Victorine E Lieske Books in Order
Explore Victorine E. Lieske's books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, background notes, and easy suggestions for where to start.
Last updated: July 15, 2026
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Victorine E Lieske books in publication order
41 books
Not What She Seems
by Victorine E Lieske
2010
Famous billionaire Steve Ashton tries to live unnoticed in a small town and meets single mother Emily Grant. Their attraction grows, but Emily is running from a dangerous past, and neither person is quite what they seem.
The Gathering
by Victorine E Lieske
2011
This short prequel to *The Overtaking* introduces Danielle and Shayne at the mysterious Gathering. When Shayne is taken to the Holodome, their brief connection opens onto a strange world with much larger dangers ahead.
The Overtaking:
by Victorine E Lieske
2011
A dangerous new reality pulls ordinary people into a larger struggle for survival and control. As familiar rules fall away, Danielle and Shayne must face a world where safety, loyalty, and identity are all uncertain.
The Practice Date
by Victorine E Lieske
2011
A young woman agrees to a practice date, expecting a harmless way to prepare for romance. Time with the boy she thought she understood soon blurs the line between pretending and the feelings she did not expect.
How to Find Success Selling eBooks
by Victorine E Lieske
2012
Lieske shares practical lessons from her early independent-publishing career. The book covers the work of releasing e-books, reaching readers, and building a sustainable approach to selling genre fiction.
The Truth Comes Out
by Victorine E Lieske
2013
Secrets are easier to keep until romance, family, and old mistakes force them into the open. This short romantic story follows characters who must decide whether honesty can repair the damage the truth may cause.
Accidentally Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2014
Aspiring actress Madison mistakes tech CEO Jared's search for a paid date as a job interview. When she gets revenge by announcing an engagement, their fake relationship spirals toward a wedding neither can easily escape.
Reluctantly Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2015
Morning-show co-host Megan cannot stand Adam, whose on-air teasing boosts their ratings. When a relationship expert claims Adam has feelings for her, a televised date turns their bickering into a romance with very public stakes.
Blissfully Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2016
Matchmaker Sidney wears a fake engagement ring to make clients trust her business. Then Blake, the childhood crush who once broke her heart, returns and realizes the engagement is not what it seems.
Mistakenly Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2016
Broke and desperate, Penny heads to Las Vegas to elope with an online boyfriend she has never met. A chapel mix-up leaves her married to wealthy William, who needs a wife to claim his trust fund.
Acting Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
Tara takes a housekeeping job with troubled actor Rick Shade, then agrees to be his fake wife to help repair his public image. The money could change her life, but their staged marriage starts to feel real.
Falling for the Beast
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
A modern Beauty and the Beast retelling pairs a guarded woman with a man who believes he is too damaged to be loved. Their growing connection challenges both of them to look beyond fear and appearances.
Her Big Fat Fake Billionaire Boyfriend
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
Kenzie needs a date for her sister's wedding and mistakes billionaire Camden for the man she hired. Camden needs distance from his stalker ex, so the pair play along, until their convenient arrangement starts to feel real.
Her Big Fat Foxy Billionaire Best Friend
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
After her fiancé leaves her, Miranda turns to Drew, the best friend who has quietly loved her for years. A cruise meant to help her recover puts their friendship, and Drew's hidden feelings, to the test.
Isabella and the Slipper
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
Gifted painter Isabella lives under the control of a cruel stepmother and stepsisters. When a phone mix-up connects her with actor Chase, an anonymous friendship gives this modern Cinderella story a chance to change.
Christmas with the Recluse
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
Cheerful young appraiser Charley expects antiques, but finds a gloomy widower who wants his garage cleared out. As Christmas approaches, she helps Alexander face his grief and rediscover the life he has shut away.
Her Big Fat Dreamy Billionaire Ex
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
Felicity is not prepared to face Aiden, the billionaire ex who broke her heart. When circumstances keep bringing them together, old feelings and unanswered questions force them to decide whether a second chance is possible.
Her Big Fat Hunky Billionaire Boss
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
Small-town newspaper worker Katherine Fox goes to war with Damian Warren, the billionaire owner who wants to close her paper. Her fake dating profile gives her access to him, but the deception grows risky when attraction follows.
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Sweet Romance Novel
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
A hands-on guide to building a sweet romance, from attraction and conflict to kissing scenes and emotional payoff. Lieske uses *Acting Married* as a running example and explains her choices along the way.
