What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Deal
Elle Kennedy · Book · 2015
If you loved The Deal, start with Off Campus (Gina Fattore, 2026) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Deal across media.
If you loved the combustible chemistry of The Deal, you crave stories where forced arrangements bloom into genuine, transformative emotional intimacy.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Films on the same thread
The Reader
Stephen Daldry · Film · 2008
Explores: Guilt and Redemption, Intergenerational Relationships, Illiteracy.
While darker in tone than The Deal, this story mirrors the intense, barrier-breaking connection that forms between two people caught in an unconventional and morally complex interpersonal situation.
The Proposal
Anne Fletcher · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with The Deal: Fake Relationship.
Fans of the fake relationship trope in The Deal will recognize the delightful friction between two polar opposites who are forced into a partnership that challenges their expectations.
The DUFF
Ari Sandel · Film · 2015
Explores: Self-Discovery, Social Hierarchy, High School Stereotypes.
This pick captures the exact blend of vulnerability and banter found in The Deal, as a protagonist navigates social pressures with the help of an unlikely athletic mentor.
My Oxford Year
Iain Morris · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with The Deal: College Romance.
Much like the college setting of The Deal, this story centers on an ambitious student whose meticulously planned life is delightfully derailed by an unexpected and charming romantic connection.
Series on the same thread
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Shares 2 threads with The Deal: New Adult Romance, Sports Romance.
This is the direct expansion of the world established in The Deal, offering the same satisfying progression from a calculated tutoring arrangement to a deep, transformative romantic bond.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
If the bold, honest exploration of modern relationships in The Deal resonated with you, this podcast provides that same unfiltered, empowering perspective on dating and personal growth.
The Dale Jr. Download
Dirty Mo Media, SiriusXM · Podcast · 2026
Explores: competitive drive, legacy building, professional athlete life.
Just as The Deal humanizes the high-pressure world of collegiate hockey, this podcast offers an intimate, candid look at the professional athlete life behind the competitive drive.
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Common questions
Is The Deal part of a larger series?
The Deal is the first installment in the Off-Campus series. The story follows Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham as they navigate a tutoring arrangement at Briar University. The narrative is expanded upon in the 2026 television adaptation titled Off-Campus, which brings the events of the book to the screen.
What is the premise of The Deal?
In The Deal, Hannah Wells seeks to capture the attention of a crush by tutoring Garrett Graham, the cocky captain of the Briar University hockey team. The agreement involves a pretend date, forcing Hannah to step out of her comfort zone while dealing with Garrett's childish behavior.
Should I watch the Off-Campus show after reading The Deal?
The 2026 television series Off-Campus serves as an adaptation of the source material found in The Deal. Fans of the book can watch the show to see the story of Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham translated into a visual format, maintaining the core plot of their university relationship.
How does the plot of The Deal begin?
The Deal begins in a Philosophical Ethics class at Briar University. Hannah Wells finds herself attracted to a student but realizes she must step out of her comfort zone to get noticed, ultimately deciding to tutor the hockey team captain in exchange for a fake date.