What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Chase
Elle Kennedy · Book · 2018
If you loved The Chase, start with Off Campus (Gina Fattore, 2026) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Chase across media.
You loved The Chase for the magnetic tension that builds when opposites are forced to navigate proximity and intense personal rivalry.
Films on the same thread
The Kissing Booth
Vince Marcello · Film · 2018
Explores: Forbidden Love, Best Friend's Brother, High School Drama.
If the stakes of the brother's best friend dynamic in The Chase kept you hooked, this story offers a similarly high-pressure social dilemma wrapped in forbidden romantic tension.
The Cutting Edge
Paul Michael Glaser · Film · 1992
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: Opposites Attract, Sports Romance.
Much like the chemistry in The Chase, this film leans into the friction of forced partnership, proving that competitive opposites often make the most compelling romantic matches.
Chasing Amy
Kevin Smith · Film · 1997
Explores: Unrequited Love, Sexual Identity, Male Friendship.
While The Chase focuses on collegiate athletes, this story captures the same messy, complicated emotional evolution that happens when social circles and personal feelings collide in unexpected ways.
The Odd Couple
Film · 1968
Shares a thread with The Chase: Opposites attract.
The Chase excels at the roommate-to-lovers trope, and this classic comedy provides the quintessential blueprint for the domestic friction and personality clashes that make living together so volatile.
Series on the same thread
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: New Adult Romance, Sports Romance.
If you enjoyed the hockey-centric college world of The Chase, this series deepens that specific atmosphere by exploring how transactional deals eventually transform into genuine, long-term romantic connections.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with The Chase: Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance.
This series mirrors the intense, high-stakes rivalry found in The Chase, focusing on how professional ambition and personal attraction can dangerously blur the lines for two dedicated athletes.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
The Chase features a protagonist who navigates modern relationships with sharp, honest wit, a perspective that resonates deeply with the unapologetic and bold discussions found in this podcast.
Spittin Chiclets
Barstool Sports · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, irreverent humor, masculine subculture.
The Chase captures the specific culture of the hockey locker room, and this podcast offers an authentic, unfiltered look into that same masculine subculture and professional sports environment.
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Common questions
Is The Chase by Elle Kennedy a standalone novel?
The Chase is a 2018 novel written by Elle Kennedy. While the provided description details the relationship between the main character and Colin Fitzgerald, it does not specify if the book is part of a larger series or a standalone title.
What is the premise of The Chase by Elle Kennedy?
The Chase follows the story of a woman who finds herself drawn to Colin Fitzgerald, a hockey player and video gamer. Despite their clashing personalities and his negative perception of her character, she continues to pursue a connection with him while navigating his friendship with her brother.
Who is the author of The Chase?
The Chase was written by Elle Kennedy and published in 2018. The story focuses on the evolving dynamic between the narrator and Colin Fitzgerald, a man she describes as a tattoo-covered, hockey-playing nerd-jock who initially holds a narrow view of her personality.
Does The Chase feature a romance between opposites?
Yes, The Chase explores the trope of opposites attracting. The narrator is drawn to Colin Fitzgerald despite their differences and his belief that she is flighty and superficial. The narrative tension is further complicated by the fact that Colin is close friends with the narrator's brother.