The Play: 3 (Briar U)

The Play: 3 is a standalone entry in the Briar U series that follows Hunter Davenport, the new captain of the hockey team, as he tries to balance ice time and coursework—and keep romance on the back burner. This contemporary college romance is perfect for fans of Briar U and readers who love witty banter, slow-burn chemistry, and heartfelt moments. If you’re a college-age reader seeking a fresh, funny, and emotionally honest love story, this book is for you. Written in a warm, accessible voice, The Play: 3 draws you into a campus world where a season’s pressure, exams, and personal dreams collide. The narrative unfolds with sharp dialogue, relatable stakes, and tender moments as Hunter and Demi, who starts with a complicated relationship history, are thrust together by a yearlong school project. Their friendship deepens into something more, even as outside opinions and their own ambitions threaten to pull them apart. The book balances humor with vulnerability, offering a refreshing balance of lighthearted scenes and genuine emotion. Standalone entry in the Briar U series, featuring Hunter Davenport Hunter Davenport, newly named team captain, balancing hockey and college Demi Davis: witty, charming, with a complicated relationship past A yearlong school project that pairs them, testing boundaries and chemistry Themes of balancing family expectations, different backgrounds, and personal ambitions Humor, tension, and emotionally honest moments that drive the story Engaging, fast-paced storytelling with vivid hockey scenes and campus life By the end of The Play: 3, readers will feel hopeful about love that fits with ambition and inspired by two people choosing to grow together. It leaves you with warmth, a sense of possibility, and a lasting smile—a memorable addition to the Briar U world that readers will want to revisit again and again.