If Only... books in order

The If Only... series features eight young adult romance novels published between 2014 and 2016, each exploring a 'what if' romantic scenario.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Fool Me Twice 2014 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
2 Just Like the Movies 2014 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
3 Wish You Were Italian 2014 Lauren Baratz Logsted N/A
4 Not in the Script 2014 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
5 Wild Hearts 2015 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
6 Red Girl, Blue Boy 2015 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
7 Everything But the Truth 2015 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
8 What You Always Wanted 2016 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy

The If Only… series consists of eight young adult romance novels published between 2014 and 2016 by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. Each book presents a different romantic scenario built around a “what if” premise. Fool Me Twice opens the series, followed by titles like Wish You Were Italian, Not in the Script, and Red Girl, Blue Boy, each set in a distinct world with new characters.

The books are standalone reads connected by their shared format rather than a continuing storyline. Themes range from Hollywood settings to international travel to political campaigns, giving each entry its own flavor. The series appeals to YA readers who enjoy quick, self-contained love stories with varied backdrops and fresh characters in every book.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the If Only... series?

There are eight books in the If Only… series, published between 2014 and 2016.

What is the first book in the If Only... series?

The first book in the If Only… series is Fool Me Twice, published in 2014.

Do the If Only... books need to be read in order?

The If Only… books are standalone novels, each featuring different characters and settings. They share a thematic connection but can be read in any order. Each book presents a different romantic ‘what if’ situation for its young adult characters.

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