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Piper James Books in Order

Explore Piper James books in order, from small-town rom-coms to sports and paranormal romance, with quick summaries, series guides, and where to start.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Breaking Them Up with Brodie

by Piper James

2021

After her casual fling dumps her, Keira kisses a stranger at midnight and sparks a wild idea. Brodie, a movie star with an image problem, needs a fake girlfriend, and she needs someone to make an ex jealous.

Faking with the Enemy

by Piper James

2021

A woman who once thought she might end up with him is now stuck helping the player she cannot stand. Their fake arrangement starts as strategy, but old sparks and fresh tension make everything harder to control.

Fooling Around with Ford

by Piper James

2021

After her life implodes, Virginia hides out with her parents and clashes with Ford, the charming groundskeeper who mows over her things. What begins as irritation turns into a temporary escape that might matter too much.

It Started With a Bang

by Piper James

2021

Annabelle needs a husband in six months if she wants control of the family company. Ryder Perry seems like the perfect fake groom, until their business arrangement starts feeling a little too real.

It Started with a Crack

by Piper James

2021

Broke and out of options, Dakota takes refuge in an empty ranch house, only to discover Noah Perry expects it to be empty too. Forced proximity and unfinished business make cohabitation very interesting.

It Started with a Crush

by Piper James

2021

Teacher Sage Barlow knows dating a student's father is a terrible idea, especially in a small town. Chase Perry disagrees, and his determination turns one secret crush into a very risky romance.

It Started with a Snap

by Piper James

2021

Ember's boutique is falling apart, and the last man she wants help from is her quiet archenemy, Ethan Perry. But an uneasy truce, close quarters, and a life-changing surprise shift everything.

Playing with the Doctor

by Piper James

2021

Jessa and doctor Rafe agree to a short, no-strings fling while she is only in town temporarily. It sounds simple, until their chemistry deepens and neither of them wants to call it casual anymore.

Sneaking Around with Slade

by Piper James

2021

Saylor never forgot the secret week she shared with her brother's best friend, Slade. Now he is back, living next door, and the past they buried is suddenly much harder to keep hidden.

Snubbing My Billionaire Boss

by Piper James

2021

Felicia comes back to Milestone with a baby, a secret, and a one-night stand she never told the father about. Marshall wants a second chance, but she is not convinced they can survive the truth.

Teasing Mr. Moneybags

by Piper James

2021

A bold new receptionist and an uptight lawyer clash from day one at a Milestone law firm. But the more Karly needles Max Parker, the harder it gets for either of them to pretend the attraction is not there.

Wanting My Brother's Best Friend

by Piper James

2021

Lola has crushed on Dane for years, but her brother's best friend insists she is off-limits. Working side by side only makes the secret tension worse, especially when friendship stops feeling safe.

I Wanted It to be Me

by Piper James

2022

A bar owner thinks life is finally going to plan, until his high school crush walks back in and asks for a job. Mila is beautiful, guarded, and hiding something that could change everything.

I Wanted It to be Us

by Piper James

2022

A young photographer takes a simple job at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub and ends up drawn to its older, intensely controlled owner. Jack is dangerous to her peace of mind, and impossible to ignore.

I Wanted It to be You

by Piper James

2022

Her restaurant is failing, her online crush feels out of reach, and her brother's best friend has returned to town. As old hurt and new feelings collide, she has to figure out who she really wants.

The Bliss List

by Piper James

2022

Fresh off a failing marriage, Charlie heads to the Bahamas alone with a list of things to do before her divorce is final. A fake boyfriend arrangement with country star Hunter Lane was definitely not on it.

The Little Black Book

by Piper James

2022

Trying to fix Sam Simmons's dating life seems harmless enough, until his wing-woman starts falling for him herself. This friends-to-lovers rom-com turns second-chance dates into one very inconvenient real connection.

The Little Black Dress

by Piper James

2022

A lucky dress, a lost job, and a grumpy billionaire casino owner collide in this Vegas rom-com. When a woman ends up working for the man she blames for her downfall, payback starts looking a lot like attraction.

The Little Black Rose

by Piper James

2022

One drunken night with her best friend's reserved brother was supposed to stay a secret. Then two pink lines appear, and a playful Vegas romance suddenly has very real stakes.

Bump and Run

by Piper James

2023

A scorching one-night stand gets awkward when he turns out to be tied to her best friend's future family. Staying just friends sounds smart, but adding benefits makes that plan very hard to keep.

First and Goal

by Piper James

2023

A bed and breakfast owner accidentally blurts out her biggest secret to the football star staying under her roof. Foster wants to protect her, but she is done waiting for life, or love, to start.

The Fangirl and the Grump

by Piper James

2023

Dumped, fired, and newly stranded in Evening Shade, she decides to stay for the summer. Falling for her older, grumpy landlord, who looks suspiciously like her favorite movie werewolf, was not part of the plan.

