Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Backup | 2024 | Mickey Miller | Buy |
| 2 | The Rookie | 2025 | Mickey Miller | Buy |
The Kings of Cocky series by Mickey Miller marks his return to sports romance with a new cast of characters. Launched in 2024 with The Backup, the series follows athletes whose confidence on the field spills over into their personal lives, sometimes to their benefit and sometimes to their detriment. The Rookie arrived in 2025, continuing the pattern of sports-themed titles paired with romantic storylines.
As Miller’s most recent series, Kings of Cocky builds on everything he has learned from earlier series like Ballers and Love Games. The sports setting gives each book a built-in sense of competition and stakes, while the romance provides the emotional core. With only two books out so far, this is a good time for new readers to jump in at the beginning.