Sadie Hunt Books in Order (Updated June 30, 2026)

Sadie Hunt writes dark why choose romance, with most of her work organized around the Blackwell Falls universe. Her books are not best approached as a loose pile of standalones, because the setting expands through several connected trilogy arcs.

The best first book is Kings & Corruption. From there, the clearest path is Aventine University, then Blackwell Beasts, Blackwell Bastards, Blackwell Butchers, Blackwell Hollow, and Blackwell Hawks.

The Best Sadie Hunt Reading Order at a Glance

Read Sadie Hunt in this sequence:

1. Aventine University
2. Blackwell Beasts
3. Blackwell Bastards
4. Blackwell Butchers
5. Blackwell Hollow
6. Blackwell Hawks

This order follows the way the Blackwell world grows. It also keeps recurring references and later-series context in the least confusing order.

Sadie Hunt Books in Publication Order

Aventine University

1. Kings & Corruption (2023): Willa comes to Blackwell Falls looking for answers about her missing sister, only to be pulled into the dangerous orbit of the Kings of Aventine.
2. Kings & Chaos (2023): Willa’s relationship with the Kings becomes harder to separate from the mystery around her sister, deepening both the romance and the threat.
3. Kings & Carnage (2023): The Aventine University trilogy reaches its conclusion, resolving Willa’s main arc and closing the first major gateway into Blackwell Falls.

Blackwell Beasts

1. Gather the Storm (2024): A woman is forced close to the three men connected to her brother’s death, opening a new Blackwell trilogy built around accusation, grief, and dangerous attraction.
2. Pay the Price (2024): The second Beasts book raises the cost of trusting the men at the center of the story, while the truth behind the old crime grows less simple.
3. To the Grave (2024): The Blackwell Beasts trilogy ends by bringing the murder-related mystery and the central relationship arc to their intended resolution.

Blackwell Bastards

1. Into the Fire (2025): The Blackwell Bastards arc begins with a heroine on the run and three men from her past who may be refuge, danger, or both.
2. Hell to Pay (2025): The second Bastards book keeps the central group under pressure, pushing the relationship and suspense threads further before the trilogy can close.
3. Shame the Devil (2025): The Bastards trilogy concludes its main romance and danger arc, giving this group its endpoint before the Blackwell sequence moves on.

Blackwell Butchers

1. Rule the Night (2025): The Butchers trilogy opens with the Hunt, shifting the Blackwell world into a darker, more ritualized corner of its romance-suspense structure.
2. Bleed the Shadows (2025): The second Butchers book continues the consequences of the Hunt, tightening the heroine’s connection to the Butchers while leaving the full payoff for book three.
3. Claim the Dark (2026): The Butchers arc closes with the final resolution of its central relationship, danger, and Hunt-related storyline.

Blackwell Hollow

• Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here (2026): Avery inherits a bakery, an old house, and three caretakers in Blackwell Hollow, only for a dead body to turn her return into a small-town mystery.

Blackwell Hawks

1. Dare to Play (2026): The Hawks trilogy begins with a new Hunt-centered romance arc involving Vigo, Jagger, and Hawk.
2. Tempt the Madness (2026): The second Hawks book continues the same relationship and suspense threads, moving the trilogy from setup into escalation.
3. Out for Blood (2026): The third Hawks book is scheduled to finish the Blackwell Hawks trilogy, with the official summary withheld to avoid spoilers.

Recommended Reading Order

For most readers, the recommended order is the same as publication order.

1. Kings & Corruption (2023): Start here because it introduces Blackwell Falls through Willa, Aventine University, and the Kings.
2. Kings & Chaos (2023): Read next because it directly continues Willa’s emotional and investigative arc.
3. Kings & Carnage (2023): Finish this before moving on because it closes the first trilogy and gives the later books a cleaner foundation.
4. Gather the Storm (2024): Begin the Beasts trilogy here, with a new heroine and a murder accusation driving the central tension.
5. Pay the Price (2024): Continue here because it relies on the relationship and suspicion built in Gather the Storm.
6. To the Grave (2024): Read third in the Beasts arc because it resolves that trilogy’s main questions.
7. Into the Fire (2025): Move to the Bastards trilogy after the Beasts, since this begins the next major Blackwell group arc.
8. Hell to Pay (2025): Read second because it extends the same Bastards storyline rather than starting a separate one.
9. Shame the Devil (2025): Read third because it completes the Bastards trilogy.
10. Rule the Night (2025): Start the Butchers here, where the Blackwell world shifts toward the Hunt and its consequences.
11. Bleed the Shadows (2025): Read next because it continues the Butchers’ central conflict.
12. Claim the Dark (2026): Finish the Butchers trilogy here before moving to later Blackwell branches.
13. Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here (2026): Read this after the first four main saga arcs as a related Blackwell Hollow branch.
14. Dare to Play (2026): Start the Hawks trilogy here because it introduces this group and their Hunt-focused storyline.
15. Tempt the Madness (2026): Read second because it continues directly from Dare to Play.
16. Out for Blood (2026): Read third because it is listed as Blackwell Hawks Book 3.

