Life with Derek Books in Order
Part ofHeather Alexander Books in OrderSee the Life with Derek books by Heather Alexander in order, with quick summaries, series background, and helpful notes on where to start.
Last updated: July 4, 2026
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Life with Derek books in publication order
1 book
Breakup Blues
by Heather Alexander
2008
Derek claims he is finished with girls, until he meets Sally and changes his mind fast. The story keeps the family-comedy tone of Life with Derek while piling on dating trouble and mixed signals.
Life with Derek books in chronological order
Breakup Blues
by Heather Alexander
2008Life with Derek, Book 1
Series background & context
These books grow out of the family comedy setup from Life with Derek, a story about two families blending under one roof and all the friction that comes with it. At the center are Casey and Derek, step-siblings who annoy each other constantly, compete for attention, and somehow still end up tangled in the same problems.
The appeal is the familiar chaos. School drama, crushes, embarrassment, rivalry, and house rules all feel a little louder in a blended family, which gives the stories their comic energy. Derek is cocky and impulsive. Casey is driven and easily exasperated. Put them together and even a normal week can spiral.
That is the engine of the series.
Readers coming to these books should expect quick, TV-style plots, lots of banter, and the kind of family tension that stays funny rather than cruel. The conflicts are personal and relatable, even when the characters make a mess of them.
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