New Releases by Elle Kennedy

This limited Collector''s Edition printing will include a new hardcase design, printed edges, designed endpapers, and colored character art throughout of your fave OG hockey couple, Hannah and Garrett! ufeffShe''s about to make a deal with the college bad boy... Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she''s carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush''s attention, she''ll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice...even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date. ...and it''s going to be oh so good. All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he''s worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he''s all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn''t take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn''t going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him.

The international bestselling Off-Campus series returns with a collection of four novellas by New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Elle Kennedy! This brand-new installment provides the much-anticipated answer to the question: Where are they now? Four stories. Four couples. Three years of real life after graduation... A wedding. A proposal. An elopement. And a surprise pregnancy. Life after college for Garrett and Hannah, Logan and Grace, Dean and Allie, and Tucker and Sabrina, isn''t quite what they imagined it would be. Sure, they have each other, but they also have real-life problems that four years at Briar U didn''t exactly prepare them for. As it turns out, for these four couples, love is the easy part. Growing up is a whole lot harder. Come for the drama, stay for the laughs! Catch up with your favorite Off-Campus characters as they navigate the changes that come with growing up and discover that big decisions can have big consequences... and big rewards.

**Pre-order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION (while stocks last), featuring inside cover printing of full colour character artwork and a digitally handwritten note from the author** Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives - and she''s nailing both of them. By day, she''s the perfect sorority girl, a STEM student in biomedical engineering, and the adopted daughter of an overachiever family. At night, she''s Charlie: a risk-taking daredevil looking for fun who finds herself chatting on a dating app with two anonymous hotties. Will Larsen may seem like the breezy boy next door, but his congressman father is a constant thorn in his side. After a scandal hits another Division 1 hockey program, Will''s dad is determined to distance his son from it, hiring a journalist to prove how squeaky-clean Will and his team are. Which means the last thing Will wants is for anyone to find out he and his best friend Beckett Dunne - a laidback Aussie shielding secret heartache - sometimes share girls in the bedroom. When Charlie finally meets them in person and realizes she''s been chatting with two gorgeous Briar U hockey players, things get steamy - fast. But all their messy secrets are piling up, and real life soon threatens to shatter the fantasy. With Charlie, Will, and Beckett all coming to terms with what they want and what others want for them, difficult decisions will need to be made. Especially when lust starts to look a lot like love. Why fans love Elle Kennedy . . . ''Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too'' L. J. Shen ''A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you'' Vi Keeland ''The best college romance I''ve read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn''t put it down. Highly recommended!!'' Goodreads Review ''Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!'' Goodreads Review

From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the next in the spin-off series of their wildly successful Him and Us books. "I''m ridiculously attracted to you, Hottie. I figured I should be up front about that." "Shut up and kiss me again, Snipes." Hailey Taylor Emery has a hunch that Sniper87, her favorite client at Fetch—the anonymous virtual assistant service she runs with her ex-husband—is actually gorgeous hockey superstar Matt Eriksson. It''s against the rules to check his file, but she''s pretty sure she spends every day texting her lifelong crush and catering to his every need. Still processing her recent divorce, Hailey is perfectly content for this to be nothing but harmless online flirting...until Sniper87 wants to meet her. Face to face. Cue: utter panic. Matt Eriksson is no stranger to heartbreak. He''s still not over the destruction of his own marriage, and it sucks to be the only guy on his team who knows the truth: that hockey and long-term relationships are a toxic mix. He barely sees his kids, and dealing with his ex makes him feel worthless. The only person in his life who seems to understand is someone who won''t show her pretty face: the mysterious HTE, aka "Hottie." Surely, though, it''s nothing a pair of fourth row hockey seats can''t fix. Superfan Hailey can''t resist the offer, and Matt can''t resist Hailey. But when the phone screens come down, can they get past their baggage long enough to build something real?

