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The Senior (College Years Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Monica Murphy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,476 ratings

Eli Bennett.

Magnetic. Outspoken. Infuriating.

Top ranked college quarterback. Sexy. Funny.

Oh, and now my ex-boyfriend.

When he makes me choose between him or a once in a lifetime opportunity, I surprise us both -- and don’t choose him. He can’t tell me what to do. Besides, he’ll get over my so-called betrayal and we’ll be back together in no time.

But when I return from my European study abroad program, Eli is still angry. He wants me to apologize for leaving him. I want him to apologize for giving me an ultimatum. Looks like we’re at a standstill.

He’s playing the season of his life thanks to him channeling his anger into aggressiveness out on the field, and now he’s got NFL prospects. His every dream is coming true, but I know he misses me. He still wishes he had his parents’ approval. He’s on top of his game, but secretly, he’s miserable.

Until a life changing moment has us both reconsidering what we’re going to do with our lives. And if we’re going to end up…

Together.

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The Senior by Monica Murphy
The Senior by Monica Murphy
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"Ava and Eli are my absolute favorite couple in the Monica Murphy world and if I could have a thousand books of them, I would read them all immediately!" - Payton B., Goodreads

"They deserved all the words Monica bestowed on them and she did it in a heartfelt and authentic way." - Made Me Blush Books

"This book was everything we needed and more! Monica Murphy has yet to let me down!" - Kori D., Goodreads

"I don't want to give away the story but I'll say that these two are in for a ride and it will take some compromise, listening and a whole lot of love for them to get to the end and Monica takes you on an amazing journey to get there." - Kellie H., Goodreads

"The drama, the angst, the misunderstanding, the stubbornness, the pain, the love. All. Of. It! And it is worth it!!" - ReadingtilthebreakofDawn

"Monica seems to become my new favorite, and this one is right up there! I can't recommend this one highly enough! More than five stars!!!" - Peggy H., Goodreads

"Monica Murphy has a way of creating these worlds that pull you in and make you a part of the character's lives and you never want to leave." - Court, Goodreads

"Bravo Monica Murphy for writing a bold, emotional and passionate ending to this series!" - Sarah, Goodreads

"Monica Murphy brought her A-game to this story! The Senior proved to be an epic conclusion to Eli and Ava's story." - Jen, Goodreads

"The Senior was everything I could have hoped for to conclude the College Years series." - Jordane, Goodreads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08VVPJ732
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Monica Murphy Publishing, LLC (November 4, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 408 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CN3C5QB9
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Customers love this book as the perfect ending to the series, with one review noting how the storyline feels real in multiple aspects. The writing is well-crafted, and customers appreciate the emotional content, with one mentioning tender loving moments throughout. They love all the characters in the series, and one review highlights the phenomenal character building and development. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with several customers finding it immature and dramatic.

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28 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive0 negative

Customers love the story quality of this book, particularly appreciating how it ties up everyone's narrative nicely and serves as a perfect conclusion to their favorite couple's journey.

"...Would love continuation stories of the kids. The last scene definately touched the heartstrings." Read more

"...I didn't want it to be over - I just wanted to live forever in this heartfelt, emotional and passionate relationship...." Read more

"...Ok that’s all I’m saying. This series is a ride and must be read in order. So go… read them all now...." Read more

"I loved reading this concluding story of Eli Bennett and Ava Callahan...." Read more

16 customers mention "Enjoyment"16 positive0 negative

Customers love this book and the whole series, with one mentioning it's part of an excellent Callahan series.

"...pulled in from the start and rode every up and down with this incredible couple." Read more

"...Such a great series!" Read more

"I want to thank Monica Murphy, she is an amazing writer and I loved this book and this series...." Read more

"...This book was my most anticipated read and Monica did not disappoint! I cried , I laughed , I cried harder, I swooned all of the above...." Read more

13 customers mention "Emotional content"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one mentioning the tender loving moments and another noting how it made their relationship stronger.

"...it to be over - I just wanted to live forever in this heartfelt, emotional and passionate relationship...." Read more

"Y’all. Monica Murphy WORE MY SOUL OUT with the emotional rollercoaster that is The Senior...." Read more

"...I did really enjoy this very angst filled and sometimes tear jerking story very much...." Read more

"...The writing is flawless and real. The emotions are pulled from every direction. And the supporting characters are all included and revisited...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as beautifully written.

"...Monica Murphy has such a good writing technique that always grabs my attention...." Read more

"...It’s just a great read overall. So emotional...." Read more

"...This is the best ending to a series ever! The writing is flawless and real. The emotions are pulled from every direction...." Read more

"...This book is a beautifully written story about Eli and Ava who have been together for a long time...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in this series, with one noting the phenomenal character building and development, while another mentions how the story provides a glimpse into past characters.

