I was lucky enough to receive this as an ALC and ARC from Hambright and as someone who has read The Graham Effect and the Dixon Rule, I can honestly say Elle Kennedy outdid herself with this one! I love the character depth of Charlie and how she has learned to overcome stereotypes and forge her own path! Will and Beckett were absolutely delicious as well! 5 stars!

wow, this is far from what I expected when I finished The Dixon Rule, my favorite of the entire series.
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Yes, although Pesephone Lee; Teddy Hamilton; Sean Masters narration was very good and the three of them did a great job bringing this story to life, nothing beats The Dixon Rule for me.
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The idea of ​​a polyamorous relationship really added something exciting to the wait for this book but I couldn't connect with Charlie or Will. I was very hooked on Beckett and how could I not be? It reminded me so much of Garret Graham and all the heartbroken, bad boy, intelligent heroes that Elle Kennedy created in these series and I love so much. But although Charlie worked perfectly with Becket and their chemistry was palpable, Will was the opposite. And it has nothing to do with the relationship with Becket, he always had him in mind and the things he thought, the love and friendship for him were genuine and even heartbreaking to see how Will was in a different place altogether.
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I spent the first part of the book sighing or smiling at how crazy and fun the three of them were. Every step they took and how everything fell into place. But then something felt off somehow. Beckett and Charlie were incredible together, even with all the problems and dilemmas they had in their heads, they worked they had amazing chemistry. Will on the other hand felt short, he lacked depth to his character or maybe he was too similar to Charlie and they didn't have much to grow (?), and that lowered my energy, because in the previous book we can see an incredible Will, finding his way and accepting himself little by little, at the same time as his relationship with Beckett, I love when they have moments together and we can see this unique and beautiful friendship.
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The fanfic parts and the Dad chat are very funny and I understand that they are characters that are difficult to leave behind and that readers want to read in every sneak Elle Kennedy want to share with us. But at the same time I feel that I would have liked more development of Charlie's conflict, there were too many different points and I never managed to assimilate that they were resolved so easily. Becket and Will's development felt natural and becoming little by little, also I guessed right about Charlie’s siblings I saw that twist miles along but loved how Kennedy make it happen.
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But I enjoyed this book like every story that Elle Kennedy brings to this world, she is one of my favorite authors, especially in the sports and college romance, where the characters are trying to find their place in the world and navigate who they are.
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Thanks to Dream Scape Media and Elle Kennedy inc. for give me a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion
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Easy, fun and spicy read!

This is the third book in the Campus Diaries Series. This was my first Elle Kennedy read and I understand why so many people enjoy her writing! This book was able to read as a standalone although there were some side characters that made comments and jokes I believe I would’ve understood better if I read book 1 and 2. However this didn’t hinder the storyline at all.

Charlotte has a lot going on in her life. The stress of being a top student, the emotion of discovering family you didn’t know you had, unraveling secrets of your past. She’s a driven student living her sorority life trying to balance the many stresses that life entails. Her friendship with Faith is one of my favorite parts of this book - Faith is the kind of supportive friend everyone needs. When Charlie finds herself looking for a bit of relief to her crazy life, she finds herself looking for a hookup on an app - which leads her to a profile of not just one guy but 2. They back and forth and find chemistry enough to entice them to consider meeting. Only it’s found out by chance that these are guys she already knows from classes. They are hockey players - Will, the boy next door type, and Beckett, a chill, more quiet Aussie.

The plot of this story is mostly that of the relationship, and how they navigate the 3 of them being able to make things work together. The pressures of senior year and what’s to follow presenting challenges they try to resolve. Secrets are kept and it creates complication potentially keeping them apart. With everything they each have going on it keeps the reader on edge to know if they can all make it through together.

The narrators were a perfect pick for these characters. They really portrayed the feeling and emotion for each of the characters. I really enjoyed the audio of this book!

The audiobook was well done.

The story itself was hugely lacking. A really big miss for me - and I’ve been looking forward to this one for over a year.

Thank you so much for an advanced copy of The Charlie Method! I enjoyed this book so much.

One of my favorite things 2024 gave me was a love for Elle Kennedy books. I blew through all her books on audio, so I was very excited for this book to get my hockey boy fix! I really enjoyed the characters and some of the taboo elements in this book...but honestly, I enjoyed the throuple more than anything. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the throuple in this book, but I was in love with it. It just worked the way Elle wrote the story, and I could not stop listening to the audiobook! I loved it so much.

Rating: 4 stars

Two is always better than one! I love going back to Briar U, Its like visiting a younger sibling at the college you went to.

