"The Play" by Elle Kennedy is a steamy college romance novel within the Briar U series, focusing on Hunter Davenport, the new hockey team captain who vows to focus solely on his sport, but finds himself unexpectedly drawn to his sassy classmate Demi Davis when they're paired for a school project, despite their seemingly incompatible backgrounds and his initial commitment to staying celibate; the story explores themes of love, trust, and overcoming obstacles to find a connection with someone unexpected