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Play by Play Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Play by Play books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Play by Play series? Start with "The Perfect Play" (2011) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Play by Play reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Perfect Play
2011
Changing the Game
2011
Taking a Shot
2012
Playing to Win
2012
Thrown by a Curve
2013
One Sweet Ride
2013
Holiday Games
2013
Melting the Ice
2014
Straddling the Line
2014
Holiday on Ice
2014
Quarterback Draw
2015
All Wound Up
2015
Hot Holiday Nights
2015
Unexpected Rush
2016
Mistletoe Games
2016
Rules of Contact
2016
The Final Score
2017
Shot on Gold
2018
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