Pretending To Dance books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Pretending To Dance series?"

"There are two books in the Pretending To Dance series, published in 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Pretending To Dance series?"

"The first book in the Pretending To Dance series is The Dance Begins, published in 2015."

Q: "Do you need to read The Dance Begins before Pretending to Dance?"

"The Dance Begins is a short prequel that provides background on the main character's family. Reading it first adds context, but Pretending to Dance works fine as a starting point on its own."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Dance Begins	2015	Diane Chamberlain	Buy
2	Pretending to Dance	2015	Diane Chamberlain	Buy

Pretending to Dance (2015) switches between two timelines as a woman navigating the adoption process is forced to confront memories of her own childhood. The story digs into family dysfunction, disability, and the difference between the families we are born into and the ones we build.

The Dance Begins (2015) is a prequel novella that fills in details about the main character’s early life. Together, the two books explore how past traumas echo forward into adulthood, a theme Chamberlain handles with restraint and honesty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pretending To Dance series?

There are two books in the Pretending To Dance series, published in 2015.

What is the first book in the Pretending To Dance series?

The first book in the Pretending To Dance series is The Dance Begins, published in 2015.

Do you need to read The Dance Begins before Pretending to Dance?

The Dance Begins is a short prequel that provides background on the main character’s family. Reading it first adds context, but Pretending to Dance works fine as a starting point on its own.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order