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The Graham Effect

Book 1 in the series:Campus Diaries

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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.

Characters:

The characters, particularly Gigi and Ryder, showcase growth and an engaging dynamic, with well-defined traits that add depth to their relationship.

Writing/Prose:

The engaging and humorous writing style effectively captures college life, making it an easy and enjoyable read.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around a friends with benefits relationship that develops into something deeper, featuring themes of ambition and personal struggles in a sports context.

Setting:

The story is set in a vibrant college environment, centered around the competitive hockey scene and the dynamics of friendship and rivalry.

Pacing:

The pacing is primarily fast, maintaining reader engagement with a balanced mix of relationship development and plot progression.

Notes:

The Graham Effect is set in a college sports environment, specifically hockey.
Gigi Graham is the daughter of the original series' characters, Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells.
The main characters, Gigi and Ryder, have a friends-with-benefits relationship that evolves into something deeper.
The book balances humor and serious themes, portraying how life doesn't always work out perfectly.
Coaches and side characters provide comic relief and additional depth to the story.
Ryder offers to help Gigi improve her hockey skills in exchange for a recommendation to her dad.
Gigi is portrayed as a hardworking and ambitious athlete aiming for Olympic gold in hockey.
Both main characters support each other through personal struggles and growth.
The author, Elle Kennedy, has a reputation for successfully writing college hockey romances.
The book includes funny and memorable moments that enhance the overall reading experience.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

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.

From The Publisher:

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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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