Elle Kennedy Books in Order
Elle Kennedy has written 50+ books since 2010. For hockey romance, start with The Deal (Off-Campus book 1, 2015), then read the Off-Campus series (5 books), followed by Briar U (4 books), and Campus Diaries (3 books, ongoing). All three series share the same college hockey universe and can be read in publication order.
Where to start
If you want hockey romance, start with The Deal, the first Off-Campus book. It launched Elle Kennedy into the college romance stratosphere in 2015 and remains the most popular entry point.
The Off-Campus, Briar U, and Campus Diaries series all share the same Briar University hockey universe. Read Off-Campus first (5 books), then Briar U (4 books), then Campus Diaries (3 books, ongoing). Characters from earlier series appear in later books, and Campus Diaries features the children of Off-Campus characters.
Elle Kennedy has also written romantic suspense (Killer Instincts, Out of Uniform) and other standalone series, but her hockey romances are what made her a household name in the genre.
Off-Campus Series
The original Briar University hockey romance series. Read in publication order.
The Deal (2015)
Hannah Wells needs tutoring to save her GPA. Garrett Graham, the hockey captain, needs a fake girlfriend. They strike a deal, and neither expects real feelings to complicate everything. The book that launched Elle Kennedy's hockey romance empire.
The Mistake (2015)
John Logan made a mistake that cost him the girl. Grace Ivers has moved on and refuses to give him a second chance. The second Off-Campus book about redemption and persistence.
The Score (2016)
Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis is the team's star player and a notorious player off the ice. Allie Hayes challenges him to prove he can be more than his reputation.
The Goal (2017)
Tucker and Sabrina's story. Tucker has loved Sabrina for years, but she sees him as a friend. The fourth Off-Campus book about friends-to-lovers.
The Legacy (2021)
Four years after The Goal, the series returns with a new generation. Jamie Canning's daughter and Garrett Graham's daughter navigate their own college hockey romance.
Read more: Books like The Deal, Books like The Mistake, Books like The Score
Briar U Series
The spinoff series set at Briar University during and after the Off-Campus timeline. New characters with appearances from Off-Campus favorites. Read in publication order.
The Chase (2018)
Summer Di Laurentis and Colin Fitzgerald start as academic rivals and evolve into something more complicated. The first book in the Briar U spinoff series.
The Risk (2019)
Brenna Jensen and Jake Connelly's story. Brenna is dealing with anxiety after an assault, and Jake becomes her unexpected support system.
The Play (2019)
Hunter Davenport and Demi Davis fake a relationship to get Hunter's ex-girlfriend jealous. The third Briar U romance about fake dating gone real.
The Dare (2020)
Taylor and Conor's story. The final Briar U book about a dare that turns into a real relationship.
Campus Diaries Series
The next generation. The children of Off-Campus characters attend Briar University and navigate their own hockey romances. Read in publication order.
The Graham Effect (2023)
Gigi Graham, daughter of Garrett and Hannah from The Deal, navigates college hockey and romance. The next generation of the hockey universe returns to Briar.
The Dixon Rule (2024)
Shane Lindley and Diana Dixon's story. Shane inherits his late father's rule: never date a teammate's sister. Diana is his captain's sister.
The Charlie Method (2025)
Charlie and Parker's story. The third Campus Diaries book continues the next generation of Briar hockey romances.
How the three series connect
All three series are set at Briar University and share characters, but each features a different couple.
Off-Campus (2015-2021) follows the original hockey team: Garrett, Logan, Dean, Tucker, and the next generation in The Legacy.
Briar U (2018-2020) overlaps with the Off-Campus timeline and features new characters. Summer Di Laurentis is Dean's sister from Off-Campus. Off-Campus characters make cameo appearances throughout Briar U.
Campus Diaries (2023-ongoing) jumps forward in time. Gigi Graham is the daughter of Garrett and Hannah from The Deal. The series features the children of Off-Campus characters attending Briar as the next generation.
Recommended reading order: Off-Campus series (books 1-5), Briar U series (books 1-4), Campus Diaries series (books 1-3, ongoing).
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Elle Kennedy books?
Elle Kennedy has written 50+ books since 2010. For hockey romance, start with The Deal (Off-Campus book 1, 2015), then read the Off-Campus series (5 books), followed by Briar U (4 books), and Campus Diaries (3 books, ongoing). All three series share the same college hockey universe and can be read in publication order.
Which Elle Kennedy book should I read first?
Start with The Deal, the first Off-Campus book. It launched Elle Kennedy's hockey romance career and introduces the Briar University setting that continues through Off-Campus, Briar U, and Campus Diaries. The Deal is the most popular entry point and sets up the world for all three series.
Are Off-Campus, Briar U, and Campus Diaries connected?
Yes, all three series share the same universe and are set at Briar University. Off-Campus (5 books) comes first chronologically, followed by Briar U (4 books, overlapping timeline), and Campus Diaries (3 books, next generation). Characters from earlier books appear in later series. Read Off-Campus first, then Briar U, then Campus Diaries for the full experience.
Do I need to read Off-Campus before Briar U?
No, but it's recommended. Briar U can be read standalone, but reading Off-Campus first gives you context for recurring characters and inside jokes. Campus Diaries features the children of Off-Campus characters, so reading Off-Campus before Campus Diaries significantly enhances the experience.
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