What happens when the family "screw-up" and a wounded hockey hero are forced together by fate, fake dating, and undeniable chemistry? From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the first in the spin-off series of their wildly successful Him and Us books. "We''re way more than friends, Jessie." "Blake—" "But no worries. I''ll just sit tight until you figure that out." Hosting her brother''s wedding for an MVP guest list is the challenge of Jess Canning''s life. Already the family screw-up, she can''t afford to fail at this, too. Especially after the colossal mistake she made with the best man during a weak moment last spring. Nobody—absolutely nobody—can find out about that, and there will not be a repeat. Absolutely not. No matter how devastatingly sexy his smile, he''s a giant manchild who''s never been serious in his life. And if Jess wants to prove herself to her family, serious is what she has to get. For Blake Riley, this wedding is a gift from fate itself. The girl he has his eye on is the maid of honor, and he''s the best man? Let the games begin. So what if Jess is giving him a little—fine, a lot—of resistance? He just needs to convince the stubborn blonde that he''s really a good boy with a bad rap. Beneath the flirty jokes and goofy smile, he''s got layers—even if Jess doesn''t want to see them. Luckily, every professional hockey player knows that you''ve got to make an effort if you want to score. And Jess is just the girl he wants to win.

Si la quiere, tendrá que ganársela Allie Hayes está en medio de una crisis. Se acerca la graduación y todavía no sabe qué hará con su vida cuando termine la universidad. Además, acaba de dejar a su novio tras cuatro años de relación. Sabe que el sexo salvaje con otro no es la solución a sus problemas, pero Dean Di Laurentis es demasiado irresistible. Eso sí, será solo una vez. Este chico no está hecho para las relaciones. Dean siempre consigue lo que quiere: chicas, buenas notas, chicas, reconocimiento, chicas... Es un playboy nato y todavía no ha conocido a una mujer que se resista a sus encantos. Hasta que llegó ella. Aquella noche, Allie dio un vuelco a su mundo, ¿y luego quiere que solo sean amigos? Oh, no. Esto no se acaba hasta que él lo diga, y él quiere más. Pero cuando algo inesperado sacude los cimientos de su vida, surge la duda: ¿debería perseguir algo más serio con ella? Best seller del New York Times, no te pierdas la serie adictiva que ya ha enganchado a miles de lectores

Avalon Bay -sarjan avausosa on kipinöivän kuuma TikTok-sensaatio. ”Erittäin seksikäs ja nuorekkaan romanttinen tarina oman sydämensä seuraamisesta vetoaa erityisesti toivottomiin romantikkoihin.” – Publishers Weekly 20-vuotias Mackenzie Cabot, ystävilleen Mac, on suorittanut elämänsä kiitettävin arvosanoin. Hän haluaisi jo keskittyä perustamansa yrityksen kasvattamiseen, mutta on vanhempiensa mieliksi lähtenyt yliopistoon, samaan kaupunkiin pitkäaikaisen poikaystävänsä kanssa. Macilla on edessään loistava tulevaisuus, mutta kukaan ei arvaa, kuinka uuvuttavaa sääntöjen noudattaminen ja ihmisten miellyttäminen on. Kun Mac tapaa paikallisen pahan pojan, Cooperin, hänen kurinalainen elämänsä heittää häränpyllyä. Elle Kennedy varttui Toronton liepeillä Kanadassa ja opiskeli siellä York Universityssä englanninkielistä kirjallisuutta. Hän on kirjoittanut lukuisia romanttisia ja seksikkäitä romaaneja, jotka ovat keränneet huikean fanikunnan sosiaalisessa mediassa. Kiltin tytön kompleksi on Avalon Bay -sarjan ensimmäinen osa ja Kennedyn ensimmäinen suomennettu teos.

