If you loved
The Chase
Elle Kennedy · Book · 2018
If you loved the electric tension of The Chase, you will crave these stories of high-stakes sports and forbidden college romance.
Films on the same thread
The Kissing Booth
Vince Marcello · Film · 2018
Explores: Forbidden Love, Best Friend's Brother, High School Drama.
Much like the complicated social dynamics in The Chase, this story explores the messy stakes of falling for someone who exists within your closest circle of friends.
After
Jenny Gage · Film · 2019
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: College Romance, New Adult Romance.
Tessa’s journey into a new world of college romance mirrors the transformative experience found in The Chase, focusing on how a brooding outsider shakes up a guarded life.
The Cutting Edge
Paul Michael Glaser · Film · 1992
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: Opposites Attract, Sports Romance.
This film captures the same friction-filled chemistry that defines The Chase, proving that forced proximity between two polar opposites is the ultimate catalyst for a compelling romantic spark.
The Kissing Booth 2
Vince Marcello · Film · 2020
Explores: Long-Distance Relationship, High School Romance, Best Friend Conflicts.
Fans of The Chase who enjoyed navigating the drama of collegiate relationships will appreciate how this story balances evolving feelings with the pressures of choosing a future path.
Series on the same thread
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: New Adult Romance, Sports Romance.
If the hockey setting and academic backdrop of The Chase kept you hooked, this series delivers more of that specific blend of athletic ambition and budding romantic vulnerability.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance.
This story mirrors the intense, competitive atmosphere of The Chase while deepening the stakes, showing how professional rivalry can unexpectedly evolve into a profound and magnetic romantic connection.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
The bold, honest perspective on modern dating found here echoes the same refreshing, unfiltered voice that makes the protagonist of The Chase so relatable and engaging to follow.
Spittin Chiclets
Barstool Sports · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, irreverent humor, masculine subculture.
For those who loved the authentic hockey culture woven throughout The Chase, this podcast offers a deeper dive into the locker room banter and camaraderie of the sport.
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Common questions
Is The Chase a standalone book?
The Chase is a 2018 novel written by Elle Kennedy. While the description highlights the relationship between the protagonist and Colin Fitzgerald, it does not explicitly state if the story concludes within this single volume or serves as part of a larger series.
What is the central conflict in The Chase?
The central conflict in The Chase involves the protagonist feeling drawn to Colin Fitzgerald despite his negative perception of her. His belief that she is flighty and superficial creates tension, which is further complicated by his friendship with her brother.
Who is the male lead in The Chase?
The male lead in The Chase is Colin Fitzgerald. He is described as a tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jock who maintains a close friendship with the protagonist's brother and holds a critical view of the narrator's personality.
How does the narrator describe Colin Fitzgerald in The Chase?
In The Chase, the narrator describes Colin Fitzgerald as a tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jock. She notes that he views her as flighty and superficial, which creates an initial barrier between them despite the physical attraction she feels toward him.