*`Review: The Play by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Play

Series: Briar U #3

Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:

4 stars 

This is Hunter's book. I've been waiting for it, but also a little leery based off his behavior in the first two books in the series. I can say Hunter redeemed himself. This is now my favorite book in the series. I really liked Demi and Hunter together. I liked it started out as a friendship because she was in a relationship. Oh boy I could tell where this book was going for Demi. Still hated to see it because a kind soul like hers shouldn't have that happen. One of my favorite parts is the banter between Hunter and Demi. It's just so good. The hilarity with Pablo was another favorite part. I love how Hunter's roommates are the girls. A lot of fun moments there too.  I really got into this book and it was so hard to put down. 

BLURB:

What I learned after last year’s distractions cost my hockey team our entire season? No more screwing up. No more screwing, period. As the new team captain, I need a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later. Which means that I, Hunter Davenport, am officially going celibate…no matter how hard that makes things.

But there’s nothing in the rulebook that says I can’t be friends with a woman. And I won’t lie—my new classmate Demi Davis is one cool chick. Her smart mouth is hot as hell, and so is the rest of her, but the fact that she’s got a boyfriend eliminates the temptation to touch her.

Except three months into our friendship, Demi is single and looking for a rebound.

And she’s making a play for me.

Avoiding her is impossible. We’re paired up on a yearlong school project, but I’m confident I can resist her. We’d never work, anyway. Our backgrounds are too different, our goals aren’t aligned, and her parents hate my guts.

Hooking up is a very bad idea. Now I just have to convince my body—and my heart.

BUY LINKS:

https://www.ellekennedy.com/briar-u

*`Review: The Risk by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Risk

Series: Briar U #2

Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:

4 Stars

This is the second book in the Briar U series. We have Brenna and Jake. This is enemies to lovers/rivals to lovers vibes with fake dating thrown in. Jake plays for her dad's rival hockey team. That adds another layer to it all. I really liked Brenna and Jake. I will admit some of the other stuff going on lost me a bit, but Jake and Brenna pulled me back in. It's all fake they say, but you can't deny the all too real chemistry between them. I will also admit Coach Jensen was letting me down in this one and I was shaking my head at him, but he pulled through for me in the end. That's the guy I always thought he was. The one hockey tv company just gave me the ick the whole time. Brenna could do so much better and deserved so much better. Over all I did enjoy this one. 

BLURB:

Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy scenes . . .

Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team.

And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me.

I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one.

Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him.

That's the one risk I'm not willing to take.

BUY LINKS:

https://www.ellekennedy.com/the-risk

*`Review: The Chase by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Chase

Series: Briar U #1

Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:

4 stars

This is the first book in the Briar U series. I was delighted some of our faves from Off Campus pop in. I was super excited this was Summer's story because you know Dean has to make an appearance. I did enjoy this one. Fitz and Summer may be opposites, but you know what they say about opposites attract. I wasn't too thrilled with the little love triangle going on. That is just not my jam in romance so it's a personal preference. There were so many funny moments that had me laughing. I still think Summer and Dean's parents are awesome. You can tell Summer is a daddy's girl. I loved how Fitz saw Summer more than her looks and money. The way he supports her and believes in her brains was so amazing. They way he made Summer feel about herself was beautiful. And that right there is prime book boyfriend material. Summer also brings out a different side in Fitz, but also shows him it's okay to bring that side out. His parents are a real piece of work. I hate when parents put the kids in the middle of them. This book shows some of the struggles women face in society, but especially in a college setting. It was done tastefully and the options someone would have to seek help. Overall I enjoyed it. 

BLURB:

A sexy standalone novel from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy

Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there’s no logical reason why I’m so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don’t usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks who think I’m flighty and superficial. His narrow view of me is the first strike against him. It doesn’t help that he’s buddy-buddy with my brother.

And that his best friend has a crush on me.

And that I just moved in with them.

Oh, did I not mention we’re roommates?

