Considered the “mom” of the house, he cooks, cleans, and helps to keep his roommates on track. Though good enough to land a hockey scholarship, his future isn’t with the NHL but rather owning his own business. John Tucker (Tucker to his friends) plays for the Briar University hockey team and is the quietest of the four roommates. Readers should note that this installment occurs during the same time frame as book three, The Score. Well written with a steady pace and revealing narrative punctuated with wit and emotion, Kennedy gives us an interesting romance between two people whose differences are merely stepping stones on their path to happily ever after. The heroine is the difficult, more complex character whose personal life is a mess while the hero fills the role of the perfect, well adjusted partner. These two characters seem to switch their roles compared to what we have seen in the past. More serious than the last three installments, the humor and sense of playfulness isn’t as prevalent in here. The fourth installment in Elle Kennedy’s sexy, humorous, charming, and mildly angsty new adult Off Campus series brings together two secondary characters-John Tucker and Sabrina James.

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. The problem is, Sabrina’s heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. 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 benchwarmer. Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. 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.īut the game just got a whole lot more complicated

Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. Favorite Quote: “Do you believe in love at first sight?”Ĭollege 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.

The Goal by Elle Kennedy