If you're looking for a fun, witty, and very steamy romance for yourself, The Deal is a top-tier choice. It’s the book that essentially launched the modern 'hockey romance' obsession on social media, and for good reason: Elle Kennedy writes characters you actually like.
However, from a parenting perspective, this is a 'check the backpack' book. It’s frequently hyped on TikTok (BookTok) alongside titles that are appropriate for teens, which leads to a lot of 13-year-olds accidentally reading some very graphic stuff. It's a great read, just make sure it's reaching the right audience.




