The Pact

Off-Campus #2.5

by Elle Kennedy

This is also part of the “All Wrapped Up” set with six standalone holiday short stories.

Thanks to my hectic schedule as a pro hockey player, my girl and I are spending more time apart than together. Luckily, I have a solution–a romantic New Year’s Eve getaway in the mountains, just me and Grace and plenty of sexytimes. Except this blizzard has other ideas…

Genres: Romance, Sports Romance, Hockey, Sports, Hockey Romance, Novella, Contemporary

ebook

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

A New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

Elle currently writes for various publishers. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!

Reviews

[karouzaa ۶ৎ (ia on holiday) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄 (𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀)
(Off-Campus #2.5)
★★★★★
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✧ sports romance ✧ novella ✧ cozy ✧established couple ✧

✦ 𝐌𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 ✦
This was short, cheesy, and SO cute.
I was literally smiling the whole time like an idiot. No thoughts, just Logan and Grace being in love 😭

✦ 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍 & 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 ✦
Life is busy, schedules are messy, and they barely get time together

So Logan panics → asks Garrett (as he should, that man gives elite advice) → plans a cute trip
And then they get stranded in a car overnight.

And honestly the BEST PART is just them talking, joking, being soft and in love, I ate that up.

★ “When I mistakenly knocked on that door, I never in a million years thought I’d fall in love with the girl behind it or that we’d be sharing an apartment, a bed, building a life together.” ★

You see how far they’ve come and it’s actually so sweet.

★ “One more minute!” Logan exclaims. “I swear he’s one of the few people I know who still gets ridiculously excited about New Year’s Eve. Me, I never cared much for the holiday to begin with. And over the years, my interest levels have only decreased.” ★

Also… Logan???
No Hannah. No confusion. No nonsense.
Just Grace. As it SHOULD be.💯

✦ 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 ✦
Soft, funny, and full of love.

No drama, no nonsense, just vibes, conversations, and a couple that actually feels real.
Also no Ramona?? Peaceful. I genuinely loved this novella🥹

✦ 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 ✦
★★★★★
Short, sweet, and made me smile the entire time. The perfect little continuation of their story.

✧⋆⋅☆⋅⋆✧

[dianareads14 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize how much I missed Logan and Grace. I love them so much, and I really enjoyed this cute, little story. Also, Garret is making an appearance here ;)

[͙͘͡★ Ancuta✨🌙 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so cute and funny 🥺🥺💜
I missed them soooo much !!! 🥺🥺🥺
I want more 🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[Readbyana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute little novella. I had a really fun time reading it. It didn't try to be anything overly dramatic or complicated.

Watching them take a break from their busy schedules to spend time together was so wholesome. And of course, nothing goes according to plan, which made it even more entertaining.

Them getting stranded in the middle of nowhere was so much fun to read. Also them bickering had me laughing so much.

Overall, this was a quick, fun read that put a smile on my face.
Sometimes all I need is a couple I already love getting stuck in the middle of nowhere and arguing their way through it. 🫶🏻🥹

[Serena Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

'No soy feliz cuando estamos
separados'.



•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers

•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen






💝The pact de Elle Kennedy dentro de la antología All wrappeed up for the holidays


Argumento:

Logan y Grace han estado juntos un tiempo, tan enamorados como siempre pero la distancia es difícil.

Él jugando hockey prefesional, viajando de un lugar a otro, ella estudiando y dirgiendo la estación de radio en la universidad.

Así que en vísperas de año nuevo, Logan le da una sorpresa a Grace para pasar un merecido tiempo juntos. Una rústica posada en Vermont.

Pero durante el viaje en coche se quedan varados en medio de una ventisca y allí se dan cuenta que no importa dónde estén siempre que estén juntos... Es una aventura.




Mí humilde opinión:

🎄Ohhh Logan y Grace, que ilusión volver a leerlos!!!



Un relato corto navideño, sexy, dulce y divertido. Amo leer este tipo de relatos porque es una actualización bienvenida de una de las parejas de la serie Off campus Kissmeque me encanta!

Cómo me reí cuando se quedan varados en el auto y disfruté ese momento que tienen tan romántico.

No son mí pareja favorita de la serie pero me pusieron luces navideñas en los ojos porque son tan lindos juntos!

Pulgares arriba para estos dos!🎄

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan & Grace forever 😍😍😍

[Courtney Halverson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief story about Logan and Grace and how they are dealing with their schedules not lining up. This is super quick to read and while it is cute it felt too short but maybe that was just me selfishly wanting to spend more time with these characters.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved catching up with Logan and Grace. Such a fun, cute, sexy novella

[Martina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐

This was a little novella of a few chapters.
Pleasant but not that exciting 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Fanny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relectura, leido anteriormente en la antologia All Wrapped Up For The Holidays.

En esta segunda ocasion sigo pensando lo mismo, The Pact es una novela breve y encantadora que disfrute igual que la primera vez. Logan y Grace son una pareja muy divertida y dulce, me encanta sobre todo lo mucho que se complementan sus personalidades, ademas, su conversaciones son graciosisimas.

