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Weekend Wife
James Patterson

Weekend Wife

Quick Answer

Read "Weekend Wife" as the 144th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Wedding In Maine" (Book 143)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 144th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2020270 pp
<p>Billionaire businessman in need of a fake fiancée...</p><p>It should be the easiest job ever for an out-of-work actress, right? </p><p>All I have to do is pose as Grant Caldwell (the Third)'s fiancée for a fancy-pants weekend in the Hamptons. Easy. Wear designer clothing and sip champagne? Don't mind if I do. Flirting with Grant? It's so delicious I should be paying him. </p><p>Nothing can go wrong as long as I can keep my hands off of him.</p><p>But that's the hard part. And I do mean hard.</p><p>Because Grant is sexy. </p><p>And bossy.</p><p>And surprisingly sweet, a real rarity in his pretentious family. </p><p>Oops. I'm not as good at faking it as I thought.</p>
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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 Standalone Novels 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 Weekend Wife?

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

Can I read Weekend Wife before Wedding In Maine?

No. We recommend reading Wedding In Maine first. Weekend Wife is the 144th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Weekend Wife required reading for the Standalone Novels?

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

What comes after Weekend Wife in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Weekend Wife is What Happens In Vegas (Book #145).