Anna Katmore Books in Order

Where to Start with Anna Katmore

Anna Katmore's books span contemporary young adult romance, male/male romance, fairy-tale retellings, and paranormal fantasy. For the absolute best reading experience, readers generally start in one of two places depending on their genre preference:

• For Contemporary YA Romance: Start with the beloved Grover Beach Team series, beginning with Play With Me. It is her breakout novel and serves as the perfect introduction to her lighthearted, sweet, and emotionally resonant romance style.
• For Romantic Fantasy & Retellings: Start with the Adventures in Neverland series, beginning with Neverland. This RONE Awards finalist offers a magical, modern reimagining of the Peter Pan mythos with a focus on romance and adventure.

Grover Beach Team & Fall For Me Universe

The Grover Beach Team series is Anna Katmore’s most famous contemporary romance universe. While most books can function as standalones, they feature recurring characters, shared timelines, and overlapping storylines. To avoid spoilers and enjoy the complete character progression, read them in chronological order.

Note that the Fall For Me series shares characters and settings with the Grover Beach universe, making them loose companions that fit naturally alongside the main series.

Recommended Reading Order:

1. Play With Me (2012) – The book that started it all, following Liza Matthews as she tries to win over her crush by joining the soccer team.
2. Ryan Hunter (2013) – A companion novel retelling the events of the first book from the perspective of Ryan Hunter. It is best read second to fully appreciate his inner feelings and character arc.
3. T is for... he's a TOTAL jerk (2013) – Focuses on Liza's best friend, Tony, and the fiery dynamic that unfolds when he clashes with his academic rival.
4. Kiss with Cherry Flavor (2014) – A sweet companion novella that follows the holiday romance of characters from the Grover Beach orbit.
5. Dating Trouble (2015) – The story shifts to Samantha, a girl determined to avoid relationships, and the persistent boy trying to change her mind.
6. The Trouble with Dating Sue (2015) – Centered around Sue, who finds herself caught up in unexpected romantic complications during senior year.
7. The Impossible Bet (2017) – Part of the Fall For Me series. It features crossovers with Grover Beach characters and centers on a high-stakes high school wager.
8. Taming Chloe Summers / This Kitten Has Claws (2016) – First published as a standalone, this novel is also associated with the Fall For Me and Grover Beach universe. It follows a camp supervisor dealing with unruly teens and a charming local ranger.

Adventures in Neverland Series

This fantasy romance series puts a modern, romantic spin on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale. It centers on Angelina McFarland, who finds herself transported to Neverland, and her complex relationship with the legendary pirate captain, James Hook.

Recommended Reading Order:

1. Neverland (2014) – Angelina arrives in Neverland and meets the young, charismatic Captain Hook.
2. Pan's Revenge (2014) – The direct sequel where the conflict between Peter Pan and Captain Hook intensifies, putting Angelina in the crosshairs.
3. Hooked by an Angel (2021) – A prequel novella focusing on the very first meeting between Angelina McFarland and James Hook in Neverland. While chronologically first, it is best read after the main duology as a nostalgic companion piece.

Crushed Hearts Series

Also known under the series title Breathless, this is a contemporary M/M (male/male) romance trilogy. It follows the emotional, slow-burn relationship between Sebastian and Raffael as they navigate personal struggles, healing, and trust.

Recommended Reading Order:

1. Unfair Love (2019) – Introduces Sebastian and Raffael and the complicated circumstances that bring them together.
2. Broken Dawn (2019) – The continuation of their story as external pressures test their bond.
3. Awaking Trust (2020) – The emotional conclusion focusing on forgiveness, growth, and their path forward.

Grimm was a Bastard Series

This series reimagines classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales with a modern, rebellious twist. Instead of passive damsels, the characters challenge their predestined narratives.

Recommended Reading Order:

1. A Prince for Little Red Riding Hood (2018) – Originally published under the title No Prince for Riley. It follows Riley as she rejects her traditional fairy-tale ending and searches for her own path.
2. A Wolf in her Way (2018) – Originally published under the title Jack's Ever After. The story continues with Jack Wolf and the complications of trying to outrun one's fate.

Other Series & Standalones

For readers looking for quick, independent stories or supernatural romances outside of her main series, Katmore has published several other works:

• My Secret Vampire: Dracula's Heir (2020) – Originally published in 2018 under the title Don't Bite, this paranormal romance follows Quentin, Dracula's modern-day teen heir, who is turned into a vampire and sent to a castle in Transylvania.
• Julian (2013) – A standalone contemporary young adult romance about finding love and healing through unexpected friendships.
• Seventeen Butterflies (2021) – A lighthearted standalone YA romance about the awkward, charming journey of a teen seeking her very first kiss.
• A Big Adventure for this Little Soul (2021) – A poignant short story/novella exploring emotional themes and self-discovery.