The Chase by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 1 of 4)

About The Chase by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 1 of 4) – A Forced Proximity College Romance with Hockey Heat

The Chase by Elle Kennedy opens the Briar U series with a fun college romance about two people who look completely wrong for each other. Summer Di Laurentis is bright, social, stylish, and full of energy. Colin Fitzgerald, better known as Fitzy, is quiet, tattooed, serious, and happiest when he can focus on hockey, video games, or his own space. Summer is drawn to him, but Fitzy thinks she is too different from him. Then Summer moves into the same house as Fitzy and his friends.

That setup creates the heart of the story. Summer likes Fitzy, but she does not want to chase a man who keeps pushing her away. Fitzy feels the attraction too, yet he keeps finding reasons not to act on it. Their shared home means they cannot fully avoid each other. Elle Kennedy’s official page confirms that The Chase is Briar U Book 1 and centers on Summer’s attraction to her hockey-playing roommate Colin Fitzgerald.

When opposites cannot stay apart

Summer looks confident, but she is also trying to find her place at a new school and work out what she wants for her future. Fitzy may seem calm, but he has his own fears about relationships and attention.

They are opposites in many ways. Summer loves people, fashion, talking, and being seen. Fitzy is private and guarded. That difference creates funny scenes, tension, and a slow build of attraction. Summer wants to be seen as more than a pretty, social girl. Fitzy has to question the quick ideas he formed about her.

The romance works because both characters must look past first impressions. Their attraction is strong, but the story also asks whether they can understand each other well enough to build something real.

A strong choice for college and hockey romance fans

If you like college romance, hockey players, roommates, opposites-attract couples, and lively banter, The Chase brings those parts together. Briar University gives the story a busy setting filled with classes, friendships, parties, and hockey.

The hockey side adds energy without making the book hard to follow for readers who do not know the sport. Fitzy’s team life connects the romance to the wider Briar world, while Summer has her own goals and problems outside hockey. This balance makes the book work for sports-romance fans and readers who mainly want an emotional relationship story.

The Chase begins the Briar U spin-off, so it is also a natural starting point for readers who want to enter this part of Elle Kennedy’s college romance world.

More than flirting and attraction

Summer’s life is not only about Fitzy. She is dealing with a new school, questions about her future, and a professor who makes her uncomfortable. Elle Kennedy’s official synopsis specifically mentions Summer’s new-school problems, the professor, and her uncertain future.

Fitzy also has to grow. He is attracted to Summer, but he often judges her before fully understanding her. Their romance becomes stronger when both characters start seeing beyond first impressions.

The story mixes light and serious moments. Readers get jokes, housemate drama, jealousy, parties, and romantic tension, while the characters also face self-doubt, respect, ambition, and fear of getting hurt.

Why the roommate setup is so fun

One of the best parts of The Chase is that Summer and Fitzy live together. They cannot simply walk away after a difficult talk. They keep meeting at home and around their friends, so the attraction has time to grow.

For readers who enjoy forced proximity, this setup creates many small moments that matter. Fitzy tries to keep his distance, while Summer refuses to beg for his attention. That push and pull keeps the romance moving.

There is also extra tension because Fitzy is friends with Summer’s brother and his best friend has feelings for her. These links make the situation more complicated and give the couple more reasons to think before acting.

Made for comfortable reading

At Bookish Wonderland, this edition is made for readers who want a good physical copy for long reading sessions and regular shelf use.

• Premium eye-soothing cream paper: The soft cream tone is comfortable to look at while reading.
• Crystal-clear print: Sharp, clean text helps every page stay easy to read.
• High-quality stitched and glue binding: The binding is made for better strength and longevity through repeated reading.

These features are useful for a romance you may want to finish quickly, lend to a friend, or keep with the full Briar U collection.

Who should read The Chase?

The Chase is a good fit for adult and new-adult romance readers who enjoy:

• College romance
• Hockey and sports romance
• Opposites-attract relationships
• Roommate and forced-proximity tension
• A social heroine and a quiet hero
• Funny banter with emotional moments
• Friendship groups and campus life
• Romantic stories with mature content
• Connected series with a different couple in each book

It is especially suitable for readers who enjoy strong attraction, mixed feelings, personal growth, and characters who slowly learn to understand each other.

What books are in the Briar U series by Elle Kennedy?:

There are four main books in the Briar U series. Elle Kennedy’s official series page lists them in this order.

• The Chase by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 1 of 4)
• The Risk by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 2 of 4)
• The Play by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 3 of 4)
• The Dare by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 4 of 4)

Each main book follows a different central couple while staying in the same Briar University romance world. Starting with The Chase lets you enter the series from the beginning.

Best Sellers Rank of This Book

• #1,858 in Books
• #16 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)
• #38 in Sports Romance (Books)
• #51 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

These bestseller ranks are kept exactly as supplied for this product listing.

Why buy it from Bookish Wonderland?

Bookish Wonderland gives readers in Bangladesh a simple way to order a premium printed English book. Nationwide delivery is available, including addresses inside and outside Dhaka. Cash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh, and customers in Dhaka can ask about fast or urgent delivery when they need the book sooner.

If you are comparing The Chase by Elle Kennedy book price in Bangladesh, it also helps to look at the reading quality you receive. Clear printing, cream paper, and strong binding can make a real difference when reading a long book or building a series collection.

The Chase works well as a personal weekend read, a gift for a romance fan, or the first book in a Briar U collection. Readers who already enjoy Elle Kennedy’s wider college romance world can also find a fresh couple and a new story here.

A romance that keeps the pages moving

The Chase has a simple but addictive setup: two roommates, clear chemistry, different personalities, bad timing, and feelings neither person handles perfectly. Summer brings warmth and confidence. Fitzy brings quiet tension and a softer side that takes time to show.

Their romance is not smooth, and that is part of the fun. They misunderstand each other, make mistakes, pull away, and then find new reasons to look again. The campus setting keeps the story lively, while the friendship group gives it a warm, connected feel.

For readers who want a sports romance with humor, attraction, emotional growth, and enough conflict to make the relationship feel earned, The Chase is a strong book to add to the reading list.

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