Southern Gentleman Books in Order
Part ofLani Lynn Vale Books in OrderThis page lists the Southern Gentleman books in order by Lani Lynn Vale, with summaries, series background, reading order notes, and where to begin.
Last updated: December 26, 2025
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Publication Order
3 books
Quit Bein' Ugly
by Lani Lynn Vale
2021
He’s rough around the edges, she’s tired of being nice about it. When their bickering turns into heat, they discover that the real problem isn’t attitude, it’s fear of getting hurt.
Lord Have Mercy
by Lani Lynn Vale
2019
He’s trouble with a smile, she’s trying to keep her life steady. Their chemistry gets complicated fast, especially when outside problems force them to rely on each other.
Hissy Fit
by Lani Lynn Vale
2019
A southern-flavored romance with big personalities and bigger feelings. When two stubborn people clash, the sparks are immediate, and the only way through the chaos is to stop fighting what they want.
Series background & context
Southern Gentleman is contemporary romance with a strong dose of humor and big, stubborn personalities. The titles tell you what you’re in for, messy feelings, loud banter, and heroes who have to earn their way into the heroine’s good graces.
Charm is not the same thing as effort.
Across Hissy Fit, Lord Have Mercy, and Quit Bein' Ugly, each book follows a different couple. The stories are connected by vibe and recurring characters rather than one long plot.
Expect quick pacing, plenty of attitude, and romantic conflict that feels personal rather than epic.
Reading in order gives you extra context for the friend group, but each book stands on its own.
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