I suppose it doesn’t matter. Fitzy has made it clear he’s not interested in me, even though the sparks between us are liable to burn our house down. I’m not the kind of girl who chases after a man, though, and I’m not about to start. I’ve got my hands full dealing with a new school, a sleazy professor, and an uncertain future. So if my sexy brooding roomie wises up and realizes what he’s missing?

He knows where to find me.

BUY LINKS:

https://www.ellekennedy.com/briar-u

*`Review: The Goal by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Goal

Series: Off-Campus #4

Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:

4 Stars

The last book in the Off Campus series. I had a feeling Tucker was going to steal my heart and I was proved right. I will admit I was a little iffy about Sabrina based off her interactions with Dean in The Score. Getting to know her and getting her backstory explains so much. She hasn't had an easy life and she is just trying to get out. Tucker is made of book boyfriend material. He is all that southern charm and manners. How supportive he is of Sabrina won me completely over. I thought I was going to like his mom, but she was rubbing me the wrong way at first. She still gets a little side eye from me. When a little unexpected surprise is coming you couldn't have asked for a better person than Tucker to be part of the ride. A great sense of humor in this one. I did not like having to live through a sad part a second time. Just gutted me again. I really enjoyed this one and seeing this core group getting ready to move onto the next parts of their lives. 

BLURB:

Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy!

She's good at achieving her goals…

College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change.

But the game just got a whole lot more complicated

Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.

BUY LINKS:

https://www.ellekennedy.com/offcampus

*`Review: The Score by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Score
Series: Off-Campus #3
Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:
4.5 Stars
I saw the first season of the show before reading this book and it convinced me I'm a Dean girl. Well reading the book definitely proved that. I loved this book. Allie and Dean had me hooked from the first page. The banter between them so great and they have burning hot chemistry. Honestly I had a feeling these two would set the pages on fire. This book had me laughing quite often. I wasn't completely prepared for this book to rip my heart out. I won't lie I was crying at one point. I hated seeing Dean like that. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Dean is working with the little Hurricanes. What really had me was Dean and Dakota. I loved the Lord of the Rings reference in this one too. What I truly got from this is how good Dean and Allie are for one another. Dean floundering for a bit with good reason, but pulling himself up when called to. I'm just happy Dean lived up to the hype the show gave me in season one to be top book boyfriend material.

BLURB:
He knows how to score, on and off the ice

Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she’s going to do after college. To make matters worse, she’s nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won’t include the king of one-night stands.

It’ll take more than flashy moves to win her over

Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls…he’s a ladies man, all right, and he’s yet to meet a woman who’s immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world—and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It’s not over until he says it’s over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to stop focusing on scoring…and shoot for love.

BUY LINKS:
https://www.ellekennedy.com/offcampus

*`Review: The Mistake by Elle Kennedy`*

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Title: The Mistake
Series: Off-Campus #2
Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:
3.5 Stars
This is the second book in the Off-Campus series. We have Logan and Grace. Logan is trying to get over his crush on his best friend's girl when Grace enters his life. They are cute together. Seeing big guy on campus Logan getting all flustered about Grace was sweet. I loved how Grace finds the backbone to stand up for herself and she makes Logan grovel so good for a second chance. Her best friend and that group of girls rubbed me the wrong way. I did not like how they were treating Grace. I will admit it this most likely will not be my favorite book in the series. I felt a little disconnected at times. Honestly I wasn't a huge fan of Logan for a lot of the book, but by the end he did have me won over. He is dealing with a lot with his dad and uncertain of what his future will look like so I get it. I loved the humor and banter between the four of the guys in the house. I really enjoyed seeing Hannah and Garrett rocking the relationship life. 

BLURB:
He's a player in more ways than one…

College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hookups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance.

Now he's going to need to up his game…

After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat, and she plans on driving him wild.

