Thank you to the author, Bloom Books, and Hambright PR for the free book and advance listener copy. These opinions are my own.

Charlotte is the perfect good girl, straight A student. But online, she goes by Charlie when arranging hookups. She keeps the facets of her life quite separate. And then she matches with a pair of men who turn out to be hockey players on her Briar University team, Will and Beckett.

I really enjoyed getting to know Charlie. She was such a unique character with her love of racing sports cars and her approach to her sorority. But she was also someone I deeply related to since she is a perfectionist who worries about her self-presentation. And I was quite impressed with how the book explored her feelings about being the one adopted child in her family.

And then there's Will and Beckett. The Charlie Method is the third book in the Campus Diaries series. I think it helps to have read the second book because The Dixon Rule explores the dynamics of Will and Beckett's relationship.

This book is steamy and fun and emotional in all the right ways. I was a bit annoyed by the ending, but it also felt like a good fit to what had preceded it.

I was so amazed by and pleased by the audiobook format. It featured duet narration with three narrators: Teddy Hamilton, Sean Masters, and Persephone Lee.

4.5 stars rounded up

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
I listened to the audiobook version of this story. Loved the MFM part and the throuple concept. I also loved how quickly the guys were there for Charlie when she needed someone and how they were all about her. Beckett and Will were so sweet and their chemistry with Charlie was chef’s kiss. Their individual family stories were also so well portrayed. That being said, the book is long, too long in my opinion, lots of small things and minor issues that could’ve been left out. The spicy scenes were okay. Now the narration by Persephone Lee, Sean Masters and Teddy Hamilton was what kept me engaged. They did a splendid job bringing this book to life.

I absolutely loved this one! It took me a bit to get through because I wanted to go back and reread and I'm so glad I did.
The poly aspect of this one was chefs kiss! Their banter was top tier and the spice was SPICIN' for sure!
You need to add this to your TBR. If not for the story itself, Teddy Hamilton brings this one to life!

EDIT: THE AUDIOBOOK IS DUET STYLE NARRATION! Teddy Hamilton as Will & Sean Masters as Beckett??? Did I just re read this because of the audio? Yes, yes I did and it was perfection.

Oh we got double trouble alright but also… I am LOVING these deeper, more emotional books from Elle!!!

Buckle up because a LOT happens in this book and at almost 600 pages, I still devoured this so quick like it was nobody’s business. I already was obsessed with Will & Beckett so I was waiting for this book like my depended on it, and Elle delivered!!

This is an interconnected (multi series) MFM college hockey romance and deals with some deeper themes such as identity (this is the main one), belonging, grief, adoption, perfectionism, and many more. However, in Elle fashion, the humour and banter was top tier and a perfect way to ease tensions and lighten the mood in such a seamless and heart warming way. *cue the heated and hilarious text threads*

Back to the interconnected - if you love found family as much as I do, PLEASE do yourself a favor and read The Off Campus series, Briar U series, The Legacy and The Campus Diaries series (in that order) so you don’t miss out on all the nostalgic cameos because Dad Chat was on a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. The main cameos are Mike Hollis (Briar U) and Blake Logan, who’s Grace and John Logan’s daughter (Off Campus #2, The Mistake), but ALL the boys make an appearance and the wives are also mentioned (shoutout to Rupi for still being our favorite absolute terror!!)

If you’re worried about the Why Choose aspect of this book, I personally feel like this is the perfect way to ease into the genre because it was actually very deep, emotional and filled with so much love and understanding and was very beginner friendly. Even the group spice was very mild in comparison to other why choose books so you’ll be well taken care of 🤭

And this is NOT to say the spice isn’t spicing because Charlie!!! I LOVE YOU!! It’s an Elle Kennedy book with cavemen hockey boys - so it’s DEF spicy!

Charlie is a perfectionist with 2 identities: Charlotte is a proper sorority girl, teacher’s pet, does everything to please her parents and everyone around her. In the shadows though, she’s Charlie: a carefree race driving woman who’s eager to explore things with 2 hockey hotties. Will and Beckett need no introduction, but I surprisingly cried at a massive Beckett revelation I didn’t see coming and a Will bomb that left me in shambles. Beware - this one is emotional! That being said, The Dixon Rule still keeps #1 spot in this series because I sobbed so hard I fear my heart never fully recovered. Oh and Gigi, Luke, Shane and Diana (gosh I love her) are back in this one so nobody was left behind.

Can’t wait to see what’s next in store for us!! 💕

“The Charlie Method” audiobook by Elle Kennedy was great! The male and female narrators alternate between perspectives, enhancing the storytelling. If you enjoyed the series, you’ll love this. Charlie strives for perfection in life and school until Will and Beck turn her world upside down and fulfill her missing needs. I highly recommend the audiobook.