Chronological Order

There is no reliably confirmed alternate chronological order that improves on publication order.

Use publication order as the practical chronology. It preserves introductions, avoids late-series context appearing too early, and keeps each trilogy’s reveals in the intended place.

Box Sets and Collected Editions

1. Aventine University: The Complete Box Set (2024): Collects Kings & Corruption, Kings & Chaos, and Kings & Carnage in one edition.
2. Blackwell Beasts: The Complete Box Set (2025): Collects Gather the Storm, Pay the Price, and To the Grave.
3. Blackwell Bastards: The Complete Box Set (2025): Collects Into the Fire, Hell to Pay, and Shame the Devil.
4. Blackwell Butchers: The Complete Box Set (2026): Collects Rule the Night, Bleed the Shadows, and Claim the Dark.

These are not extra novels. They are omnibus editions for readers who prefer to buy or read a full trilogy together.

Bonus Shorts and Extra Material

1. Kings & Carnage Bonus Epilogue (2023): An optional follow-up best read only after finishing Kings & Carnage.
2. Kings & Christmas (2024): A bonus Aventine University short for readers who want more time with Willa and the Kings after the main trilogy.
3. Kings & Cabanas (2024): Another optional Aventine University bonus short that belongs after the original Kings arc.

The bonus shorts are not required for the main Blackwell Falls reading order. They should be treated as extras, not as entry points.

Are Sadie Hunt’s Books Standalone?

Each trilogy follows its own central group, so the arcs have separate romantic focuses. That makes individual trilogies easier to follow than one long single-couple series.

However, the Blackwell books are still connected by setting and continuity. New readers will get the cleanest experience by starting with Aventine University and moving forward.

Where Should New Readers Start?

Start with Kings & Corruption.

It is the first Aventine University book and the clearest introduction to Blackwell Falls. Starting later can work if you only want a specific trilogy, but it is not the safest route for continuity.

Latest Sadie Hunt Book

As of June 30, 2026, the latest confirmed Sadie Hunt release is Tempt the Madness, Blackwell Hawks Book 2, published June 2, 2026.

The next listed title is Out for Blood, Blackwell Hawks Book 3, scheduled for July 14, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first Sadie Hunt book?

The first book to read is Kings & Corruption (2023). It begins Aventine University and gives readers the cleanest entry into the Blackwell Falls world.

Do I need to read Sadie Hunt in order?

Yes, if you care about continuity. The trilogy arcs have their own central relationships, but the wider Blackwell setting works best in order.

Can I start with Blackwell Beasts?

You can start with Gather the Storm, but it is better to read Aventine University first. Publication order gives the smoother introduction to the wider world.

Can I read Blackwell Butchers first?

You can, but it is not the recommended starting point. Rule the Night begins its own trilogy, but it lands better after the earlier Blackwell arcs.

Is Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here connected to Blackwell Falls?

Yes, it is listed as Blackwell Hollow Book 1 and is related to the larger Blackwell setting. It is separate from the main trilogy groupings but not unrelated.

Are the box sets required?

No. The box sets simply collect complete trilies. They do not add new main-order novels.

Are Kings & Christmas and Kings & Cabanas required?

No. They are optional bonus shorts connected to Aventine University and should be read after the Kings trilogy.

What is the next Sadie Hunt book?

The next listed book is Out for Blood (2026), Blackwell Hawks Book 3, scheduled for July 14, 2026.

Conclusion

The best Sadie Hunt reading order begins with Kings & Corruption and follows publication order through Aventine University, Blackwell Beasts, Blackwell Bastards, Blackwell Butchers, Blackwell Hollow, and Blackwell Hawks.

That sequence keeps every trilogy in context. It also gives new readers the clearest path through the Blackwell Falls universe without stepping into later arcs too early.