If you're about to start the Briar U series, you're in for 3 books of fun, steamy sports romance by Elle Kennedy. Average spice: 3.3/5. Total investment: 1,044 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Elle Kennedy intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A fun, steamy Adult sports romance built around grumpy/sunshine, hockey, small town. 364 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, fun Adult sports romance built around enemies to lovers, hockey, rival teams. 330 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A fun, steamy Adult sports romance built around single mom, hockey, slow burn. 350 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
The Chase is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the fun energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Chase →Read the Briar U series in publication order: 1. The Chase, 2. The Risk, 3. The Play. This is the intended reading order by Elle Kennedy.
The Briar U series has 3 books totaling 1,044 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Briar U series averages 3.3/5 spice, with heat ranging from 3/5 to 4/5 across the series. The spice level changes as the series progresses — check the progression chart above.
The Briar U series is a sports romance series by Elle Kennedy with fun, steamy, sweet vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Chase — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Chase breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.