I laughed, I cried, I got flustered.

I was lucky enough to get granted the Audiobook via NetGalley.

This is my first Elle Kennedy audio book and if these are her regular narrators it will not be the last. They were AMAZING and brought so much to the table bringing these beloved characters to life.
Having met Will and Beckett in the previous Campus Diaries books I already knew I was in love with them and their relationship adding Charlie into this just made it better, she managed to bring out the best in each of the Boys,

Characters 5*
Plot 5*
Writing 5*
Narration 100*

This book was cute and involved a lot of characters. It presented the many aspects of poly relationships and the challenges of having those relationships while worrying about your image.

2.5 ⭐️

it makes me so sad to say this but I think this is gonna be my last Elle Kennedy book, unless she goes back to writing easy 300 pages books, because I can’t sit through another 500 pages of this. I loved the off-campus series so I just don’t know what happened here.

I was bored through the most of it. at the same time there was so much going on that it might make you think what does it have to do with the main story? the historical romance fanfic was maybe funny the first time but was it necessary throughout the entire book?

the ex, the brother, Will’s father, camera crew, Australia, the dad chat, separately a great idea for a plot but all together just made a one big mess in my opinion. and somehow, even tho there was so much, I was still insanely bored??? make it make sense.

I really liked the boys, I think they were sweet. I feel neutral towards Charlie, one thing I’m jealous about is that she’s able to talk herself out of anxiety with logic and a list 😂 I respect that lol

let’s be completely honest tho, what was this book really about? and why was it so long? I’d love to know.

best part of this book? threesomes. BYE.

overall reading this made me sad because the entire time I was just thinking how this is me saying goodbye to Elle Kennedy because I can’t do this anymore.

the narrators of the audiobook were incredible tho!

thank you to NetGalley for gifting me the ALC of this!

I have mixed feeling about this book. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Was it hot and fun? Also, yes. But did some parts didn't sit quite right with me.

I went into it knowing it was MFM while wanting it to be MMF. I was happy that Elle didn't make Will and Beck freak out every time they were asked if they were queer, the addition of two side characters who were queer felt like she was trying too hard to make up for Will and Beck. They felt like token additions instead of important parts of the story. And that didn't set right with me. Queer characters aren't token additions to a plot.

Additionally, the third act was rushed and didn't feel like it fit with the rest of the book. It was all explained in the final chapter, but it wasn't executed well. More time should have been given to it so that it felt authentic.

All that said, would I recommend it? Yes, but only if you know it's going to be MFM. Will and Beck are in love with each other, even if it's not romantic. It's an unconditional love; deeper than friendship or brotherhood.

The Charlie Method - Elle Kennedy - ARC/ALC

I absolutely loved these three! I felt like the personalities really complimented one another, this one had a lot less drama than I expected considering it was MFM!

Beckett was so much more complex than I’d expected after reading about him in the previous two books, I loved how him and Will were oppositions but also had so many similarities! The fact the Beckett could read Will so well was sweet, it also helped that he was Australian because we like to switch it up!

I felt so bad for Will and how strained his relationship with his Dad was, and how that strain trickled into his every day life, I loved that he showed growth and acceptance towards himself, and could admit to himself when he knew he fully hadn’t and took he took the time to make that right!

I thought Charlie was so so fun and interesting, I loved the double life that she lived, how she was prim and proper Charlotte and then Will and Beckett’s Charlie too! Her adoption story and the search for any biological relationships was so heartbreaking especially when she finally got to meet Harrison and how she took all that guilt on herself.

This was such a fun read and I can’t wait to see what comes next for Elle!

Also I am 100% sure that I would read The virgin and the Blade, and thoroughly enjoy it!!

The audio was so so good, I really enjoyed the narrators and felt that they portrayed their characters perfectly! Teddy Hamilton is an all time favourite so I knew I’d love him as Will, and I thought the way that Sean Masters changed accents so effortlessly was incredible and his deep voice was what I’d expected for Beckett!