"The whole Calkahan series is one of my favorites. My fave characters are Eli and Ava...." Read more

"...a powerful connection to these characters with phenomenal character building and development...." Read more

"...The emotions are pulled from every direction. And the supporting characters are all included and revisited...." Read more

"...This book also gave a glimpse into past characters and the ending tied up everyone's story nicely...." Read more

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Customers criticize the pacing of the book, describing it as immature drama with one customer finding the first half extremely boring.

"...excited to finally read about Eli and Ava, but thought the story was extremely one sided...." Read more

"...But let's face it the whole premise is rather stupid...both Eli and Ava come from rich families who support the relationship sooooo why isn't Eli..." Read more

"...and almost if not more then half way through it was the same childish stuff no you! no you!..." Read more

"...I did not like this book. The first half was so boring. Just the same repetitive, immature drama we have seen in the last two books of them...." Read more

”We don’t make sense when we’re apart, Ava.”
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”We don’t make sense when we’re apart, Ava.”
Y’all. Monica Murphy WORE MY SOUL OUT with the emotional rollercoaster that is The Senior. This is Ava and Eli’s second/third chance (I don’t even know for sure) at love, and not only that it was also the finale to the College Years series. I honestly don’t want to spoil anything, so I’m going to keep it brief. We get Eli and Ava going through it. They are growing and changing and just dealing with their break up and trying to figure out if they truly truly belong together. My vote is yes, but I guess you’ll have to read and see 😅 Also Monica wraps up this series so well. We get all our favorite College Years couples, and some moments with the OG Callahan couples as well all throughout Ava and Eli’s story. It’s just a great read overall. So emotional. Like I really can’t say that enough I felt every single emotion from happy to mad to heartbroken while reading this book. Ok that’s all I’m saying. This series is a ride and must be read in order. So go… read them all now. [NOTE: Ava and Eli’s story starts in The Callahan series with Addicted to Him and Meant to Be.] *there is content in this one that some may find triggering.
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  • KU
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    The whole Calkahan series is one of my favorites. My fave characters are Eli and Ava. I kind of read the series out of order in that I read McCallahan Wedding before College years. Even so. I'm glad I ended on this one instead. Would love continuation stories of the kids. The last scene definately touched the heartstrings.
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  • Ashley Burns
    4.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS BOOK
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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    The senior by Monica Murphy

    13/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
    4/5🌶🌶🌶

    My Review **SPOILERS**

    A book about a College football player, and a girl that’s his high school sweet heart. This book was one that I couldn’t put down. I was interested once I read the first chapter. Monica Murphy has such a good writing technique that always grabs my attention.

    This book is about Ava and Eli, and their relationship has some tension because of some issues that go one in their lives. So one day Ava goes off to a college in Spain and Eli gave her an ultimatum. If she stays then they can be together and if she goes then they are broken up. So she goes and studies there while he’s here in the state playing football for his college. Well Ava comes back to town on a break from her school and she runs into the boy she loves. Eli Bennet. So this book is about Eli and Ava finding their relationship, and trying to compromise, what struggles life brings them along the way. I definitely recommend this book, but if you are not a fan of miscarriages and alcoholism then be ware at your own risk.
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  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning and emotional conclusion to this fabulous series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
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    All the stars
    All the happy tears
    All the everythings for this book!

    I could not imagine a more perfect ending for Eli and Ava's story. It was everything I wanted for them and more, and I’m so overwhelmed with love for them. Monica Murphy brought her A-game to this story! The Senior proved to be an epic conclusion to Eli and Ava's story. You will get all the feels and thrills with some beautiful moments and heartbreakingly stunning emotions. The epitome of an emotional roller coaster that has its highs and lows, but the highs are definitely worth all the tears along the way.

    I hate to say too much and give anything away, but just know that this story was everything that Ava and Eli needed. It’s real, frustrating, raw, and sometimes messy. Ava and Eli's characters really resonates strongly with me - and that is entirely due to Monica Murphy and how she forged such a powerful connection to these characters with phenomenal character building and development. While they retain the core of who they are, Ava and Eli grow and mature, tackle demons, and make transitions into bigger and better things in their lives. I fell in love with this couple in their school years but I fell in love with them even more in this book.

