Elle Kennedy Books in Order
Browse Elle Kennedy books in order, with quick summaries, connected series guides, reading paths, and simple advice on where to start.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
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Publication Order
68 books
Bad Apple
by Elle Kennedy
2008
Busy college student Maggie Reilly accidentally lands in the room, and bed, of scandal-prone actor Ben Barrett. He wants a quiet place to hide out, but their no-strings arrangement refuses to stay casual.
Dance of Seduction
by Elle Kennedy
2008
Looking for freedom from an overcontrolled life, a young woman takes a job dancing in a seaside club. The fresh start gets complicated fast when attraction turns her escape plan into something riskier.
Midnight Encounters
by Elle Kennedy
2008
Maggie Reilly expects a quick night with her occasional lover and ends up in the bed of movie-star bad boy Ben Barrett instead. What starts as a mistake turns into a week of heat, chaos, and unexpected feelings.
Body Check
by Elle Kennedy
2009
Hayden Houston is supposed to be figuring out her future, not falling for hockey player Brody Croft after a one-night stand. Then a game-fixing scandal tests loyalties on and off the ice.
The Survivor
by Elle Kennedy
2009
A tense romantic suspense story about danger, resilience, and two people pushed together when survival comes first. The closer the threat gets, the harder it becomes to keep emotion out of the equation.
Her Private Avenger
by Elle Kennedy
2010
Journalist Morgan Kerr turns to ex-fiancé Adam Quinn after her best friend is murdered and her own safety starts to unravel. Their search for the truth brings old feelings roaring back.
Millionaire's Last Stand
by Elle Kennedy
2011
Everyone in Serenade thinks tycoon Cole Donovan killed his estranged wife, except FBI profiler Jamie Crawford. As she digs into the case, attraction and danger start closing in at the same time.
Missing Mother-To-Be
by Elle Kennedy
2011
Pregnant Lana Kelley is kidnapped and stunned to discover one of her captors is Deacon Holt, the stranger who fathered her baby. He may be her best chance of getting out alive.
The Agent
by Elle Kennedy
2011
Secrets, danger, and a hard-driving investigation collide in this romantic suspense tale. As the stakes rise, one agent learns that the mission is not the only thing on the line.
The Heartbreak Sheriff
by Elle Kennedy
2011
Single mom Sarah Connelly cannot believe the man who once broke her heart is the sheriff hauling her in on a murder charge. Finn still wants her, but first he has to prove she is innocent.
Colton's Deep Cover
by Elle Kennedy
2012
Nurse Chloe Moreno is hiding from an abusive past when trouble finds her in Eden Falls. Dr. Derek Colton wants to keep things professional, until protecting Chloe becomes deeply personal.
Feeling Hot
by Elle Kennedy
2012
Navy SEAL Cash McCoy is assigned to protect Jen Scott from a stalker ex and discovers his new roommate is the woman he nearly hooked up with. Close quarters make their rules very hard to keep.
Getting Hotter
by Elle Kennedy
2012
SEAL Seth Masterson finally gets close to Miranda Breslin when circumstances force the single mom and her twins into his home. She only wants something temporary, but Seth has other ideas.
Hot and Bothered
by Elle Kennedy
2012
This collection gathers three early Out of Uniform stories full of Navy SEALs, quick sparks, and hookups that get unexpectedly emotional. It is a fast, steamy entry into the series world.
Midnight Rescue
by Elle Kennedy
2012
Assassin Abby Sinclair blows her undercover mission to save trafficking victims and ends up needing mercenary Kane Woodland to get her out. In a world built on danger, trust is the hardest move of all.
Hot and Heavy
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Three more connected Out of Uniform stories bring elevators, robberies, fantasy lists, and very determined SEALs. The collection is quick, hot, and full of Kennedy's playful military-romance energy.
Hotter Than Ever
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Jilted bride Claire McKinley runs from her disaster of a wedding and lands in the orbit of Dylan Wade and his roommate Aidan. The attraction between all three of them is immediate, messy, and impossible to ignore.
Midnight Alias
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Operative Luke Dubois needs Olivia Taylor, a mob boss's girlfriend, to help find a missing undercover agent. Olivia needs a way out, but trusting Luke means risking far more than her secrets.
Midnight Games
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Master-of-disguise Isabel Roma is used to keeping everyone at a distance, except mercenary Trevor Callaghan keeps getting past her defenses. Their attraction could wreck a mission already gone lethal.