Happy Pub Day to Elle Kennedy’s The Charlie Method (Campus Diaries #3). This book is the last in the series filled with a spicy MFM romance storyline that starts from a response to an interesting app profile. Charlotte (Charlie) is the perfect studious sorority sister with a secret that must remain hidden. Will & Beckett are teammates, friends and roommates that aren’t afraid of sharing but when that involves Charlie and rumors from her ex. These two will become super protective. I’m truly sad to see the series and but glad there was #hea. This will definitely be a #motherdaughterbookclub pick.

fastest dnf of the year so far goes to…

alright so i was already insanely hesitant on even giving this book a try after finding out it was mfm. i personally feel as though will and becketts build up in the previously two books was extremely queer baited, so by no means did i go into this book thinking i would like it but when i saw the audio posted i thought “well i have loved 15+ elle kennedy books so far so maybe this one will be better than i thought”… wrong. i was over charlie mid chapter 1. i knew right from the get go that i was not going to enjoy this book and honestly, chapter 2 solidified that for me.

so yeah, horribly fast dnf. it is very clear to me that i have no interest in these characters so there is no reason for me to prolong my suffering by trying to force the listen. take my rating with a grain of salt

Thank you so much to Elle Kennedy, NetGalley, and Bloom Books for the ALC of The Charlie Method. This is Book 3 of Elle’s Campus Diaries Series and I’ve been loving this series! I was so excited to get the advanced listening copy since I’ve been WAITING for this book release since I finished the previous book in the series!
 
First of all, the narrators did a phenomenal job of bringing Charlie, Will, and Beckett to life! I really loved how Charlie spent so long focusing on what others thought of her but that Both Beckett and Will were able to make her feel more comfortable about who she was as a person instead of the front she has been putting on for so long. Will previously dealt with similar feelings before this book surrounding the stigma of the relationships he and Beckett preferred/were looking for. Beckett may have been using threesomes as a way of not getting too close to loving someone again, but with Charlie and Will, I love how the three of them just slotted into place. This book was spicy, had more depth than I honestly expected, and was a fun time!

⛓️ ARC REVIEW ⛓️

Literally pinch me. Thank you so much @hambright_pr & @ellekennedy33 for my ARC & ALC of The Charlie Method 😭

This book absolutely SLAPPED! I obviously love everything Elle writes but this may be my favourite thus far. There was so much packed in to this story that had me giggling, kicking my feet, tearing up and emotional. I felt all the feels that’s for sure lol.
@narratedbyteddyhamilton , @seanmastersaudio and @persephoneleeromance absolutely crushed this my goodness I was SWOONING. No one does it like Teddy and Sean 🥵🥵🥵🥵

The Charlie Method is available now and inside you’ll find:

✨MFM
✨spicy DM’s 👀
✨hockey romance
✨sorority girl in STEM
✨funny banter
+ much more.

There are a few sensitive topics discussed so please read content warnings before diving in.

Oh my goodness this series just keeps on being amazing! This book will have you melting, Will and Beckett are so swoony and Charlie is their perfect counterpart and the way they adore her had me melting. Also they were voiced by Teddy Hamilton and Sean Masters and with the spice in this I'm pretty sure my ears were melting as I listened. The two of them had different personalities, but a really strong friendship...and obviously similar kinks. Charlie has become a master of being what others want/need her to be throughout her life, but its when she's with her boys that she can totally be herself. As mentioned the spice in this is top notch, but it's equally matched with a great relationship journey between the three.

Truthfully, I thought the Graham Diaries and The Dixon Rule were well written but The Charlie Method was not it - for me that is.

I didn’t feel the chemistry or depth between the three characters — and the scenes of the three was just not good and it was meh.

Additionally, as a result of not caring for the three’s relationship, this book read so long and drawn out.

I’m sad that this book didn’t meet my expectations, but I hope there is another book!

The audio made this book for me! I think I would have enjoyed this book without the audio just fine. However, the narrators were so good! The chemistry was palpable and I couldn’t stop this audio!

This was my first Elle Kennedy book and I think I will read more as I really enjoyed the world and characters.

This audiobook was soo insanely good. Elle Kennedy's writing shines through the narration! I loved every minute, seeing Charolette, Beckett and Will together is the most delicious tango!

3.5⭐️
Hear me out 😅 I still love Elle Kennedy’s writing style, just not this book. I loved the MMCs, but the FMC just fell short for me this time around. The love story also didn’t feel as deep as I would have liked. The narrators did a phenomenal job though!! I don’t regret listening to it and I’d still recommend it ☺️

This has become my favorite audiobook ever! The narrators were all fantastic and kept me engaged. I could feel the emotions they portrayed in their voice/tones. It was so really done!

Beckett's Australian accent in my ears made my ssooo happy! His dirty talk was top notch and well spoken. Will is so sweet, swoony and lovable from the beginning and I kept falling for him. He was also powerful and passionate when standing up for himself, Charlotte and Beck. Charlotte was so relatable with her fears, anxiety and pressure to be perfect. Persephone Lee was excellent as Charlotte with the true emotions in her tone.

I cannot say enough excellent things about this audiobook! I finished this audiobook in 3 days and already want to listen again! I highly recommend The Charlie Method!