Gosh I just love being back in the Off Campus Universe! It is so nostalgic for me and even though these characters weren't directly second gen, we did have some fun cameos that I loved and I really ended up loving Charlie, Beckett, and Will!

So I know that people were maybe disappointed that this was MFM and not MMF, but I think MFM was perfect for these three and worked so well. I am glad Elle Kennedy wrote the story the way she wanted to and I hope people go in with an open mind and don't focus on that too much! They do discuss it and I liked how all those aspects were done.

I will say that this is long. Like almost 600 pages. And while I did appreciate that it gave lots of time for the relationships to develop organically and there were some fun side things and each character had individual plots going on, it still did feel long. And the beginning was a little slow. But once I got into it, I was very invested and really enjoyed!

I could honestly relate to Charlie in some ways being in a sorority and in STEM in college. Feeling like she has to act a certain way for the world, I'm sure we've all gone through similar things so I think her arc made a lot of sense and I loved how Will and Beckett helped her through that. I really ended up liking her and loved her friendships with Faith and Blake!

And the boys! I really did love them. I honestly don't know if I have a true favorite. I think they both brought different things to the whole dynamic which allowed them to fit well together. They were both hot with Charlie in bed, but I liked that the spice didn't take over the whole plot like some MFM stories can.

Honestly, it was just a good time and I love this world so much. I will forever be down to read any books in this universe Elle Kennedy will give us and if you are an Off Campus fan, definitely recommend!

Also, I did listen to some of the audiobook as an immersive read - duet narration with three narrators?!? Perfect. Highly recommend!!

The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy was given to me as an Audiobook ARC by NetGalley and the publisher in consideration of an honest review.

First, the narrators all did a terrific job, I was able to fall into the characters and the story and the encompassed their respective person wholeheartedly and believably.

This is the story of college senior Charlotte Kingston who is by day a serious college student and by night is on a dating app talking to Will and Beckett.

When they finally meet and she realizes who they are, the story gets interesting. Will they become a couple, more than a couple?

I had anticipated Will and Beckett being together from the previous books and was a bit taken aback when Charlie entered the picture, to be honest, but it all came together in the end.

This could be read as a stand alone, but I think it's better to read the whole series so that you can appreciate the other characters in the book.

4.5 stars
This is a fun, entertaining, wild ride. Will, Becket and Charlotte are interesting, complicated, strong, relatable, intriguing, complex, wounded, entertaining characters. The path to their HEA is entertaining to read. These three are fun to spend time with. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I loved getting to see and hear about the couples from the previous books in the series. I enjoyed the family and friend aspects of the story and what each brought to the main characters and the plot. The story is easy to read and get into.

I enjoyed the audio version of this book and the narrators.

I already loved the book but listening to it was a brand new experience.

I love anything Teddy Hamilton narrates and this was spectacular.

I love this book and it being the finale of the trilogy series was top-tier. I look forward to more of Elle’s books and I highly recommend this audiobook to everyone.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the alc in exchange for an honest review.

The narrators did an amazing job and I can't say enough good things about them.
The story was slightly different from what I expected but I still enjoyed it. I think this book will be a hit or miss for some people.

Quick Summary: A polyamorous NA romance with a twist

My Review: The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy is book #3 in the Campus Diaries series. It is scheduled for release on 2/25/25.

About the Book: "College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives.

Will Larsen may seem like the breezy boy next door, but his congressman father is a constant thorn in his side...the last thing Will wants is for anyone to find out he and his best friend Beckett Dunne - a laidback Aussie shielding secret heartache - sometimes share girls in the bedroom.

With Charlie, Will, and Beckett all coming to terms with what they want and what others want for them, difficult decisions will need to be made.

Especially when lust starts to look a lot like love."

In My Own Words: Three people with their own personal concerns and issues share a different strokes for different folks relationship. As they struggle to find what works for them, many truths and realities are faced.

