Elle Kennedy Books in Order

Where to Start: The Off-Campus and Briar U Universe

If you are new to Elle Kennedy, the absolute best place to begin is with her massively popular college sports romance universe. Centered around the student-athletes of Briar University, this world is divided into three distinct, interconnected series that share characters, settings, and storylines. To get the full experience and avoid major spoilers, you should read these series in chronological order.

1. The Off-Campus Series

This is the series that launched Elle Kennedy into sports romance superstardom. It follows four elite Briar college hockey players and the women who navigate life, love, and college alongside them. You must read these in order, as the friendship between the guys is the core of the series, and earlier couples' relationships develop in the background of later books. The fifth book, The Legacy, is an omnibus-style collection of four long-awaited novellas showing where the couples are years later.

• The Deal (2015) – Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells
• The Mistake (2015) – John Logan and Grace Ivers
• The Score (2016) – Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes
• The Goal (2016) – John Tucker and Sabrina James
• The Legacy (2021) – The epilogue collection that wraps up the original cast’s stories.

2. The Briar U Series

This direct spin-off series shifts the spotlight to the next generation of hockey players at Briar University, along with a few familiar faces who were introduced in the original Off-Campus books (such as Hunter Davenport and Summer Di Laurentis). Reading these after Off-Campus is highly recommended to follow the timeline of the hockey team's roster shifts and graduation cycles.

• The Chase (2018) – Summer Di Laurentis and Colin Fitzgerald
• The Risk (2019) – Brenna Jensen and Jake Connelly
• The Play (2019) – Hunter Davenport and Demi Davis
• The Dare (2020) – Conor Edwards and Taylor Marsh

3. The Campus Diaries Series

This series acts as a next-generation expansion of the Briar U hockey world. It directly connects back to the original books—specifically, the first book features Gigi Graham, who is the daughter of Garrett and Hannah from The Deal. While it can technically be read on its own, it contains massive spoilers for the futures of the original characters.

• The Graham Effect (2023) – Gigi Graham and Ryder Baden
• The Dixon Rule (2024) – Diana Dixon and Shane Hollander
• The Charlie Method (2025)

The Co-Authored Hockey Universe: Him & WAGs

Co-written with Sarina Bowen, this MM sports romance universe centers on Ryan Wesley and Jamie Canning. It is set in the same professional hockey world and features high emotional stakes, humor, and hot romance. While it is separate from the Briar U universe, it is highly recommended for sports romance fans.

The Him Series

• Him (2015) – Ryan Wesley and Jamie Canning
• Us (2016) – Wesley and Canning's journey continues
• Epic (2020) – A sweet companion novella that concludes their story

The WAGs Series

A spin-off of the Him series focusing on interconnected characters, specifically Jamie's sister and team members.

• Good Boy (2017) – Jess Canning and Blake Harrison
• Stay (2017) – Hailey Taylor and Matt Erickson

The Avalon Bay Series

Stepping away from the ice rink, Kennedy took readers to the fictional coastal town of Avalon Bay. This contemporary romance series focuses on the friction between wealthy seasonal vacationers and the local townies who live there year-round.

• Good Girl Complex (2022) (also published as Ever Since I Loved You) – Genevieve West and Evan Hartley
• Bad Girl Reputation (2022) (also published as Ever Since I Needed You) – Genevieve and Evan's story continues with Avalon Bay drama
• The Summer Girl (2023) – Cassandra John and Tate Bartlett

Sandover Prep Series

Set at Sandover Prep, an elite boarding school full of toxic secrets, dark pasts, and intense rivalries, this series leans into a darker, more volatile new adult style compared to the author's lighthearted college rom-coms.

• Misfit (2022) – RJ Shaw and Sloane Tresscott
• Rogue (2023) – Casey Tresscott and Fenn Bishop

Romantic Suspense: Killer Instincts

For readers who prefer high-octane action, dangerous missions, and lethal mercenaries alongside their steamy romance, this gritty romantic suspense series is a must-read. It follows a group of elite, lethal operatives working in the shadows.

• Midnight Rescue (2012)
• Midnight Alias (2013)
• Midnight Games (2013)
• Midnight Pursuits (2014)
• After Midnight (2014)
• Midnight Action (2014)
• Midnight Captive (2015)
• Midnight Revenge (2016)
• Midnight Target (2017)

Navy SEAL Suspense: Out of Uniform

This series centers around Navy SEALs and their high-heat romances. Readers should note that this series has experienced title changes across different editions, which often causes confusion. Prequel novellas like Hot & Bothered are sometimes collected as box sets.

• Heat of the Moment (2008)
• Heart Breaker / Feeling Hot (2012)
• Getting Hotter / Trouble Maker (2012)
• Heat It Up (2013)
• Hotter Than Ever / Ladies Men (2013)
• As Hot As It Gets / Sweet Talker (2014)

Dystopian Suspense: The Outlaws

A departure from contemporary settings, this trilogy plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic, dystopian landscape where survival and trust are the ultimate currencies.

• Claimed (2015)
• Addicted (2016)
• Ruled (2016)