Mapleville High Books in Order
Part ofStephanie Rowe Books in OrderExplore the Mapleville High books in order by Stephanie Rowe, with summaries, series background, and a helpful starting guide for this teen romance series.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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Mapleville High books in publication order
6 books
The Fake Boyfriend Experiment
by Stephanie Rowe
2012
A fake relationship seems like a simple solution until real feelings and high school complications get involved. This Mapleville High romance follows a teen learning that pretending can be much harder than telling the truth.
How to Date a Bad Boy
by Stephanie Rowe
2016
A Mapleville High girl is tempted by a boy with a bad reputation, even though she knows better. Dating him means sorting out what is real, what people assume, and what she wants for herself.
Ice Cream, Jealousy, and Other Dating Tips
by Stephanie Rowe
2016
Dating advice becomes much harder to follow when jealousy, friendship, and a real crush enter the picture. A Mapleville High teen learns that confidence and honesty matter more than any supposedly perfect plan.
The Truth About Thongs / Putting Boys on the Ledge
by Stephanie Rowe
2016
A teen's already complicated school life gets messier when romance, rumors, and embarrassing misunderstandings take over. These lively Mapleville High stories balance awkward humor with the serious business of growing up.
Geeks Can Be Hot
by Stephanie Rowe
2017
High school labels get shaken up when a teen girl starts seeing someone in a new light. Friendship, attraction, and social expectations collide in a sweet, funny story about looking past first impressions.
Pedicures Don't Like Dirt
by Stephanie Rowe
2017
A Mapleville High teen faces friendship drama, romance, and the kind of embarrassing situations that feel impossible to survive. Finding confidence means learning that life rarely follows the neat plan she imagined.
Mapleville High books in chronological order

The Fake Boyfriend Experiment
by Stephanie Rowe
2012Mapleville High, Book 1
Ice Cream, Jealousy, and Other Dating Tips
by Stephanie Rowe
2016Mapleville High, Book 2
The Truth About Thongs / Putting Boys on the Ledge
by Stephanie Rowe
2016Mapleville High, Book 3
How to Date a Bad Boy
by Stephanie Rowe
2016Mapleville High, Book 4
Pedicures Don't Like Dirt
by Stephanie Rowe
2017Mapleville High, Book 5
Geeks Can Be Hot
by Stephanie Rowe
2017Mapleville High, Book 6
Series background & context
Mapleville High is a young adult series about friendship, crushes, embarrassing mistakes, and the everyday drama of trying to figure yourself out while everyone at school seems to be watching. The series begins with The Truth About Thongs.
High school is complicated enough without a public disaster.
The books follow teen girls dealing with friendship shifts, family pressure, romance, jealousy, confidence, and the strange social rules that can make a small moment feel enormous. The titles signal the playful tone, but the stories take their characters' feelings seriously.
Mapleville is a place where rumors travel fast and every new relationship can affect a whole friend group. Characters have to learn when to speak up, when to trust their instincts, and when a crush is not worth losing themselves over. The romantic threads are sweet and messy, with the humor coming from awkward situations and honest teen reactions.
The series includes books such as How to Date a Bad Boy, Pedicures Don't Like Dirt, Geeks Can Be Hot, and The Fake Boyfriend Experiment. Each installment gives readers another angle on school life and young love, while the shared setting and recurring connections keep the series together.
These are lighter teen romances with plenty of personality. The stakes are personal rather than life-threatening, but they matter deeply to the characters: fitting in, being seen, keeping a friend, surviving a humiliating day, or risking rejection for someone who may be worth it.
Start with The Truth About Thongs for the first visit to Mapleville High, then continue in order to follow the friendships and romantic misadventures as they unfold.
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