island wedding, Sienna’s mission is clear: make Aiden fall hard, get him begging for a second chance, then walk away for good. But with sizzling chemistry and secrets bubbling beneath the surface, keeping her heart locked up might be the toughest game yet. A is a spicy, witty, and unforgettable finale to The Karma Club series about revenge, redemption, and the fine line between love and hate.

Settling the Score is the 4th and final book in the multi-author The Karma Club series. While it could be read as a standalone in a pinch, I highly recommend reading at least the previous book - The Puck Stops Here first - since Aiden's twin brother's wedding week is the setting and backdrop of his second-chance-at-love romance with Sienna. More than enemies-to-lovers, this is a tale of clearing up misconceptions, working through trauma and learning to forgive past hurts. It's entertaining, engaging and emotional with a wonderful cast of supporting characters and a great HEA not just for Sienna and Aiden, but all the members of the Karma Club and their soulmates.