Reading Order
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Start with Kinda Don't Care and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Kinda Don't Care
Book 1 by Lani Lynn Vale • Published 2018
He acts like nothing gets to him, until she does. A small-town romance with plenty of banter, where two guarded people have to admit they want more than a casual spark.
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Simple Man reading order
Ends with Too Bad So Sad
- 1

Book 1:Kinda Don't Care
Lani Lynn Vale • 2018
He acts like nothing gets to him, until she does. A small-town romance with plenty of banter, where two guarded people have to admit they want more than a casual spark.
- 2

Book 2:Maybe Don't Wanna
Lani Lynn Vale • 2018
She’s done chasing, he’s done pretending he doesn’t need anyone. When their paths keep crossing, they have to decide if love is worth the vulnerability they’ve both been avoiding.
- 3

Book 3:Get You Some
Lani Lynn Vale • 2018
He’s confident, she’s cautious, and neither one is great at compromise. When life pushes them together, attraction turns into something steadier, and a lot scarier than either expected.
- 4

Book 4:Ain't Doin' It
Lani Lynn Vale • 2018
He wants her, she wants peace, and their timing is terrible. A stubborn, funny romance where the real challenge isn’t chemistry, it’s admitting what they both feel.
- 5

Book 5:Too Bad So Sad
Lani Lynn Vale • 2018
She’s ready to move on, he’s ready to prove he’s not a mistake. When their connection reignites, they have to decide whether to keep it light, or finally go all in.
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Simple Man FAQ
What is the best order to read the Simple Man series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Kinda Don't Care.
How many books are in the Simple Man series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Simple Man series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Simple Man series?
New readers should start with Kinda Don't Care, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Simple Man series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2018.