The Goal

By: Elle Kennedy

Narrated by: Susannah Jones, Andrew Eiden

Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's Summary

New York Times best seller Elle Kennedy brings you a sexy new Off-Campus novel that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.

She's good at achieving her goals....

College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes one night is all it takes for your entire life to change.

But the game just got a whole lot more complicated.

Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of 22, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can be made only with an assist.

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I'm Still Swooning for Tucker

Of the 4 Off Campus books, this one seems to be the most polarizing. I almost never see anyone giving The Goal or Tucker any love, so I honestly didn't go into this one with very high hopes. Plus, I wasn't sure how to feel after learning the major plot point of Tucker's story at the end of The Score. Well folks, I completely loved Tucker's story! I've always been firmly #TeamGarrett, but Tucker REALLY gave Garrett a run for his money! Though the book can be read/listened to as a stand alone, it's best enjoyed in order since previous characters do appear.

Tucker was pretty much the perfect book boyfriend. Sweet, loyal, smart, honest, considerate, loving, and an all around good guy. Throw in handsome, sexy, and an alpha personality in the bedroom and holy smokes! There really was so much to love about him and though some will no doubt knock him for being whipped or head over heels for Sabrina, I found all the things he did and said really endearing. I both listened to and read this one and can I just say that Andrew Eiden was absolutely PERFECT as Tucker!? He had just the right amount of sweetness and sexy and don't even get me started on the southern drawl. *swoon*

I really felt like Sabrina got a raw deal in how people perceived her. Just because someone is driven, keeps to themselves, and is not overly affectionate/expressive, doesn't mean they're aloof or a cold hearted b*tch. Her whole life she had to fight and claw her way out on her own, doing whatever she needed to so that she could achieve her goals. I respected the heck out of her. Did she make some mistakes along the way? Yes, but who doesn't? I thought Elle Kennedy did a great job too, with her honest and real portrayal of the major decision Sabrina and Tucker faced. I personally liked Sabrina a lot and though her and Tucker seemed so different in the beginning, by the end, I could see how they actually were really wonderful together.

The epilogue was the perfect way to bring this series to a close and I loved how it brought the books full circle. It was so clever of Elle Kennedy to write the books so that they would overlap at certain times in the timeline. It was awesome to see some scenes from an alternate POV and see how that character experienced and perceived those same events. I always love all the cameos from our previous characters as well. Off Campus is truly a wonderful NA series, and I'm so glad that a spin off series is already in the works and coming soon!

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Reached The Goal

If this is truly the final book in the series, it reached -and exceeded- my goal. Readers who have loved this series must read The Goal to hear the story of Tucker and Sabrina... and to get the beloved epilogue and see how the couples have moved on in life together.

This installment of Kennedy’s Off Campus series was flirtatious, funny, charming, sexy with just a bit of angst. Though more serious than the first three books, Tucker's laidback persona sets the tone for the book. While Sabrina is struggling through her personal life, Tucker is the stabilizer. The push and pull of thier relationship, that first starts with a simple hook up, is the premise so readers get a lot of back and forth with their commitment levels along with some internal dialogue. But this is done so well, details that might normally bother me were blended seamlessly. As always, Kennedy constructed a well written story with a steady pace and moving story line.

The narration is spot on, and adds to the flavor of the story. Eiden nails Tuck's accent and Jones brought across Sabrina's attitude, frustration and confusion so well, readers can relate to her. This narration duo paired with Kennedy was perfection.

NOTE: this book occurs during the same time as book three, The Score, so there are some previously seen scenes now from a new perspective.

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Saved the best for last

Oh how I loved this book! Tucker is THE BEST and while I hated that I waited so long to read the series, I’m glad that I did so close to the release of The Chase!!!

And... Susannah Jones was my fave of all the female narrators in this series. She did such a good job with Tucker’s southern drawl as well as giving each character she depicted a distinct voice.

Great story

This was a great ending to the off campus series. Loved be story. Loved the narration.

Love this series, but performance...

Love this series and I am a loyal fan of Elle Kennedy, but these narrators brought it home for me! I loved when Andrew Eiden said, "Darlin." I've looked up these narrators and I hope to hear more of my romance books read by them. As for the story, I don't think it was as strong as the first 3, but still a great book. I would highly recommend this series and if there is another book, I will definitely be reading/listening.

Great addition to this series!!

This book is great from beginning to end! The breathing class chapter is equal parts hilarious and horrifying!! You won't be disappointed listening to this one!

Kennedy never disappoints!

I have become an avid fan of Kennedy. The stories I have read are young adult, but I enjoy the stories one-the-less. This is the story of two people who find that a strong physical attraction becomes so much more through the navigation of life. I have enjoyed watching the Briar hockey team fall in love one at a time and enjoyed this series. The story line is simple, boy meets girl, attraction, angst, life lessons, happily ever after. This story may not be worthy of a Pulitzer prize, but will leave you entertained and over all feeling good as a well devised book should.

The Goal Review....

Great storyline, interesting characters. Narration very good.

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Loved this series

Excellent series. Love the characters. Enjoyed the male and female voices .It made the story much easier to get into and follow.

amaiznggggg

amazing ending to an amazing series im just sad its over Tucker might be my new fav. in the series hes the perfect gentleman and loved him and Sabrina togethet