Kayla Hartness

Author

Kayla Hartness

Kayla Hartness is the author of the Edgemont University Series. In addition to writing, she loves her full-time job as the director of an adult day center for adults with developmental disabilities. She resides in Ohio with her husband, 4 cats, and 2 dogs. She enjoys going on mini adventures and obsessively following the Columbus Blue Jackets! You can sign up to get updates about their writing here or by emailing to: kjacklucy@gmail.com.

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Books

Breakaway (Edgemont University Book 1)

Book #1 from the series: Edgemont University

Elle:
I’m finally free!
A new roommate.
A new college.
A new....love?
No! No, I am definitely not interested in that.
Especially not with another cocky football player.

Liam:
Can life be any better?
Popular guy around campus.
Star of a championship football team.
But there’s this girl in one of my classes...
No! No, I definitely do not need any...

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Interception (Edgemont University Book 2)

Book #2 from the series: Edgemont University

He’s relentless.
Lorelai:
We are from two very different worlds. Jackson Sloane is the star quarterback for the Edgemont Eagles, and I’m...well, I’m just me. I learned long ago that that nothing good comes when a guy like that pays attention to a girl like me. It always leads to heartbreak and disaster, and I’m not looking for another round of...

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Hail Mary (Edgemont University Book 3)

Bo:
I’ve put in all my effort to avoid going back home. I keep my grades up, I’m the cornerback for a top college football team, and I do my best to ensure my little sister is safe and looked after. So why can’t I have the one thing I really want in this world? The one person I long for? I’ve worked so hard to be the man she deserves, but I can’t...

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Series

Edgemont University

Breakaway (Edgemont University Book 1) and Interception (Edgemont University Book 2)

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Praise

Breakaway- This book had me going through EVERY emotion known to mankind! From the very beginning it kept my attention! Can't wait for the next one!

– Amazon Customer

Breakaway- This book is fantastic! I struggled to put it down. The characters are believable and real. I’m anxiously awaiting the next one.

– Heidi Knox

Interception- Another AMAZING book by Kayla! I had to stop and collect myself quite a few times because my emotions were all over the place. I can't wait to read Bo & Delia's story <3

– Rosie Ford

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Latest Updates

August 28, 2025

Hail Mary now available!

The 3rd and final installment of the Edgemont U Football series is now available on Kindle Unlimited and Amazon!

Hail Mary by Kayla Hartness

Bo:
I've put in all my effort to...

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August 3, 2025

Book 3 Cover Reveal!

I'm nearing the end for the third and final installment in the Edgemont University Series. Keep your eyes peeled in the next month or so for the release. In the meantime, here's a preview of the cover for Hail Mary!

June 20, 2025

Breakaway Ebook Price Promotion!

Thanks to a promotion through Book Cave, Breakaway by Kayla Hartness will be available to purchase as an Ebook for only .99 cents! This offer begins tomorrow, Saturday 6/21/25 and ends on Tuesday 6/24/25. Don't miss your chance to read at a very discounted price! As always, it will remain free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. Happy Reading!

June 17, 2025

Elle & Liam Artwork <3

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