The Deal By: Elle Kennedy

Hannah Wells is smart, driven, and has her eyes set on someone who barely notices her. To catch his attention, she strikes a deal with campus hockey star Garrett Graham: she’ll tutor him in exchange for his help making her crush jealous. What starts as a fake setup quickly spirals into something very real as banter, chemistry, and unexpected feelings take over.

But Garrett isn’t just the cocky athlete he pretends to be, and Hannah’s past holds scars she doesn’t easily share. Together, they find healing, laughter, and a love neither of them saw coming.

💌 Why You’ll Love It:

• Fake dating / deal-making romance 💕

• College sports setting 🏒

• Witty banter + laugh-out-loud moments

• Emotional depth mixed with spice

• Strong heroine + secretly soft hockey bad boy

🌶️ Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Explicit open-door, steamy and emotional)
✨ Vibes: College romance • Found love in unexpected places • Healing + humor