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*A limited collector''s bundle of 5 individual titles (not boxed) with illustrated covers and blue sprayed edges on the first print run.* New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns to Briar University in these hot and hilarious spinoffs of the Off-Campus series. Favorite hockey players return and get the chance for their own happily-ever-afters with the smart and sassy women who win their hearts. The Chase Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there''s no logical reason why Summer DiLaurentis is so drawn to tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing Colin Fitzgerald. It doesn''t help that she just moved in with him. Fitzy made it clear he''s not interested, and Summer isn''t the type to chase a man--but the sparks between them might still burn their house down. The Risk Brenna Jensen might be known as the "bad girl," but as the daughter of Briar U''s head hockey coach, she draws the line at sleeping with the enemy. And that''s who Jake Connelly is. Harvard''s star forward is arrogant, annoying, and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel--Brenna needs Connelly to be her fake boyfriend, and for every fake date, he wants a real one. And she can''t risk falling for him. The Play After last year''s distractions cost his hockey team their season, captain Hunter Davenport has a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later. He''s going celibate. But there''s nothing in the rulebook that says he can''t be friends with gorgeous Demi Davis. She even has a boyfriend. Except three months into their friendship, Demi is single and looking for a rebound...and she''s making a play for Hunter. The Dare College is finally Taylor Marsh''s chance to get over her ugly-duckling complex, and when her Kappa Chi sisters issue a challenge, she can''t say no. The dare: seduce hockey-playing hottie Conor Edwards. She expects him to laugh in her face, but instead, he lets Taylor take him upstairs to pretend they''re getting busy. What''s more? He wants to keep pretending. But the longer this ruse goes on, the less of a game it seems.

She came to London to escape her father''s shadow. Falling for her roommates was never part of the plan. From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy comes a witty, emotionally charged new adult romance about finding yourself—and love—in the most unexpected places. Nineteen-year-old Abbey Bly is ready to leave behind her rock-star dad''s overbearing rules and finally start living her own life. Studying abroad in London feels like freedom...until she walks into her new flat and meets her unexpected roommates, a sexy rugby player and a broody musician. With a strict no-fraternizing rule, two dangerously charming guys, and a centuries-old scandal tangled into her school research, Abbey''s year abroad quickly spirals into a whirlwind of secrets, sizzling chemistry, and choices that could change everything. Set against the dreamy backdrop of London, Girl Abroad delivers slow-burn romance, forbidden longing, and the ache of growing into the person you''re meant to be. Elle Kennedy''s trademark blend of heat, heart, and humor makes this a standout read for fans of college romance and coming-of-age stories.

A new paperback edition of the instant USA Today bestseller! Contains the bonus epilogue, too! LobsterShorts, 21. Jock. Secretly a science geek. Hot AF. LobsterShorts: So. Here goes. For her birthday, my girlfriend wants...a threesome. SinnerThree: Then you''ve come to the right hookup app. LobsterShorts: Have you done this sort of thing before? With another guy? SinnerThree: All the time. I''m an equal opportunity player. You? LobsterShorts: [crickets!] SinnerThree, 21. Finance major. Secretly a male dancer. Hot AF. SinnerThree: Well, I''m down if you are. My life is kind of a mess right now. School, work, family stress. Oh, and I live next door to the most annoying dude in the world. I need the distraction. Are you sure you want this? LobsterShorts: I might want it a little more than I''m willing to admit. SinnerThree: Hey, nothing wrong with pushing your boundaries... LobsterShorts: Tell that to my control-freak father. Anyway. What if this threesome is awkward? SinnerThree: Then it''s awkward. It''s not like we''ll ever have to see each other again. Right? Just promise you won''t fall in love with me. LobsterShorts: Now wouldn''t that be life-changing... Q&A about Top Secret: Q: Have we met these characters before in another book? A: No! These guys are brand new, and we can''t wait for you to meet them. Q: Is this story MM? Or is it a MMF / MFM / menage? A: This book is MM. Q: Is this a love triangle story? A: Not really. You''ll see.

Quatro casais. Quatro histórias. A vida real depois da faculdade. O quinto e último volume da série Off-Campus, uma das séries de maior sucesso do género New Adult. Terminada a faculdade, a vida dos quatro casais mais populares da Briar não é exatamente aquilo que haviam imaginado. Felizmente, continuam unidos pela amizade e sabem que podem sempre contar uns com os outros, mas também têm de lidar com problemas da vida adulta para os quais a universidade não os preparou. Para todos eles, o amor é a parte mais fácil. Crescer é bem mais difícil. Mas embora as decisões mais importantes possam ter consequências muito sérias, elas trazem também grandes recompensas.

