Amazing Books Similar to the Off Campus Series
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So you’ve finished binge reading (and watching!) the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy and now want to read some similar books. This book list has you covered!
The Deal, the first book in the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy, was released back in 2015. Four other books soon followed: The Mistake, The Score, The Goal and The Legacy. On May 13, the TV adaptation premiered on Prime Video.
The book series Off Campus, set in the fictional Briar University, follows a group of college hockey players navigating student life, personal struggles and romantic relationships. If you’ve finished reading the books (and watching the series!) and want to read more books that include hockey, the college experience, or explosive chemistry – keep reading for my recommendations!
Ice Hockey Romance
Ice hockey romance books are some of the most popular books of the moment. Just like the Off Campus series, they feature sizzling love stories and characters who are fiercely passionate about the sport. If you enjoy hockey romance books for their high-stakes games, fast-paced plots and witty dialogue – check out my recommendations below!
Mile High by Liz Tomforde
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
Publication date: November 6, 2025
Mile High is the first book in the popular Windy City series, and it’s the perfect read if you’re craving another dose of hockey romance! The story centres around the unlikely bond between flight attendant Stevie and infamous hockey player Zanders, who meet when she is assigned to the hockey teams private plane. Like the Off Campus series, Mile High is not short on chemistry, banter or emotional depth. The book explores themes such as body image, personal growth, identity and trust.
You can buy Mile High by Liz Tomforde HERE.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: January 19, 2023
Ice Breaker, the smash-hit college sports romance written by Hannah Grace, follows the love story between a figure skater and a hockey captain. While in University and training for the Olympics, the ambitious Anastasia is forced to share the ice with the college hockey team and its captain Nathan Hawkins. Though the two main characters start off as enemies, their feelings for each other soon evolve into a slow-burn, spicy and passionate romance.
You can buy Ice Breaker by Hannah Grace HERE.
Consider Me by Becka Mack
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: November 6, 2023
Self-assured and commitment-phobic hockey star Carter is forced to confront his vulnerabilities and relationship difficulties when he meets high school teacher Olivia. Olivia is a fiercely ambitious and independent woman who is extremely guarded when it comes to romance. Though Olivia and Carter’s initial interactions are strained, there’s no denying the chemistry between the two. As the pair spend more time together, they begin to lower their defenses and develop a deep emotional connection. If you’re looking for a hockey romance where the hockey takes more of a backseat, Consider Me is a great book to pick up!
You can buy Consider Me by Becka Mack HERE.
Honourable mentions..
College Romances
College romances like the Off Campus series capture the excitement of moving away from home, meeting new people, and falling in love. They also explore what it means to discover who you are and what you want from life. If you’re looking for some college romance reads filled with fun, drama, and popular book tropes – check out my recommendations below!
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: May 2, 2019
Though Normal People features no hockey or fake dating – it does follow Marianne and Connell as they both attend Trinity College in Dublin. Perfect if you’re more of a literary fiction reader, the novel explores the complex relationship between the two students who both have very different university experiences.
You can buy Normal People by Sally Rooney HERE.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: February 4, 2025
If you’re looking for a sports college romance with plenty of chemistry and spice, Deep End is the book for you! The story follows the relationship between Scarlett Vandermeer, a junior diver and Stanford University student and Lukas Blomqvist, a charming and disciplined swimming champion. The book explores vulnerability in relationships, personal aspirations, and the challenges competitive sports can bring.
You can buy Deep End by Ali Hazelwood HERE.
Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: HarperFiction
Publication date: August 15, 2013
Wait for You is a college romance book that perfectly blends humour with deeper themes. The story follows Avery, a young woman with a traumatic past. As she begins college in a new town, she hopes to leave her troubling past behind her. But Avery’s plans are disrupted when she meets Cam, a charming college student who she forms a meaningful connection with. If you want a touching and memorable story that focuses on the transformative power of true love – Wait for You is a fantastic option.
You can buy Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout HERE.
Honourable mentions…
Books with the fake relationship trope
The fake relationship trope is one of the most important aspects in the Off Campus series. Popular amongst book lovers, stories featuring fake-relationships often develop into real love and include an interesting balance of humour, conflict and emotional moments. If you want to read more stories with this trope – check out my book recommendations below!
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Publisher: Piatkus
Publication date: May 14, 2020
If you’re looking for a book with the fake relationship trope (alongside travel, sunshine and hilarious dialogue) then The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is the book for you! I read this several years ago and I loved it! After Olive’s twin sisters wedding day descends into food-poisoning chaos, enemies Olive and Ethan have no choice but to pose as newlyweds. While honeymooning in Hawaii, the pair fight, paintball, snorkel and fight some more – but their strong rivalry soon transforms into an unexpected yet unforgettable romance.
You can buy The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren HERE.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: October 21, 2021
A fake-dating classic, The Love Hypothesis follows Ph.D. candidate Olive and biology professor Adam, who embark on a mutually beneficial fake-dating relationship. As the two attend academic events, coffee meet-ups and double dates together – their arrangement is soon complicated by genuine feelings of attraction and love. Set in the world of academia, The Love Hypothesis is a funny, intelligent and heart-warming read.
You can buy The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood HERE.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: October 28, 2021
It’s Catalina’s sisters wedding, and she desperately needs to find a fake boyfriend to bring along for the big day. That’s where her office rival Aaron Blackford comes in. They have only 3 days to convince the whole wedding party that they’re in love, all while attending pre-wedding events, exploring the Spanish countryside, and spending time with Catalina’s family. The Spanish Love Deception is pure escapism in book form!
