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The Deal
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EKElle Kennedy

A college hockey player and a smart, guarded student strike a fake dating deal that leads to real feelings and personal growth.

romance | 342 pages | Published in 2015

romancenew adultcontemporarysportscollegecontemporary romancesports romancehumorhockeyabuse
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  1. Discuss the role of consent and communication in the development of Hannah and Garrett's relationship in 'The Deal'.
  2. How does Elle Kennedy use secondary characters to highlight the growth of the protagonists in 'The Deal'?
  3. Examine the ways in which trauma and healing are portrayed through Hannah's character. How does this influence her actions and relationships?
  4. Analyze the significance of sports, particularly hockey, in shaping the identities and motivations of the main characters.
  5. In what ways does 'The Deal' challenge or reinforce stereotypes about college romance and athlete culture?
  6. Discuss the importance of friendship in the novel. How do the friendships in the book support or hinder the characters' development?
  7. How does Elle Kennedy address issues of trust and vulnerability in the narrative? Provide examples from both Hannah and Garrett's perspectives.
  8. Compare and contrast the family dynamics of Hannah and Garrett. How do their backgrounds influence their outlook on life and love?
  9. What role does humor play in 'The Deal'? How does it affect the tone of the novel and the reader's perception of the characters?
  10. Evaluate the effectiveness of the alternating first-person narrative structure in 'The Deal'. How does it contribute to readers' understanding of the characters?
  11. How does 'The Deal' handle the theme of academic ambition versus athletic ambition? What commentary does it provide on balancing different life priorities?
  12. Discuss how the concept of 'fake dating' is used as a plot device. What does it reveal about the characters and their emotional journeys?
  13. How does the setting of Briar University contribute to the overall atmosphere and themes of the novel?