The Dixon Rule
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Elle Kennedy
The second book 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.CONTENT WARNING: This book contains on-page depictions of physical abuse and past dating violence.--Keywords: fake dating, opposites attract, hockey romance, hockey player hero, cheerleader, off campus spinoff
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Author
Elle Kennedy
Pages
534
Publisher
Distributed via Smashwords
Published Date
2024-05-14
ISBN
1990101194 9781990101199
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"4/5 ⭐️ dual pov and available on KU. I love Elle Kennedy and I enjoyed this book! It did feel a little long and the side characters in the apartment were a bit much for me but overall it was a fun read! I liked the way Diana and Shane’s relationship grew and the forced proximity elements. It felt like a lot a book with not a lot of action through the middle but I had fun reading it! Felt like it was there to rip my heart out and didn’t serve the plot as much as it could have. There was some good spice in this book 3/5 spice level. There were a couple scenes that were very memorable!! "
Halie V
"A welcome return to Elle Kennedy style romance. The first in the new series was a bust for me, but I can always get behind a fake boyfriend trope lol"
Amanda Martin
"Really intense. Drama. Action. Super emotional with domestic assault and cancer "
Cara Grant
"Man this book had me feeling all the feels! I loved the relationship between Shane and Diana and watching it bloom from hatred to love. I mean the man learned to dance for her what else can I say! Overall, a good read!"
Mackenzie Miller
"Spiciest Book I've read in a while!! I loved the characters, setting, and THE NEIGHBORS...hilarious!! A MUST read and perfect for summer!"
Natalie Harper
"I was really looking forward to this one after The Graham Effect but it was honestly a letdown in my opinion. I didn’t feel connected to Diana and Shane, and the plot didn’t interest me. "
alyssa
"4.5 ⭐️"
Nicole Coach
"I loved this for some reason. Yes I feel like it didn’t have the best plot but I’m a sucker for **** and romance in general "
Elli Douglas-Hale
"In this charming novel, we meet Diana Dixon, a multifaceted heroine who finds herself juggling an array of responsibilities. From intense ballroom dance rehearsals for an upcoming competition to managing two jobs, Diana’s life is a whirlwind. To complicate matters further, her ex-boyfriend is like a lingering storm cloud, casting shadows even on the sunniest of days. <br/><br/>Enter Shane Lindley, a hotshot hockey player who moves into Diana’s apartment building. However, there’s a catch: she absolutely despises him and his playboy antics. Diana establishes clear boundaries: no wild parties, hands off her teammates (who are practically family), and, most importantly, respect her personal space. But Shane has other plans. Tired of casual hookups and rebounding after a breakup, he wants something real. When his ex resurfaces, he hatches a plan: pretend he’s in a relationship with Diana to make her jealous. And who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbor?<br/><br/>As sparks fly and lines blur, Diana can’t deny the sizzle between her and Shane. Their fake relationship might just be getting a little too real. <br/><br/>Elle Kennedy’s writing is sharp, witty, and cleverly crafted. Diana oozes strength and sass, while Shane embodies the quintessential hockey hero. Banter and quick wit are the backbone of this irresistible pairing and will keep readers eager for more. <br/><br/>So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions with “The Dixon Rule.” It’s a delightful blend of sports romance, fake dating, and that irresistible will-they-or-won’t-they tension.<br/>"
Ruth Guckiean
"Very good! Not quite as good as book 1, but still great! Can't wait for the next one!"
Corynn Elizabeth