Saving Cade
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
A tense romantic suspense story about a woman drawn into danger when Cade needs help. As threats close in, trust becomes essential, and the growing connection between them may be their best chance to survive.
Aria's Christmas Wish
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
Aria enters the holiday season carrying a wish she is not sure can come true. A sweet Christmas romance brings unexpected companionship, difficult choices, and the possibility that love may arrive in a different form.
Don't Bet on Love
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
Lane accepts a bet that he can get reserved Trudy to attend Homecoming with him, unaware she overheard everything. Forced to spend time together through calculus tutoring, they discover first impressions can be painfully wrong.
Don't Fall for Trouble
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
Jessica needs a strong science grade to pursue music school, but her partner is Christian Black, Rockford's notorious bad boy. As she sees his gentler side, family pressure and Christian's troubled home life complicate every choice.
Don't Trust the Impostor
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
Destiny is drawn to charming Eli while her boyfriend Jack treats her badly. Just as she is ready to trust Eli, she learns he was paid to flirt with her, leaving her unsure what was ever real.
Falling for My Best Friend
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
A fake kiss leaves a girl questioning the friendship she has always counted on with Parker. He has been her best friend forever, but their new chemistry makes it harder to return to the comfortable rules they knew.
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Second Chance Romance Novel
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
This writing guide explores the special challenges of second-chance romance, where a couple already shares history and hurt. Lieske walks through *Her Big Fat Dreamy Billionaire Ex* while discussing structure, tension, and intimacy.
A Marriage of Anything But Convenience
by Victorine E Lieske
2020
Nara wants a fashion career, not a two-year marriage of convenience to stiff, awkward Derek Marshall. Derek has loved her for years, and their business deal gives him a chance that may disappear when the contract ends.
Don't Kiss Your Enemy
by Victorine E Lieske
2020
Cole has liked Amanda for years, but she hates him after learning his father threatens the opera house she wants to save. Anonymous texts bring them closer, until Amanda learns who has been messaging her.
Don't Trash the Heartthrob
by Victorine E Lieske
2020
A movie star's arrival at Rockford High turns an ordinary student's life upside down. Attention, rumors, and an unlikely connection force her to decide whether she can trust the heartthrob behind the celebrity image.
Whole Book Marketing
by Victorine E Lieske
2020
A practical guide for independent authors who want to market an entire book rather than rely on one tactic. It focuses on organizing promotional efforts so the book, its audience, and its long-term plan work together.
A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity
by Victorine E Lieske
2021
Stranded and cut off from her wealthy father, Megara must find work at an exclusive island resort. Injured football star Austin lets her think he is a maintenance worker, but their connection makes his lie harder to keep.
A Deception of Massive Proportion
by Victorine E Lieske
2021
At the exclusive Billionaire Club resort, a carefully managed deception draws two people into close contact. As attraction grows, the truth becomes harder to hide, and the consequences of being found out become impossible to ignore.
Her Sister's Fiance
by Victorine E Lieske
2021
A woman finds herself spending unexpected time with her sister's fiancé, creating a situation full of awkward boundaries and complicated feelings. This sweet romance novella explores loyalty, attraction, and the importance of making the right choice.
A Necessary Nudge Out of the Friend Zone
by Victorine E Lieske
2023
After calling off her wedding, Remi runs into childhood friend Colton on what should have been her honeymoon. Colton is fake-dating a co-star for publicity, but their reunion pushes both friends to confront long-hidden feelings.
Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies
by Victorine E Lieske
2023
A practical introduction to writing romance, covering character chemistry, conflict, plot, and the expectations readers bring to a happy ending. It offers aspiring writers a clear path from a story idea to a finished novel.
Because You Loved Me
by Victorine E Lieske
2024
Kiki takes a nanny job on Willow Shade Island to be close to the daughter she gave up, only to become the girl's caregiver. Single dad Tobias is wary of trust, and Kiki's secret could break them both.
My Twin Sister's Extremely Famous and Incredibly Hot Neighbor
by Victorine E Lieske
2024
A woman gets pulled into the orbit of her twin sister's extremely famous, very attractive neighbor. The celebrity next door brings plenty of complications, but also an unexpected chance to look beyond assumptions and take a risk.
Can't Help Falling in Love
by Victorine E Lieske
2025
Cricket has loved her best friend Micah for years, but he has always treated her like a sister. When actor River Stone notices her, Micah must face jealousy, anxiety, and the possibility that he is already too late.
