The Reading List
If you’ve been looking for your next romance series obsession, the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy is it. Five books, five irresistible hockey players, and five love stories set at Briar University that’ll have you reading straight through the night. Whether you’re new to the series or finally ready to grab the full collection, here’s everything you need to know — plus direct Amazon links for each book.
The Deal
Off Campus Series · Book 1 · by Elle Kennedy
Meet Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham — one of the most beloved couples in romance fiction. Hannah is confident, smart, and driven, but carries emotional baggage that’s kept her guarded when it comes to relationships. Garrett is Briar University’s star hockey player — charming, persistent, and unexpectedly understanding. What starts as a fake study-date arrangement slowly turns into something neither of them planned for.
This is the book that launched a thousand Elle Kennedy fans. The chemistry, the banter, and the emotional depth hit differently. If you read one book in this series, let it be this one — but you won’t stop here.
- Fake-dating energy with genuine emotional stakes
- Hannah is one of the most well-written heroines in NA romance
- Perfect entry point — sets up all five books beautifully
The Mistake
Off Campus Series · Book 2 · by Elle Kennedy
John Logan stole hearts in Book 1, and now he’s got his own story. Hockey star, class clown, effortlessly charming on the surface — but behind that easy smile is a man quietly dreading graduation and everything waiting on the other side of it. Grace Ivers is the one girl who won’t fall for his act, and that makes her the only girl he can’t stop thinking about.
The Mistake is funnier, messier, and more emotionally raw than readers expect. Logan’s hidden vulnerability turns this from a fun read into an unforgettable one. An absolute fan favourite.
- Logan is a 10/10 hero with actual emotional depth
- Laugh-out-loud funny moments balanced with real heart
- A second-chance-flavoured romance that hits the spot
The Score
Off Campus Series · Book 3 · by Elle Kennedy
Dean Di Laurentis is the definition of a player — gorgeous, confident, and entirely unserious about love. Allie Hayes is fresh off a breakup, stressed about graduation, and absolutely not looking for anything with a man like Dean. You already know where this is going. But even if you see the slow burn coming, The Score delivers it in a way that feels completely earned and wonderfully satisfying.
Dean is polarising at first — and that’s exactly the point. By the final chapters, readers who resisted him the hardest end up falling the furthest. A masterclass in character transformation.
- The ultimate grumpy-sunshine dynamic done right
- Dean’s growth arc is genuinely satisfying to watch unfold
- Perfect “rebound that becomes everything” story
The Goal
Off Campus Series · Book 4 · by Elle Kennedy
Sabrina James has a plan — law school, a six-figure salary, and zero distractions. Tucker, a quiet and steady hockey player, believes in love at first sight the moment he sees her. The Goal is a standalone gem within the series, tackling heavier themes including unexpected pregnancy, complex family dynamics, and what it really means to build a future with someone — all while keeping the warmth and romance the series is known for.
Often cited by fans as the most emotionally mature book in the series. Tucker is the definition of a truly good man, and Sabrina’s journey from guarded to open is handled with real care and nuance.
- Tucker might just be the best hero Elle Kennedy has ever written
- More emotional depth and real-life stakes than books 1–3
- Deals with pregnancy storyline with sensitivity and warmth
The Legacy
Off Campus Series · Book 5 · by Elle Kennedy
All four couples are back — Garrett and Hannah, Logan and Grace, Dean and Allie, Tucker and Sabrina — navigating life after Briar U. Real jobs, real problems, real relationship tests. The Legacy is a love letter to the series and to readers who’ve grown attached to this world. It’s less a traditional romance and more a satisfying epilogue stretched into a full novel, giving fans closure they didn’t know they needed.
This one is for the readers who cried at book endings and desperately wanted to know what came next. It delivers on every promise the series made — with honesty about what long-term love actually looks like.
- Reunites all four couples in a deeply satisfying finale
- Honest portrayal of post-college life and evolving relationships
- Essential reading if you’ve already fallen for the series
Get the Complete 5-Book Set
Why buy one when you can have all five? The official Off Campus boxset includes The Deal, The Mistake, The Score, The Goal, and The Legacy in one beautiful paperback collection — perfect for gifting or keeping on your shelf.
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