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Romance · 2015 · PG-13

The Deal

by Elle Kennedy

A tutoring deal. A fake date. And the real thing sneaking up on both of them.

Hannah Wells hasn't dated since a traumatic assault, but when hockey star Garrett Graham offers a deal — she'll tutor him in exchange for his help making her crush notice her — their arrangement turns into something neither expected. The first book in Elle Kennedy's beloved Off-Campus series launched a new adult romance phenomenon: sharp dialogue, genuine emotional depth, and the slow, inevitable discovery of real feeling.

For14+GenreRomanceLength348 pagesRead time~9.7 hoursCommunity ratings0

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What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

Barely any

No violence

Language

A lot

Contemporary college dialogue; strong language throughout

Sexual Content

A lot

Adult sexual content — explicit, developed gradually

Substance Use

Barely any

College drinking culture

Emotional Intensity

Some

Hannah's history of sexual assault is a significant element — handled with care; the slow building of trust

What this book is about

Hannah Wells hasn't dated since an assault her freshman year, but hockey star Garrett Graham's desperation for a tutor gives her leverage for a deal: she tutors him, he helps her get her crush's attention. What neither of them planned was what happens when the fake arrangement starts feeling real. The first Off-Campus novel: addictive, emotionally honest, and funny.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Hannah's backstory involves sexual assault — present but handled with genuine sensitivity

Adult sexual content — explicit

Strong language throughout

College drinking culture

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