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The Dixon Rule
Elle Kennedy

The Dixon Rule

Quick Answer

Read "The Dixon Rule" as the 2nd book in the Campus Diaries sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Graham Effect" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>Welcome back to Briar U!</b> <br> <b>Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy!</b> <br> <br> <b>Read <i>The Dixon Rule</i> now for the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance!</b><br> <br> <i><b>'I told them I had a girlfriend.'<br> I start to laugh. 'This is the greatest day of my life.'<br> 'Oh, it gets better, Dixon. I told them it was you.'</b></i><br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hook-ups 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 neighbour?<br> <br> 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.<br> And it might just be getting a little too real.<br> <br> ***<br> <br> <b>Why fans love Elle Kennedy</b> <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐!</b><br> <br> 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' <b>L. J. Shen, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author<br> <br></b>'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' <b>Vi Keeland, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author</b><br> <br> 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' <b>Goodreads Review</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><br> <br> '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' <b>Goodreads Review</b><br> <br> 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' <b>Goodreads Review</b>
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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 Dixon Rule?

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

Can I read The Dixon Rule before The Graham Effect?

No. We recommend reading The Graham Effect first. The Dixon Rule is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Dixon Rule 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 Dixon Rule in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Dixon Rule is The Charlie Method (Book #3).