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25 de enero de 2016

5 STARS – The Mistake is sweet, sexy, funny and has the prefect amount of feels! Elle Kennedy ROCKS!

The Mistake is the second book on the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy. The Mistake is Logan’s book and I can honestly say that when I read The Deal, I fell head over heels for this character from the moment I met him. How can you not love John Logan and his cocky grin?John Logan is a player a fact that he makes no excuses for. He is a very well-known member of the Briar University hockey team and because of this; he has no problems getting the female students attention. In fact he has no issues getting any females attention, at all. But lately Logan has realized that he has been hooking up even more frequently than usual, even by his own standards. In fact his friends are noticing it as well, but what they do not know, is that he has a reason for his behavior. He is just not willing to admit it or even consider dealing with it because he is far more comfortable with running away from the problem, then facing it head on.“This obsession with Hannah Wells is really starting to mess with my head. I need to get laid. ASAP.”Grace Ivers is a freshman at Briar University and she is well aware of who John Logan is. Her best friend has been chasing Dean, one of Logan’s teammates for quite some time now with no success. When she bumps into Logan at a party on campus one night, immediately following one of his many hook ups she is struck by his hotness and cocky attitude, but quickly pulls herself out of the lustful fog. John Logan is a player and there is no way he would ever be interested in her, the freshman virgin. Grace also has no interest in being yet another notch on Logan’s seemingly never ending belt loop.When Logan randomly knocks on Grace’s dorm room door one evening looking for a party, she is shocked. What could he possibly want with her? It has to be a mistake… and it is, he has the wrong room but, what happens next as they say is history. Grace and Logan are attracted to one and other and the sexual tension is thick enough to cut with a knife. Lust prevails and they do hook up that night, but Logan gets freaked out and leaves Grace “hanging” immediately afterwards. She is confused and hurt. Logan is totally clueless; he does this all the time, hooks up and runs, but then it hits him, Grace deserves better than that. Grace is better than that.“I made the guy come last night and he didn’t even stick around long enough to kiss me goodbye. So yeah, I have to face the facts: I’m just another girl on a long list of John Logan’s conquests.”“Leaving a girl wanting isn’t just embarrassing. It’s unacceptable.”Grace is not a puck bunny, in fact she doesn’t even like hockey, she prefers football. Logan doesn’t do relationships; he has no time, between Hockey and dealing with his troubled family life. When Logan is finally realizes he has feelings for Grace he doesn’t handle it well at all. He wants what Garrett has with Hannah. He is lonely and the never ending line of hook ups no longer interests him, he’s thinking constantly of Grace, other women no longer interest him at all. But he has screwed up royally; can he ever win Grace back?“It's a damn shame that duels don't play a role in the modern world anymore.”The Deal was the first book I had ever read by this author and I loved it, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on The Mistake. It then got buried on my kindle and I just realized I hadn’t yet gotten to read it and I moved up the list. I’m so very glad that I did, I love Elle Kennedy’s style of writing and being a Canadian I have a real soft spot for handsome, cocky, hockey players. I love that this book was a fabulous balance of sexy and steamy, sweet and sassy, funny and emotional. I love the characters, every single one of them. I especially love that the female main characters are spunky and sassy. The story line was great and I thought that the banter between characters was very amusing. I love that each book has a happily ever after and I’m really excited now to begin reading The Score. I hope that each and every one of the crew is given their own story in this series before it ends, because now I’m addicted. I’m reading The Score next; I’m excited to read Ali and Dean’s story. If you have not yet begun to read this series, I highly recommend it; I am loving this series by this fabulous Canadian author.“This guy continues to surprise me. To awe me. He’s a better person than I am, better than he gives himself credit for, and if I wasn’t sure about it before, then I’m damn well sure of it now. I love him.”“I need you. I can’t stand the thought of being without you.” He releases a shaky breath. “You’re the last person I think about before I go to sleep, and the first person I think about when I open my eyes in the morning. You’re it for me, baby.”Ver más

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jenn_azhere

24 de mayo de 2026

book 2

This was a great read. I loved both main characters!!It has spice, sass, the sweetest FMC, rich family backstories, and a HEA!Hockey, romance, and hotness. What else could you ask for?! Give it a go!!

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Tina G.

9 de julio de 2026

Enjoyed it! Just wasn’t my favorite

I definitely have mixed feelings about this one. It was such an easy, fast read, and there were a lot of moments I enjoyed. But unfortunately book Logan was not my favorite character. There were times he gave me the ick, but there were moments where I really sympathized with everything he was going through. As for Grace, I found myself wanting to see more personal growth from her. We got glimpses of that through her friendship with Ramona, which I really liked, but I would have liked to see more.Overall, I enjoyed the story, but it wasn’t a favorite. I think it had a lot of potential that ultimately fell a little flat for me. My biggest issue was that Logan and Grace’s relationship felt more of a physical attraction than emotional connection.Ver más

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Ivy D.