    The Senior concluded a journey that was all consuming and soul deep. This conclusion was not at all what I thought this book would be...but turns out it is exactly what Ava and Eli needed to forever cement their soulful connection. I dreaded making it to the end because I didn't want it to be over - I just wanted to live forever in this heartfelt, emotional and passionate relationship. These two have stolen my whole heart and their story was perfection.
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  • jacqueline
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Way To End
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
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    I read the Callahans books and the College Years books in a week…. I know insane. This book was great. I love Ava and Eli’s story and this was the best way to end it.
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  • mells_view
    5.0 out of 5 stars ”We don’t make sense when we’re apart, Ava.”
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
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    Y’all. Monica Murphy WORE MY SOUL OUT with the emotional rollercoaster that is The Senior. This is Ava and Eli’s second/third chance (I don’t even know for sure) at love, and not only that it was also the finale to the College Years series. I honestly don’t want to spoil anything, so I’m going to keep it brief. We get Eli and Ava going through it. They are growing and changing and just dealing with their break up and trying to figure out if they truly truly belong together. My vote is yes, but I guess you’ll have to read and see 😅

    Also Monica wraps up this series so well. We get all our favorite College Years couples, and some moments with the OG Callahan couples as well all throughout Ava and Eli’s story. It’s just a great read overall. So emotional. Like I really can’t say that enough I felt every single emotion from happy to mad to heartbroken while reading this book. Ok that’s all I’m saying. This series is a ride and must be read in order. So go… read them all now.

    [NOTE: Ava and Eli’s story starts in The Callahan series with Addicted to Him and Meant to Be.]

    *there is content in this one that some may find triggering.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    ”We don’t make sense when we’re apart, Ava.”

    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
    Y’all. Monica Murphy WORE MY SOUL OUT with the emotional rollercoaster that is The Senior. This is Ava and Eli’s second/third chance (I don’t even know for sure) at love, and not only that it was also the finale to the College Years series. I honestly don’t want to spoil anything, so I’m going to keep it brief. We get Eli and Ava going through it. They are growing and changing and just dealing with their break up and trying to figure out if they truly truly belong together. My vote is yes, but I guess you’ll have to read and see 😅

    Also Monica wraps up this series so well. We get all our favorite College Years couples, and some moments with the OG Callahan couples as well all throughout Ava and Eli’s story. It’s just a great read overall. So emotional. Like I really can’t say that enough I felt every single emotion from happy to mad to heartbroken while reading this book. Ok that’s all I’m saying. This series is a ride and must be read in order. So go… read them all now.

    [NOTE: Ava and Eli’s story starts in The Callahan series with Addicted to Him and Meant to Be.]

    *there is content in this one that some may find triggering.
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  • Melissa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Story was ok
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
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    I was really excited to finally read about Eli and Ava, but thought the story was extremely one sided. I read all of the previous books and while Eli could be harsh at time, it definitely seemed like he was having a very difficult time with their long distance relationship. And Ava does nothing but trash talk him and call him selfish and self centered, but long distance, for that long amount of time, is HARD. No, he did not handle her announcement of the trip well, but there was no taking into account how Eli had been feeling before or after. And finding that she intentionally found a college far from him so they could have some space? The constant trash talking about him to their mutual friends? I am sorry, that’s not a “I am still in love with him” type behavior. I just really felt like Ava really went with the victim mentality and took no responsibility for her side of their issues. The whole book was Eli being trashed and feeling isolated from people and having to apologize for everything. It was not great for me as there were definitely 2 sides of their problems.
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  • Rusty1234567
    2.0 out of 5 stars DNF at 17%
    Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2021
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    Unfortunately I liked neither main character. At the point I stopped reading he is an immature ass, and ...well she is slightly better. I know it's a NA book, but omg...
    Maybe I would have appreciated them more if I had read the previous books. But as a standalone I preferred to cut my losses at 17%
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  • Amanda Balcerzak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2025
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    I really love the Callahans and friends! Monica Murphy is my favourite author when it comes to romance novels, it doesn't always depend on the same scenario and what I like the most is we get to read a story about each family member in other books.
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just loved this series
    Reviewed in Australia on October 30, 2022
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    What a journey this series was so beautiful. I just couldn’t put it down. Well done Monica for your words. You have written a fantastic series.
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  • Michelle
    4.0 out of 5 stars a great journey!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 21, 2023
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    The Senior was an angst filled story of sweethearts Eli and Ava. Throughout the previous 3 stories they’ve been the goal for all the couples, but in this it comes unraveled.

    Their journey is a complex one which could be a trigger for some, but through adversity, they find a way.
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  • Jo ReadsRomance
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2021
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    What a ride Ava & Eli have taken us on. From the very beginning of their relationship, I have been hooked on their on/off romance and have loved watching their love for one another grow. I was so excited when I discovered that Monica was giving the pair another book and I was not disappointed with this final instalment of Ava & Eli’s story. From the get-go, the couple’s journey has been filled with ups and downs and this book was no exception. There was drama, emotion, a few unexpected twists and a whole lot of love. It also contained an epilogue that was pretty much perfect. I’m so happy that Monica decided to finish this series with Ava & Eli. If you loved Ava & Eli previously, this book is a must read.
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