BookPath
The Charlie Method
Elle Kennedy

The Charlie Method

Quick Answer

Read "The Charlie Method" as the 3rd book in the Campus Diaries sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Dixon Rule" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

Is this helpful?
2025528 pp
<p><b>Welcome back to Briar U!<br><br>Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy!</b><br><br>College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives - and she's nailing both of them. By day, she's the perfect sorority girl, a STEM student in biomedical engineering, and the adopted daughter of an overachiever family. At night, she's Charlie: a risk-taking daredevil looking for fun who finds herself chatting on a dating app with two anonymous hotties.<br><br>Will Larsen may seem like the breezy boy next door, but his congressman father is a constant thorn in his side. After a scandal hits another Division 1 hockey program, Will's dad is determined to distance his son from it, hiring a journalist to prove how squeaky-clean Will and his team are. Which means the last thing Will wants is for anyone to find out he and his best friend Beckett Dunne - a laidback Aussie shielding secret heartache - sometimes share girls in the bedroom.<br><br>When Charlie finally meets them in person and realizes she's been chatting with two gorgeous Briar U hockey players, things get steamy - fast. But all their messy secrets are piling up, and real life soon threatens to shatter the fantasy. With Charlie, Will, and Beckett all coming to terms with what they want and what others want for them, difficult decisions will need to be made.<br><br>Especially when lust starts to look a lot like love.<br><b><br>Why fans love Elle Kennedy . . .</b><br><br>'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' <b>L. J. Shen</b><br><br>'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' <b>Vi Keeland</b><br><br>'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' <b>Goodreads Review</b><br><br>'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' <b>Goodreads Review</b></p>

Series Order Complete! 🎉

You have reached the latest record for this series guide.

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Campus Diaries conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Charlie Method?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Charlie Method before The Dixon Rule?

No. We recommend reading The Dixon Rule first. The Charlie Method is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Charlie Method required reading for the Campus Diaries?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Charlie Method in the reading order?

Currently, The Charlie Method is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.