How Sweet It Is
by Victorine E Lieske
2025
Baker Levi needs help with his new business, and guarded newcomer Claire has exactly the skills he lacks. But Claire is hiding from dangerous people, and falling for Levi could expose the life she is trying to protect.
You're Still the One
by Victorine E Lieske
2025
Savannah asks Noah, her longtime friend and next-door neighbor, to pretend to be her boyfriend when an admirer will not back off. Noah has loved her for years, but Savannah's uncertain future makes real love frightening.
When a Man Loves a Woman
by Victorine E Lieske
2026
Kiera wants to win a cooking competition and earn her way into culinary school without help from anyone. Her employer, former child star River Stone, keeps challenging her guarded heart while they work toward their separate goals.
Where to start with Victorine E Lieske
For funny fake-relationship romance: Accidentally Married → Reluctantly Married → Mistakenly Married.
For billionaire rom-coms: Her Big Fat Fake Billionaire Boyfriend → Her Big Fat Foxy Billionaire Best Friend → Her Big Fat Hunky Billionaire Boss.
For a small-town island romance: Because You Loved Me → You're Still the One → How Sweet It Is.
For YA romance: Don't Bet on Love → Don't Fall for Trouble → Don't Trust the Impostor.
For romantic suspense: Not What She Seems → Saving Cade.
Victorine E Lieske sub-series and character series
Billionaire (Victorine E Lieske) books in order
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Her Big Fat Fake Billionaire Boyfriend
by Victorine E Lieske
2017Billionaire, Book 1
Her Big Fat Foxy Billionaire Best Friend
by Victorine E Lieske
2017Billionaire, Book 2
Her Big Fat Dreamy Billionaire Ex
by Victorine E Lieske
2018Billionaire, Book 4
Her Big Fat Hunky Billionaire Boss
by Victorine E Lieske
2018Billionaire, Book 3
Billionaire (Victorine E Lieske) books in chronological order

Her Big Fat Fake Billionaire Boyfriend
by Victorine E Lieske
2017Billionaire, Book 1
Her Big Fat Foxy Billionaire Best Friend
by Victorine E Lieske
2017Billionaire, Book 2
Her Big Fat Hunky Billionaire Boss
by Victorine E Lieske
2018Billionaire, Book 3
Her Big Fat Dreamy Billionaire Ex
by Victorine E Lieske
2018Billionaire, Book 4
Married books in order
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Accidentally Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2014Married, Book 1
Reluctantly Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2015Married, Book 2
Blissfully Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2016Married, Book 4
Mistakenly Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2016Married, Book 3
Acting Married
by Victorine E Lieske
2017Married, Book 5
Married books in chronological order
Rockford High books in order
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Don't Bet on Love
by Victorine E Lieske
2019Rockford High, Book 1
Don't Fall for Trouble
by Victorine E Lieske
2019Rockford High, Book 2
Don't Trust the Impostor
by Victorine E Lieske
2019Rockford High, Book 3
Don't Kiss Your Enemy
by Victorine E Lieske
2020Rockford High, Book 4
Don't Trash the Heartthrob
by Victorine E Lieske
2020Rockford High, Book 5
Rockford High books in chronological order

Don't Bet on Love
by Victorine E Lieske
2019Rockford High, Book 1
Don't Fall for Trouble
by Victorine E Lieske
2019Rockford High, Book 2
Don't Trust the Impostor
by Victorine E Lieske
2019Rockford High, Book 3
Don't Kiss Your Enemy
by Victorine E Lieske
2020Rockford High, Book 4
Don't Trash the Heartthrob
by Victorine E Lieske
2020Rockford High, Book 5
Sweet Water High (Victorine E Lieske) books in order
Explore this seriesThe Billionaire Club books in order
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A Marriage of Anything But Convenience
by Victorine E Lieske
2020The Billionaire Club, Book 1
A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity
by Victorine E Lieske
2021The Billionaire Club, Book 2
A Deception of Massive Proportion
by Victorine E Lieske
2021The Billionaire Club, Book 3
A Necessary Nudge Out of the Friend Zone
by Victorine E Lieske
2023The Billionaire Club, Book 4
The Billionaire Club books in chronological order

A Marriage of Anything But Convenience
by Victorine E Lieske
2020The Billionaire Club, Book 1
A Case of Extreme Mistaken Identity
by Victorine E Lieske
2021The Billionaire Club, Book 2
A Deception of Massive Proportion
by Victorine E Lieske
2021The Billionaire Club, Book 3
A Necessary Nudge Out of the Friend Zone
by Victorine E Lieske
2023The Billionaire Club, Book 4
The Overtaking books in order
Explore this seriesWillow Shade Island books in order
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Because You Loved Me
by Victorine E Lieske
2024Willow Shade Island, Book 1
Can't Help Falling in Love
by Victorine E Lieske
2025Willow Shade Island, Book 4
How Sweet It Is
by Victorine E Lieske
2025Willow Shade Island, Book 3
You're Still the One
by Victorine E Lieske
