If you're about to start the Hoops series, you're in for 2 books of emotional, steamy sports romance by Kennedy Ryan. Average spice: 4/5. Total investment: 768 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Kennedy Ryan intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A emotional, steamy Adult sports romance built around basketball, forbidden love, abuse. 398 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A emotional, steamy Adult sports romance built around basketball, second chance, single mom. 370 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Long Shot is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the emotional energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Long Shot →Read the Hoops series in publication order: 1. Long Shot, 2. Block Shot. This is the intended reading order by Kennedy Ryan.
The Hoops series has 2 books totaling 768 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Hoops series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Hoops series is a sports romance series by Kennedy Ryan with emotional, steamy, devastating vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Long Shot — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Long Shot breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.