Contemporary books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Contemporary series?"

"There are two books in the Contemporary series, published between 2005 and 2006."

Q: "What is the first book in the Contemporary series?"

"The first book in the Contemporary series is The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated, published in 2005."

Q: "Are the Contemporary books by Shana Galen connected?"

"The two books share a modern-day setting and humorous tone, but they can be read independently. Neither book carries over characters or plot from the other."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Men I’ve Dated	2005	Shana Galen	Buy
2	Reality TV Bites	2006	Shana Galen	Buy

Before Shana Galen became known for Regency romance, she started out writing contemporary romantic comedies. These two early novels take a lighter approach to modern dating and relationships.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Men I’ve Dated came out in 2005 and was followed by Reality TV Bites in 2006. Both books lean into humor and pop culture references. Galen soon moved to historical settings after these releases, but these books show her comedic voice was there from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Contemporary series?

There are two books in the Contemporary series, published between 2005 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Contemporary series?

The first book in the Contemporary series is The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Men I’ve Dated, published in 2005.

Are the Contemporary books by Shana Galen connected?

The two books share a modern-day setting and humorous tone, but they can be read independently. Neither book carries over characters or plot from the other.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order