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is not a damsel in distress. While she carries the weight of her trauma, the narrative focuses on her resilience. She is snarky, sexually confident in her own way, and fiercely protective of her heart. Her journey isn’t about being "saved" by a man; it's about reclaiming her autonomy and learning to trust again.

Garrett needs a tutor to pass a philosophy exam and maintain his eligibility for professional hockey; Hannah wants to catch the eye of her crush, a football player. The Arrangement:

Garrett overhears Hannah crushing on a hot theater guy. He offers Hannah a deal: he will pretend to be her boyfriend to make the theater guy jealous if she agrees to tutor him in philosophy. vk the deal elle kennedy

At its core, The Deal centers on an unlikely arrangement between two college students at Briar University:

Includes Antonio Cipriano (John Logan), Steven Kayne (Dean Di Laurentis), and Steve Howey as Garrett's father. is not a damsel in distress

The solution? A trade.

remains a gold standard for the "sports romance" and "fake dating" tropes. Her journey isn’t about being "saved" by a

If you enjoy romance novels with a college setting, strong female protagonists, and a dash of humor, then "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy is an excellent choice. This book is part of a series, followed by "The Truth" and "The Pretend", but can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.