The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Sometimes the person who helps you fake it is the one who sees the real you best.

The Deal follows Hannah Wells, a smart and determined college student who finally has a shot with the guy she’s been crushing on — if only she can survive a little tutoring help from cocky hockey captain Garrett Graham. Garrett needs Hannah to help him raise his GPA, and in exchange, he agrees to fake-date her to make another guy jealous. What starts as a simple deal quickly spirals into undeniable chemistry neither of them expected.

Elle Kennedy delivers one of the most beloved college sports romances with sharp banter, emotional vulnerability, and addictive tension. Balancing humor, heart, and seriously swoony moments, this romance has become a favorite for readers who love confident heroines, lovable athletes, and relationships that grow deeper beneath the flirting.

Perfect for readers who love:
• college hockey romance
• fake dating
• grumpy × sunshine dynamics
• witty banter and chemistry
• emotionally layered new adult romance

Format: Paperback