The Dating Books in Order
Part ofHeidi McLaughlin Books in OrderSee The Dating books in order by Heidi McLaughlin, with quick summaries, series background, and help finding the best place to start.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
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The Dating books in publication order
12 books
A Date for Good Luck
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
A holiday-themed date that should be all fun and good fortune quickly turns personal. What starts as playful chemistry begins to look a lot like fate, and neither person is ready for that.
A Date for Midnight
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Natalie runs into her high school boyfriend on New Year's Eve and discovers the spark is still very much alive. One weekend with rock star Brennan McLean turns into a much riskier second chance.
A Date for the Derby
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Brielle Armstrong lives for Derby season, but the real thrill is seeing former horse trainer Colby Hensley again. Their secret attraction could cost her more than either of them expects.
A Date for the Fair
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Laura is rebuilding her life after her marriage falls apart, and the last thing she needs is her high school sweetheart teaching her first design class. The county fair only makes old sparks harder to ignore.
A Date for the Hunt
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Allison Wood gets shoved onto a dating reality show and matched with the high school jerk she never forgot. Hudson Bryant has a lot of making up to do if he wants anything more than screen time.
A Date for the Masquerade
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Event planner Ensley Anderson cannot forget the masked stranger from one of her own balls. When Owen Jameson walks back into her life, fantasy and reality start colliding fast.
A Date for the Regatta
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
London Bauer works around wealthy yacht club guests and wants nothing to do with men like Max Richmond. Unfortunately, one unforgettable night and a forced reunion make staying mad almost impossible.
A Date to Play Fore
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
A golfer's press-room trash talk leads to a grudge match, and Greyson Jennings is not prepared for Leah. On the course, rivalry is easy. Off it, the attraction is harder to beat.
A Date with a Foodie
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Chef Madeline Metcalf is already stressed about a famous food critic when an old flame walks into her bistro. Adam brings back heat she thought had cooled years ago.
A Date with a Turkey
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Thanksgiving chaos, old chemistry, and one very loaded holiday date make this seasonal romance more complicated than anyone planned. It is festive, flirty, and full of family pressure.
A Date with an Admirer
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
After a humiliating breakup, Sophie needs the perfect Valentine's Day date. Her best friend's surfer brother Tanner seems ideal, until fake arm candy starts feeling very real.
A Date with an Elf
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020
Bree loves Christmas, but being dressed as an elf gets a lot more distracting when her high school sweetheart Caleb shows up with his daughter. Holiday cheer comes with a fresh shot at old love.
The Dating books in chronological order

A Date for Midnight
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 1
A Date with an Admirer
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 2
A Date for Good Luck
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 3
A Date for the Hunt
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 4
A Date for the Derby
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 5
A Date to Play Fore
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 6
A Date with a Foodie
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 7
A Date for the Fair
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 8
A Date for the Regatta
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 9
A Date for the Masquerade
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 10
A Date with a Turkey
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 11
A Date with an Elf
by Heidi McLaughlin
2020The Dating, Book 12
Series background & context
This series is built around a clever simple idea, each novella ties romance to a themed event, season, or holiday date. That gives the books a fast, playful structure, but the emotional beats are still classic Heidi McLaughlin.
The stories jump through the calendar, from New Year's Eve to Valentine's Day, spring festivals, derbies, regattas, masquerade balls, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Some are second-chance romances. Some use fake dating or forced proximity. Some lean into rivals, old crushes, or awkward reunions. The event hook changes each time, but the point is always the same, put two people in a charged setting and let everything get messy.
Because the books are short, the series moves quickly and keeps the mood light even when characters are dealing with breakups, public attention, or past hurt. It is a good pick for readers who like bite-sized romance with a strong seasonal feel.
These books were written with L.P. Dover, and that mix gives the series a flirty, breezy energy. If you want quick romances that feel festive, themed, and easy to binge in order, this is a fun one.
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