Soldier Under Siege
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Eva Dolce will do anything to save her son, even team up with Special Ops captain Robert Tate to bring down Hector Cruz. Their shared need for revenge turns into something far more dangerous.
Special Forces Rendezvous
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Sebastian Stone and Dr. Julia Davenport uncover a conspiracy tied to a deadly virus and suddenly find themselves hunted from all sides. Their casual affair gets serious fast when survival depends on trust.
Special Ops Exclusive
by Elle Kennedy
2013
Star reporter Rebecca Parker chases a story into political unrest and ends up entangled with the dangerous, secretive Nick Prescott. Uncovering the truth may cost both of them everything.
A Little Bit of Hot
by Elle Kennedy
2014
This short Out of Uniform novella delivers fast chemistry, military swagger, and emotional stakes in a compact package. It is a quick hit of heat with just enough heart to leave a mark.
After Midnight
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Abby Sinclair and Kane Woodland are married now, but a dangerous mission and hidden fears start pulling them apart. This novella revisits the couple under fresh pressure.
All Fired Up
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Former Ranger Parker Wilson plans dream dates for a living, but Lynn Davidson turns his professional cool into a personal problem. What starts hot becomes something harder to keep at arm's length.
As Hot As It Gets
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Navy SEAL Jackson Ramsey finally meets a woman worth giving up single life for, gardener Mia Weldrick. She does not want complications, but Jackson is very good at making a case for more.
Love Is a Battlefield
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Jack Hunter knows going after his best friend's little sister is a risky move, but Pepper Wilson is no longer a kid and she is not easy to resist. Their chemistry makes keeping boundaries almost impossible.
Midnight Action
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Jim Morgan and Noelle once destroyed each other in Paris, and years later they are forced to work together against a common enemy. Love and hate stay very close in this one.
Midnight Pursuits
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Marine-turned-mercenary Ethan Hayes answers a distress call and finds himself in close quarters with master thief Juliet Mason. They make a good team, which is a problem neither of them needs.
One Night of Scandal
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Reed Miller has wanted Darcy Grant for months, but she was his best friend's girl. Now that she is single, their attraction stops being theoretical and starts breaking every rule they tried to set.
One Night of Sin
by Elle Kennedy
2014
Good-girl Skyler Thompson is ready for one reckless night, and ex-MMA fighter Gage Holt is exactly the wrong man to choose. One taste should be enough, but neither of them can quite walk away.
One Night of Trouble
by Elle Kennedy
2014
AJ Walsh and Brett Conlon strike a deal, he will play the good boyfriend for her family, and she will give him one very bad night. Predictably, the arrangement gets complicated fast.
Claimed
by Elle Kennedy
2015
In a brutal postwar world, Hudson Lane escapes her father's tyranny and runs straight into outlaw leader Connor Mackenzie. Survival means choosing who to trust in a place built on control.
Don't Walk Away
by Elle Kennedy
2015
Dean Colter gets a second chance with Emma Lee, the woman he has never managed to forget. Old hurt, fresh attraction, and terrible timing make walking away harder than ever.
Flash Fire
by Elle Kennedy
2015
Cash McCoy is used to being the protector, until Jen Scott takes a dangerous assignment that puts him on the other side of the fear. This novella revisits the couple with fresh tension and higher stakes.
Him
by Sarina Bowen
2015
Jamie Canning never understood why his best friend Ryan Wesley cut him off after one strange night at hockey camp. Reunited as adults, they finally have to face what really happened between them.
Midnight Captive
by Elle Kennedy
2015
Former CIA agent Bailey Jones cannot forget Sean Reilly, even after their disastrous night together. When Sean is tied to a bank robbery and a deeper conspiracy, Bailey has no choice but to get involved.
The Deal
by Elle Kennedy
2015
Hannah Wells agrees to tutor hockey captain Garrett Graham and fake-date him so she can get another guy's attention. Their bargain is supposed to be simple, until real chemistry and old wounds make it anything but.
The Mistake
by Elle Kennedy
2015
College hockey star John Logan makes one careless mistake with freshman Grace Ivers and spends the next year trying to fix it. Grace is not interested in making it easy for him.
Addicted
by Elle Kennedy
2016
Jamie and Lennox have been best friends for years in a dangerous world that leaves little room for honesty. One impulsive night changes everything and makes going back impossible.
