The Deal (Volume 1) by Elle Kennedy
The Deal (Volume 1) by Elle Kennedy is the first book in the Off-Campus series. The contemporary college romance follows Hannah Wells and hockey captain Garrett Graham as a tutoring arrangement and pretend date develop into a relationship.
At a glance
- First instalment in Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus series.
- The story pairs a college student seeking help with a crush and a hockey captain trying to improve his GPA.
- The listing describes romance, a pretend-date arrangement and college hockey.
Reference price: $28.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listing gives a complete story premise, making the romance and college-hockey setting clear before purchase.
- At 400 pages, this edition offers a full-length novel rather than a short excerpt.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Series position | Volume 1 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloom Books |
| Publication date | Jan. 18 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1775293939 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1775293934 |
| Weight listed | 340 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm |
What to know before buying
- This is a romance centred on college students, sexual attraction and a pretend-date arrangement. Consider whether those themes suit your reading preferences.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for contemporary college romance with a hockey setting.
- Readers interested in the first Off-Campus series book and a relationship that begins with a practical deal.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking non-romance fiction or a story without sexual themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and entertaining, with romance, humour, character development and emotional involvement among the reported strengths. Readers also describe it as a quick, bingeable read. That reception suits buyers seeking an escapist college romance, while the ratings mix includes some lower-star responses, so the positive overall pattern does not guarantee every reader will enjoy it.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights the romance, humour and character development.
- Readers describe the story as engaging, emotional and easy to read.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Deal (Volume 1) about?
Hannah agrees to tutor hockey captain Garrett in exchange for help getting her crush's attention. Their pretend-date arrangement develops into a romance.
Is this the first book in the Off-Campus series?
Yes. The listing identifies The Deal as Volume 1 and the first book in the Off-Campus series.
How long is this edition?
The listing specifies 400 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
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