Elizabeth O’Roark Books in Order

This page lists Elizabeth O’Roark books in publication order, series order, pen-name order, and recommended reading paths.

Elizabeth O’Roark Books in Order

Quick Index

  • Scope: Elizabeth O’Roark novels, novellas, bonus stories, Elle O’Roark titles, and current series
  • Default Order: Publication order
  • Best Starting Point: A Deal with the Devil, Waking Olivia, or The Summer We Fell
  • Order Matters: Yes for The Parallel Series, The Langstrom Brothers, The Grumpy Devils, The Summer, and The Favorites
  • Includes: The Parallel Series, The Langstrom Brothers, The Grumpy Devils, The Summer, The Favorites, standalones
  • Pen Name Note: Elle O’Roark is an alternate author name used for The Parallel Series
  • Not to be confused with: Elizabeth O’Rourke or other similarly named romance authors

The author’s official book page groups the catalog into The Favorites, The Summer Series, The Grumpy Devils, The Parallel Series, The Langstrom Brothers, and Contemporary titles. Fantastic Fiction also lists Elizabeth O’Roark as “aka Elle O’Roark.”

Reading Paths

1. Publication Order

Use this route for the full catalog from early standalone romance through the 2026 traditional-publishing release.

  1. Early standalones
  2. The Langstrom Brothers
  3. The Parallel Series
  4. The Grumpy Devils
  5. The Summer Series
  6. The Favorites
  7. Good at Being Alive

2. Series Order

Best for keeping each connected arc separate.

  1. The Langstrom Brothers
  2. The Parallel Series
  3. The Grumpy Devils
  4. The Summer Series
  5. The Favorites
  6. Standalone novels after or between series

3. Beginner Path

A compact route through the main contemporary romance catalog.

  1. A Deal with the Devil
  2. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
  3. The Devil You Know
  4. The Devil Gets His Due
  5. The Summer We Fell
  6. The Summer I Saved You
  7. My Favorite Bad Decision

4. Time-Travel Path

Best for the Elle O’Roark or Parallel titles.

  1. Parallel
  2. Intersect
  3. Across Time
  4. Across Eternity
  5. The Priest

5. Standalone and Angsty Romance Path

Useful for readers who want fewer connected-series dependencies.

  1. Undertow
  2. Bloom
  3. No One But Us
  4. The Summer We Fell
  5. The Summer I Saved You
  6. The Summer You Found Me
  7. The Summer I Destroyed You
  8. The Summer I First Saw You
  9. Good at Being Alive

Publication Order Master List

The master list below uses first known year where stable. Some books have later paperback, special edition, or publisher reissue dates, so reissue dates are not treated as new story entries.

  • Undertow (2013) – Novel – Standalone
  • Bloom (2014) – Novel – Standalone
  • Waking Olivia (2016) – Novel – The Langstrom Brothers #1
  • Drowning Erin (2017) – Novel – The Langstrom Brothers #2
  • No One But Us (2018) – Novel – Standalone
  • Parallel (2019) – Novel – The Parallel Series #1 – Also as Elle O’Roark
  • Intersect (2019) – Novel – The Parallel Series #2 – Also as Elle O’Roark
  • Across Time (2019) – Novel – The Parallel Series #3 – Also as Elle O’Roark
  • Across Eternity (2020) – Novel – The Parallel Series #4 – Also as Elle O’Roark
  • A Deal with the Devil (2021) – Novel – The Grumpy Devils #1
  • The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2022) – Novel – The Grumpy Devils #2
  • The Devil Goes to Maui (2022) – Novella – The Grumpy Devils #2.5 – Bonus
  • The Devil You Know (2022) – Novel – The Grumpy Devils #3
  • The Devil Gets His Due (2022) – Novel – The Grumpy Devils #4
  • The Summer We Fell (2023) – Novel – The Summer #1
  • The Summer I Saved You (2023) – Novel – The Summer #2
  • The Summer You Found Me (2024) – Novel – The Summer #3
  • The Summer I Destroyed You (2024) – Novel – The Summer #4
  • The Summer I First Saw You (2024) – Novel – The Summer #5
  • The Priest (2024) – Novella – The Parallel Series bonus
  • My Favorite Bad Decision (2025) – Novel – The Favorites #1
  • My Favorite Lost Cause (2025) – Novel – The Favorites #2
  • My Favorite Fake Romance (2025) – Novel – The Favorites #3
  • Good at Being Alive (2026) – Novel – Standalone

Related Works and Where They Fit

The Langstrom Brothers

  • Waking Olivia (2016) – Novel – Book 1
  • Drowning Erin (2017) – Novel – Book 2

Placement: Read in order. The official author site lists these as a 2 book series.