Description
College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives?and she's nailing both of them. By day, she's the perfect sorority girl, a STEM student in biomedical engineering, and the adopted daughter of an overachiever family. At night, she's Charlie: a risk-taking daredevil looking for fun who finds herself chatting on a dating app with two anonymous hotties.
Will Larsen may seem like the breezy boy next door, but his congressman father is a constant thorn in his side. After a scandal hits another Division 1 hockey program, Will's dad is determined to distance his son from it, hiring a journalist to prove how squeaky-clean Will and his team are. Which means 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.
When Charlie finally meets them in person and realizes she's been chatting with two gorgeous Briar U hockey players, things get steamy? fast. But all their messy secrets are piling up, and real life soon threatens to shatter the fantasy. 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.

Thanks to NetGalley & Dreamscape select for the ALC of this book!

The Charlie Method
by Elle Kennedy
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton; Sean Masters; Persephone Lee
Book 3 of Campus Diaries
Dreamscape Select | Elle Kennedy Inc.

“I’m dating two guys. Two amazing, complicated, intense guys. And if anyone finds out, my entire world will implode.”

Review Title & Vibes:   
{The Results Are In} and I loved it. MFM isn’t my usual genre, but Will, Charlie, and Beckett stole my heart.

Charlotte “Charlie” Kingston’s nerdy-girl perfectionism was so relatable, and I adored all the facets of her personality - wild, anxious, kind, resilient, feisty, ambitious.

Will Larson is the boy-next-door type but with secret intensity. Beckett Dunne is the care-free Aussie with hidden depths. Charlie She was the perfect complement to them both. Will & Beckett “sharing” was teased in earlier books - but now we’re getting into the thick (ha!!) of it. The back stories and character growth were wonderful. There are some characters I truly despited (and I craved a comeuppance). I also loved that the HEA included support from outside their poly-relationship.

I’m ready to see where the rest of this second generation goes with Blake Logan.

Audio Notes:
{Trio} Absolutely fantastic performances by Teddy, Persephone, and Sean. Their dynamics truly created an immersive experience. I felt all the feels and melted at each spicy scene. Each character voice and pacing was flawless. Not once was I pulled from the story. I highly recommend this audiobook.

Rating: 4.5⭐️ | Spice: 4.5🌶️ | Audio: 5🎙️
What to Expect:
College Hockey Players
STEMist FMC
MFM

Recommended to...  
Romance girlies who love a STEMist Hockey mashup (even if you don’t usually go for MFM).

2.5 stars. I have enjoyed several other books by Elle Kennedy but this one missed the mark for me. I didn't feel like there was much depth to the characters and the relationship between both MMCs & the FMC was gratuitous in my opinion. I didn't feel like they actually connected nor did I care much about them working out what their poly relationship looked like. It just felt like several random, not well fleshed out storylines blended together as a means of portraying a poly relationship. The spice was spicing...and I unfortunately didn't really care about it in ways that I have for other romantic & sexual storylines.

This is the third book in the Campus Diaries series and follows two irresistible hockey roommates, Will and Beckett, as they navigate a relationship with Charlie, a STEM sorority girl and textbook overachiever. Only Elle Kennedy can make me fall equally in love with two characters and fully embrace a nontraditional romance!

The dynamics between the three felt authentic, with incredible sexual tension, witty banter, and open, honest conversations. Charlie’s character growth was particularly compelling as she grappled with her identity and the realization that she is in love with two men—a concept that took me time to fully embrace as well. She was easy to connect with and root for throughout the story, making me unable to put the book down!

Ohhh Elle Kennedy, a staple, an icon of hockey romance.

This one was… a little bit wild? A little bit anticlimactic?? There’s a great premise and interesting characters but too many loose ends left hanging.

I usually don’t think of EK’s books as being too rosy or lacking tension. There are so many clear conflicts and concerns addressed throughout the story, unfortunately, at about 70% of the book it all seems to just stop developing. Nothing is given enough weight in the wrap up to feel properly resolved, and the last chapter time jump felt a little like an emotional cop out to force the reader to assume all the ‘coming-to-terms’ was done off page.

I’m giving this book a true rating of 2.5, but despite the fact that I feel like I didn’t say anything nice in this review I’m rounding up to 3 stars because I actually did have fun and enjoy reading it. This series is still on my auto buy list, nothing’s changed on that front- I’m sure I’ll be just as excited for the next book as I was for this one.

I am so incredibly grateful to have received an ARC and ALC of The Charlie Method from NetGalley, Hambright PR and the author! 🫶

“This book is for all the people who are really, really bad at making decisions.”

