Offside by Avery Keelan is a sizzling, addictive college hockey romance that’s like The Deal with a rival’s-rebound twist. Bailey James, a junior at Boyd University, gets dumped on her 21st birthday by her cheating ex, Luke, a player on her school’s hockey team. Her girls’ night out leads to a tipsy encounter with Chase Carter, the cocky, playboy left winger from rival school Dalton U, known for starting fights and breaking hearts. After Bailey throws up on his shoes, Chase—charmed by her sass—steps in to help, sparking an unlikely friendship. Their fake kiss to rile her ex ignites real sparks, leading to “study dates” and a do-over birthday that reveal Chase’s protective, golden-retriever side (he’s “you look at her, you die” for Bailey). The 580-page standalone dives into their forbidden romance—her brother and friends hate him, and his coach questions his NHL dreams—blending spicy scenes (🌶️🌶️), snarky banter, and drama like a sex-tape scandal and toxic friendships. Fans love Chase’s “I got you” devotion and Bailey’s growth, dumping her awful roommates, but some call it too long (600+ pages!), with rushed darker themes (stalking, assault) or a weak third-act twist. BookTok raves about the “he falls first” trope and hockey action, comparing it to Elle Kennedy, though some find the fast-paced romance less gripping than The Risk. It’s a fun, trope-filled kickoff to the Rules of the Game series with a solid HEA.

Who Should Read It? This is for sports romance fans who love enemies-to-lovers and brother’s-rival tropes, readers craving Him or Icebreaker vibes, or anyone into steamy college hockey stories with reformed playboys. If you’re hooked on Elle Kennedy or Hannah Grace and don’t mind triggers like cheating, sexual assault, stalking, or explicit spice (check warnings!), grab this—perfect for ages 17+ for a long, immersive binge. It’s a standalone but sets up Shutout. If you hate lengthy books, insta-love, or poorly handled dark themes, it might drag—check reviews first.

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