To fully experience the lawless, high-stakes world of the Point, we recommend reading the books in order of their release. This ensures you catch all the character crossovers, background politics, and...
To fully experience the lawless, high-stakes world of the Point, we recommend reading the books in order of their release. This ensures you catch all the character crossovers, background politics, and chronological events that build upon one another.
1. Welcome to the Point (Original Trilogy)
Before diving into the Breaking Point spin-off books, it is highly recommended to read the original trilogy that started it all:
Better When He's Bad (2014)
Better When He's Bold (2015)
Better When He's Brave (2015)
2. Breaking Point Series
This spin-off series focuses on new couples fighting for survival and redemption in the dark corners of the city:
Honor (2016)
Avenged (2017) – A crossover novella featuring Ben and Echo, bridging The Point and the Saints of Denver series.
Dignity (2017)
Respect (2018)
3. Standalone Novels Set in The Point
These books take place in the same gritty city but feature standalone stories that do not require reading the main series:
Downfall (2019)
The Best Bad Things (2022)
Subseries and Crossovers Explained
The Point is a highly interconnected universe with two major connection points you should know about:The Saints of Denver Crossover: The novella Avenged is technically part of Liliana Hart's MacKenzie Family world, but serves as a crucial crossover between the Point and Jay Crownover's other major series, Saints of Denver. It follows Ben, a former criminal from the Point living in federal protection, and Echo, who is connected to the Saints of Denver cast.
Standalones: While books like Downfall and The Best Bad Things are set in the Point, they function as independent entry points if you want a taste of the city's atmosphere without committing to the full series storylines.
Frequently Asked
QDo I need to read the Welcome to the Point trilogy before starting the Breaking Point series?
While the Breaking Point series can be read on its own, it is highly recommended to read the Welcome to the Point trilogy first. The original series introduces the gritty setting of the Point and many of the recurring characters who play major roles in the spin-off books.
QWhat is the recommended reading order for the entire Point universe?
The best way to read the books is in release order: start with the Welcome to the Point trilogy (Better When He's Bad, Better When He's Bold, and Better When He's Brave), followed by the Breaking Point spin-off series (Honor, the crossover novella Avenged, Dignity, and Respect), and finally the standalones (Downfall and The Best Bad Things).
QHow does the novella Avenged fit into the reading order?
Avenged was published in 2017 as part of Liliana Hart's MacKenzie Family world. It is a crossover novella that connects The Point with Jay Crownover's Saints of Denver series, featuring Ben (originally from the Point) and Echo (friend to characters in the Saints of Denver series). It is best read between Honor and Dignity.
QAre Downfall and The Best Bad Things part of the Breaking Point series?
No, Downfall (2019) and The Best Bad Things (2022) are standalone novels set in the same fictional city of the Point. They share the same dark, gritty atmosphere but are not part of the main Breaking Point sequence and can be read independently.
QWho is the author of the Breaking Point series?
The series is written by Jay Crownover, a New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her gritty contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and signature tattooed bad boy characters.
QWhat is the setting of the Breaking Point series?
The series is set in the Point, a fictional, crime-ridden city defined by its dark underworld, moral gray areas, street gangs, and lawlessness, where flawed antiheroes and strong heroines find redemption and love.
