Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruff and Tumble | 2021 | Lucy Gilmore | Buy |
| 2 | I Hate You More | 2021 | Lucy Gilmore | Buy |
| 3 | The Lonely Hearts Book Club | 2023 | Lucy Gilmore | Buy |
| 4 | The Library of Borrowed Hearts | 2024 | Lucy Gilmore | Buy |
Lucy Gilmore’s four standalone novels show her range within contemporary romance and women’s fiction. Ruff and Tumble (2021) continues her affinity for dog-centered stories, while I Hate You More (2021) is a romantic comedy about competing dog show handlers who can’t stand each other.
Her more recent standalones have shifted toward book-themed stories. The Lonely Hearts Book Club (2023) follows a group of strangers brought together by a reading group, and The Library of Borrowed Hearts (2024) uses a library setting to connect its characters across different timelines. Gilmore’s writing stays accessible and character-focused throughout.