The Play (Briar U #3)
Elle Kennedy scores again with "The Play," a friends-to-lovers hockey romance that perfectly balances steamy tension, genuine friendship, and the messy complexities of college life.
Hunter Davenport is the definition of determined - after a season-ending disaster, he's sworn off distractions as the new team captain. His celibacy pledge seems solid until he meets Demi Davis, a classmate whose sharp wit and undeniable appeal has him questioning his priorities. Their chemistry leaps off the page from their first interaction, but Kennedy smartly gives their relationship time to develop as a genuine friendship before the romantic tension ignites.
Like most of Elle’s other MMCs, Hunter isn't just the typical hockey jock he has his problems to deal with. Demi has her own baggage, including parental issues and rebound anxiety after her breakup. Their yearlong school project forces proximity that makes their "just friends" status increasingly harder to maintain.
Whether you're already a hockey romance fan or just dipping your toe into the genre, Kennedy's engaging writing style and character development make "The Play" an addition to any romance reader's collection.
Rating: 4.5/5 Hockey Pucks✨
