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The first book in the delicious, icy-hot Campus Diaries series, a spinoff of BookTok sensations Off Campus and Briar U, by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy. Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine - a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude . . . and sexy as hell. But he's still the enemy. Briar's new hockey co-captain has his reasons, though. The men's team just merged with a rival program, leaving Ryder with an angry roster where everyone hates one another's guts. To make matters worse, the summer coaching spot he's angling for with the legendary Garrett Graham is out of reach after he makes the worst possible first impression on his hero. So, really, this compromise with Gigi is win-win. He helps her make the national team, she puts in a good word with her dad. The only potential snag? This bone-deep, body-numbing, mind-spinning chemistry they're trying to ignore. It's a dangerous game they're playing, but the risks just might be worth it. Why readers love Avalon Bay: 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled. . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, No.1 New York Times bestselling author 'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author 'With plenty of steam alongside the youthful romance, this winsome story about following one's heart will especially appeal to hopeless romantics' Publishers Weekly
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2 primary booksCampus Diaries is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Elle Kennedy. The next book is scheduled for release on 2/25/2025.
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Okay thats it now i know FOR SURE that I will like/love anything Elle Kennedy writes!
OMG I just love being a part of this world and these characters. I cant wait to continue with the rest of the seriess.
Ps. if i had 3 wishes i would want to read my fav books all over again(off campus is included DUH)
would've easily been a 4 star had it not been for that ending
I do want to add that i appreciate the third act conflict was not a break up. I think it's all you see in romance books and the fact so many authors are going in different directions is refreshing
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Elle Kennedy does it again.
Before reading this book I 100% recomend looking up the trigger warnings as this book does have a bit of triggering content.
The deal is one of my all time faves and I picked this book up not knowing this was a second gen book that follows hannah and Garrett's daughter.
Also the female sports representation is incredible and needed, I have never read a book where the FMC is the hockey player, this book also covers how unfair womens hockey is multipul times and brings up an important conversation.
The only issue I have with this book is how quick the end was. The first half of the book dragged on but the last 100 pages felt rushed. especially the marriage plot
Hannah and Garret feel like grown up version of them selvs which is nice because in some second gen books the parents feel either 1 - as if they haven't aged and are still collage aged or 2 - like compleatly new charecters
The best example I can think of is that Garrent still calls hannah wellsy or how he is so protective over their kids.
I wasn't sure if this was going to live up to the first series for me but I'm happy to report that it did!!
I loved the relationship between Gigi and Ryder, as well as the drama and tension with other elements of the story.
Moving onto The Dixon Rule very soon!