Campus Diaries Book 2: The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy

 

Campus Diaries Book 2

Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She’s rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can’t take the hint it’s over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off.

Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he’s a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he’s messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and—most importantly—leave her alone.

What Diana doesn’t realize is that Shane’s sick of hookups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous…and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbor?

Despite Diana’s reluctance to break her rule, a fake relationship is the perfect solution for her own ex issues, and soon she can’t deny something is sizzling between her and Shane. Something hot and completely unexpected.

And it might just be getting a little too real.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Always love being back in this world! Now it’s Diana and Shane’s turn and these two were amazing! Shane and Diana have the best chemistry. With an enemies to lovers vibe, the banter between these two is priceless. Always expect a quick comeback and once these to get going, there is no stopping them. So Diana and Shane are about to be in the same space and Diana is definitely not looking forward to it. Shane is moving into her apartment building, right next door. And with that comes the Dixon rules. Will Shane follow them? Absolutely not. But this does give them plenty of opportunities to run into one another and in doing so, get to know one another. Which leads to the fake relationship. 

When Shane’s ex comes back in the picture and surprises him with a new boyfriend, Shane is quick to ask Diana for help. Shane hasn’t really gotten over his ex even though they have been broken up for over a year. And even though Shane has spent a lot of time hooking up after their break up to get over her, he can’t help the lingering feelings. And he can admit to himself that he is a relationship guy, despite many not believing him. Soon it’s Diana’s turn to need Shane as her new boyfriend but this time for a bit more of a serious matter. Diana’s ex won’t take the hint that they are done. She’s tried to be nice but when he turns to borderline stalker and aggressive, Diana doesn’t feel safe. She turns to Shane for help, though she won’t tell him the details. The two of them spend the summer pretending to be a couple to everyone but soon it becomes a friends with benefits situation. And we all know that with a bit more of time, feels are sure to be involved. 

I adored these two! Like I said, they have the best banter and chemistry. But they also balanced one another out so well. And when they get to know one another, they realize they have a lot in common and that they are willing to actually spend time together doing things the other person likes. It’s just a really well rounded story that has a bit of everything for everyone! And I cannot wait for the next one!