P. D. : El final me dejo con ganas de mas, espero que en The Legacy, el cual estoy leyendo en este momento, sepamos un poco mas sobre su relacion.

4 Estrellas!!

[Ana Novković · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars | The Pact by Elle Kennedy

Reading The Pact by Elle Kennedy genuinely felt like running into people you used to be obsessed with and realizing you still love them just as much.

This isn’t some huge, plot heavy, high angst story. It’s a small and personal short story and I really really loved and enjoyed it.

I already knew these characters and I already care about them. So instead of needing big twists or shocking drama, what I wanted was more time with them and that’s exactly what this gave me. It feels intimate in a way that only short follow up stories can. You’re not watching them fall in love from scratch. You’re watching what happens after. You’re seeing how they handle real life, promises, expectations, and their fears.

I loved how natural their dynamic still felt. The teasing and the phenomenal banter and chemistry is still there. But it does feel steadier now. Less chaotic and more certainty. It’s not about whether they love each other, it’s about what they’re willing to do for that love. That does make it feel more mature, and honestly, more satisfying.

Is it perfect? No. It’s short. I wanted more depth in certain conversations. I wanted to sit in a few emotional moments longer. Some beats feel quick because there just isn’t that much space. But even knowing that, I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it.

It made me happy. Not in an over the top way, but in a soft, content, close the book and smile kind of way.

It’s not the most intense or groundbreaking thing Elle Kennedy has written, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s warm and affectionate and really nice to read. It feels like closure and continuation at the same time.

Four stars, easily. I loved being back with them.

[Yvette Boer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a fun little addition to the end of The Mistake. It was nice to spend a bit more time with the characters and get an extra glimpse into their relationship after the main story wrapped up.

That being said, I personally felt that this novella could just as easily have been included as an extended epilogue. While it was enjoyable, it didn't add a huge amount to the overall story for me. Still, if you loved Logan and Grace, it's a sweet bonus that gives readers a little more time with them before moving on to the next book in the series.

[ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

EEEEK!!! this was SOOOO CUTE! i felt like logan & graces story was too short and so this little bonus epilogue felt very much needed! it was fun actually seeing them in a committed relationship and grace is honestly hilarious i love her! the end… THE END!!!

[sara ۫ ౨ৎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

─── 3.5 stars ᯓ★ˎˊ˗
  ⤷ started: april 8, 2026┊finished: april 9, 2026

this was sooo wholesome 🥹 can't wait to get back to them in the legacy!

[Paula ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 ✨ stars

I didn't remember they have this short story but man I have a blast reading it.

[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit of Logan and Grace for the holiday. You aren't really missing anything important but if you like this couple, you will enjoy the extra time with them.

[⟡Laura⟡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute
3,5/5⭐️

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite couple etc etc etc

1st read: april 2021 (all wrapped up for the holidays)
2nd read: september 2021 (the legacy)
3rd read: october 2023

[Jules ☯️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute short novella

[Katy Whiteman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little novella to wrap up their story!!

I loved this realistic look at the stress of trying to make a relationship work when the odds are against you. They book stayed committed to their jobs/studies and still made time for each other. Very sweet!

[Maca · Rating 5 out of 5]

just the cutestt

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Garrett and Logan are honestly more compatible

[Rita · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was… weird. It started out really good, with some great jokes and funny scenes. But then all of a sudden there was all of this conflict and stress and I honestly didn't get the point of it.

I just wanted a cutesy addition to the Off-Campus series, to see Logan and Grace be all domestic and in love and having a great time and instead this was a mini story. The characters had problems to overcome (and not even in a good way) and then the ending hinted at what was going to happen but didn't show the best part of it... it was very messy. There was a ruined New Year's and talks of cannibalism, I almost wish I hadn't read this.

If you liked The Mistake , then maybe don't read this. It could ruin your view of the characters and leave you disappointed. The original ending remains the best ending to their story.

[Tuleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️’s

Yeah, sure, it was cute.

Not much really happened, but it was a nice little story with the characters. Grace felt a bit different here, but then again, it’s supposed to take place three years after the ending, so her change makes sense.

Anyways, I liked the humor and some of the scenes were genuinely fun.

Ngl that first chapter almost got me. I hadn’t read the blurb, so for a second I genuinely thought we were doing some kind of alternate universe situation. I was SO confused.😭

[stella ･°❀⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was sooo fun to read!!!! And my opinion on Logan has become way more positive. I'm in love with him and Grace and the story was very entertaining and sweet! My only problem were the nicknames, and names (I mean John?), but eh, it was still really good. Though, for me, Garrett still stole the show. I need more of him. He's perfect.

[Galy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute short story about the characters from The Mistake. I enjoyed it.

[Danna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quiero mas conentido de Logan y Grace. No los voy a superar nunca

[Ysabie Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Logan & Grace are my absolute favs of the 4 couples.
This story was also the best out of 'The Legacy' book.
Loved the spontaneous moments & cuteness of them.

[taytay🐇 · Rating 4 out of 5]

They’re so cute 🥰 I love them 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 super cute and funny

[Marije · Rating 3 out of 5]

Voegt weinig toe maar opzich wel leuk