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P. Dangelico writes contemporary romance known for gritty emotion, guarded characters, and hard-earned trust. Her books are not part of a shared universe. There are no sequels, no recurring couples, and no timeline you need to track.
Because of that, this guide is simple: every novel is a standalone. Reading “in order” is about author evolution, not continuity.
How to read P. Dangelico without friction
- No required order. Pick the premise that pulls you in.
- Publication order is the cleanest way to see how her themes deepen over time.
- No spoilers between books. Characters do not cross over.
P. Dangelico Books in Publication Order
(Each book includes a fresh, original one-line description.)
- Wrecking Ball (2016): A guarded woman collides with a dominant personality who refuses to let her hide behind emotional walls.
- Sledgehammer (2017): A powerful man used to control meets the one person who won’t bend to it.
- Bulldozer (2017): A no-nonsense heroine challenges a man who’s never been told “no” and meant it.
- Hard Knox (2018): A reluctant partnership becomes a slow-burn confrontation with past choices and future risks.
- Heartbreaker (2019): A woman scarred by betrayal faces the man who once left without explanation.
- Things We Never Got Over (2019): Old wounds resurface when unfinished business forces two people back into the same space.
- Stand By You (2020): Loyalty is tested when love demands patience neither lead expected to give.
- Intolerant (2020): A clash of values turns personal as attraction complicates long-held beliefs.
- Sledgehammered Hearts (2021): Two people carrying emotional damage learn that strength doesn’t always look loud.
- Rule Breaker (2022): Crossing one clear boundary leads to consequences that can’t be undone.
- Bossy Devil (2023): A sharp-tongued workplace dynamic turns dangerous when ambition and desire overlap.
- With You Forever (2024): A relationship built under pressure must survive once the pressure is gone.
(If a new title appears after this update, it will also be a standalone unless clearly labeled otherwise.)
Where most readers should start
- Want the most representative tone: Hard Knox
- Prefer high-intensity emotional stakes: Heartbreaker
- Like workplace tension: Bossy Devil
- Want early, raw energy: Wrecking Ball
Because there’s no continuity, you can move between eras freely.
Is there a “recommended order”?
If you want a guided but flexible path:
- Hard Knox – balanced entry point
- Heartbreaker – emotional depth
- Bossy Devil – sharper modern pacing
- Fill in earlier or later books based on tropes you enjoy
This isn’t required, just a smooth sampling route.
FAQs
Do any P. Dangelico books connect to each other?
No. Each novel stands completely on its own.
Will I miss references if I read out of order?
No. There are no recurring characters or shared storylines.
Does publication order matter at all?
Only if you care about seeing how her writing style and themes evolve.
Bottom line
With P. Dangelico, there’s no wrong place to start. Choose the premise that grabs you, read that book, then pick the next one based purely on mood. If you want structure, follow publication order, but continuity will never force your hand.
Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.