Loved the ‘Off Campus’ Series? These 4 Romance Books Will Fill the Briar-Sized Void
If you still haven't been able to turn the Amazon Prime drama off or put the book down, these reads might help you with that
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- Read the five 'Off Campus' novels for more addictive Elle Kennedy stories.
- Read Briar U: 'The Chase', 'The Risk', 'The Play' and 'The Dare'.
- Try 'Icebreaker' and other hockey romance reads after watching 'Off Campus'.
Trying to fill the Off Campus-sized hole in your heart isn’t easy—especially when you’ve already binged all eight episodes of the hit TV adaptation and re-read The Deal, the bestselling novel that started it all. Since the series premiered on Prime in May, fans have been eagerly revisiting Garrett and Hannah’s swoon-worthy romance while counting down the days until Season 2.
If you’re ready to branch out but still crave the same irresistible mix of fake dating, witty banter, hockey heroes and unforgettable chemistry, you’re in luck. Whether you’re looking to dive deeper into Elle Kennedy’s beloved backlist or discover new romance authors who deliver the same addictive blend of humor, heart and steam, these books are the perfect cure for your Off Campus obsession.
What is the ‘Off Campus’ series about?
The Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy is a bestselling collection of interconnected college hockey romances set at the fictional Briar University. Each book follows a different member of the school’s elite hockey team as he unexpectedly falls in love, blending swoon-worthy romance with humor, emotional depth and plenty of steam. While every novel centers on a new couple, familiar characters return throughout the series, creating a close-knit friend group that readers grow attached to.
The series begins with The Deal, which introduces hockey captain Garrett Graham and music major Hannah Wells in a fake-dating romance that quickly became a BookTok favorite.
The second novel in the series following The Deal is The Mistake, based on Garrett’s best friend and roommate, John Logan. This book follows Logan through his attempts to squash his crush on Hannah (Garrett’s girlfriend), deal with his difficult family life and post-graduation plans and figure out his feelings for a new girl, Grace.
The third novel, The Score, follows Dean DiLaurentis, who is the king of no strings attached relationships. But when Hannah’s roommate, Allie Hayes, walks through his door one night, everything changes for him.
The Goal features roommate John Tucker as he falls for the hard-working Sabrina, whose heart is locked up tight. This fourth novel follows their back and forth relationship as they determine whether or not love is worth it—especially when a life-changing complication throws things off-kilter.
To close out the series is the fifth book, The Legacy, which jumps back into each of the previous four love stories and updates readers on where they landed post-graduation.
4 romantic follow-ups to the ‘Off Campus’ Series
The ‘Briar U’ series
If you’re not ready to leave Elle Kennedy’s world just yet, the Briar U series is the perfect next stop. Set at the same fictional university as Off Campus, the four-book spinoff shifts the focus to a new generation of hockey players after Garrett, Logan, Dean and Tucker have graduated. While familiar faces occasionally pop up, the spotlight is on fresh characters, new romances and a different group of friends.
Read the series in this order: The Chase, The Risk, The Play and The Dare. Each novel follows a different Briar hockey player—Colin Fitzgerald, Jake Connelly, Hunter Davenport and Conor Edwards—as they navigate love, friendship and college life. Fans can expect the same signature blend of witty banter, emotional storytelling and steamy romance that made Off Campus a bestseller, but with all-new couples and storylines that expand the Briar University universe.
‘Icebreaker’
If you’re craving the same irresistible mix of hockey, sizzling romance and laugh-out-loud banter that made Off Campus a sensation, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace deserves a spot on your TBR. The bestselling romance follows fiercely determined competitive figure skater Anastasia Allen, who has no time for distractions—especially cocky hockey captain Nate Hawkins.
When a scheduling mishap forces the figure skating and hockey teams to share the same rink, the two athletes are thrown together despite their clashing personalities. As they navigate packed practice schedules, growing team tensions and undeniable chemistry, their rivalry slowly transforms into a romance that’s equal parts funny, heartfelt and steamy.
‘The Cheat Sheet’
If you’re ready to trade the ice rink for the football field, Sarah Adams’ The Cheat Sheet delivers the same swoon-worthy romance with a fresh sports twist. This charming friends-to-lovers story follows Bree Camden and her lifelong best friend, NFL superstar Nathan “Nate” Hawkins. Their relationship has always been strictly platonic—at least on the surface. While Bree has secretly been in love with Nate for years, she’s convinced risking their friendship isn’t worth the heartbreak.
Everything changes when Bree accidentally reveals her feelings during an interview, sparking rumors that she and Nate are the perfect couple. To satisfy the media frenzy, the two agree to fake a relationship, but pretending to be in love quickly becomes complicated when real feelings come to the surface. Packed with slow-burn tension, lovable characters and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, The Cheat Sheet is a perfect pick for Off Campus fans looking for a sweeter, lower-spice romance.
‘The Rule Book’
If you end up adoring The Cheat Sheet, pick up the sequel, The Rule Book. College exes Nora and Derek are unexpectedly reunited years later as Nora is working her way up as a sports agent and Derek is in the NFL. Their relationship didn’t end well, but now Nora needs to sign Derek as a client, who isn’t interested in working with the woman who broke his heart.
Derek eventually agrees when he realizes the opportunity can give him a little revenge, but things go array after a wild night in Vegas when they wake up unexpectedly married. Now, the rule book for their relationship has gone out the window and things are starting to heat up, but if the plan can save their careers, they’ll do what it takes.
Give these other hockey romance reads a try if you’re attempting to move on from Off Campus—or just dive into the series again!
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