Už je to dlouho, co měla Casey pocit, že drží svůj život pevně v rukách. Po autonehodě, při níž málem ztratila to nejcennější, se alespoň může opřít o svého kamaráda Fenna... nebo si to aspoň myslí. Za Fennovou pěknou tvářičkou se skrývá nebezpečná pravda o noci, kdy skoro zemřela, a on se musí spojit s nevlastním bratrem RJem a ostatními delikventy z Akademie Sandover, aby odhalili celou pravdu o její nehodě. Co když ale Casey už nechce být tou dívkou, do níž se zamiloval?

Sabrina tem uma meta a alcançar, mas no jogo do amor ninguém consegue vencer sozinho. O quarto volume da série Off-Campus não vai deixar ninguém indiferente! Ela sabe bem o que quer, mas qualquer plano pode mudar a meio do jogo Sabrina James tem uma meta bem definida: vai acabar o curso, candidatar-se a uma especialização na Faculdade de Direito de Harvard e conseguir um emprego numa empresa de topo. Ao longo da vida, habituou-se a trabalhar arduamente e está decidida a escapar à sua vida de pobreza e ao desagradável padrasto. O que não estava nos seus planos era uma noite apaixonada e intensa com John Tucker, um jogador de hóquei no gelo tão sensual como carinhoso, e menos ainda apaixonar-se por ele. Tucker planeia regressar à sua cidade natal assim que terminar a faculdade, para criar o seu próprio negócio e ajudar a mãe, mas também ele é apanhado desprevenido depois de conhecer Sabrina. Aquela rapariga inteligente, bonita e decidida não lhe sai da cabeça, por mais que ela lhe diga que não quer uma relação. As coisas tornam-se ainda mais complicadas quando a vida de Sabrina dá uma volta inesperada. De repente, tudo aquilo por que trabalhou parece prestes a desmoronar-se. Apesar de Tucker estar disposto a apoiá-la em tudo, Sabrina está determinada a desenvencilhar-se sozinha, como sempre se viu obrigada a fazer. Mas ambos terão de perceber que os objetivos podem mudar e que algumas metas só podem ser alcançadas em conjunto.

Velkommen til Sandover Prep, kostskolen, hvor den eneste, du kan stole på, er dig selv ... RJ har ét mål: at få sin hackerbusiness op at køre, så han kan få sig selv smidt ud af Sandover Prep. Det var i hvert fald planen, indtil han mødte Sloane, forstanderens sarkastiske og helt uimodståelige datter ... SLOANE har lovet sig selv, at hun i år kun vil fokusere på skolen og passe på sin lillesøster, Casey, men den flabede RJ gør det svært for hende ... CASEY er træt af, at alle behandler hende, som om hun er lavet af glas. Hun vil bare gerne lægge sidste semesters dystre afslutning bag sig og starte på en frisk ... FENN ønsker mest af alt at komme på god fod med sin nye stedbror RJ, og måske også Sloanes søde lillesøster, Casey ... LAWSON, skolens selverklærede destruktive hedonist, ved for én gangs skyld, hvad han vil: at forføre sin nye lærer – og hans kone ... SILAS er den flinke fyr, der kæmper en brav kamp for at holde styr på tropperne ... men hvem er han egentlig under den polerede og venlige facade? Outsider er første bind i en ny serie om eleverne på den elitære kostskole Sandover Prep, hvor lovløsheden hersker, hjerter knuses og ingen er til at stole på. Pressen skriver: "... sjov, sexet og fuld af drama." — Bare et kapitel mere

Elle Kennedy''s next spicy and emotional romance in the blockbuster Avalon Bay series. College student Cassie Soul hasn’t spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that’s been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday...and maybe find herself a summer fling. On her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay’s fun-loving golden boy. Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he’s always down for a good time. But the moment he meets Cassie, he knows she’s not the girl you play games with. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he’s ever met. The last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart, and so he reluctantly puts her in the friend-zone...only to realize he made a huge mistake. Soon, his attraction to Cassie becomes impossible to ignore. He wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more. As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they’re about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets—and their relationship might not survive when those secrets come to light.

