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Mapleville High Books in Order

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Explore 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

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6 books

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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

  1. Book cover for "The Fake Boyfriend Experiment"

    The Fake Boyfriend Experiment

    by Stephanie Rowe

    2012Mapleville High, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Ice Cream, Jealousy, and Other Dating Tips"

    Ice Cream, Jealousy, and Other Dating Tips

    by Stephanie Rowe

    2016Mapleville High, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Truth About Thongs / Putting Boys on the Ledge"

    The Truth About Thongs / Putting Boys on the Ledge

    by Stephanie Rowe

    2016Mapleville High, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "How to Date a Bad Boy"

    How to Date a Bad Boy

    by Stephanie Rowe

    2016Mapleville High, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Pedicures Don't Like Dirt"

    Pedicures Don't Like Dirt

    by Stephanie Rowe

    2017Mapleville High, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Geeks Can Be Hot"

    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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