Anita Knight Books in Order

Where Should You Start Reading Anita Knight?

If you are new to Anita Knight’s signature blend of high-heat romance, laugh-out-loud humor, and playful puns, the best place to begin is at the fictional campus of Tempt University. Because almost all of Knight’s self-authored books are interconnected standalones set in this university universe, you can dive in almost anywhere without losing the plot. However, two entry points stand out as fan favorites:

• The Sports Path: Start with Breast Stroke (2020), the first book in the College Sports series. It perfectly introduces the high-stakes, high-steam athletic romance setting of Tempt University.
• The Roommates Path: Start with The Girl Next Dorm (2020), which kicks off the College Roommates series and delivers a classic college-aged, opposites-attract story loaded with witty banter.

The Tempt University Universe: Reading by Series

Anita Knight’s core books are divided into distinct subseries, all set within the same fictional university. While the order within each series is flexible due to every book focusing on a different couple, reading them in publication order allows you to see cameos and recurring settings develop naturally.

College Sports Series

This is Knight’s longest series, following the romantic exploits of various university athletes. They are best read in their publication order:

1. Breast Stroke (2020)
2. Love All (2020)
3. Front Check (2020)
4. Caught Looking (2020)
5. Running Back (2020)
6. Out of Bounds (2020)

College Roommates Series

Focusing on close quarters and accidental proximity, this series delivers plenty of tension and sweet resolution:

1. The Girl Next Dorm (2020)
2. Suite Mates (2020)
3. Crush Course (2020)

College Club Series

This series centers on the quirky clubs, hobbies, and social spaces on campus where sparks fly:

1. Live Action Role Play (2020)
2. On Air Dare (2020)
3. Slippery Slopes (2020)

Film School Series

This trilogy steps behind the scenes of the campus film department, focusing on creative tension and off-screen chemistry:

1. Hot Set (2020)
2. Lights, Camera, Attraction (2020)
3. Back Row Show (2020)

Crucial Caveat: Multi-Author Collaborative Series

When searching for Anita Knight’s books, you will find several long series associated with her name. However, these are actually multi-author shared-world collaborations where various romance authors contributed one standalone story to a shared universe. To save time and avoid confusion, here is the breakdown of the exact books Anita Knight wrote for these collaborative collections:

• Men of Valor MC: This is a massive 24-book motorcycle club series written by 24 different authors. Anita Knight contributed Book 19, Free Ride (2021). You do not need to read the previous 18 books to enjoy her installment.
• It's Raining Men: A series set in the fictional town of Spring, Florida. Knight wrote the very first book, Messing Around (2021), while the subsequent books were written by other authors like Mayra Statham and Lola West.
• Hot for the Holidays: A tropical holiday romance project. Knight contributed Book 3, Presents in Positano (2020). The other entries are by different authors.
• The Sweater Books: A cozy holiday-themed series. Knight’s contribution is Dancing Under the Mistletoe (2020) (frequently listed as Book 12). Other books in the series, such as the opener Dared Under the Mistletoe, are written by authors like Brynn Hale.
• Sweet Hearts: A Valentine's Day-themed romance novella collection. Knight contributed Book 4, Dream Team (2021).

Standalone Collections

If you want a quick, bite-sized dose of Knight's spicy style outside of the campus setting, she has released two main collections of short stories. These can be read at any time, in any order:

• Treat Yourself (2020)
• Beauty and the Feast (2020)

What to Know Before You Start

Anita Knight's writing style is unapologetically lighthearted, fast-paced, and high-heat. Most of her books are novellas or short novels, making them perfect for quick afternoon binges. Her characters are typically college-aged, dealing with academic stress, sports pressure, and new adulthood. If you love puns, sushi jokes, and banter-filled dialogue, you will feel right at home. The author also uses her newsletter to distribute free short stories and epilogues that connect directly to her main Tempt University series, which are highly recommended for completionists.