Sie will ihn hinter sich lassen. Doch er reißt jede Mauer um ihr Herz ein ... Als Genevieve West für die Beerdigung ihrer Mutter nach Avalon Bay zurückkommt, hat sie nur ein Ziel: sich von ihrem Ex-Freund Evan Hartley fernzuhalten. Der Bad Boy ist immer noch so sexy und unwiderstehlich wie früher, aber Gen hat mit ihrem alten Leben abgeschlossen. Keine wilden Partys, keine unverantwortlichen Fehler mehr. Sie wird ihren Vater in seinem Geschäft unterstützen, bis dieser einen Ersatz gefunden hat, und dann ihrer Heimatstadt den Rücken kehren. Doch Evan hat da andere Pläne: Er ist fest entschlossen, für das einzige Mädchen zu kämpfen, das er je geliebt hat. »Eine süße und gleichzeitig sexy Story mit vielen Gefühlen, die sich ins Herz schleicht.« VI KEELAND, SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autorin Band 2 der AVALON-BAY-Reihe von Bestseller-Autorin Elle Kennedy

The second book in the Prep series by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy

Cheio de romance, cenas quentes e desejo, Síndrome da boa garota é o novo livro da autora da série Amores Improváveis. Mackenzie Cabot gosta de agradar — seus pais exigentes, seus amigos ricos e seu namorado de longa data. Mac só quer focar em seu negócio on-line, mas os pais insistem que ela consiga um diploma universitário primeiro. Isso significa se mudar para Avalon Bay, uma cidadezinha litorânea habitada por locais e estudantes riquinhos. Mac está mais do que acostumada a frear seus impulsos, mas, quando conhece Cooper Hartley, essa habilidade é posta à prova. Cooper, o bad boy da cidade, é autêntico e rústico, uma ameaça à sua existência ordeira. Ainda assim, a amizade entre eles logo se torna a coisa mais verdadeira da vida de Mac. A despeito de seu desdém pelos herdeiros que dominam Avalon Bay, Cooper logo percebe que Mac não é só mais um clone endinheirado e se apaixona por ela. Mas, enquanto a garota começa a se sentir aceita por Cooper e seus amigos, ele esconde um segredo que ameaça estragar o único lugar onde ela já se sentiu em casa — e o amor que está surgindo entre eles. CONTEÚDO ADULTO

Bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns to Avalon Bay in this sexy second chance story about two exes who can''t stay away from each other, Bad Girl Reputation. When former bad girl Genevieve West returns home for her mother’s funeral, she’s prepared to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend, Evan Hartley. Their history is rife with turbulence. And passion. A heck of a lot of passion...which she’s trying desperately to forget. But it’s impossible not to run into Evan in the small coastal town where they once ran wild. And the moment she sees her gorgeous ex again, it’s clear to Gen that Evan is still as unruly, sexy, and irresistible as ever. This time around, however, she’s resolved to walk a new path. No more partying. No more foolish mistakes. Her plan is to temporarily remain in town to help her father run his business, but the second he finds somebody else, she’s out of there. Evan has other ideas. He knows they can be good together, but he just has to convince Genevieve of that, even if it means turning over a new leaf himself. But can a bad reputation ever truly be shed? Do second chances really work? Genevieve and Evan are about to find out.