Questions to Consider: Can meaningful love be found via nontraditional relationships? Should the expectations of others rule our lives and shape our choices? Is it possible to thrive and survive in a polyamorous partnership?

About the Audiobook: This book was narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Sean Masters, and Persephone Lee. This team provided an entertaining listening experience.

My Final Say: One of the things I have appreciated about the Campus Diaries books is that they follow a more than meets the eye approach to storytelling. This novel is no different. It presents characters who are textured and interesting. I found the content to be contemporary and modern. The conversation and issues proved to be relevant and dare I say important.

I could say more about particulars in this story, but I won't, as I do not want to spoil it for other readers, and it is no simple thing. What I will say, however, is that while the ending presented what it did, it seemed like this one had a more to come flavor to it. Perhaps, that is subjective.

Other: In my opinion, this is a mixed bag read. It will appeal to some and not to others. Readers who enjoy poly/open situationships, sports-STEM hookups, love triangles, multi POVs, and spicy MFM relations may like this one.

* Potential readers should be mindful of possible triggers.

Rating: 3/5
Recommend: +/-
Audience: NA
Status/Level: M
Audiobook: Yes
Narration: +
Triggers: Yes

Thank you to the author, to the publisher (Dreamscape Select | Elle Kennedy Inc.), and to NetGalley for providing access to an audio ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. I appreciate the opportunity. The words I have shared have been submitted voluntarily and reflect my own personal thoughts and opinions.

3.75 🌟
Spice: open door

This one hurts. I love Elle, and usually, her books are an easy 5 star for me. This one, however, just fell so flat for me.
Lets start with how we were basically edged in the first 2 books with Beckett and Will seemingly making it seem like they were endgame. Disappointing.
The real issue for me is that all 3 of these characters need some therapy. It didn't feel romantic when they are clearly over emotional, and their solution is I need you right now, instead of idk talking about what's bothering them.
I couldn't connect with Charlotte/Charlie at all. I found her annoying. She seemed very one dimension, and like being adopted was her whole personality. I just found myself not caring during her chapters.
Please explain to me why we had random chapters of a side characters book? Made this book longer for no reason.
On a positive note, the narration was fantastic.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the alc in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great audiobook! The narrators do a fabulous job of bringing the story to life. This book was just so good! It's honestly my new favorite of the whole series. Charlie, Will and Beckett are perfect together. I loved their banter and chemistry. They had me swooning and sweating in the best way. This book has lots of humor, heart and heat. I highly recommend it and the entire campus diaries series. You won't be disappointed!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for allowing me to listen to this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

I absolutely loved the story. It was so fun it was different but at the same time gave the Elle Kennedy iconic spicy romance sports romance ()hockey!). I adored all the characters and I’m so sad this is the end of the series! I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next.

The epilogue also made my heart swell and I’m so glad there is a HEA with closure.

As far as the narration goes, I didn’t fully love it. I still had a good time and enjoyed it. But at times the narration took me out of the story or felt a bit awkward or the accents were a bit off from what I thought the accent and super deep voice combo would be.

Still enjoyable and worth reading / listening but the narrators just were not my personal favorites together.

4⭐️

Thank you to redprbooks for a copy of this ALC in exchange for my opinions!

After recently reading this book, I listened to only my favorite parts of the ARCs and (admittedly) a smutty scene because I was curious to hear how they sounded 👀

I will have to say, I think the FMC’s voice is okay but Will’s and Beckett’s were a bit off to me. I had to focus on Beckett’s accent to be able to hear it but it sounded close to American. Will’s wasn’t bad, just wasn’t what I had in my head. I think Will and Charlie’s were okay, but not necessarily remarkable.

Audio aside, this story is amazing and truly one of my favorites this month so everyone needs to read this!!! Audio or physical! 😍

This was a well-narrated audiobook, I loved that it was a dual narration and how the different characters were narrated, you could tell with Teddy narrating both mmcs how distinct they made each of them and I never once was confused. The audiobook is well-produced and narrated and I loved the different accents.

