The Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy A Must-Read Hockey Romance Series
If you love a mix of romance, humor, and deep friendships, Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus series is a popular romantic book series that should be on your radar. With its gorgeous hockey players, pretend dates, and plenty of unexpected kisses, this series is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys a sports romance with a side of romantic drama .
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Reading Order of the Off-Campus Series
If you're diving into Kennedy’s Off-Campus series for the first time, here’s the series order:
- The Deal
- The Mistake
- The Score
- The Goal
- The Legacy (Bonus book with extended epilogues!)
Each book follows a different member of Briar University’s elite ice hockey team, blending college romance, hilarious banter, and some of the wildest sex scenes that feel both real and swoon-worthy. Now, let’s break down each book!
1. The Deal – The First Book That Started It All
In the first novel of the Off-Campus book series, we meet Hannah Wells, a smart, talented music major who needs to step out of her comfort zone to get her crush’s attention. Enter Garrett Graham, Briar University’s cocky captain of the hockey team. He needs to pass a class to stay on the elite ice hockey team, and Hannah’s the perfect tutor.
What starts as a pretend date soon turns into something real—complete with an unexpected kiss, serious chemistry, and a swoony bad boy with surprising tenderness. Garrett isn’t used to hearing "no," but Hannah isn’t just another girl. With deep friendships and a heroine who knows how to kick butt, The Deal is the ultimate hockey romance starter.
2. The Mistake – Second Chances and Thoughtless Mistakes
Up next is John Logan, a college junior who seems to have everything—hockey stardom, popularity, and his pick of the puck bunnies. But behind the scenes, he’s dealing with difficult decisions about his whole future.
Enter freshman Grace Ivers, a quiet butterfly who unexpectedly turns Logan’s world upside down. Their sexy encounter doesn’t go quite as planned, and Logan makes a thoughtless mistake that drives Grace away. Now, with graduation looming, Logan is on a mission to prove he’s the right man for her—but Grace isn’t making it easy.
This book is perfect for fans of second-chance romance and bad boys who find themselves falling for the sarcastic brunette they never saw coming.
3. The Score – The Playboy Star Center Meets His Match
Dean Di Laurentis has never had trouble getting what he wants—on or off the ice. He’s the ultimate Briar U. playboy, known for his final-year conquests and an ego to match. But when he meets Allie Hayes, things take a turn.
Allie, fresh off the end of her longtime relationship, has no time for a cocky, self-absorbed hockey player. But one night, a mix of emotions and alcohol leads to the wildest sex of her life. Dean’s used to one-night stands, but for the first time, he wants more.
Packed with steamy romance, hilarious banter, and a player who just might be ready to settle down, The Score proves that sometimes, the king of one-night stands meets his queen.
4. The Goal – A Future That Changes Everything
Sabrina James has a plan: law school, a high-paying job, and a cutthroat firm—no distractions. But when she has a sexy encounter with John Tucker, Briar’s most unexpectedly sweet hockey player, things take a turn.
Tucker is nothing like the bad boys Sabrina usually avoids. He’s thoughtful, patient, and—oops—about to be the father of her child. With graduation looming, Tucker and Sabrina are faced with difficult decisions about their future, proving that love (and life) doesn’t always go as planned.
5. The Legacy – The Bonus Book Fans Needed
For those who have fallen in love with the Off-Campus book series, The Legacy offers an inside look into what happens after happily ever after. Featuring stories from all four couples, this new book delivers more unexpected kisses, big life decisions, and swoon-worthy romance.
The Hockey Players & Their Love Interests
Garrett Graham #44 (The Deal) – The team’s captain and the heart of the group. Despite his charm and talent, Garrett has a painful past, growing up with an abusive hockey-star father. A history nerd with a love for WWII, he’s fiercely loyal and incredibly protective of Hannah Wells.
Hannah Wells (The Deal) – A music major with a powerhouse voice and an unshakable will. After moving to Briar U. to escape the trauma she endured in her small-town, she’s focused on building a future—until Garrett convinces her to help him with a pretend date to win his crush’s attention.
John Logan #22 (The Mistake) – The arrogant but secretly soft-hearted forward and Garrett’s best friend. Logan struggles with his family’s issues, including a father battling alcoholism, and hides his pain behind an easygoing, flirty attitude. Horror movie buff and all-around good guy, Logan doesn’t realize Grace is exactly what he needs until it’s too late.
Grace Ivers (The Mistake) – A psych major who is sweet, loyal, and surprisingly bold. She isn’t the type to fall for a bad boy, but Logan’s charm is hard to resist. After a wild rebound sex situation between them goes sideways, she makes Logan work to prove he deserves a second chance.
Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis #66 (The Score) – Briar University’s playboy star center, Dean is the king of one-night stands… until Allie Hayes throws his entire life into crisis mode. His love for hockey, partying, and having a good time makes him seem carefree, but Dean’s first clue that life is more than just fun comes when tragedy strikes.
Allie Hayes (The Score) – A fiery drama major who just ended a long-term relationship and is absolutely not looking for a rebound. But one unexpected kiss with Dean turns into the wildest sex of her life—and the start of something she never saw coming.
John Tucker #46 (The Goal) – The quiet butterfly of the team, Tucker is thoughtful, kind, and responsible—basically the opposite of the other guys. He doesn’t do drama, but he does fall hard for Sabrina James, even when things get complicated. His entire life takes a turn when he learns he’s about to become a dad.
Sabrina James (The Goal) – A cutthroat law student with her sights set on a high-paying job at a top firm. She doesn’t have time for love, but Tucker’s surprising tenderness breaks down her walls. Raised in a difficult home, she’s spent years making difficult decisions to secure her future—falling for Tucker wasn’t part of the plan.
Why You Should Read the Off-Campus Series
Elle Kennedy masterfully blends romantic drama, humor, and sizzling chemistry in a way that makes each book a perfect read. Whether you love a bad boy, a second-chance romance, or a gorgeous hockey player trying to prove he’s more than just a jersey, this series delivers.
With deep friendships, strong heroines, and some of the wildest sex scenes in college romance, it’s no wonder that Kennedy’s Off-Campus series has a massive audience and has become a New York Times and Amazon best-seller.
It’s not surprising that this international best-selling set of novels has fans raving on TikTok—and now we hear an Amazon MGM Studios TV adaptation is in the works!
Where to Buy the Off-Campus Series
The Off-Campus book series is available in paperback, Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and audiobook formats. You can grab your copies here:
With the TV adaptation (with Temple Hill’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen producing) in the works, there’s no better time to binge this popular college romance series before it hits the screen!
Have you read the Off-Campus series? Who’s your favorite couple? Let’s discuss in the comments!
