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BooksromanceThe Dixon Rule
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№ 2 · Campus Diaries

The Dixon Rule,

by Elle Kennedy

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Rating4.3/ 5
Ratings48
Pages488
Reading Hours10h
Published2024
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§Synopsis

01

The second in the steamy, hilarious Campus Diaries series by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy, set in the same world as Off Campus and Briar U.

"I told them I had a girlfriend."

I start to laugh. "This is the greatest day of my life."

"Oh, it gets better, Dixon. I told them it was you."

Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off.

Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he's a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he's messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and―most importantly―leave her alone.

What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hookups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous…and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbor?

Despite Diana's reluctance to break her rule, a fake relationship is the perfect solution for her own ex issues, and soon she can't deny something is sizzling between her and Shane. Something hot and completely unexpected.

And it might just be getting a little too real.

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§Genres
romance1young adult fiction1
§Content Warnings
§Moods
dark1emotional1funny1hopeful1lighthearted1relaxing1sad1
§Tags
#cancer1#diverse characters1#injury/injury detail1#loveable characters1#not diverse characters1#panic attacks/disorders1

§About the Author

Elle Kennedy

22 books in catalog

Contemporary romance and new adult fiction reached widespread acclaim through the success of the Off-Campus series, an influential college romance saga centered on themes of romance, sports, and personal growth. Canadian author Elle Kennedy earned widespread recognition as a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling novelist through her engaging stories featuring sharp humor, emotional depth, and high-stakes romantic tension.

Career & Background

Born on January 19, 1982, in Toronto, Canada, Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and discovered her passion for storytelling at an early age. Writing stories as early as the first grade, she actively began pursuing a career in writing during her teenage years. She formally pursued her literary interests at York University, where she graduated with a B.A. in English in 2005.

Kennedy began her professional career publishing suspenseful contemporary romance and erotic romance stories with traditional publishing houses such as Harlequin and Penguin/Berkley. After releasing roughly a dozen titles with traditional publishers, she embraced independent publishing for her new adult novel The Deal. The book became a commercial breakthrough on bestseller lists and established the popular Off-Campus fictional universe. Over her career, Kennedy has authored more than fifty novels across contemporary romance, romantic suspense, young adult, and new adult genres, earning accolades including the Romance Writers of America RITA Award in 2016.

Writing Style & Themes

Kennedy's writing is characterized by its combination of witty dialogue, emotional vulnerability, and romantic suspense. Her stories consistently feature strong heroines, compelling alpha hero protagonists, and enough conflict, heat, and danger to maintain narrative tension. Whether exploring college sports romance in Off-Campus or international coming-of-age journeys in Girl Abroad, her narratives combine high emotional stakes with fast-paced storytelling.

Major Works

  • The Deal — The breakout first installment in the Off-Campus series that landed on the New York Times bestseller list, focusing on an unexpected arrangement between a college student and a star hockey player.
  • The Mistake — The second book in the Off-Campus series, continuing the college hockey romance storyline with a focus on redemption and emotional growth.
  • The Score — The third entry in the Off-Campus series, following a vibrant romance between a charismatic athlete and an ambitious student.
  • The Goal — The fourth novel in the Off-Campus series, highlighting the romantic and personal hurdles faced by two college seniors planning their futures.
  • The Dixon Rule — A contemporary romance release expanding Kennedy's catalog of sharp, character-driven love stories.
  • Girl Abroad — A new adult contemporary novel following a college student navigating romance, independence, and personal discovery while studying in Europe.

§Featured Series

Campus Diaries

Cover of The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy

The Dixon Rule

Elle Kennedy, 2024
§Genres
romance1young adult fiction1
§Content Warnings
§Moods
dark1emotional1funny1hopeful1lighthearted1relaxing1sad1
§Tags
#cancer1#diverse characters1#injury/injury detail1#loveable characters1#not diverse characters1#panic attacks/disorders1

Metadata

ISBN-139781728260723
ISBN-101728260728

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