Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exit the Friend Zone | 2019 | Verlene Landon | Buy |
| 2 | Be Understanding | 2019 | Verlene Landon | Buy |
| 3 | Be Creative | 2019 | Verlene Landon | Buy |
| 4 | The Waiting Game | 2019 | Verlene Landon | Buy |
| 5 | Be Protective | 2019 | Verlene Landon | Buy |
| 6 | Be Romantic | 2019 | Verlene Landon | Buy |
Escaping the Friend Zone is a six-book romance series by Verlene Landon, all published in 2019. The series is built around a single premise: friends who realize they want something more. Exit the Friend Zone sets up the concept, and the subsequent books (Be Understanding, Be Creative, The Waiting Game, Be Protective, Be Romantic) each take a different angle on the friends-to-lovers trope.
Landon released all six books within a single year, giving readers who enjoy the friends-to-lovers setup plenty of variations on the theme. The “Be” titles suggest different qualities or strategies the characters use as they navigate the shift from friendship to romance, while The Waiting Game explores the tension of holding back.