The Charlie Method is one of the cutest reads ever and I loved it so much! 🥹💕 I read the whole thing in less than twelve hours because I couldn’t put this book down due to it being absolutely incredible! ❤️

Charlie is an overachiever, overthinks every possible situation, loves making others happy, and is a list-maker to help her make decisions! 🫶 She is a brand new character in the series and she is incredible. I love that her story goes into depth about trying to find her biological family since she happens to be adopted. Charlie does however have a wild side to her that she keeps a secret from others! 🤪 She loves racing cars and just so happens to be talking to two guys anonymously on a dating app! 🙈🏁🙀

This is my first ever why-choose story I have ever read and I thought it was done really well because the connection between Charlie, Will, and Beckett was so heartwarming! 💕I have been huge fans of Will and Beckett and I was so excited that both of them are showcased in this story! 🎉 They are both so incredibly sweet and kind to Charlie and it was so obvious how much they both were crushing hard on her! 🥹 All three characters in this story are going through so much in their personal lives and it definitely got me emotional and had me crying at certain points! 😭 It was truly such a beautiful read and this book is my favorite in The Campus Diaries series! ❤️ Lastly, the dad chat had me laughing hysterically to the point that I snorted! 😂😂

If you love hockey romance, women in STEM, multiple POVs, MFM relationship, college romance, and a book that will fill your heart with so much joy then this is the book for you! 🫶

What a ride! Elle Kennedy does not hold back when it comes to 3x the love and 3x the action. Will & Beckett together blend to the perfect boyfriend. Will is the sensitive caregiver and Beckett is the fun loving tease with the heart of gold. He may love to tease Charlie, but then he surprises her with the sweetest little notes in her bag to brighten her day. The journey of Charlie’s self-discovery in her original story provides a nice contrast to the fast paced spicy times. What I loved most though was seeing how well-displayed the acceptance journey was for each character. It was an instant thing, they each had to work through their own insecurities and fears and learn how to define their relationship. The family dynamics added a lot of flavor and different views which was great. There were plenty moments of excitement (ALOT of blushing), moments of sadness and a good mix of laugh out loud moments (family dinner revelations at Charlie’s house. 😂 IYKYK). I had a blast with their story.

I loved the duet narration on this one. Teddy Hamilton & Sean Masters are two amazing male narrators that have loved listening to. This was my first time listening to Persephone Lee and she was such a perfect choice for Charlie. I thought she did a fabulous job portraying Charlie’s insecurity and fear.

With “The Graham Effect” being one of my favorite reads from last year, my anticipation for “The Charlie Method” was high. I absolutely loved it. Going in, knowing it was a “why chose” novel with an MFM focus helps with expectations. I do not read a lot of why chose books, but ate this up. I love Elle’s characters and team camaraderie, and just Charlie’s overall vulnerability. She captures that last year of college when everyone is making plans while still trying to enjoy the last year of college. How to separate from people that you’ve spent every waking moment with for the last four years. I love the Briar University world and had no trouble getting right back into it. Charlie’s journey is a heart-felt one and she is such a great character. I love both Beck and Will and all their interactions with Charlie, each other, and their teammates.

The audiobook is amazing with the talents of Persephone Lee, Teddy Hamilton, and Sean Masters bring these characters to life with having each Charlie, Will, and Beck getting their own point of view in first person throughout the story. I loved getting everyone’s POV and really worked with this story. Even at 528 pages/15 hrs 41 min, the story just flew by and so easy to read/listen to.

Do not sleep on Charlie, it is an excellent spicy time with a lot of heart.

Thank you Elle Kennedy, DreamScape Select, and hambright pr for and ALC/ARC of this book!

*The Charlie Method* by Elle Kennedy is an enticing blend of romance, steam, and emotional depth. From the moment Charlie meets the two irresistible Briar U hockey players, Will and Beckett, the chemistry is palpable. The book's pacing is perfect, alternating between fun, flirty moments and those intense, heart-pounding scenes that will leave you breathless. What sets this story apart, however, is the underlying exploration of trust, safety, and vulnerability in relationships. As the characters navigate their messy secrets and complicated emotions, it’s easy to become deeply invested in their journey. Both Will and Beckett are complex and lovable, and Kennedy does a fantastic job of showing their growth alongside Charlie’s own self-discovery. The narrative strikes a balance between steamy moments and heartfelt introspection, giving the reader a well-rounded experience. The college setting adds to the excitement, but it’s the deeper themes of love and finding security in it that truly shine. By the end, you’ll be rooting for all three characters to find happiness, and you’ll probably find yourself wishing for more. Overall, *The Charlie Method* is a captivating read that will leave you swooning and reflecting long after you turn the last page.

I absolutely loved the cutesy poly romance by Elle Kennedy! I always love a good throuple, but i am obsessed with cute vibes and this brought that!

Thank you to Dreamscape Select & NetGalley for an ALC of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion.

This audiobook was narrated to perfection, I could listen to Teddy Hamilton read a phone book honestly lol The three narrators reading the book, made it so easy to follow along!

I related to Charlotte so much with all the pressure she felt to be the perfect version of herself. And it was really refreshing to read about a FMC who was going through those struggles. And I love how Becket & Will help Charlie realize she is already perfect as is. The chemistry between the three of them was off the charts, and the spice was SPICING!!