This was my favorite in the series so far and I liked it. Everything from the romance to the plot kept me hooked and invested. The fmc Charlie is adopted and a STEM major, She is very smart, part of a sorority, and loves to hook up with men but isn't into relationships. After her last hook up she starts talking to these 2 men on the dating app and she's into both but doesn't know she knows them. Will and Beckett are the two mmcs and they aren't together but they do share women when they hook up.

I liked that it was a process with the fmc getting comfortable with being with two men. I also loved how it started with just smut and developed a real relationship. One thing I called out was how confident the fmc was how much she liked hooking up and didn't feel bad about it. it was good to see a fmc that embraced her sexuality and libido tbh. The plot with the fmc trying to connect with her birth family and brother was really interesting and also the politics and relationship plot was nice. There are a lot of steamy scenes and I liked it. I liked the connection to the first-gen characters and seeing the name drops without it being too much overall a really good read! Thanks to the publisher for this ALC!

Read for:
- Sports romance
- Poly romance
- MFM
-FMC in STEM

Charlotte Kingston has two identities. For her parents, she’s the quintessential college senior, studying STEM and a member of her Mom’s sorority. But her alter ego, Charlie, is a risk taker looking for fun and the regular hookup. When she meets two guys on an online dating site who are interested in a threesome, she jumps at the chance. But no one is more surprised than Charlie when it turns out they are non other than her schoolmates and hockey team heroes, Will and Beckett.

I can’t lie, I was kind of hoping for a Beckett/Will HEA but the next best thing is BW + Charlie. I love how each book in the series is wholly unique while also having the interconnected qualities we have grown to expect from these different Briar U series. The chemistry was smoking hot between these three, and those who love the doors off the hinges steam, will go crazy for this book.

And yet, there is a really unique emotional component that I enjoyed so much too - Charlie coming to terms with her feelings around being adopted and finding a missing family member. The push and pull Charlie feels between not only the duality of her family, but also her identity, resonated with me and I found myself completely intrigued with the chapters featuring her family, most notably Harrison.

🎧 The duet narrated audio was a lot of fun, especially when it came to hearing Beckett’s Australian accent (narrated by Sean Masters). Co-narrators Teddy Hamilton and Persephone Lee also did a fantastic job. All in all, It was fun, flirty and highly entertaining. While I don’t always enjoy steam on audio, the narrators voices were so spot on, it didn’t distract me as much as it usually does.

It’s always sad to see a series end, but I think Charlie, Will and Beckett’s story is a fantastic way to close out this chapter.

Read if you like:
▪️new adult
▪️sports romance
▪️why choose
▪️forced proximity
▪️MFM romance
▪️adoption rep
▪️college setting

Thank you Elle Kennedy, Bloom Books, Get Red PR, and Dreamscape for the gifted copies.

5 Stars! Persephone Lee + Sean Masters+ Teddy Hamilton = A audiobook readers dream trio! This book was everything we needed from a MFM romance book! The plot and character depth Elle Kennedy gave us in this book, it is truly so hard to not love and respect everyone in this book! I was already in love with Will & Beckett in Dixon Rule. I knew their story was going to be everything.
ELLE you gave us SPICE and in the best way! Thank you for this story and thank you for a trio of narrator that delivered! This might be my favorite one in the series and that is saying a lot because I am ride or die for GIGI & Ryder!
Thank you for the opportunity to hear this story, we can not wait to have this book on our shelves and we can not wait for people to meet these three beautiful souls!

This was one of my favorite books that I have read this year and maybe even last year! This story has everything…humor, spice, and sensitive topics. The depth of the development that these characters had was so beautiful. I loved the realistic portrayal of adoption as well as not feeling good enough.

