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New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation Elle Kennedy brings you the first in the sexy Off-Campus series that everyone is talking about.

She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy...

Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice...even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date.

...and it's going to be oh so good

All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloom Books (February 24, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1775293939
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1775293934
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Reviewer: Nicole Kosa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I think I re-read this book about 10 times already...
Review: For months now, I've been seeing The Deal recommended by Aestas, stating how much she loved it. I was always intrigued by the teasers she posted along with the buy link and when I saw it yesterday, I said "f*ck it, I'm buying this one". So I bought and I think it was one of the best decisions I've made.When I read the summary of The Deal, I expected something very different. I expected a fake relationship, a drunken night of sex and debauchery, then the guy to fight his way until she gets to girls. Instead, I got something way more complex and interesting and I was not disappointed in the least.Hannah is a music major in Briar College. In her junior year, a new guy, Justin moves to town and starts at the school, and Hannah immediately notices him. Which is weird, since he's a footballer and Hannah is never into jocks. But she sees more in him than the typical frat guy. The problem is, she's too shy to just ask him out, even though she has with him, Ethics. This is where out hero, Garrett comes into the picture.Garrett is the captain of the hockey team and a history major. He's doing really good in all his classes - which is required to play - except Ethics. When he sees that Hannah aced the midterm, he immediately asks her to tutor him or else he'll fail the make up test and lose his spot on the team. After much persuasion and various offers, Hannah takes the deal and their kind of messy but pretty adorable story begins.The first thing I fell in love in The Deal was the characters. Especially Hannah. She's a rape survivor but she doesn't let a past horrible experience affect her life and dictate her everydays. She gets out of it as someone stronger, determind, who knows she's not a victim and doesn't let others treat her like one. She has the balls to say no to anyone, while blushing in the next moment at a sexual innuendo. She's literally the funniest character I've ever read. I'm not lying, I was laughing every time she says something sarcastic, witty or funny, which she tends to do a lot around Garrett. She's a talented singer and a straight A student, all the while she's working to try to make a living to not have to rely on her parents who are in neck deep in debts.Garrett is and isn't your typical bad boy. His dad was a big hockey player back in the days, everyone knows him and envies Garrett for having him as a parent. But there's a big secret about good, old Phil that nobody knows. Garrett lives off campus in a house that he rents with his three best friends. They are the typical frat boys/jocks; they're the stars of the campus, they play, they party, they drink, they get the girls. Except Garrett rarely drinks and concentrate on school too, beside all his extracurricular activities. So while he is the team captain, he has another side too, a side that he rarely shows to anything. He's relentless, funny, protective, loveable, sweet, charming and he would do everything for the people he loves.I loved both Garrett and Hannah's friend. They were there everytime our main characters needed them, tried to protect them from everything and they were good companion to them. I loved how Garrett's roommates were bickering with Hannah and accepted her from the first moment. I loved how Hannah's friend were always trying to encourage her to not let her duet partner bully her.The book was told in a dual POV, which I loved. We got to know both Hannah's and Garrett's thoughts, situations and background. It balanced equally between the two characters. I loved the banter and bickering between them, they made the book a funny and quick read. It was so good to read about how they clicked from the first moment and how they experienced things with each other that they haven't before with other people. It was also endearing to watch them fall in love with each other slowly. I loved that slow burn that was going on and how Hannah was trying to deny everything she felt for Garrett. It just made me wanting them together all the more.It was my first book from Elle but definitely not the last. I loved her style and her quotes are really perfect. She actually wrote a book about the only topic (rape) that I find hard to read and made it in a way that I didn't cringe at every page it was mentioned. I also loved how easy and quick read it was, I literally consumed it in a few hours. I cannot wait to read the second book in the series.

Reviewer: MommaLayne
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Fun and Steamy College Romance
Review: In "The Deal," Elle Kennedy delivers an engaging new adult romance filled with humor, chemistry, and self-discovery. Hannah Wells is a relatable heroine trying to navigate her feelings and insecurities, making her journey toward confidence in love both relatable and engaging. When she teams up with the cocky, yet charming Garrett Graham to make her crush jealous, the dynamics between them create a delightful tension that keeps readers hooked.Garrett’s initial motivations blur as their playful arrangement turns into something deeper, making for a compelling exploration of unexpected romance and personal growth. Kennedy’s witty dialogue and well-developed characters bring the story to life, transforming a seemingly simple premise into an entertaining and heartfelt adventure. As the characters confront their fears and feelings, "The Deal" turns into a delightful tale about finding love in unexpected places, perfect for fans of contemporary romance.

