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Not in Love
Ali Hazelwood

Not in Love

Quick Answer

Start with "Not in Love" to begin the Not in Love. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Ali Hazelwood's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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2024400 ppSeries Starter
<b>An Indie Next and a Hall of Fame LibraryReads Pick!<br><br>A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science—from <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.</b><br><br>Rue Siebert might not have it <i>all</i>, but she has <i>enough</i>: a few friends she can always count on, the financial stability she yearned for as a kid, and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down.<br><br> Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through—and he’s a man who gets what he wants. With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can’t stop thinking about. The woman who's off-limits to him.<br><br> Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But the heart is risky business—one that plays for keeps.
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PROBLEMATIC SUMMER ROMANCE

Book #2 of 2 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Not in Love conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Not in Love?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Not in Love before other books in the series?

Yes, Not in Love is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is Not in Love required reading for the Not in Love?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Not in Love in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Not in Love is PROBLEMATIC SUMMER ROMANCE (Book #2).