Britney King Books in Order

Where to Start with Britney King

If you are new to Britney King’s dark, suspenseful storytelling, deciding where to begin can feel a bit daunting given her extensive catalog of standalone novels and multi-book series. For the best entry point into her signature style of suburban secrets, moral ambiguity, and quick-paced tension, we recommend starting with one of these two books:

• The Social Affair (2018): This is arguably her most famous standalone psychological thriller (which also serves as the launch of the New Hope thematic series). It explores the dark underbelly of social media obsession and privacy invasion, making it incredibly modern and immediately relatable.
• Water Under the Bridge (2016): If you prefer a longer series with a continuous cast of characters, start here. It kicks off the Water Trilogy, following a married couple whose dark, competitive secrets escalate into dangerous territories. It is perfect for fans of dark humor and suspenseful, Dexter-like character dynamics.

The Water Trilogy

The Water Trilogy is one of King's most celebrated projects. It follows Jude and Kate, a suburban couple who appear ordinary on the outside but harbor dangerous, competitive urges. Over the course of three books, their marital dynamic spirals into a high-stakes, dark-humored game of cat and mouse that has been compared to a darker, more volatile version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. It is highly recommended to read this trilogy in strict publication order to follow the progression of their relationship and the overarching plot:

1. Water Under the Bridge (2016)
2. Dead in the Water (2017)
3. Come Hell or High Water (2017)

The Bedrock Series

For readers who enjoy domestic suspense with a heavy dose of romance and obsession, the Bedrock Series delivers a story reminiscent of classic thrillers like Fatal Attraction. This series follows the character Addison Greyer as she becomes entangled in a high-stakes, dangerous relationship. The tension and stakes escalate with each subsequent book, meaning you should read them in order:

1. Bedrock (2013)
2. Breaking Bedrock (2013)
3. Beyond Bedrock (2015)

The New Hope Series

The New Hope books are a collection of psychological thrillers that explore domestic suspense, dark desires, and the cracks in seemingly perfect suburban lives. While they are connected by their shared settings and thematic exploration of human darkness, they focus on different lead characters and can technically be enjoyed on their own. However, reading them in order provides the best experience for fans of King's domestic thrillers:

1. The Social Affair (2018)
2. The Replacement Wife (2018)
3. Speak of the Devil (2018)

The With You Series

Before establishing herself as a powerhouse in the domestic thriller genre, Britney King wrote the With You series. Unlike her darker psychological thrillers, this series leans heavily into romantic suspense, friends-to-lovers tropes, and contemporary romance, following characters who travel the world to find themselves while dealing with personal tension. If you want a break from the dark suburban suspense, this is the series to pick up:

1. Somewhere With You (2014)
2. Anywhere with You (2015)

Britney King's Standalone Novels in Publication Order

If you prefer self-contained thrillers that wrap up their mysteries within a single volume, Britney King has a massive selection of standalone novels. These books range from domestic thrillers about nosey neighbors to corporate suspense and romantic obsession. They can be read in any order, but reading them in publication order lets you see how her writing style has evolved over the years:

1. Around the Bend (2014): A domestic thriller about a suburban housewife harboring deep, deadly secrets.
2. Her (2019): A story of friendship, jealousy, and betrayal between two neighbors.
3. Room 553 (2019)
4. Kill Sleep Repeat (2020)
5. The Book Doctor (2020)
6. Savage Row (2020)
7. Kill Me Tomorrow (2021)
8. Passerby (2021)
9. The Secretary (2022)
10. Fever Dream (2022)
11. Mail Order Bride (2022)
12. Good and Gone (2022)
13. Ringman (2023)
14. Blood, Sweat, and Desire (2023)

What to Know Before You Start

Britney King's stories are known for their fast-paced narratives, twisty plots, and deeply flawed characters. The author frequently writes anti-heroes and morally gray protagonists, meaning you might find yourself rooting for characters who make questionable choices. If you enjoy authors like Gillian Flynn or Paula Hawkins, you will feel right at home with King's catalog. With the exception of the Bedrock Series, the Water Trilogy, and the With You Series, almost all of her books function well as standalone reads, giving you the freedom to jump in wherever the premise interests you most.