Elle Kennedy Reading Order

3 books (2014–2014)

The After Hours series by Elle Kennedy is a complete three-book romantic thriller collection published in 2014. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with One Night of Scandal, followed by One Night of Sin, and concluding with One Night of Trouble. The series blends mystery, suspense, and romance as it unfolds across its standalone-yet-connected narratives.

Start with One Night of Scandal and read in order.

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1	One Night of Scandal 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	One Night of Sin 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	One Night of Trouble 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2008–2021)

Elle Kennedy's Anthologies series comprises six collections of short fiction published between 2008 and 2021, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hot Summer Nights and continuing through the subsequent volumes. While the series appears to be complete, each anthology functions as a standalone collection, allowing readers to sample Kennedy's shorter works across various genres and themes. These volumes showcase the author's versatility within the mystery, thriller, and romantic fiction landscape.

Start with Hot Summer Nights, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Hot Summer Nights 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Red-Hot Summer 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	SEAL of My Dreams 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dangerous Passions 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	All Wrapped Up for the Holidays 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Christmas in the City 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Year of Love 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2022–2023)

Elle Kennedy's Avalon Bay series consists of three mystery-romance novels published between 2022 and 2023, best read in publication order. Each standalone entry features different protagonists while maintaining connections to the small coastal town setting and its interwoven community. The series appears to be complete, making it ideal for readers seeking interconnected but independent stories blending thriller elements with romance.

Start with Bad Girl Reputation / Ever Since I Needed You and read in order.

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1	Bad Girl Reputation / Ever Since I Needed You 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Good Girl Complex / Ever Since I Loved You 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Summer Girl 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2018–2027)

The Briar U series by Elle Kennedy is a complete collection of four mystery-romance novels published between 2018 and 2020. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chase, followed by The Play, The Risk, and The Dare. The series also includes bonus epilogue content that expands the stories of the main installments.

Start with The Chase, the first of 4 books in the Briar U series.

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1	The Chase 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Play 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Play's Bonus Epilogue 2019
4	The Risk 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dare 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Bad Idea 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2023–2026)

Elle Kennedy's Campus Diaries is an ongoing romance and mystery series comprising four books published between 2023 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Graham Effect, followed by The Dixon Rule, The Charlie Method, and Love Song. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for the best experience.

Start with The Graham Effect, the first of 4 books in the Campus Diaries series.

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1	The Graham Effect 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dixon Rule 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Charlie Method 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Love Song 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2015)

The DreamMakers series is a complete three-book mystery and romance collection co-authored by Elle Kennedy and Vivian Arend, published between 2014 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Fired Up, followed by Love is a Battlefield, and concluding with Don't Walk Away. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the full narrative arc.

Start with All Fired Up(With: Vivian Arend) and read in order.

3 books (2015–2020)

Elle Kennedy's Him series is a complete trilogy of romantic thrillers published between 2015 and 2020. The three books—Him, Us, and Epic—should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected narrative. This series blends mystery and romance elements across its three installments, following characters whose stories are deeply intertwined.

Start with Him and read in order.

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1	Him 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Us 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Epic 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2011–2019)

The Kelley Legacy is a complete seven-book romantic suspense series published between 2011 and 2019, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Elle Kennedy, Cindy Dees, Gail Barrett, Marie Ferrarella, Carla Cassidy, and Beth Cornelison. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Captain's Call of Duty and concluding with The Captive / Missing Mother-To-Be. Each installment blends mystery, thriller elements, and romance as the overarching narrative unfolds across the interconnected stories.

Start with Captain's Call of Duty(By: Cindy Dees), the first of 7 books in the Kelley Legacy series.

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1	Captain's Call of Duty(By: Cindy Dees) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cowboy Under Siege(By: Gail Barrett) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Private Justice(By: Marie Ferrarella) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rancher Under Cover(By: Carla Cassidy) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Special Ops Bodyguard(By: Beth Cornelison) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Kelley Legacy: Cowboy Under Siege / Rancher Under Cover(By: Gail Barrett) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Captive / Missing Mother-To-Be 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2012–2017)

The Killer Instincts series by Elle Kennedy consists of nine complete mystery thrillers blending romance with suspense, published between 2012 and 2017. Each book builds on the previous one, so readers should follow the series in publication order beginning with Midnight Rescue and concluding with Midnight Target. This ongoing narrative arc across all nine entries means starting with the first book is essential to fully understand the characters and plot developments throughout the series.

Start with Midnight Rescue, the first of 9 books in the Killer Instincts series.

