The Deal

"Most of the popular kids are total douchebags. Case in point—Garrett Graham, the other star athlete in this class. Dude walks around like he owns the place. I guess he kind of does." I don't know what is so special about this series that makes me want to keep coming back but I definitely am not complaining about it. I first read the book back in 2016 and since then, I've been obsessed with this world. Every book has it's own charm and it's like I can't get enough of Hannah & Garrett. They are my favourites! "Every girl at this college would cut her frickin’ arm off to help me out. But this one? Runs away like I just asked her to murder a cat so we could sacrifice it to Satan." Garrett Graham- Briar's star hockey player and the team's captain is failing in his class and he needs a tutor. Luckily for him, Hannah Wells aka Wellsy is acing her grades and he is not going to give up persuading her, no matter how much she resists. Garrett is used to everyone treating him like a celebrity but imagine his surprise when Hannah doesn't seem to be interested in giving him the time of her day. Despite being pushy and kind of overconfident, Garret was such a kind, compassionate, headstrong, protective and sweet guy. He is definitely top on the list of my favourite book boyfriends. “Does that usually work?” she asks curiously. “What?” “The aw-shucks little boy grin... Does it help you get your way?” “Always,” I answer without hesitation. “Almost always,” she corrects. Hannah was a talented vocalist/composer and had a crush on some football player and wasn't sure how to catch his attention. So, when Garrett offers to help her (with a stupid idea) in exchange of tutoring him, she caves and agrees to go on a fake date with him. Hannah was such a cool chick, I honestly related with her a lot. The things she said were so apt that I couldn't help but connect with her. She was funny, sassy, talented and carefree. I hated that one major incident in her life kind of dimmed her light. Both Hannah and Garrett had their own set of issues to deal with and it wasn't easy (you should check out the trigger warnings before reading the book if you can't handle such serious topics). Though I loved how they slowly opened up to each other and had a good communication. "Sometimes people sneak up on you and suddenly you don’t know how you ever lived without them. How you went about your day and hung out with your friends and f'ed other people without having this one important person in your life." Hannah & Garrett's relationship flowed so naturally and there were no complications. Their comrade was so perfect and I could practically feel the sparks erupting between them. Elle Kennedy sure knows how to keep her readers hooked with some amazing side characters, humours banters and unforgettable moments. There's not only romance but also some meaningful moments in the books. (Especially when Hannah stroma into the boys locker room. That was hilarious and what happened after it, was THE BEST PART) I guess that's what keeps me want to re-read the series. Overall, the series is imperfectly perfect and I can say that I'm never going to stop re-reading these precious books!

- [ ] I have always liked watching movies and reading books based on college romance. So in search of the same, I started reading The Deal Book after seeing it highly rated on Kindle. - [ ] This book is simple, sweet, sexy and emotional. I did not find much newness in the story, yet I enjoy reading the story. This book written in dual POV, which i really enjoyed, this book is about two people, Hannah and Garrett who apparently are very different from each other, but as the story progresses they both find each other similar in many ways. - [ ] Hannah who is a simple and not popular girl in school but she has some good friends and a supportive family, her past has not been good due to which while she gets good grades in school but when it comes to relationship and sex if so, she gets scared. - [ ] Garrett is the captain of the hockey team. Who is very popular among girls because of his good looks, good player and being the son of world’s legend hockey player. Its past also was not very good. - [ ] When Garrett gets an F grade in his course, he needs a tutor to help him improve his grades, otherwise he will be kicked off the hockey team. After much persuasion, Hannah agrees to provide tuition in exchange for Garrett helping her meet her crush. But how a kiss makes both of them fall in love with each other, you will find out by reading this book. - [ ] While the story of the book is predictable, I still enjoyed reading the book. If you like books written on college romance, then you will definitely like the book. The book also focuses on issues like rape and child abuse, which I liked. - [ ] I don't like Garrett's character very much. Garrett's over-smartness about himself seems very strange. The way he comments about girls also doesn't make me feel good. Garrett's thought process throughout the book: I want to check out her ass again, because it’s a damn sexy ass, and now that I’ve seen it I wouldn’t mind another look. Because…again…I’m a guy. - [ ] Why you should read. - Want to read feel good book - For love chemistry - For good Storyline - For good college romance

First time reading Elle. And my God, am I late to the party! I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was sweet, real, cute and moved so fast leaving me to want more. I pretty much loved every single character. And I can't wait to get on to the next book now. Save for one cliche twist towards the end, the book pretty much sailed smoooooth for me. Go for it. You'll love it.

OH MY GOD! I AM WEEEEEAAAKKKKKKK! This book is absolutely amazing, loved every second of it! Garret Graham THE MAN YOU ARE! Literally binge reading the entireeee seriessss!!!! Beautiful writing as well!! So so glad i came across this book!

This book was so much better than I expected. And after all the fawning reviews, I was expecting it to be good. Turns out, it's awesome. The novel follows our two main characters, Hannah and Garrett. When Garrett finds out that he's failing his ethics class and that he might not be able to play hockey if he doesn't bring his GPA back up, he turns to the only person in the class who got an 'A'. Hannah is less than inclined to help him. But when he suggests that he'd help her get a date with a guy she's crushing on in exchange, a deal is struck. And that's all the info you need to know because the Goodreads synopsis is totally not right. Seriously, half of it is wrong. But that's no problem because the wrong part is substituted by something better. But you have to read the book for that. And reading this book will be no chore, I promise. This is such a light and fun read but also touching and cute and emotional... you'll be glad you picked it up. I sure am. This is a well written novel with very likable characters, a good and interesting story, a perfect pace and is very entertaining. I was smiling and laughing the entire time I was reading it, which was one day and basically one sitting, since bathroom breaks don't count. The best part was, hands down, the relationship between Garrett and Hannah. I mean, apart they were both well-developed and likable people, but together, they were perfect. The romance between them was slow burning and done very well. It wasn't a case of insta-lust, like in most novels. No, things started off with the deal and they slowly became friends. They bickered, they talked, they studied, they laughed and developed a beautiful connection, all before trying to get in each other pants. Shocker, I know! Honestly though, they both cared about and knew one-another. They had mutual respect and a lot of trust. They supported one-another. And they laughed. I know I already mentioned that, but I just loved that they made each other laugh. I understand feelings and intensity and sexual attraction and all that. But I call total bullshit on true love if the two people have never even shared a genuine laugh. Laughter is very important to me, and something I often find to be lacking in romance novels. So yeah, I adored the relationship between out protagonists.One of the best ones I've read. And I believe the two are perfect together. The supporting characters were also given a fairly good introduction so that they wouldn't be interchangeable. Especially the ones that will appear more in the future novels of the series. Overall, everything was great and I was in a terrific mood after reading it. Highly recommend checking this one out.

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PEAK sports rom-com energy 🏒😮‍💨 Hot hockey player ✔️ Smart, no-nonsense girl ✔️ Fake dating ✔️ And banter that actually hits 🔥 The whole setup is so fun — tutoring sessions turn into flirting, flirting turns into feelings, and suddenly you’re INVESTED 😄 Garrett? Cocky but somehow lovable. Hannah? Solid, grounded, and doesn’t take nonsense — we love that 👏 And the chemistry?? Top tier. Not toxic-chaos, not frustrating — just the right balance of tension + sweetness. Also appreciate that it actually touches on heavier stuff without making the whole book feel heavy keeps that rom-com vibe intact.

I just finished The Deal by Elle Kennedy and omg… I get the hype now. 😭🏒✨ This book was honestly such an addictive read. Garrett and Hannah had so much chemistry from the start, and their banter felt super natural and funny instead of cringe. I loved how the relationship actually developed over time and didn’t feel rushed. Garrett is literally the perfect book boyfriend — confident, funny, caring, but still flawed enough to feel real. What I liked most was that the book wasn’t only romance. Hannah’s character had depth and her personal storyline made the emotional moments hit harder. Some scenes were surprisingly emotional and balanced out all the cute and spicy moments really well. The hockey setting also made everything more fun, even if you’re not normally into sports romances. It really gave the perfect college vibe. ⭐️ 4.5/5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review: The Deal by Elle Kennedy This was my first book by Elle Kennedy, and I’m so glad it was recommended to me by a work friend. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book like this, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I would absolutely recommend it. Hannah is a strong and determined character who hasn’t had an easy past, but she’s focused on succeeding at Briar University. She refuses to let anything—or anyone—derail her, especially not a hockey player with a failing grade. Garrett, on the other hand, is at risk of losing everything if he can’t bring his grades up. As a key player on the hockey team, failing could take him off the ice and ruin his season. When he realises Hannah is one of the few students excelling in the class, he becomes determined to convince her to tutor him. What starts as reluctance on Hannah’s part quickly develops into something more, though her hesitation makes you question whether it’s stubbornness—or a lack of trust. The chemistry between Hannah and Garrett is fantastic, and their dynamic kept me hooked throughout. This book perfectly balances romance, humour, and deeper emotional moments. It’s an engaging, feel-good read with characters you genuinely care about. I’ll definitely be picking up more from Elle Kennedy!

Para las que amamos esta serie de Elle Kennedy, pero que no tenemos una edición tan bonita como esta. A mí me da igual que esté en inglés. Es perfecta. Tanto las ilustraciones, los cantos y la sinopsis a modo de estrategia de partido de hockey... sencillamente, una edición preciosa. Por más así.

Why did I not start this series sooner??? I loved this booook! With this book, I became a hockey fan. This book made me look into this sport that I spent most of my childhood at hockey games – need to do it again next season. I am a bit hesitant to pick up a book when everyone is buzzing about it everywhere. But I’m glad that I read it and it wasn’t disappointing. The way I fell in love with both of the characters. Hannah, my sweet angel, at first had a huge crush on the football player Justin but then fell hard for Mr. Garrett Graham. And Garrett – he is THE best Off-Campus Guy ever! Garrett Graham was the captain of the hockey team, he was, of course, drop-dead gorgeous with ripped abs and a face that could melt anyone’s panty, and Hannah Wells the regular girl with a sordid past she was trying to outlive. It was a sure recipe for a good romance don’t you think? I loved how feisty Wellsy is. I loved her strong personality, and how she doesn’t back down from anything, I just had a little issue with her sometimes, there were moments, but it was easily overshadowed by her overall personality, so it was still okay. Garrett, on the other hand, is someone that is more than what meets the eye. He was not a dumb college boy, he was actually good in school, save for Ethics haha. He was a little cocky and maybe a little too good to be true. But I loved both of them, I love them so much I want to hug them haha. And I so love their banters! They are just so cute, I cannot even! The whole story was something I really enjoyed reading, I loved the set of friends both Hannah and Garrett have, they were all good people and good-looking. I love Hannah’s parents! But sometimes it was bordering unrealistic, but it was something I could live with. It tackles sensitive issues, but I loved how the author didn’t press too much on that subject, making things just easy and fun to read. This book was definitely a sweet surprise, I can’t simply swipe off that stupid smile on my face after I read the book. The dual POV was great and I especially enjoyed reading Garrett’s POV – He was such a funny character I loved him so much. Also, the way we got introduced to Garrett’s roommates – They all made me laugh out loud and I couldn’t wait to read their stories.

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