The hockey team shenanigans were on point, of course! I always enjoy getting to see the boys from this generation, but I enjoy even more when we get to see the first generation! As always, Mike Hollis makes me laugh until I have tears in my eyes, and I don’t blame him for wanting to join DadChat. #Hollisfordadchats #justiceformikehollis

A fantastic ending to the Campus Diaries Series. I was so excited to read Will and Beckett's story and Charlie was a great new addition to the series! I loved that each character had a well-written individual storyline in addition to the focus on their romance. The banter in this book is also the best in the series.

I was fortunate enough to have a copy of the audiobook and the narrators are perfect! Teddy Hamilton is always one of my favorite narrators and is, as usual, a perfect narrator who brings the character to life.

Will + Beckett ❤️ I feel like you can't go wrong reading Elle Kennedy when you are in the mood for a sports romance. MFM Romance, Sports Romance, Cinnamon Roll MMC, and Spice! I love the character Charlie. You see her really step out of that mold she had put herself into trying to be so perfect. The audiobook really kept me entertained, and it was hard to stop it to do anything else! I love Elle Kennedy's books and can't wait to pick up the physical copy.

Intelligent, complex, and deliciously dirty. Some are going to eat this up; some aren't going to finish it. Beckett fans will finally get everything they have been waiting for in this series. Larson fans may still be left pining in the end — because how does one possibly get their fill of Will? New to the series STEM student, Charlie, is smart & sassy and the perfectly written female for this complicated relationship. I would describe this as M/F/M not M/M/F, in case you're hesitant. All three MCs are thoroughly fleshed out from their own pov and the story is packed with the emotional depth, steamy scenes, and witty banter that has become Kennedy's signature. The Dad Chat is everything in this book! This feels like a wrap, I really hope it's not the end of Briar U.

The audio narration of this book is phenomenal. It was written so well from three different pov, elevated by an A-lister cast that absolutely knocked it out of the park in accent and emotional inflection. Absolutely exceeded my expectations.

I love Elle Kennedy’s campus diaries series. The latest installment, The Charlie Method was a great listen.

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Select | Elle Kennedy Inc for the ALC. My opinions are being left voluntarily. I hadn't read the previous two books innthe series so jumping mid series with no knowledge of other characters etc.. I felt this had alot going on and many different plot point directions and wasn't sure what to expect. As a surprise to no one the narration is exactly what I wanted and loved the 3 voices. The story though felt it needed better direction, editing and less going on.

4.5/5

Any book that exists in the Briar University world is guaranteed to bring me immense joy. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 did exactly that. From start to finish, I truly enjoyed this book. There were plenty of laugh out loud moments, lots of hockey team banter, a swoon worthy romance, and emotional depth.

The main characters were impossible not to love. Charlie, Beckett, and Will were such genuine characters navigating their own traumas and conflicts. Charlie with her adoption, Beckett with his past, and Will with his father. Then they enter into this situationship completely unaware that they’re going to fall hard and fast for one another. They really crept up on each other and brought out the very best in one another. They were exactly right together and I loved seeing each characters growth throughout the book.

I also really enjoyed the nostalgia aspect. It’s in every quip from Coach Jensen, it’s in dad chat, it’s in those classic Hollis moments, and it’s definitely in the setting. But what I really loved was Elle Kennedy’s ability to give us those special callbacks while simultaneously giving us new characters and a new story to fall in love with. I am looking forward to what’s next in the Briar world! 🩵

ᴛʀᴏᴘᴇꜱ:
🏒 Hockey Romance
💟 Why Choose (MFM)
🔬 Woman in STEM
❤️‍🩹 Family Drama
💬 Multiple POV

🎧 I also listened to the audiobook of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 and was so incredibly impressed by it. The narrators Teddy Hamilton, Persephone Lee, and Sean Masters portrayed these characters beautifully. I absolutely loved it. It truly enhanced my reading experience.

A huge thank you to Elle Kennedy, Hambright PR, NetGalley, and Dreamscape Media for providing me with an ARC & ALC of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙!