The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Summary: "If Hannah Wells wants to get her crush's attention, she will have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice, even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the school's hockey team (Garrett Graham) in exchange for a pretend date."

I read this book in a day - I couldn't put it down! I can't explain why The Deal is so good, but it just IS. I loved the hockey references and Garret + Hannah's flirty conversations. Elle Kennedy does an excellent job of building up their friendship/trust before moving on to the romance phase. If you're going to read a New Adult romance, make sure it's this! It's fun and fresh and has some steamy romance! 

TW: This book does mention rape and abuse, so be careful if those are trigger warnings for you. 

The Deal is the first book in the Off-Campus series. I believe the other books in the series follow Garrett's hockey teammates. 

330 pages