Ilsa Madden-Mills' Boyfriend Bargain is a New Adult sports romance initiating the Hawthorne University series, centered on a fake relationship between college senior Sugar Ryan and hockey captain Zack "Z" Morgan. The novel explores themes of trauma, anxiety, and forced proximity, receiving praise for its emotional depth and high-steam, character-driven narrative. Explore the series reading order at Ilsa Madden-Mills' website . BOYFRIEND BARGAIN - Ilsa Madden-Mills