★★★★★
Book: The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by Elle Kennedy
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Source: Goodreads Review Archive
This was such an easy book to get pulled into. It has the kind of banter and chemistry that makes a romance feel effortless, even when you know some of the tropes going in. What I liked most was that it had personality. The characters felt distinct, and the emotional beats landed without making the book too heavy. It balances humor, attraction, and vulnerability really well, which is part of why it stands out in a crowded genre. It is one of those romances that feels genuinely entertaining while still giving you enough emotional payoff to care about what happens.
