The Deal (TV Tie-in Edition), Volume 1
The Deal (TV Tie-in Edition) is the first volume in Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, a college romance about Hannah and hockey captain Garrett. The plot centres on a tutoring arrangement and pretend dating that turns into a relationship, with sexual content and humour described in the listing.
At a glance
- First volume of the Off-Campus series, according to the listing.
- Hannah tutors hockey captain Garrett as part of a pretend-dating arrangement.
- The listing describes a college romance with sexual content and humour.
Reference price: $28.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The premise gives readers a clear mix of college romance, hockey and pretend dating.
- At 400 pages, it offers a full-length novel rather than a short read.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Raincoast Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 28 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464290172 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464290176 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 454 g |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes explicit sexual encounters, so this is not a non-explicit romance choice.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for college or sports romance with pretend dating and a hockey-team setting.
- Readers interested in a full-length romance with humour and sexual content.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a non-explicit romance or a story outside a college setting.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and entertaining, with romance, humour, character development and emotional moments among the reported strengths. Readers also characterize it as an escapist, bingeable read. That response may appeal to buyers seeking an absorbing college romance, though aggregate ratings and summaries cannot establish whether its tone or explicit content suits any particular reader.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the story as engaging and entertaining.
- Reported strengths include romance, humour, character development and emotional moments.
- The book is described as an escapist, bingeable read.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
Hannah tutors hockey captain Garrett, and their arrangement includes a pretend date intended to help each of them. The listing says an unexpected kiss changes the arrangement.
Is this the first Off-Campus book?
Yes. The listing describes The Deal as the first book in Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus series.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 400 pages.
What kind of romance is it?
The listing presents it as a college romance involving a hockey player, pretend dating, humour and sexual content.
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