BUY LINKS:
https://www.ellekennedy.com/offcampus

*`Audio Release Blitz: Cadence by Crea Reitan`*

 

Cadence has dropped on audio! Pick up this installment of Crea Reitan's Rainbow Dorset University today!

*`Review: The Deal by Elle Kennedy`*

Title: The Deal
Series: Off-Campus #1
Author: Elle Kennedy

REVIEW:

4.5 Stars

This is the first book in the Off-Campus serious. I devoured this book in a day. I loved Hannah and Garrett. Garrett is so dreamy. I love college sports romance so much because one of my favorite things is when the guys on the team share a house. I just love all the different personalities and how strong the bond is between them. I loved the sense of humor in this one. The banter between Hannah and Garrett was one of my favorite parts as well. I loved her nickname that Garrett gives her. This fake dating/tutor arrangement goes a little off the rails when all too real feelings get involved. I really disliked Garrett's dad. That man needs a swift visit from karma. Everything that Hannah has gone through to rebuild herself again is inspiring. Her hometown needs a visit from karma as well. Some nasty people reside there and to me they have the ones that never grow up and peak only with the town. I'm already so invested in this series. I can't wait to dive into the next book. I never got around to reading these books and they have been on my TBR list forever so thanks for the show coming out to give me the kick in the pants to start the series. I've really been missing out. 

BLURB:

New York Times bestseller 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.

BUY LINKS:

https://www.ellekennedy.com/offcampus

*`Release Blast: Simply Irresistible by Tara September`*

SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Tara September

Release Dates: May 5

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

They share a duplex. They share a workplace. They should not share anything else.

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 Are you ready for more Rainbow Dorset University on audio? Then pick up Doink by Crea Reitan today!

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Cover Designer: Rebeca Covers

Narrators: Alexander Cendese & Iggy Toma

*`Review: One More Kiss by Tara September`*

 Lesson In Love #1
One More Kiss
Tara September

REVIEW:
4 stars
This was a fun novella. It's a quick enjoyable read. I do love a good enemies to lovers story. One kiss under the stars changes everything. Cal is charming and he had me reading this one with a smile on my face. I liked the banter between Cal and April. Looking forward to the next book in the series. 

BLURB:
Step one: Kiss Cal again. Just one more kiss.
Step two: Kiss someone else to compare.
Step three: Permanently close the door on Cal Chase.

April Harris: Once again I bang on the connecting door to my dorm room, trying to be heard over the blaring music coming from the other side. My bestie should be living in that room, but no, she transferred to be with her boyfriend and now I’m stuck sharing a wall with stupidly hot track star, Cal Chase. My friends say I'm lucky, but his mere presence annoys me, along with his late-night music and the constant gaggle of giggly girls who visit. I’m the only one who can see right through that patented “Cal Charm.” He’s just another player and I’m not game.

So, why the hell did I let him give me an out-of-this-world kiss under the stars the other night? It had to be the magic of the meteor shower. I can’t actually like him, right? I simply need to prove Cal’s stellar kiss was a fluke, and I know how to do it and in just three steps.

Should be easy, right?

Yeah, famous last words.

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This standalone novella is part of a new adult steamy contemporary romance series ("Lesson in Love") set on a college campus in New England. While each story can be read as a standalone, characters from within the world make appearances throughout the series.

BUY LINKS:
Amazon
Goodreads
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*`Release Blitz: Ember & Ashes by Melissa Toppen`*

Title: Ember & Ashes

Series: Ink & Ashes #3

Author: Melissa Toppen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/College Romance

Release Date: October 24, 2025

*`Release Blitz: Cadence by Crea Reitan`*

Now is the time to snag Cadence from Crea Reitan! This age gap MM romance is waiting for you!

*`Release Blitz: Tempting The Goalie by R.C. Stephens`*

Tempting The Goalie by R.C. Stephens is now live!

He's a six-foot-four hockey Adonis on the ice--and a heartbreaker off it.

