Hannah Wells

Hannah Wells is a talented music student at Briar University who comes from a non-wealthy background and works hard to support her education. In high school, she survived a drug-facilitated sexual assault, which left her with deep emotional scars and a guarded approach to intimacy. When she meets star hockey player Garrett Graham, she is initially focused on a crush on another classmate and agrees to tutor Garrett in exchange for his help getting that crush's attention. This arrangement leads to a fake dating scenario that gradually becomes real. [edit]

Hannah is intelligent, sarcastic, and emotionally resilient, though initially guarded due to her trauma. She has a dry sense of humor and a practical streak, often serving as the grounded voice in her friend group. She is fiercely loyal and supportive, but also blunt and unafraid to set boundaries. Over time, she learns to trust and open up, particularly with Garrett. [edit]

Hannah's journey in The Deal centers on healing from her sexual assault and learning to embrace a healthy romantic relationship. Through her fake dating arrangement with Garrett Graham, she gradually reclaims her sexuality and learns to communicate her boundaries. She becomes a stabilizing emotional force for Garrett, while he provides a safe environment for her to heal. By the end of the novel, they are a committed couple.

In later Off-Campus books, Hannah appears as a supporting character, now married to Garrett and mother to their children, Wyatt and Gigi. She remains a close friend and confidante to other heroines, providing grounded advice and emotional support. Her arc shifts from personal survival to being a stable, emotionally mature adult within her found family.[edit]

Hannah Wells is widely regarded as a defining example of the modern New Adult romance heroine. Readers and reviewers consistently praise her portrayal as a sexual assault survivor, noting that her arc gives The Deal emotional depth beyond typical sports romance. The character has a strong footprint in BookTok and bookstagram communities, where she and Garrett are often cited as a beloved couple. Her story helped cement the Off-Campus series' reputation for balancing humor, spice, and serious themes.[edit]