The Deal (Off-Campus, 1)

The Deal

Author: Elle Kennedy

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Sports Romance

Book Rating: ⭐ 9/10

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

Description

Hannah Wells finally has the attention of the guy she’s been crushing on—but there’s one problem.

He barely knows she exists.

Confident in every area of her life except romance, Hannah agrees to an unexpected deal with the last person she thought she’d ever rely on: Garrett Graham, Briar University’s cocky star hockey player.

Garrett needs help passing a class to stay on the hockey team.

Hannah needs help getting another guy to notice her.

His solution? Fake date her to make her crush jealous.

What starts as a simple arrangement quickly spirals into late-night study sessions, playful teasing, and chemistry neither of them expected. Beneath Garrett’s arrogant reputation, Hannah discovers someone far more genuine—and Garrett quickly realizes the smart, witty girl tutoring him is unlike anyone he’s ever met.

But falling for each other was never part of the deal.

And when real feelings start getting involved, both Hannah and Garrett must decide if they’re willing to risk their hearts for something more than a temporary arrangement.

Tropes

Fake dating • hockey romance • college romance • opposites attract • tutoring trope • he falls first • witty banter • emotional healing

Series Reading Order (Off-Campus)

1. The Deal

2. The Mistake

3. The Score

4. The Goal