What Is The Correct Order Of The Mr. Lemoncello Books To Read?
As a new fan, I’m overwhelmed! Are Mr. Lemoncello’s adventures sequential, or is it safe to jump around his library game series?
2026-08-03 09:45:56
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Honestly, the only one that's slightly flexible is the prequel, 'Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game'. It's charming and adds depth, but it's not a mandatory entry point. Slot it in after the first or second book if you're craving more Lemoncello lore.
2026-08-04 20:36:35
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Here's a hot take: you could potentially read 'Very First Game' anytime after the first book. It's a standalone origin story about Mr. Lemoncello himself as a kid. It doesn't advance the modern plot, so it works as a fun aside whenever you want more backstory.
2026-08-08 06:01:12
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I feel like the 'Library Olympics' is where the series really hits its stride. The first book is great setup, but the second one expands the competition nationally and introduces fantastic new characters. Reading them in order lets you appreciate that expansion properly.
2026-08-08 07:15:32
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The later books have callbacks and recurring characters that won't land if you haven't read the earlier installments. Charles Chiltington, for instance. His arc from nemesis to... well, whatever he is, is much funnier if you've witnessed his full journey from book one.
2026-08-09 11:53:25
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Escaping The Mafia Devil
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“Do you know why people call me the devil? It’s because I live up to that name,” he chuckled and tightened his hand around my neck, making my pulse race. “I've shed a lot of blood, and killing someone as insignificant as you… It means nothing."
“Then why haven’t you?” I dared to ask. I shouldn't test his patience, but the thrill of danger was so…
Tempting.
“You fascinate me. It would be a shame to end someone as amusing as you too soon.” His lips almost brushed against mine, stealing my breathe.
"One month. Escape with Clara within one month, and it would seem like you never met me."
“And if I fail?”
“I’ll kill you.
~~~
When Gwendolyn Harper and her best friend are kidnapped by Lorenzo Raimondo, the ruthless, cunning mafia lord of Sinclair City, she's faces an impossible choice: save herself and abandon her best friend or risk everything to save them both. She chooses defiance, striking a dangerous deal for their freedom.
But Gwen may have underestimated how much power Lorenzo had and the seductive, dangerous charm that she couldn't resist.
Will she fight for a freedom that seems nearly impossible, or will she succumb to the temptation of the man who holds her life?
“I'm so sorry, Leo,” I rasped, my voice barely a whisper. Tears of guilt and self-blame streamed down my cheeks as I stood before him, eyes cast downward. Despite the fact that I was his prisoner and he was my warden, I couldn't bear the thought of anything bad happening to him. I told him, “It's my fault. I shouldn't have let you go-”
“Damn it, Alessandra. I don't want your apology,” Leonardo snapped, lifting my chin with a firm finger, forcing me to meet his gaze. His voice was hard as steel as he continued, “I want you to write a fucking essay about how much you think about me. How you crave my touch. I want to hear you say you love me, because I swear it in this life, mia principessa, there won't be anyone else but me.”
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When Alessandra Scavelli is forced into marrying Leonardo De Castello, her childhood sweetheart turned feared mafia kingpin, her world is thrown into chaos. Leonardo, still madly in love with her, sees this as a chance to reclaim their lost romance.
Alessandra, however, is torn by a secret mission handed to her by her family: infiltrate Leonardo's syndicate and bring it down from within. As she delves into Leonardo's dangerous world, Alessandra finds herself conflicted between her family’s demands and the undeniable pull of her own heart. The once clear lines between loyalty and love blur, and she must navigate a treacherous path where betrayal lurks at every corner. Will Alessandra follow through with her family's plan, or will she surrender to the passion that threatens to consume her?
After the death of her mother, Sienna Vale is taken in by her powerful, secretive stepfather and placed under the “protection” of his three mafia sons. But what begins as guardianship turns into something darker—and far more tempting.
As Sienna uncovers secrets about her past, her parentage, and the brutal world she now lives in, she finds herself falling deeper into a web of desire, danger, and forbidden love. The brothers were never meant to want her—but they do.
And someone wants her dead.
Each act raises the stakes:
Act I: Seduction begins. One of the brothers might betray her. Someone wants her gone.
Act II: She’s trained to survive—body and mind. Romance deepens. Rival mafias close in.
Act III: War explodes. Sienna becomes the queen of their underworld—but must choose between love and legacy.
Luciano
Everyone thought my wife was dead, but I never stopped searching for her. When I finally found her, the timid young woman I forced to marry me was all gone. In her place was a fiercely independent woman who hated my guts.
I might have deserved it.
But did it stop me from dragging her, her secret child and her best friend back to New York City with me?
Absolutely not.
My wife belonged with me and it was time I proved it to her.
Grace
Life on the run had some benefits. Your mobster husband could no longer use you. Nor could your rotten family who wanted you dead.
Instead, I was living my best life ever in a tiny Sicilian village with my son and best friend.
Until we were found.
My husband dragged us all back, but this time I was determined to fight him. I wouldn’t fall for his charms and hot kisses again because I had so much more to lose this time around.
If only my heart would get on board with my plans.
On the day I signed the divorce papers, I was ordered to leave with nothing.
When I walked out of the Crane estate, I had twenty-six dollars in my wallet and nowhere safe to go. My phone was nearly dead when a message from an old classmate appeared on the screen, linking to a discreet placement notice.
【Seeking a live-in maternal figure for three children. Room, board, salary, and protection provided.】
I stopped at the word protection.
A roof, a meal, and a place the Cranes could not reach me were already more than I had that night.
The address led me to the iron gates of an old mansion on Chicago’s Gold Coast. Only after the butler opened the door did I learn who had placed the notice.
Dante Bellandi.
The Don of Chicago’s oldest Italian crime family.
I had only wanted a place to stay. Somehow, I became the legal mother of the three Bellandi children and the contract wife of Dante Bellandi himself.
Later, my ex-husband, Sebastian Crane, stood before me with the same careless arrogance and asked, “Do you realize you were wrong now?”
Before I could answer, the triplets stepped in front of me.
Little Livia clung to my leg, her eyes red. “My mom wasn’t wrong!”
Her two brothers stood on either side of her, staring Sebastian down.
Dante placed one hand at my waist, his voice calm enough to make the air turn cold.
“Mr. