The Risk: the must-read, sports romance and TikTok sensation! (Briar U Book 2)

Welcome to Briar U, the sizzling new adult sports romance series from USA Today bestselling author Elle Kennedy. Set in the same world as her wildly popular Off-Campus series, Briar U follows a new generation of college hockey players and the smart, fierce heroines who challenge them. Each standalone novel delivers a deliciously addictive mix of fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, and forced proximity tropes, wrapped in Kennedy’s signature witty banter and red-hot chemistry.

The Risk, the second book in the Briar U series, has become a TikTok sensation for its irresistible pairing of a bad-girl heroine and the arrogant rival hockey star she can’t resist. As the daughter of Briar’s head coach, Brenna Jensen knows hooking up with Harvard forward Jake Connelly is off-limits, but when a fake boyfriend scheme turns into real desire, she must decide if the ultimate risk is worth the ultimate reward. With its laugh-out-loud dialogue, emotional depth, and steamy scenes, this novel embodies everything readers love about the Briar U world.

For fans of college sports romance and steamy new adult fiction, the Briar U series is a must-read. Whether you’re a longtime follower of the Off-Campus crew or a new reader swept up in the BookTok hype, these novels promise heart-pounding romance, unforgettable characters, and a perfect blend of humor and heat. Dive into Briar U and discover why Elle Kennedy is hailed as the queen of college hockey romance.