The Deal by Elle Kennedy Summary
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College hockey star meets smart tutor in this romance that tackles tough subjects with wit and heart. Self-published gamble turned USA Today bestseller with nearly 1 million Goodreads ratings, now heading to Amazon MGM Studios. What secret ingredient made this indie risk go viral?
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When Enemies Become Something More
College life is a whirlwind of classes, deadlines, and social chaos-but for Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham, it's about to get even more complicated. Hannah, a talented music major with a traumatic past, has her sights set on football star Justin Kohl. Meanwhile, hockey captain Garrett is facing academic disaster with a failing Ethics grade that threatens his position on the team. Their worlds collide when Garrett proposes an unexpected arrangement: she'll tutor him, and he'll pretend to date her to make Justin jealous. What starts as a simple transaction quickly evolves into something neither expected-a connection that challenges them both to confront their carefully guarded pasts and reconsider their futures. Their journey from reluctant partners to something much deeper reveals that sometimes the most meaningful relationships begin in the most unlikely circumstances.
Behind the Masks We Wear
Passion Beyond the Surface
The Shadows of Family
From Pretense to Reality
The Strength of Community
Choosing Love Despite Everything
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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