Not in Love Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Not in Love books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Not in Love Series

Ali Hazelwood‘s Not in Love series revolves around characters who are basically sure that love is not their part of destiny – well, at least not for now. These novels pair romantic elements with the actual aspects of life such as science, work, and personal issues. That is the reason they come across as authentic and relatable. The protagonists are smart, yet slightly fragile and, in fact, quite frightened of their own feelings. They attempt to dominate the situation, but we all know how it ends – after all, love is always there to surprise you.

With the first book, Not in Love, we meet Rue Siebert, a biotech engineer whos worked her tail off to build a safe & stable life. Thing is, it all feels just a little bit too perfect – until Eli Killgore comes along. He’s the complete opposite of Rue – confident, powerful & with connections that could bring her whole world crashing down. Of course, they’re on opposite sides of the fence, so getting close is a pretty bad idea. But the attraction is there, and it’s not going anywhere. They keep things hidden, with all sorts of tension & quiet moments in between, and a deep-seated fear of getting hurt. What’s even more amazing is how love finds a way to grow even when logic says otherwise.

In the second book, Problematic Summer Romance, the romance is approached differently but still possesses the depth and emotion of the first book. Our focus is on Maya and Conor, and the setting is Italy this time. Maya is still figuring herself out, and Conor is older and more experienced. They shouldn’t be a match made in heaven, Yet, when they are propelled to spend time together on a wedding trip, their walls start coming down. Mix a little Italian family drama, warm sunshine, and genuine heart to heart talks, and you have a coming of age tale that is all about facing your feelings.

The Not in Love series explores the idea of love getting mixed up, the silent yearning that grows slowly over time & the love that just does not obey the conventions. These books are ideal for a slow-burning romance audience, who are into characters that one can relate to and the stories that resonate with you even after the last page is closed.