This is book three in the campus diaries series but can be read as SA. I think all my Sports Romance girlies will love this one!

Charlotte Kingston is a woman of science. A STEM student in biomedical engineering, she approaches everything through the scientific method, but "The Charlie Method". She's been trying to grapple with student (and sorority) life, her risk-taking, thrill seeker ways and her forays into a hookup app. All that with dealing with finding a bio-brother and having to tell her family about him, while reconciling with her Korean roots. Oooof! 

Will Larsen is a congressman's son who has no interest politics but whose dad is dead set on making his hockey star son a poster boy of  "wholesomeness" for his campaign. Too bad that he  and his best friend, Aussie import, laid back Beckett Dunne have a reputation as true believers in "sharing is caring". 

Charlie has been chatting with the two hotties on the app and she gets the shock of her life when she finds out "The Swedes" are Will and Beckett from school. And she is willing "to be shared"...

This was a fun one (but very very long). Even though it is a MFM, spicy, sports romance, the story has three characters with amazing depth and back stories., Charlie is dealing with who she is and how being adopted (and not sharing the same ethnicity as her family) and how adventurous she is. Will is dying to be his own person and not a political prop for his dad. Beckett is hiding an enormous hurt and has the need to be closed off. Their getting together and creating a unit of support and love is really sweet (and definitely spicy). 

The audiobook is narrated duet style by Sean Masters, Teddy Hamilton and Persephone Lee. We all know Teddy and Sean can deliver, but I want to give a standing ovation to newcomer Persephone Lee! She's absolutely incredible as Charlie and as all other female characters, especially the sorority sisters. She really impressed me and I can't wait to hear more from her.

A lovely, "unconventional" (it's 2025, don't clutch your pearls) college romance that will have you swooning. Don't be discouraged by the length of the audiobook - it's worth it.

Side note: DAD CHAT! Hilarious! 

Thanks, Dreamscape for the audiobook.

Content notes: adoption issues, growing up in a family off different ethnicity, dysfunctional parents, grief

Thank you NetGalley for the ALC for my honest review.
Narrator did such an amazing job bringing the characters to life. Recommend you give this book a listen.

The vibes of this book were super fun while also being kind of chaotic. Charlie had a lot going on and that wasn’t helped by adding two boyfriends into the mix. I liked how there were these two people she showed to the world, one that was all proper and on track and the other was where she got to let her hair down a bit.

I think that’s maybe because we had three MCs to cover I didn’t feel like we got to totally flesh everyone’s stories out as much as I would have liked. There’s the Korean adoption for Charlie, the politician Dad for Will and the weird cheating ex for Beckett and I was left feeling like none of it really had a resolution.

Just skip this bit, it’s nonsense.
Ok, let me start this part off by saying that the narrators were great and this isn’t a criticism of them. As an Australian I always love it when books (especially audiobooks) have Aussie characters. Normally because they absolutely butcher the accent and I cackle about it to myself the whole time. Sean Masters in no way butchered the accent, but… I did feel like I was being gaslit into believing that they were Australian the whole time. It kinda went from Australian to South African sometimes but even though I’m making a big deal about it, it certainly didn’t ruin the story for me and his accent work is 1000x better than anything I can do. I did google him and I’m 99.9% sure he’s American, are there no Australian VAs? Should I become one to fill a gap? Ha! No.

Thanks to #netgallery for access to this ARC 💚💛

Genre: Romance MF
Format: Audio
POV: Multiple
Tropes: Poly, hockey MMCs, lite on the hockey, women in STEM, heavy on the nerd, international adoption, dna tests, secret dating, asshole ex, sorority sisters, family pressure, Australian accents out the wazoo.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 /5 - mostly kept the 🧤 on, no ⚔️, no butt stuff 😂 (I feel like that’s an important note for a MFM)
Ending: HEA
Age suggestion: 18+

i can’t believe this is the final book in the series, but I’m so excited to see where it takes us next hehe (*cough* blake and wyatt or aj?? idk but I need blake’s story)

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if you’ve been following me for a while, you know elle is one of my go-to authors. i always trust her to work her magic, and let me tell you… she absolutely delivered with this one.

the spice ya’ll. oh, i ate that shit UP! it was so hot but also emotional ?? i was sweating, i was giggling, i was tearing up, i was living my BEST life.

this book also had so many cameos from off-campus and briar u, i was actually losing my mind (HELLO COACH HOLLIS 🙂‍↕️ oh how we missed you). And dad chat made me so happy. that’s all.

what you’ll find:
- poly / mfm
- sports romance (hockey)
- college setting
- woman in stem
- multi pov
- sorority fmc x hockey player mmcs
- asian fmc rep
- adoption journey

huge thank you to elle, get red pr, and bloom for the arc 🥹🫶🏼