Midnight Revenge
by Elle Kennedy
2016
Mercenary Derek Pratt comes out of hiding to save a captured friend and finds doctor Sofia Amaro caught in the middle. Their past connection makes an already dangerous rescue mission even more volatile.
Ruled
by Elle Kennedy
2016
Rylan wants Reese, but winning her over also means dealing with Sloan, the man who has always stood at her side. In the Outlaws world, desire and loyalty rarely come separately.
The Goal
by Elle Kennedy
2016
Sabrina James has no room in her life for distractions, especially not charming hockey player Tucker. But one unexpected night changes everything, and both of them have to rethink the future they planned.
The Score
by Elle Kennedy
2016
Dean Di Laurentis is looking for fun, not feelings, until a rebound hookup with Allie Hayes starts getting complicated. Suddenly the campus playboy has something real to lose.
Us
by Sarina Bowen
2016
Ryan Wesley is living his dream in pro hockey, but keeping Jamie hidden is putting strain on the relationship they fought so hard for. Loving each other is easy, everything around them is harder.
Good Boy
by Sarina Bowen
2017
Jess Canning is trying to survive her brother's wedding without anyone learning about her huge mistake with best man Blake Riley. Blake, unfortunately, sees the weekend as his perfect shot to win her over.
Midnight Target
by Elle Kennedy
2017
A single photograph tying a politician to a cartel kicks off an all-out war and forces Cate to work beside the man who once broke her heart. In this finale, old wounds and new battles collide.
Stay
by Sarina Bowen
2017
Hailey Taylor Emery suspects her favorite anonymous client is hockey star Matt Eriksson, her longtime crush. Online flirting is safe, meeting in person is a whole different risk.
The Chase
by Elle Kennedy
2018
Summer Di Laurentis moves in with Colin Fitzgerald and his friends and immediately clashes with the broody hockey-playing gamer. Roommate tension turns into something much harder to ignore.
Say Yes
by Elle Kennedy
2019
The night before her best friend's wedding, maid-of-honor Emilia uses an app for a no-strings hookup with a guy named Dirk. In the morning, he looks an awful lot like the groom.
The Play
by Elle Kennedy
2019
Hunter Davenport swears off women to focus on hockey and school, then becomes close friends with Demi Davis. Friendship feels safe, right up until it really, really does not.
The Risk
by Elle Kennedy
2019
Brenna Jensen should not be falling for Harvard player Jake Connelly, not with their teams and families on opposite sides. Pretending to date him is supposed to solve a problem, not create a bigger one.
Top Secret
by Sarina Bowen
2019
An anonymous hookup app match starts as a solution to one guy's threesome problem and turns into something much more personal. The catch is that the two men already know each other, and do not exactly get along.
Epic
by Sarina Bowen
2020
Jamie and Wes have built a happy life together in Toronto, until a career opportunity threatens to change the balance. It is a short but meaningful next chapter for their relationship.
The Dare
by Elle Kennedy
2020
Taylor Marsh agrees to seduce hockey player Conor Edwards as part of a cruel sorority dare, only for the fake flirtation to turn unexpectedly real. Suddenly the joke is on both of them.
The Legacy
by Elle Kennedy
2021
This return to the Off-Campus world follows the original couples a few years after graduation. Through four linked novellas, Kennedy catches up on weddings, surprises, and the next stage of their lives.
Bad Girl Reputation
by Elle Kennedy
2022
Genevieve West comes home for her mother's funeral determined to keep her distance from ex-boyfriend Evan Hartley. Avalon Bay has other plans, and so does Evan.
Good Girl Complex
by Elle Kennedy
2022
People-pleasing Mackenzie Cabot heads to Avalon Bay for college and meets local bad boy Cooper Hartley. He is everything her old life would warn her against, which is exactly the problem.
Misfit
by Elle Kennedy
2022
RJ Shaw is shipped off to elite Sandover Prep and quickly discovers that fitting in is not really an option. Then he meets Sloane Tresscott, the one girl he absolutely should not want.
Rogue
by Elle Kennedy
2023
Casey Tresscott is tired of being treated like glass after the accident that nearly ruined her life. Fenn Bishop wants to keep protecting her, even though he is hiding the truth about that night.
The Graham Effect
by Elle Kennedy
2023
Gigi Graham is chasing a spot on the women's national hockey team and needs help from grumpy, talented Luke Ryder. Their trade-off makes sense on paper, until the chemistry gets in the way.