Reviewer: erinaf
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: College hockey friends to lovers romance
Review: I'm always wary when a book has a stack of positive reviews and few negative reviews...but I loved this book! It was a cute, feel-good story with great interaction between the characters. Hannah is at college on a full scholarship after running out of her small town the first chance she got after being roofied and raped at school. This is brought up throughout the book, so if this is a trigger for you, you might want to steer clear but I thought it was done pretty tastefully. It's mentioned almost immediately in the book so you're well aware it's going to be an issue with the female lead. Hannah aces a test in her ethics philosophy class that a majority of the class has completely bombed out on. As she's making dreamy eyes at another student, Justin, who she has a major crush on, she drops her test in the presence of Garrett, a college hockey superstar who's a big man on campus and going places. Garrett had received an F, bringing down his GPA and threatening to bench him if he can't pull his grade up in the make-up test. Seeing Hannah's 'A' on her midterm, he's determined to pester her into tutoring him, thinking his popularity and charm will sell himself easily and therefore he'll get what he wants. Hannah is just as determined to refuse to do it, resulting in a funny, sweet battle as Garrett tries to manipulate her into getting his way. Looking for a weakness he can exploit, he stumbles over the fact that Hannah has a major thing for Justin, who he runs in the same circle as. He uses this as bait to entice Hannah to tutor him, promising to help give her the social status that comes along with being on a date with Garrett, assuring her that football stars like Justin only have a history with 'somebodies'.Hannah was great. Due to the rape, she obviously had a lot of anxiety. While she was pretty confident and comfortable with who she was after receiving therapy, she also found it difficult to go to parties and drink where the unknown could happen. She's a self-confessed music nerd who is trying to win a college performance scholarship, insisting that she doesn't have time to help Garrett. As for Garrett - I loved him. He came across as a hot, confident, funny, charming, arrogant and wildly popular jock without coming across as a total douche. The supporting characters were wonderful, adding to the book and the dialogue. Slight spoiler - Garrett does sleep with a couple of other women after meeting Hannah, but not after he starts to like her as more than a friend. I'm only mentioning it because I know some readers hate this and like to be warned of the 'cheating factor'. I'll point out again that he didn't cheat when he started to dig Hannah.The writing was well done. Fluent as well as funny and witty when it needed to be. The inner monologues given by Hannah and Garrett were hilarious at times, with the writing and language choices being informal enough to sound realistic but not cheesy. The back and forth banter between Hannah and Garrett was great to read. There's a tendency sometimes with friends to lovers books being repetitive, but this book had enough of a unique style to it that I didn't feel like it was a story I'd read one hundred times before. There was enough hockey talk and references to let us know it was an ice hockey book, but not overwhelmingly so. The other thing I loved was that the writing wasn't juvenile. Often when I read a college-based book there is a lot of back and forth or angst, making the book and characters seem childish and making me avoid the trope. I didn't get this at all with this book.It was an entertaining read. There was additional drama thrown in with Hannah's difficulty seeing her family due to their lack of money resulting from court cases, her issues with the music concert and the massive amounts of baggage Garrett has as a result of having a cold and abusive father who was a hockey legend. It didn't bombard you at once, but was written in well enough that you went through events with the characters without it feeling over the top. The book is told from Hannah and Garrett's point of view, which was a nice addition.The romance side of things had enough chemistry with a slow build up to the relationship. The book left me with a smile on my face and not wanting the book to end. I loved it and will definitely read more from this author in the future.

Reviewer: Cindy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I loved this book! It has been on my TBR for a while now, I am so happy to have finally read it. I couldn’t put it down!I was captivated by the story line, the relationship between Hannah and Garret and both of their pasts. The banter, the joking, the familiarity and the comfort they have when they are together was fantastic. These two have such a great connection from the moment they meet, it is deep and they have an undeniable chemistry.I loved watching how their friendship developed through most of the story, the trust and vulnerability that both Hannah and Garrett show one another was so wonderful and the care they have when they are together was beautiful.They both have trauma in their past, which is heartbreaking but watching they work through it made for a great read. Please check the content warning before reading, if needed.I loved the rest of the friends and hockey team! They were a great addition and I look forward to added the other books in this series to my tbr also!

Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lo consiglio vivamente

Reviewer: Aslihan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I love college romances, this was my first read from Elle Kennedy and it did not disappoint. I loved Garret, he gave such a golden retriever vibe he was amazing. Hannah is so smart, but not the virgin I don’t know anything except school type, she is fun smart. She knows her stuff even though she doesn’t trust guys or party’s after what she went through. I loved the tutor tutee relationship of the two of them and I love Garret in general he is amazing!

Reviewer: Shelsey bekaert
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book is a perfect teenage read i read it in 4 days and i loved every second of it 🥰

Reviewer: 💕
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: GAAAARREEEEETTTTTR GRAHAM THE LOML OMG.I loved this book so much it was so cute and funny and good omg omg love this series !!!