{"product_id":"the-risk-by-elle-kennedy-briar-u-series-book-2","title":"The Risk by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 2 of 4)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Risk by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 2 of 4) – A Bold College Hockey Romance About Love, Rivalry, and Taking Chances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk by Elle Kennedy is the second book in the Briar U series and follows Brenna Jensen and Jake Connelly. Brenna is confident and direct. She is also the daughter of Briar University’s head hockey coach, which makes one thing clear: getting close to a player from a rival team is a very bad idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJake Connelly is exactly that problem. He is Harvard’s star forward, a strong hockey player, and one of Briar’s biggest rivals. Their attraction is strong, but getting involved could threaten Brenna’s family ties and career plans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenna needs Jake’s help to secure an important internship, so she asks him to pretend to be her boyfriend. Jake agrees, but for every fake date, he wants a real one. Elle Kennedy’s official page confirms this fake-dating setup and the rivalry at the center of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fake relationship with very real feelings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenna wants a future in sports broadcasting. She wants people to see her skill, not only that she is a coach’s daughter. An internship could help open that door, but getting it is not simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJake becomes part of her plan. At first, their relationship is supposed to be fake and useful. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep everything pretend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenna knows what could go wrong. Her father would hate her dating a rival player, and her career matters too much to risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat conflict gives the romance its pull. Wanting each other is the easy part. The real question is whether they are willing to deal with everything that comes after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Brenna and Jake work so well together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenna is bold, driven, and independent. Jake is just as focused, and being a star hockey player brings pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir personalities create lively banter because neither likes backing down. They challenge each other, tease each other, and slowly begin to understand each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble describes The Risk as a college romance built around playful banter, slow-burn tension, hockey, fake dating, and Brenna’s sports-broadcasting ambitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a simple hockey romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk gives readers college life, sports rivalry, attraction, humor, and romance, but it also deals with ambition and respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenna wants to enter sports media and prove that she belongs there. Jake has his own pressure as an athlete and must balance personal feelings with competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a strong problem: two people may be right for each other even when almost everything around them says they should stay apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove matters, but so do school, work, family, friends, and hockey. That balance makes the romance feel bigger than simple attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular romance tropes inside the story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk is a strong choice for readers who enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFake dating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollege romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHockey rivalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForbidden attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRivals-to-lovers energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-burn tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong banter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareer-focused heroine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident athlete hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fake relationship creates fun moments because Brenna and Jake must act close before admitting how real their feelings are. Their team rivalry adds another layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong second stop in the Briar U world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk is Book 2 of the four-book Briar U series. Elle Kennedy’s official series page lists The Chase as Book 1, The Risk as Book 2, The Play as Book 3, and The Dare as Book 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who started with The Chase will know the setting and familiar characters. Each book focuses on a different couple in the same college hockey world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for comfortable reading and collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Bookish Wonderland, this edition is prepared for readers who care about both the story and the physical book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium eye-soothing cream paper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gives the pages a softer look for comfortable reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal-clear print:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keeps text sharp, clean, and easy to follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality stitched and glue binding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps the book stay strong through regular page turning and repeated reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese features suit long reading sessions, gifting, and collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho will enjoy The Risk most?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk is best suited to adult and New Adult romance readers who like college settings, sports, humor, strong chemistry, and emotional tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is especially appealing if you enjoy a confident heroine, a competitive hockey player, fake dating that becomes complicated, and two characters who have important things to lose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenna cares deeply about her future career, while Jake has serious hockey responsibilities. Their relationship must fit around lives that already matter to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause The Risk is a mature New Adult romance, readers should also expect sexual content, strong attraction, adult language, and college relationship themes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat books are in the Briar U series by Elle Kennedy?:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThere are four main books in the Briar U series. They are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Chase by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 1 of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Risk by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 2 of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Play by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 3 of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dare by Elle Kennedy (Briar U Series, Book 4 of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Sellers Rank of This Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#7,827 in Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#57 in Sports Romance (Books)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#83 in New Adult \u0026amp; College Romance (Books)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#212 in Contemporary Romance (Books)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bestseller ranks are kept exactly as supplied for this product listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy order from Bookish Wonderland?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are comparing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk by Elle Kennedy book price in Bangladesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, price is only one part of the value. 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Cash on Delivery is available, and readers in Dhaka can also ask about fast or urgent delivery when they need the book sooner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Risk works well for your shelf, as a gift, or as the next book in a Briar U set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this romance keeps the pages moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strongest part of The Risk is the gap between what Brenna and Jake should do and what they actually want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have many reasons to stay apart. Their hockey worlds are rivals. Brenna’s father would disapprove. Her career matters. Jake also has his future in hockey to protect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet every fake date gives them another reason to get closer. A sharp comment can turn into flirting, and a useful deal can become personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElle Kennedy uses the college and hockey setting to keep the story lively, while Brenna and Jake’s goals give their choices real weight. 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