The Parallel Series

  • Parallel (2019) – Novel – Book 1
  • Intersect (2019) – Novel – Book 2
  • Across Time (2019) – Novel – Book 3
  • Across Eternity (2020) – Novel – Book 4
  • The Priest (2024) – Novella – Bonus novella

Placement: Read the 4 main novels in numbered order. The official author site lists Parallel, Intersect, Across Time, and Across Eternity as the 4 book Parallel Series, while The Priest is described in retail listings as a Parallel Series bonus novella.

The Grumpy Devils

  • A Deal with the Devil (2021) – Novel – Book 1
  • The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2022) – Novel – Book 2
  • The Devil Goes to Maui (2022) – Novella – Book 2.5
  • The Devil You Know (2022) – Novel – Book 3
  • The Devil Gets His Due (2022) – Novel – Book 4

Placement: Read the main 4 books in series order. Add The Devil Goes to Maui after The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. The official author site lists the main Grumpy Devils as a 4 book series.

The Summer Series

  • The Summer We Fell (2023) – Novel – Book 1
  • The Summer I Saved You (2023) – Novel – Book 2
  • The Summer You Found Me (2024) – Novel – Book 3
  • The Summer I Destroyed You (2024) – Novel – Book 4
  • The Summer I First Saw You (2024) – Novel – Book 5

Placement: Read in numbered order if following the beach-set series. The official site describes the line as 5 angsty standalones set on the beach in Northern California.

The Favorites

  • My Favorite Bad Decision (2025) – Novel – Book 1
  • My Favorite Lost Cause (2025) – Novel – Book 2
  • My Favorite Fake Romance (2025) – Novel – Book 3

Placement: Read in numbered order. The official site lists The Favorites as a 3 book series, and separate catalog pages list My Favorite Bad Decision, My Favorite Lost Cause, and My Favorite Fake Romance as 2025 releases.

Standalone Novels

  • Undertow (2013) – Novel – Standalone
  • Bloom (2014) – Novel – Standalone
  • No One But Us (2018) – Novel – Standalone
  • Good at Being Alive (2026) – Novel – Standalone

Placement: These can be read separately from the connected series. Penguin Random House lists Good at Being Alive as available June 16, 2026, and describes it as Elizabeth O’Roark’s traditional publishing debut.

Bonus and Reissue Notes

  • The Devil Goes to Maui – Bonus epilogue novella for The Grumpy Devils
  • The Priest – Bonus novella for The Parallel Series
  • The Parallel Series boxed editions – Buying editions
  • The Devil Series Books 1 to 4 – Buying edition
  • Special editions and paperback reissues – Do not count as new story entries

Placement: Read bonus novellas after the related main books. Treat bundles and special editions as format choices unless they include unread bonus material.

Dependencies & Notes

  • The Parallel Series has the clearest strict reading order. Read Parallel before Intersect, then Across Time before Across Eternity.
  • The Langstrom Brothers should be read from Waking Olivia to Drowning Erin.
  • The Grumpy Devils books can be read as interconnected standalones, but series order gives cleaner character context.
  • The Devil Goes to Maui fits after The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.
  • The Summer Series is listed as 5 standalones, but numbered order is still the simplest path.
  • The Favorites should be read from My Favorite Bad Decision through My Favorite Fake Romance.
  • Elle O’Roark and Elizabeth O’Roark listings overlap for the Parallel books. Check the title and series name before buying duplicates.
  • Some catalog pages use ebook dates, paperback dates, special edition dates, or publisher reissue dates. Use the original story order for reading.

FAQs

Do Elizabeth O’Roark books need to be read in order?

Yes for The Parallel Series, The Langstrom Brothers, The Grumpy Devils, The Summer, and The Favorites. Standalone novels can be read separately.

What is the best Elizabeth O’Roark book to start with?

A Deal with the Devil is the clearest start for contemporary rom-com style reading. Waking Olivia starts The Langstrom Brothers. The Summer We Fell begins The Summer Series.

Is Elle O’Roark the same as Elizabeth O’Roark?

Yes. Elle O’Roark is an alternate author name connected to the Parallel books. Fantastic Fiction lists Elizabeth O’Roark as “aka Elle O’Roark.”

Where does The Priest fit?

The Priest is a Parallel Series bonus novella. Read it after the 4 main Parallel novels.

Where does The Devil Goes to Maui fit?

Read The Devil Goes to Maui after The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. It is a bonus Drew and Josh epilogue entry in The Grumpy Devils sequence.

Are The Summer books standalones?

Yes. The official author site describes The Summer Series as 5 angsty standalones, but reading them in numbered order is still the cleanest catalog path.

What is Elizabeth O’Roark’s newest book included here?

Good at Being Alive is the newest book included here, with a June 16, 2026 publication listing.

Change Log

  • Last checked: June 15, 2026
  • What changed: Initial OrderedBooklist index created with publication order, series order, Elle O’Roark pen-name handling, bonus novella placement, reissue notes, and 2026 release tracking.
  • Most recent known release included: Good at Being Alive (2026)