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1	Midnight Rescue 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Midnight Alias 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Midnight Games 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	After Midnight 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Midnight Action 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Midnight Pursuits 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Midnight Captive 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Midnight Revenge 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Midnight Target 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2015–2021)

Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus series consists of five romance and mystery novels published between 2015 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Deal and concluding with The Legacy. While not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to have concluded after five installments. Each novel can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in sequence enhances the overall narrative experience.

Start with The Deal, the first of 5 books in the Off-Campus series.

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1	The Deal 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mistake 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Goal 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Score 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Legacy 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2008–2014)

Elle Kennedy's Out Of Uniform series comprises ten mystery and romance novels published between 2008 and 2014, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Heat of the Moment and concluding with As Hot As It Gets. This series blends thriller and romance elements across its full span.

Start with Heat of the Moment, the first of 10 books in the Out Of Uniform series.

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1	Heat of the Moment 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Getting Hotter / Trouble Maker 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heart Breaker / Feeling Hot 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Heat of Passion 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Heat of the Storm 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Heat It Up 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Heat of the Night 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Hotter Than Ever / Ladies Men 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Heat is On 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	As Hot As It Gets / Sweet Talker 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2016)

Elle Kennedy's Outlaws trilogy is a complete romance series blending mystery and thriller elements, comprising three books released between 2015 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Claimed, followed by Addicted, and concluding with Ruled. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Claimed and read in order.

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1	Claimed 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Addicted 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ruled 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2023)

Elle Kennedy's Prep series consists of two mystery-romance novels published in 2022 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Misfit followed by Rogue. This two-book series blends elements of mystery and thriller narratives with romantic storylines.

Start with Misfit and read in order.

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1	Misfit 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rogue 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2007–2020)

Elle Kennedy's collection of nine short stories and novellas spans from 2007 to 2020, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements across the complete series. Readers should follow publication order beginning with Bad Moon Rising and continuing through The Incident. The books can be enjoyed individually, though reading them chronologically as published provides the intended experience of Kennedy's varied storytelling across these distinct shorter works.

Start with Bad Moon Rising, the first of 9 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

2 books (2011–2011)

This complete two-book romance and mystery series by Elle Kennedy was published in 2011 and should be read in publication order. Begin with Millionaire's Last Stand, followed by The Heartbreak Sheriff, to experience the full arc of this Small Town Scandals collection.

Start with Millionaire's Last Stand and read in order.

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1	Millionaire's Last Stand 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Heartbreak Sheriff 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2008–2026)

Elle Kennedy's collection of standalone novels spans from 2008 to 2026 and currently includes ten books across mystery, thriller, and romance genres. Though each novel can be read independently, following publication order beginning with Bad Apple provides the best reading experience. The series remains ongoing, with new entries continuing to be released.

Start with Bad Apple, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Bad Apple 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dance of Seduction 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Midnight Encounters 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Body Check 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Survivor / Silent Watch 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Her Private Avenger 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Agent / Witness Seduction 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Top Secret(With: Sarina Bowen) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Girl Abroad 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Thornbird(As:) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2012)

The Coltons of Eden Falls is a five-book romantic suspense series completed in 2012, featuring interconnected mysteries and romance centered around the Colton family. Published in sequential order, these books blend thriller elements with emotional character arcs across the small town of Eden Falls. The series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the developing storylines and relationships that unfold throughout the complete collection.

Start with Colton Destiny(By: Justine Davis), the first of 5 books in the The Coltons of Eden Falls series.

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1	Colton Destiny(By: Justine Davis) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Colton Destiny. Justine Davis(By: Justine Davis) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Colton Showdown(By: Marie Ferrarella) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Colton's Deep Cover 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Colton's Ranch Refuge(By: Beth Cornelison) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2013)

Elle Kennedy's complete Hunted trilogy consists of three romantic suspense novels published in 2013: Soldier Under Siege, Special Forces Rendezvous, and Special Ops Exclusive. This finished series should be read in publication order to experience the interconnected stories properly. The books blend mystery and thriller elements with romance as they follow characters navigating danger and intense relationships.

Start with Soldier Under Siege and read in order.

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1	Soldier Under Siege 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Special Forces Rendezvous 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Special Ops Exclusive 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2017–2017)

The WAGs series by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen is a complete two-book romance and mystery collection published in 2017. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Good Boy followed by Stay, to fully experience the interconnected narratives and character development across the series.

Start with Good Boy(With: Sarina Bowen) and read in order.

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1	Good Boy(With: Sarina Bowen) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stay(With: Sarina Bowen) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible