#BookReview: The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries #1) by @ElleKennedy @Read_Bloom

Synopsis: Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine–a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. 

Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude…and sexy as hell. But he's still the enemy. 

Briar's new hockey co-captain has his reasons, though. The men's team just merged with a rival program, leaving Ryder with an angry roster where everyone hates one another's guts. To make matters worse, the summer coaching spot he's angling for with the legendary Garrett Graham is out of reach after he makes the worst possible first impression on his hero. So, really, this compromise with Gigi is win-win. He helps her make the national team, she puts in a good word with her dad. 

The only potential snag? This bone-deep, body-numbing, mind-spinning chemistry they're trying to ignore. It's a dangerous game they're playing, but the risks just might be worth it.



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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: Another hockey romance to make you swoon! I can not wait for book two. The characters and romance was adorable and this was sexy and spicy in the best way! I need more! 

Review

"Seductive college-set hockey romance... As romantic as it is spicy, this will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment."
- Publishers Weekly starred review
 
"Utterly adorable, completely charming, and sexy as hell, The Graham Effect has everything you'd want in a college romance—a grumpy/sunshine pairing, a very steamy "steam room" scene, and a hockey-playing heroine!"
- Meghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author
 
"Sexy hockey player? Check! Brand new series from Elle Kennedy? Check! The Graham Effect is a sexy, fun, delicious read, don't miss it!"
- Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author
 
"The Graham Effect is peak Elle Kennedy writing—magnetic banter, intoxicating chemistry, and plenty of spice. I devoured this book in one sitting."
- K.A. Tucker, International bestselling author of The Simple Wild
 
"(The) chemistry ignites the pages... This is a standout story among the very popular hockey romance trend. Fans of Susan Elizabeth Phillips may also enjoy Kennedy's smart love stories."
- Booklist starred review
 
"I'm so happy to be back in the Briar Universe! This book is everything."
- Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author 
 
"The Graham Effect was like coming home and I couldn't be happier! I only meant to read one page and of course I accidentally stayed up past midnight to finish. It's been a long time since I've kicked my feet and giggled in glee while reading a book and The Graham Effect did that to me! Intense emotions, loveable and growly characters, and hockey I love, The Graham Effect is one of my new favorite Elle books!"
— New York Times Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan

About the Author

A New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

Elle currently writes for various publishers. She is the author of more than 50 titles of contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels, including the global sensation Off-Campus series.

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