2025Willow Shade Island, Book 2
When a Man Loves a Woman
by Victorine E Lieske
2026Willow Shade Island, Book 5
Willow Shade Island books in chronological order

Because You Loved Me
by Victorine E Lieske
2024Willow Shade Island, Book 1
You're Still the One
by Victorine E Lieske
2025Willow Shade Island, Book 2
How Sweet It Is
by Victorine E Lieske
2025Willow Shade Island, Book 3
Can't Help Falling in Love
by Victorine E Lieske
2025Willow Shade Island, Book 4
When a Man Loves a Woman
by Victorine E Lieske
2026Willow Shade Island, Book 5
Victorine E Lieske collections, short stories, and related book types
Short Stories/Novellas
Non-Fiction

How to Find Success Selling eBooks
by Victorine E Lieske
2012
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Sweet Romance Novel
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Second Chance Romance Novel
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
Whole Book Marketing
by Victorine E Lieske
2020
Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies
by Victorine E Lieske
2023
Standalone Victorine E Lieske books

Not What She Seems
by Victorine E Lieske
2010
Falling for the Beast
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
Isabella and the Slipper
by Victorine E Lieske
2017
Christmas with the Recluse
by Victorine E Lieske
2018
Aria's Christmas Wish
by Victorine E Lieske
2019
My Twin Sister's Extremely Famous and Incredibly Hot Neighbor
by Victorine E Lieske
2024
Author bio
Victorine E. Lieske grew up in Nebraska, where she developed an early interest in art, reading, and making things. She studied art at Ricks College in Idaho, then built a busy family and business life with her husband, Charles.
Before writing became her full-time focus, Lieske helped run a home-based rubber-stamp business and designed many of its products herself. That hands-on design background still shows up in her work around publishing, including graphic design and book-cover work.
Writing came out of an unexpected pause.
After a back injury left her stuck in bed for a week, she finally tried writing the novel she had long been thinking about. She drafted the first version quickly, then spent years learning more about the craft through workshops and revision. Her first self-published novel, Not What She Seems, arrived in April 2010.
That book gave her a very public start. In March 2011, Not What She Seems began a six-week run on the New York Times e-book bestseller list, and it had sold more than 100,000 copies by that May. It is a romantic suspense story about a wealthy man trying to escape his public life and a single mother with secrets of her own.
Then came comedy.
Lieske's later books lean hard into the awkward, funny situations that make romance tick: pretend relationships, surprise weddings, old crushes, celebrity problems, mistaken identities, and people who tell one small lie only to watch it become a much bigger one. Accidentally Married, the first Married novel, follows an aspiring actress and a tech CEO caught in a fake relationship. The series became a major part of her romance catalog, and her first romantic comedy reached the USA Today bestseller list in January 2015.
Readers who enjoy sweet contemporary romance will find plenty to choose from in the Billionaire, Billionaire Club, Married, Rockford High, and Willow Shade Island books. The stories are generally light on explicit content and big on emotional complications. Her characters may be wealthy executives, actors, high-school students, single parents, or people rebuilding after a rough patch, but they usually have one thing in common: they are better at handling a crisis than admitting what they feel.
She has also written books for writers. How to Find Success Selling eBooks, How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Sweet Romance Novel, How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Second Chance Romance Novel, and Whole Book Marketing draw on her experience as an independent author. They focus on the practical side of writing, shaping a romance, and getting a finished book in front of readers.
Her range is wider than the rom-com shelves suggest.
Alongside contemporary romance, Lieske has written young adult stories, holiday romances, fairy-tale retellings, romantic suspense, and science fiction. Falling for the Beast reworks Beauty and the Beast in a modern setting, while Isabella and the Slipper gives Cinderella a high-school update. Her newer Willow Shade Island books bring small-town island life, family ties, and fresh starts into the mix.
Lieske lives in Nebraska with her husband, their four children, and two cats. When she is not writing, she has said she enjoys romance stories, graphic design, and making things with her large yarn collection. It is a fitting mix for an author whose books often combine practical problems, homemade warmth, and a hopeful ending.
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