Luc Chabot has always been the most gorgeous guy in town, with stormy gray eyes and muscles for days.

The catch? He's also my best friend.

*`Review: Monster by Kayla Parent `*

Title: Monster
Series: College Kingdom Series #1
Author: Kayla Parent
Release Date : August 1, 2025

Review:
4.5 Stars
The blurb of this one had me intrigued enough to want to read this book. I'm so glad I did! Now hang in there with Jolie because yes at first she gives off some not bice vibes, but that's not the true her. Give her chance like I did. Now Maverick on the other hand had me from him helping out Linda. He had me swooning. That is one sure fire way to win over my heart in a flash. Maverick is a gentle giant. Too bad more people don't give him a chance based off appearances. Their loss. I really loved watching Jolie and Maverick's friendship begin and blossom into something beautiful. Can I just say this book also has me with how big of Christmas lovers Jolie and her BFF Ruby are. There is also a great sense of humor that drew me in. This is the first book I've read by Kayla Parent, but I can guarantee it won't be my last. Looking forward to more from this series!

Blurb: 
Jolie Dupree has it all. Killer curves, endless confidence, and a shot to wow the judges at the National Dance Championship. Her plan for senior year is simple: crush it on the dance floor, catch the eye of industry pros, and maybe bag the campus heartthrob along the way.

But when a wine-soaked disaster and an unexpected twin derail her plans, Jolie finds herself face-to-face with Maverick James: rugged, scarred, and brooding—the complete opposite of every guy she’s ever wanted.

Maverick may be a star on the football field, but when it comes to women, he's used to being ignored. Dismissed. Judged for a face he didn’t choose and a body that intimidates everyone in the room. Confidence? He’s never had it. Until Jolie barrels into his life with a stubborn desire to be his friends.

It’s not long before friendship turns into more. And somewhere between the late-night talks, whispered confessions, and moments of lingering touch, Jolie begins to realize that maybe the monster isn’t the villain of her story…

He’s the beginning. 

BUY LINKS:
https://mybook.to/Monster_KP
Available in KU
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*`Cover Reveal: Cadence by Crea Reitan`*

 

Cadence is going to be tumbling into your life on October 9th but did you know you can snag it a week early on Crea Reitan's website? Preorder today!

*`Review Tour: Strong Side by Ava Sutton`*

 🏈 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑬 🏈

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 (Walker University Stallions book 3) by Ava Sutton is NOW LIVE! A swoony friends-to-lovers romance set in the world of college sports you won’t want to miss!

𝗢𝗡𝗘-𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗!

https://geni.us/StrongSide

What to expect:

🏈College Football/Sport

🏈Friends to Lovers

🏈Friends with Benefits

🏈Spicy Lessons

🏈He Falls First/Always You

🏈Fake Dating

🏈Who did this to you?

*`Cover Reveal: Tempting The Goalie by R.C. Stephens`*

R.C. Stephens has revealed the covers for Tempting The Goalie!

Releasing September 10, 2025

He's a six-foot-four hockey Adonis on the ice--and a heartbreaker off it.

Luc Chabot has always been the most gorgeous guy in town, with stormy gray eyes and muscles for days.

The catch? He's also my best friend.

*`Release Blitz Monster by Kayla Parent`*

Title: Monster

Series: College Kingdom Series #1

Author: Kayla Parent

Genre: New Adult/Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Friends-to-Lovers; Sports Romance; College Romance; Slow Burn; Opposites Attract

Release Date: August 1, 2025

*`Review Tour: Zone Protection by by Ava Sutton *

 🏈𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 🏈

𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 (Walker University Stallions book 2) by Ava Sutton is now live!

𝙊𝙉𝙀-𝘾𝙇𝙄𝘾𝙆 𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔! 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙!

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What to expect:

🌻 Accidental Pregnancy

🌻 He Falls First

🌻 One Night Stand

🌻 Reformed Playboy

🌻 New Adult/College

🌻 Football Romance