30 de abril de 2015

I'm loving this series and Logan gives good grovel

John Logan, Garrett’s best friend from The Deal, starts off the story dreading his final year in college. His dream to play in the NHL never to be realized, as he’s going to stay home and take care of his alcoholic father and the family business, and he's crushing on his best friend's gal, Hannah (the heroine from The Deal). So he drowns his sorrows in booze and women, not necessarily in that order. Then he meets Grace Ivers, shy freshman. He hooks up with her but manages to screw it up. Thankfully, he’s not a quitter, and yes, romance happens.The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between-Elle Kennedy really has a knack for the sexy-funny: Truly, my favorite type of love story is the sexy and funny, and Ms. Kennedy’s brilliant at it. The ‘verse she’s created at Briar University is fun to visit and I’m intrigued with all the characters, not just the leads in each story.-Logan and Grace bring the heat: The sex scenes start slowly, and build well. There’s no lack of fooling around, so I was surprised when I realized that they didn’t make love until late in the book. I enjoyed that it isn’t perfect from the beginning, but really gets better as they get to know each other, much like a real relationship. Also, I’m not gonna lie - give me a hero who loves his oral, and I’ll show you a keeper. Logan’s love of the downtown was fantastic, and I liked that he was kind and gentle with Grace, never pressuring her to do anything she didn’t want to do.-Logan gives good grovel...and he has to: He screws up, more than once, because while I love him, he’s a bit of a butthead. But it’s the test of a man who gets back up when he falls down, and Logan does. The scenes where he works hard at getting back into Grace’s good...um, graces :), are funny and lead to some of the best moments in the book. Even when he screws up, I didn’t hate it, mostly just felt like nudging the knucklehead and setting him straight. It’s an excellent balance to the serious moments, like...-A bit of serious mixed in with the lighthearted: Logan is the child of an alcoholic and I think this fairly serious issue is handled well. It gives a poignant twist to a generally lighthearted tale. It’s so believable when he’s torn between living the life he’s always dreamed of, and taking care of his father. It gives an unexpected depth to Logan’s character that I enjoyed. I think it’s resolved fairly quickly, but I didn’t mind.-Grace is great: I’ve always enjoy seeing heroines who stand up for themselves, who can go toe to toe with their men and think for themselves. This series has had Hannah and now Grace as excellent examples of how you do strong new adult romantic heroines.Grace doesn’t just roll over for the hot jock and I respected her for it. She’s endearingly awkward, babbles when she’s nervous, but underneath it all, she’s no pushover. She values herself and she’s empathetic to Logan when he needs it, stubborn when he doesn’t. Loved her.-Can’t wait for more: I’m convinced menage is in the future of this series (yeah, I’m looking at you Dean) and if it is? I. Can’t. Wait. Elle Kennedy knows her way around a menage *fans self*, so it should be massively sexy and entertaining.-The only reason it’s not a five star: So I shaved a shade off the top because of a couple things: Logan’s almost hookup and lingering crush on Hannah. I know, he didn’t, but I’m a jealous gal and I didn’t like that he even attempted it. Also, Logan and Grace are sweet but predictable. Doesn’t matter though, I still had fun reading this.The Bottom Line (4.75 stars)I really enjoyed this (slightly bitter but) mostly sweet, funny story, almost as much as I loved the Deal. If you’re in the mood for a good NA romance, look no further than Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus series. I highly recommend it.**ARC provided for review**

Barbara Peavey

7 de julio de 2026

The Mistake is a fun read with charming moments.

I really enjoy Elle Kennedy’s writing style—she has a talent for making readers truly connect with her characters. After loving The Deal, I was excited to dive into Logan’s story and get to know him better. While I didn’t connect with Logan as much as I did with Garrett, I absolutely loved Grace. She’s strong-willed and never lets anyone push her around, taking control of every situation with confidence.Logan, on the other hand, often felt self-absorbed, moody, and a bit childish, struggling to get out of his own way. Although their journey together was sweet and entertaining, it didn’t quite reach the same emotional depth as Garrett and Hannah’s love story.Overall, The Mistake is a fun read with charming moments, especially thanks to Grace’s character, but it doesn’t quite hold the same impact as The Deal.Ver más

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Jenny

25 de junio de 2026

Logan the Man you Are

5 stars 🌟Spicy 🌶🌶🌶Characters: I'm a big fan of John Logan and his character. He's funny, sexy, and misunderstands his feelings at times. But he's willing to change and do better. Grace felt pretty relatable and I enjoyed her character. I just wished her hair color stayed the same throughout the story but that's my own personal opinion. I do wish sometimes the characters would speak out more of their feelings instead of bottling it in.Tropes: Not a huge fan of second chance romance but this was definitely a good story. I think its a well written plot. Some of the elements in the story come close to home, especially Logan's father.Conclusion: This is one of my favorites. I'm not sure if this is my favorite or if The Deal is better, but both are different and equally good in their own way.Ver más

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