L.O.V.E. In The USA Books in Order

How to Read the L.O.V.E. In The USA Series

The L.O.V.E. In The USA series (also referred to by fans and retailers as The Lords series) by Z.L. Arkadie is a contemporary romance powerhouse. With its mix of high-society drama, billionaire heroes, and down-to-earth heroines, the series spans multiple cities and interconnected family trees. Because the books follow specific couples across multiple installments, reading them out of order can lead to major spoilers. Below is the recommended publication and chronological order to experience the series at its best.

Recommended Reading Order

To follow the character transitions and avoid spoilers, it is highly recommended to read the books in their publication order. Here is the order of the books as they appear in the collection:

1. Find Her, Keep Her (2014) – Introduces travel writer Daisy Blanchard and billionaire Belmont "Jack" Lord on Martha’s Vineyard.
2. There's Something About Her (2014) – Follows Maggie Conroy as she navigates a passionate love triangle in Manhattan involving Vincent Adams.
3. Say You Love Her (2014) – Moves to Los Angeles, introducing Charlie Lord and Angelina Beauchamp.
4. Still In Love With Her (2015) – The continuation of Maggie and Vince's romance in Manhattan.
5. Find Her, Keep Her, A Martha's Vineyard Love Story (2015) – A revised entry or continuation slot, focusing on the progression of Belmont and Daisy's relationship (often associated with the title Know Her, Love Her).
6. He's So Bad (2015) – Shifts the spotlight to Dexter Frampton and Monroe Hester in San Francisco.
7. Made To Love Her (2016) – Further explores the tumultuous romance of Maggie and Vince.
8. He's So Good (2016) – Follows the continuation of Dexter and Monroe's chemistry.
9. Say You Love Me (2017) – Brings readers back to Charlie and Angelina's story.
10. Now Lovers (2018) – Focuses on actor Jay West and Sonja Hester, bridging into the broader Hester family universe.
11. Adore Her, More of Her (2020) – The emotional culmination and final wrap-up of Daisy and Belmont’s saga.

Understanding the Couples and Character Arcs

While the overall series is set in one shared universe, it is structured as a collection of sub-series focusing on individual couples. Knowing which books belong to which couple can help you decide how to pace your reading:

• Daisy Blanchard & Belmont Lord: Their story begins in Find Her, Keep Her, continues through the 2015 Vineyard expansion, and wraps up definitively in Adore Her, More of Her.
• Maggie Conroy & Vincent Adams: Their dramatic relationship is told across There's Something About Her, Still In Love With Her, and Made To Love Her (sometimes collected as the Maggie & Vince set).
• Charlie Lord & Angelina Beauchamp: This Los Angeles-based romance is detailed in Say You Love Her and Say You Love Me.
• Dexter Frampton & Monroe Hester: Their San Francisco romance is captured in He's So Bad and He's So Good.
• Sonja Hester & Jay West: Their Hollywood romance is explored in Now Lovers, which directly ties the main series to the Hester family spin-offs.

What to Know Before You Start

Z.L. Arkadie writes highly addictive, fast-paced contemporary romances filled with destiny, second chances, and strong family dynamics. While some books can technically be read as standalones, you will get the most enjoyment by reading the sub-series arcs in order. The chemistry is steamy, the billionaire lifestyles are glamorous, and the settings—from the breezy docks of Martha's Vineyard to the skyscrapers of Manhattan—feel like characters themselves.

Once you finish the main L.O.V.E. In The USA books, you can dive straight into the spin-off series, L.O.V.E. in the USA: The Hesters, which features characters like Sonja Hester and others in titles such as Once Friends, Taming The Shrewd, and Waiting For You.