Offside by Avery Keelan

Offside Special Edition by Avery Keelan: The College Hockey Romance You Will Not Be Able to Put Down

About the Book

Offside Special Edition is a bold, heartfelt college hockey romance that has taken the BookTok world by storm. It is the story of two people who should never work together yet cannot seem to stay apart, wrapped in rivalry, stolen moments, and a love that neither of them planned for.

From the Back Cover

She needed a fresh start. He was the last person she should want. And somehow, that made everything so much harder to resist.

After being dumped on her 21st birthday, Bailey James finds herself tangled up with the one guy who could make everything worse: Chase Carter, the womanizing left winger for her college’s rival hockey team. He is bold, reckless, and completely off-limits. But beneath all that bravado is someone she never expected to find.

Chase is already on thin ice. Scandals, slipping grades, and a coach who has zero patience left for his attitude. The last thing he needs is a distraction. But Bailey is not just any distraction, and walking away is starting to feel impossible.

About the Author

Avery Keelan is an indie bestselling author of sports romance and contemporary romance, a lifelong hockey fan, and a self-described coffee lover who writes swoon-worthy happily ever afters featuring hot hockey heroes, sharp banter, and enough steam to fog up a mirror. Barnes & Noble With academic backgrounds in Commerce and Psychology, she brings both wit and emotional depth to every story. She lives in Canada with her family and two rescue cats.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for readers who love spicy college romance, slow-burn tension, and enemies-to-lovers stories with a whole lot of heart. If you enjoy authors like Hannah Grace or Elle Kennedy, Offside will feel like your next favorite read.

It is also a great pick for anyone who:

• Loves BookTok-approved romance with real emotional depth
• Enjoys sports romance set in the world of college hockey
• Wants a standalone story that still feels part of a bigger world
• Is looking for a steamy, swoony read with a guaranteed happy ending

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is Offside by Avery Keelan a standalone book or part of a series? Offside is Book 1 in the Rules of the Game series, but it is written as a complete standalone. You do not need to read any other book first. You get a full story with a satisfying happy ending right here.

Q2: How spicy is Offside? Is it suitable for mature readers only? Yes, Offside is written for adult readers aged 18 and above. It contains spicy scenes, mature themes, and explicit content. It is a new adult college romance with a lot of steam alongside the sweet and swoony moments.

Q3: Is Offside Special Edition different from the regular edition? The Special Edition of Offside features exclusive sprayed indigo edges, making it a premium collectible version of the book. The story content is the same, but the physical presentation makes it a beautiful addition to any romance bookshelf.

Q4: Why is Offside so popular on BookTok and among hockey romance readers? Offside became a BookTok favorite because it hits all the beloved romance tropes: enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, and a brooding hockey hero with a hidden soft side. Avery Keelan’s sharp writing style and emotionally satisfying story make it one of the most talked-about college hockey romance books in recent years.