Franklin U Books in Order

Franklin U is a shared-world college setup, so the point is less one ongoing plot than one ongoing atmosphere. Campus life, athletes, parties, rivalries, hookups, and shared social circles all overlap, letting each book feel connected without demanding that you read everything in strict order.

Riley Hart's entry, Playing Games, gives a clear sense of the vibe. Brax and Ty are all banter, antagonism, and obvious chemistry, which is a strong fit for a university world where everybody is close enough to keep running into the same people and making the same bad decisions more than once. The college setting keeps things brisk and playful, but there is still emotional growth underneath the swagger.

If you want a younger cast and a little more rom-com energy, Franklin U is a nice change of pace from Hart's older small-town series. It is flirty, social, and easy to read as a standalone world.