The Mistake – Paperback by Elle Kennedy (An Off-Campus Novel)

Why We Shelved It:

Book two of Elle Kennedy’s sensationally addictive Off-Campus series, The Mistake delivers the ultimate grovel and second-chance redemption arc. Teaming star defenseman John Logan with the razor-sharp, quick-witted Grace Ivers, this installment balances college sports banter with authentic vulnerability. It belongs on our shelves for anyone who loves an arrogant hero brought completely to heel, genuine personal growth, and laugh-out-loud romantic chemistry.

The Story:

Briar University junior John Logan is a star on the ice and the life of every party. But behind his easygoing charm and effortless grins hides the quiet, suffocating dread of what awaits him after college: walking away from the NHL to support his struggling father back home. Looking for a distraction from his mounting anxiety, he knocks on the wrong dorm room door and meets quirky, fresh-faced freshman Grace Ivers.

Their unexpected spark quickly flares into something intense and real. But when Logan makes a thoughtless, gut-wrenching mistake, Grace cuts him off completely.

Returning to campus older, wiser, and refusing to settle for being anyone’s rebound, Grace is completely over arrogant hockey stars. If Logan wants back into her life, charm and killer looks won't save him. Determined to prove he's worth a second chance, Logan embarks on an unapologetic, all-in mission to win her trust back—even if it means letting her drive him completely wild in the process.