The Summer Girl
by Elle Kennedy
2023
Cassie Soul returns to Avalon Bay for one last summer with family and decides a carefree fling sounds perfect. Tate Bartlett seems ideal, until feelings and town secrets complicate everything.
Girl Abroad
by Elle Kennedy
2024
Abbey Bly heads to London to study abroad and unexpectedly ends up living with three very off-limits male roommates. Between a rugby player, a broody musician, and a hidden scandal, staying sensible gets difficult.
The Dixon Rule
by Elle Kennedy
2024
Diana Dixon already has too much on her plate, a dance competition, two jobs, and an ex who will not let go. The last thing she needs is more friction, or attraction, with Shane Lindley.
The Charlie Method
by Elle Kennedy
2025
Charlotte Kingston lives a double life, perfect student by day, thrill-seeker by night, until a dating app brings her to Will Larsen and Beckett Dunne. Fantasy and real life start colliding fast.
Bad Idea
by Elle Kennedy
2026
This return to Briar University promises more of Elle Kennedy's signature heat, humor, and tangled campus relationships. It is a new stop in the larger Briar universe for readers who want back in.
Love Song
by Elle Kennedy
2026
After a brutal breakup, Blake Logan retreats to Tahoe and runs into Wyatt Graham, the older guy who embarrassed and fascinated her years ago. One unforgettable summer gives them a second chance, and then breaks them apart.
Thornbird
by Elle Kennedy
2026
In this YA thriller, the daughter of a notorious serial killer races to untangle the crimes buried in her family's past. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes.
Where should I start?
If you want the book most readers start with: The Deal → The Mistake → The Score
If you want next-generation Briar stories: The Graham Effect → The Dixon Rule → The Charlie Method
If you prefer beach-town romance: Good Girl Complex → Bad Girl Reputation → The Summer Girl
If you want high-stakes romantic suspense: Midnight Rescue → Midnight Alias → Midnight Games
If you want elite-school secrets and drama: Misfit → Rogue
Author bio
Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and she earned a B.A. in English from York University. She has said she knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer, and she started seriously pursuing that goal when she was still a teenager.
She got there the steady way.
Before her name became closely tied to campus romance and hockey heroes, Kennedy built her career in romantic suspense and category romance. That early work matters. You can still feel it in the pace of her books, the clean setups, the strong romantic tension, and the way she likes to keep both the emotional and plot stakes moving at the same time.
That mix helped her move easily between subgenres. In books like Midnight Rescue and the rest of the Killer Instincts novels, she writes dangerous worlds full of mercenaries, assassins, and people who are good at surviving hard things. In stories like The Deal, The Graham Effect, and Good Girl Complex, she shifts to college campuses, beach towns, and messy relationships, but the engine is similar: sharp banter, strong chemistry, and characters who have to work through real baggage before they can trust each other.
She writes books that move.
A lot of readers first meet her through the Briar universe, especially The Deal, which helped make the Off-Campus books a major romance hit. From there, Kennedy kept expanding that world with Briar U and Campus Diaries, creating a long chain of connected stories where side characters grow into leads and old favorites keep popping back in. That connected-universe approach is one reason her bibliography is so readable. Even when the couples change, the friendships, rivalries, and family ties keep pulling you forward.
She has also written successful collaborations. With Sarina Bowen, she co-created the Him books, which follow Jamie and Wes from old friendship into love and then into the realities of adult life and pro hockey. With Vivian Arend, she co-wrote the DreamMakers novels, which lean more contemporary, playful, and sexy while still keeping the emotional payoff front and center.
Across all of it, certain patterns show up again and again. Kennedy likes competent people. Her heroines are often ambitious, funny, guarded, or tougher than they first appear. Her heroes may be athletes, soldiers, mercenaries, or bad boys with a soft center, but they usually have to earn the relationship. She also returns often to found family, team dynamics, second chances, and the tension between independence and vulnerability.
More recently, she has kept expanding her range while continuing to revisit the worlds readers already love. That means new Briar-universe stories, small-town and beach-town romance, and even a move into young adult suspense under the name E. Kennedy.
If you like romance with heat, momentum, and characters who talk like actual people, Kennedy's catalog gives you plenty to work with. And if you start with one series, chances are good you'll end up following the thread into several more.
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