Don't Date Him Books in Order
Part ofLani Lynn Vale Books in OrderThis page lists the Don't Date Him books in order by Lani Lynn Vale, with summaries, series background, reading order notes, and where to begin.
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Don't Date Him books in publication order
12 books
Be The Full Problem
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
He’s not half in, he’s all in, and she’s not sure that’s safe. When life gets complicated, they have to decide whether to run from the problem, or become it together.
Forget That Guy
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
She’s trying to move on, he keeps showing up anyway. When a new twist forces them into the same space, she has to decide if he’s a mistake, or the thing she actually wants.
Hos in this House
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
Army veteran Shaw Bauer still grieves his pregnant best friend's death when her sister Olympia enters his life. His resentment makes their closeness difficult, but recognizing the grief they share opens a connection neither expected to need.
House of BS & Lies
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
A romance built around messy truth and even messier choices. When she’s forced to confront what’s real, the man in her orbit has to prove he’s more than excuses and lies.
Little Ray of Pitch Black
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
Jessamy Darling has endured a town's hostility and the damage caused by her manipulative brother. Sheriff Black Adkins keeps offering help, challenging her determination to handle everything alone and giving her a reason to consider trusting someone again.
Not A Gentleman
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
He talks like a gentleman but acts like trouble, and she’s not buying the charm. When circumstances force them together, he has to prove he can show up for real, not just talk.
Not A Side Chick
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
She refuses to be anyone’s backup plan, and he’s about to find out what that costs. As feelings grow, they have to clean up the mess, and decide what kind of relationship they’re building.
People We Avoid
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
They’ve avoided each other for a reason, until they can’t. When circumstances push them together, they have to deal with old hurt, new attraction, and the hard work of being honest.
Spicy Disaster
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
She calls herself a disaster, he agrees, and somehow that’s the beginning. When attraction turns into something steadier, they have to deal with the fallout of their own choices.
Violent Little Thing
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
Courtland Navarro's painful past leaves little room for romance until he meets Marine Charleigh Kensington. Attraction turns combative when he buys the mechanic shop she wanted, forcing two stubborn people to decide whether their connection can survive their rivalry.
Well Aware
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
Soccer player Magnolia discovers her one-night partner Beaufort Vanderbilt now owns her team, making their attraction difficult to pursue. A tragedy draws them together again, while another owner's interference threatens the career she has worked to build.
With Spite
by Lani Lynn Vale
2026
Veteran Huxley Hosea has watched over Bernice from a distance for five years, convinced he belongs in her life. When she moves to his town, his protective obsession becomes an active pursuit that changes the distance between them.
Series background & context
Don’t Date Him is a contemporary romance series that leans into messy relationship choices, hard boundaries, and the moment you realize a warning sign is not a challenge.
Sometimes the best love story starts with a hard no.
With titles like House of BS & Lies and Not A Side Chick, these books promise high drama and sharp, modern relationship problems. Each story follows a different couple, with the theme of self-respect and honesty running underneath.
Expect big feelings, blunt conversations, and partners who have to do real work to earn trust.
If you want romance that mixes humor with a little catharsis, this is the lane.
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