
In 'The Graham Effect', Gigi Graham, daughter of NHL legend Garrett Graham, is determined to follow in her father's footsteps and achieve her dream of an Olympic gold medal. To improve her skills, she enlists the help of Luke Ryder, a hockey player on the men's team aiming to impress her father. Their relationship evolves from hockey assistance to a deeper connection, blending elements of found family, ambition, and overcoming obstacles in the world of college sports.
Elle Kennedy's writing style shines in this second-generation novel, combining authentic male points of view, witty banter, and strong character development. The book navigates the merger of rival hockey teams, the dynamics of a budding romance, and the pursuit of dreams with a mix of humor, heart, and relatable struggles.
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Content warnings could include references to past traumas, relationship struggles, and challenges faced by the characters in a collegiate sports environment.
Has Romance?
Romance is a central element of The Graham Effect, characterized by an engaging and humorous dynamic between the main characters.
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The first book in the delicious, icy-hot Campus Diaries series, a spinoff of BookTok sensations Off-Campus and Briar U, by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy.
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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