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Book 4 of 5 in Off-Campus

The Goal

by Elle Kennedy

Spice 4 out of 5, Spicy4/5 · Spicy: Explicit

She’s good at achieving her goals…

College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she’s willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change.

But the game just got a whole lot more complicated

Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he’s fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina’s heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he’ll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.

Spice
4/5
Burn
Fast
Pages
~383
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is The Goal?

The Goal is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).

  • Steam: Explicit open door
  • Burn: Fast burn
  • When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Sexual assault
  • Death of a loved one

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    The Goal: quick answers

    How spicy is The Goal?

    The Goal is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).

    Is The Goal a standalone?

    No. The Goal is book 4 of 5 in Off-Campus. Start with The Deal. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in The Goal?

    The Goal features hockey player, college / university, pregnancy / babies, cinnamon roll hero. It is a fast burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does The Goal have content warnings?

    Our notes for The Goal include: sexual assault, death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after The Goal?

    If you loved The Goal, try The Chase by Elle Kennedy, The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. They share its hockey player and college / university energy at a similar spice level.