The Campus Series Per Garrett e Hannah, Logan e Grace, Dean e Allie, Tucker e Sabrina la vita dopo il college si sta rivelando molto diversa da come l’avevano immaginata. Quattro anni alla Briar University non sono bastati per prepararli alla vita da adulti, con tutti i suoi problemi. Avere accanto la persona giusta, però, può fare la differenza. E, nonostante siano quattro coppie molto diverse, ognuno di loro può contare sull’appoggio incondizionato della propria anima gemella. Chi l’avrebbe mai detto, dopo tutte le peripezie attraversate negli anni dell’università, che l’amore alla fine sarebbe stato la parte più facile? Crescere, di sicuro, è molto più complicato. L’ultimo attesissimo capitolo della serie Fenomeno di TikTok Oltre un miliardo di visualizzazioni Tradotta in tutto il mondo «Elle Kennedy è la dea dei romance. I suoi libri sono divertenti, sexy e appassionanti.» Penelope Ward «Questa serie diventa più spicy a ogni capitolo!» Sarina Bowen Elle Kennedy È cresciuta a Toronto. I suoi libri sono ai primi posti delle classifiche USA. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato la Campus Series (Il contratto, Lo sbaglio, Il tradimento, L’imprevisto, L''eredità), i primi quattro romanzi della Briar U Series (Resta con me per sempre, Il mio rischio sei tu, Sei l’amore che cercavo, Ti ho trovato quasi per caso), il romanzo Ti ho incontrato a mezzanotte, e i primi titoli della Avalon Bay Series: Il complesso della brava ragazza. Good Girl Complex e Una ragazza (quasi) cattiva. Bad Girl Reputation.

Fire par. Fire overraskelser. Tre år i det virkelige liv efter universitetet ... Da de hockeyelskende venner fra Briar University mødes igen til Tucker og Sabrinas bryllup, bliver det startskuddet til en række store spørgsmål: Kan man sige nej til et frieri uden at såre den, man elsker? Hvor mange gange skal man løbe mod et toilet, før ens kæreste gætter, at han skal være far? Hvordan får man både drømmekarrieren og tid til de mennesker, man elsker? Er det virkelig en kærlighedserklæring at nægte at forfalde til kannibalisme, hvis man bliver fanget i en snestorm? Og måske vigtigst: Hvem er den mystiske Alexander, og hvorfor bliver han ved med at dukke op? "Slutspillet", der er femte bog i den populære "Off Campus"-serie, indeholder fire historier om, hvor vores alle sammens yndlingshockeyspillere og kvinderne i deres liv er i dag.

A spicy standalone novel from New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy! Three is definitely not a crowd... Claire McKinley has just experienced every bride''s nightmare: the groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone. Furious and humiliated, she seeks help from the most unlikely candidate: her almost-brother-in-law. The tall, handsome SEAL quickly takes charge, whisking her away to his apartment in San Diego, where she can recover her pride in peace and quiet. Dylan Wade is no fan of Claire''s, but he can''t ignore the jilted bride in her time of need. Especially when it''s his cowardly older brother who created this mess. Bringing Claire home seems like a good idea-until he remembers his new roommate. Dylan''s relationship with Aidan Rhodes is...complicated. And with Claire thrown into the mix, life becomes even more...complicated. Claire is blindsided by her attraction not only to Dylan, but to Aidan, a man she''s just met. Soon the three of them are swept away up by all-consuming passion they can''t fight even if they wanted to. But when their hearts get involved, Claire wonders if this crazy, amazing, unconventional arrangement can last. Or if she''s just setting herself up for more heartache.

She does everything right. So what could go wrong? Mackenzie ''Mac'' Cabot is a people pleaser. Her demanding parents. Her prep school friends. Her long-time boyfriend. It''s exhausting, really, always following the rules. Unlike most twenty-year-olds, all she really wants to do is focus on growing her internet business, but first she must get a college degree at her parents'' insistence. That means moving to the beachside town of Avalon Bay, a community made up of locals and the wealthy students of Garnet College. Mac''s had plenty of practice suppressing her wilder impulses, but when she meets local bad boy Cooper Hartley, that ability is suddenly tested. Cooper is rough around the edges. Raw. Candid. A threat to her ordered existence. Their friendship soon becomes the realest thing in her life. Despite his disdain for the trust-fund kids he sees coming and going from his town, Cooper soon realizes Mac isn''t just another rich clone and falls for her. Hard. But as Mac finally starts feeling accepted by Cooper and his friends, the secret he''s been keeping from her threatens the only place she''s ever felt at home.