Brittainy C. Cherry Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Brittainy C. Cherry

Brittainy C. Cherry is renowned for writing deeply emotional, character-driven romances with themes of grief, healing, and redemption. Because almost all of her books feature standalone love stories, you can technically jump in anywhere. However, most readers and fan communities recommend starting with one of two entry points to get the best experience of her signature style:

• Option 1: The Air He Breathes (The Elements Series #1) – This is her breakout hit and the perfect introduction to her emotional style. It deals with two grieving neighbors finding solace in one another and showcases her talent for writing raw, tear-jerking narratives.
• Option 2: Eleanor & Grey – A beautiful second-chance, friends-to-lovers story that is widely considered one of her strongest standalones. It also serves as the perfect gateway to the Landon & Shay duet.

The Elements Series

The Elements Books are a collection of four standalone novels, each loosely themed around a physical element and a specific form of emotional baggage (such as grief, trauma, or familial pressure). You do not need to read them in order to understand the plots, as they feature completely different characters. However, reading them in publication order is highly recommended to appreciate Cherry's growth as a writer:

1. The Air He Breathes (2015)
2. The Fire Between High & Lo (2016)
3. The Silent Waters (2016)
4. The Gravity of Us (2017)

The Chances Universe: Eleanor & Grey and Landon & Shay

While written as standalones and a duet, these books share a small-town universe and feature major character crossovers. Reading them out of order can lead to minor spoilers, so it is highly recommended to read Eleanor & Grey before diving into the duet:

• Eleanor & Grey (2019) – Introduces Eleanor and Greyson East. Greyson's best friend is Landon, and Eleanor's cousin is Shay.
• Landon & Shay Part One (2019) – Follows the intense enemies-to-lovers story of Landon and Shay.
• Landon & Shay Part Two (2020) – Concludes Landon and Shay's story, picking up after the cliffhanger of Part One.

The Compass Series

The Compass Series is another set of four thematic standalone books. Each book follows the cardinal directions and features different characters experiencing a journey of finding their way back to love after tragedy or heartbreak. They can be read in any order, but publication order is the standard approach:

1. Southern Storms (2020)
2. Eastern Lights (2021)
3. Western Waves (2021)
4. Northern Stars (2022)

The "Problem With" Series

This series blends contemporary romance tropes like fake dating, sports, and enemies-to-lovers. While each book is a standalone romance focusing on a different couple, the characters are socially connected (often as siblings or friends), meaning they are best read in order to watch the background dynamics evolve:

1. The Problem with Dating (2023)
2. The Problem with Players (2024)
3. The Problem with Falling (2025)

Standalone Novels, Music Themes, and Collaborations

Cherry has written a wide variety of standalone novels that require no prior reading. Several of her books, like Behind the Bars (nominally listed under her Music Street collection) and The Mixtape, weave heavy musical elements into their stories of healing and redemption. She has also co-authored two poetry and prose collections with fellow romance author Kandi Steiner.

Key Music-Themed & Standalone Novels:

• The Space in Between (2013) – Her debut self-published novel.
• Loving Mr. Daniels (2014) – An forbidden student-teacher romance that remains a fan favorite.
• Art & Soul (2015)
• Behind the Bars (2017)
• Disgrace (2018)
• The Wreckage of Us (2020)
• The Mixtape (2021)
• The Holly Dates (2022) – A festive holiday-themed romance.
• The Coldest Winter (2023)

Co-Authored Collections (with Kandi Steiner):

• A Love Letter from the Girls Who Feel Everything (2018)
• Behind Closed Doors (2023)