The Fangirl and the Playboy

by Piper James

2023

Years ago, she fell hard for Gavin Reese before he became a star, and the ending still stings. Now he is back in Evening Shade, and avoiding him may be harder than resisting him.

The Turnover

by Piper James

2023

When her first love returns as the star quarterback of the Branston Bandits and moves in next door, old humiliation comes roaring back. A prank war is the natural response, until bigger feelings get in the way.

Kissing Flynn

by Piper James

2024

A writer heads to a private island to compete for the chance to write a billionaire's biography, only to find Flynn there too. Their old friendship ended with one disastrous kiss, and the competition stirs everything back up.

The Fangirl and the Crooner

by Piper James

2024

She made Bram famous by posting his music without permission, and now he hates her for it. A move to Evening Shade and an unexpected roommate arrangement force them to face the fallout together.

The First Best Man

by Piper James

2024

At a week-long wedding celebration, a maid of honor is paired with the irresistible best man she has been warned to avoid. Their no-strings agreement sounds simple, until feelings start ruining the schedule.

A Royal Menace

by Piper James

2025

She cannot stand the playful teacher next door, but she is quietly falling for an anonymous texter who feels nothing like him. A hotel mix-up and a shared room start blurring lines she thought were fixed.

Bewitched by the Siren

by Piper James

2025

Hali Weston sings at a local bar to help care for her sick mother, but fame would expose the secret that she is a siren. Brendan Howser wants to sign her, and someone else wants to expose her.

The Dallas Dilemma

by Piper James

2025

A shy introvert's favorite online enemy turns out to be Dallas Westfield, the charming new neighbor across the hall. Their digital sparring gets a lot messier once real attraction enters the chat.

The Emerson Effect

by Piper James

2025

An influencer with slipping numbers drunkenly messages the man whose satirical videos keep blowing up at her expense. His fix is outrageous, a fake online relationship that could save both of their careers.

Where should I start?

If you want a good first small-town rom-com: Playing with the DoctorTeasing Mr. MoneybagsSnubbing My Billionaire Boss
If you want glitzier romance with Vegas energy: The Little Black DressThe Little Black BookThe Little Black Rose
If you want sports romance: The TurnoverBump and RunFirst and Goal
If you want fandom, celebrity chaos, and a cozy town: The Fangirl and the GrumpThe Fangirl and the PlayboyThe Fangirl and the Crooner
If you want a paranormal twist: Bewitched by the Siren

Author bio

Piper James writes the kind of romance that likes to keep moving, fast banter, messy feelings, strong chemistry, and characters who often know each other a little too well.

She lives in Idaho with her husband, two teenage sons, three cats, and a dog.

Before she published as Piper James, she spent years writing young adult paranormal romance under her real name, Wendi Wilson. She has said that she started writing while she was a stay-at-home mom, and that seeing her sister-in-law, Sylvia Day, build a publishing career gave her the push to finally finish the book she had been working on and put it out into the world.

That early paranormal background still shows up now and then.

Most Piper James books lean contemporary and romantic comedy, especially the interconnected small-town series that make up a lot of her catalog. She has described her books as standalones that still live in the same world, so readers can jump in almost anywhere, then circle back to spend more time with side characters who later get their own stories.

That approach works especially well in books like The Little Black Dress, Playing with the Doctor, and The Turnover. They each have a different central couple and a different setup, but they share the same easy rhythm: a sharp hook, plenty of tension, a lively supporting cast, and a happy ending that feels earned. Readers who like nosy towns, close friends, second chances, brother's best friend trouble, and grumpy-soft heroes usually find a lot to enjoy here.

She also likes playing with setting. In one series, she heads to Las Vegas for glossy, luck-soaked romantic chaos. In another, she drops readers into football-heavy small-town life. The Fangirl and the Grump and its companion books add movie nostalgia and celebrity complications. Then Bewitched by the Siren swings back toward paranormal romance, mixing a modern love story with mermaid lore and a hidden magical life.

Across the board, her stories tend to center women who are trying to get their footing, after a bad breakup, a career mess, family pressure, or a secret that has gotten too big to carry alone. The men can be cocky, guarded, charming, or stubborn, but the emotional payoff usually comes from watching two people learn how to be honest with each other. There is heat, but there is also a lot of emphasis on friendship, community, and the small humiliations that make romantic comedy fun in the first place.

Off the page, she sounds a lot like someone who would fit comfortably into her own books. She loves romance novels, coffee, potato chips, and her Jeep Wrangler, which she once said she had wanted her whole life. When she is not writing, she watches ghost shows, cheers on her kids' sports, and tries to convince her family that their house is haunted.

Honestly, that last part tracks.

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