Kennedy
The Chase
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Briar U
Elle Kennedy - 3 books
The direct spinoff series set at the same university with a new generation of characters. Start Off-Campus first.
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Series - Books in order
Off-Campus books in order
by Elle Kennedy - 4 books - 2015-2016 - Updated June 2026
The Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy is a four-book college romance set at the fictional Briar University. Each book follows a different couple and can technically be read as a standalone, but the recurring cast and inside jokes make publication order the best experience. Start with The Deal and read straight through. The spinoff series Briar U continues in the same world with new characters.
Kennedy
The Deal
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Kennedy
The Deal
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Start with this book
Most readers should start with The Deal. It gives you the cleanest entry point before continuing through the full series order.Read on Kindle
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Contains affiliate links| # | Book | Published | Rating | Where to read |
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| 1 | The Deal The DealStart | 2015 | 4.1 | |
| 2 | The Mistake The Mistake | 2015 | 4.0 | Kindle $4.99Paperback $14.99Audible $12.99Bookshop $15.99 |
| 3 | The Score The Score | 2016 | 4.1 | Kindle $4.99Paperback $14.99Audible $12.99Bookshop $15.99 |
| 4 | The Goal The Goal | 2016 | 4.1 | Kindle $4.99Paperback $14.99Audible $12.99Bookshop $15.99 |
Our recommended reading order
publication
Kennedy
The Deal
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Best book to start with
The Deal
Book #1, and still the best on-ramp. It sets up everything that makes this series work.
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Frequently asked questions
The Deal (2015). It introduces Briar University, the hockey team, and the fake-dating setup that launches the series.
Publication order: The Deal, The Mistake, The Score, The Goal. Each follows a different couple but the cast recurs throughout.
Yes. Briar U is a spinoff with new leads but returning characters from Off-Campus. Reading Off-Campus first gives you the full context.
Yes. The Deal is book one and the best place to start. It sets up Briar University and introduces characters who appear throughout both Off-Campus and Briar U.
Briar U by Elle Kennedy (the direct continuation), Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, or The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026