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Rosie Danan writes contemporary romance that often leans high-concept, funny, and very character-forward. Her books split into one connected two-book line and several separate, standalone reads.
If you care about avoiding casual spoilers (who ends up with whom, or what a character’s “happily ever after” looks like), start with her connected books first. Everything else can be read whenever you feel like it.
A reading plan you can use in 10 seconds
If you want the only “must-read-in-order” set: start with The Roommate.
If you want a standalone adventure romance: pick Do Your Worst.
If you want paranormal rom-com + fandom energy: choose Fan Service.
If you want a short holiday bite: grab All Wrapped Up in You.
The Shameless books (read these in order)
These two novels share a world and a circle of characters. Book two assumes you already know the shape of book one’s relationship.
- The Roommate (2020): A proper, plan-driven woman unexpectedly ends up living with a charming stranger whose job forces both of them to rethink their assumptions about intimacy.
- The Intimacy Experiment (2021): A sex educator and a rabbi team up for a public program and discover their intellectual connection is the easy part.
Why order matters here: the second book treats the first couple’s outcome as settled fact.
Standalone novels (read in any order)
These do not rely on the Shameless books for plot.
- Do Your Worst (2023): A curse-breaker and an archaeologist clash in a remote Scottish setting where the supernatural mystery keeps pushing them into the same space.
- Fan Service (2025): A reluctant superfan and a washed-up TV star are forced into an uneasy alliance when something impossible happens and the truth starts growing teeth.
Short story (separate from the novels)
- All Wrapped Up in You (2025, short story): Two neighbors stumble into holiday chaos and realize the “just next door” closeness has been doing more work than either of them admitted.
This is a quick read and doesn’t spoil the novels.
Recommended order for most readers
If you want one straightforward route that keeps reveals tidy:
- The Roommate
- The Intimacy Experiment
- Do Your Worst
- Fan Service
- All Wrapped Up in You (anywhere you want a short seasonal detour)
Latest release status
The most recent full-length novel confirmed in her catalog as of this update is Fan Service (2025). All Wrapped Up in You (2025) is a shorter holiday story.
If you want, I can refresh this page again whenever a new title is formally listed by her publisher or official site.
FAQs
Do I have to read Rosie Danan in order?
Only for The Roommate → The Intimacy Experiment. Everything else is built to stand alone.
Will I miss anything if I start with Do Your Worst or Fan Service?
No. You might miss a few “author voice” breadcrumbs, but not plot.
What’s the safest first book if I’m unsure I’ll like her style?
The Roommate is the clearest introduction to her humor, heat, and character focus, then you can decide whether you want more of the same world or a different premise.
Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.