I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Love Song by Elle Kennedy Published by Bloom Books on 2026-03-17
Genres: College, Contemporary, Fiction, Friends to Lovers, New Adult, Romance, Sports Romance, Summer
Pages: 528
Format: eBook
Source: Edelweiss
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After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family’s lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a “bad idea,” and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen.
With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He’s spent years keeping his distance, convinced he’s all wrong for her, but she’s no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She’s confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It’s catching fire fast.
They both know this can’t last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they’re tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces.
But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance…or the final verse.
Okay, so I, like so many others, have been on a hockey romance kick for the past several years. I absolutely devour everything when it comes to hockey romance! So one of the first series I started with was Off-Campus by Elle Kennedy, and I loved it (I love it so much that now I’m thinking about doing a reread of the series). So when I saw Love Song was being published and an ARC was available, I knew I had to read it ASAP.
Love Song follows the second generation of the Off-Campus characters, mainly Wyatt Graham and Blake Logan. I absolutely loved seeing so many of the original characters showing up and their antics, as well as learning about the new characters. There are quite a few new characters, and sometimes it was hard to keep track of who was who, but luckily, Elle Kennedy has provided family trees on her official website (LINK).
This book had it all: character development, funny antics, growth, and steam, so much steam. The chemistry between Wyatt and Blake is off the charts, and the whole book, I kept rooting for them. There were a few sensitive topics explored in Love Song, so definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in.
It took me about two chapters to really get into the story, but once I did, it was hard to put down. The pace was perfect for me and kept me engaged the entire time. I highly recommend Love Song for those who have read the Off-Campus series and want to see some of their favorite characters and learn about some more family members.
Love Song is currently my top read so far for 2026.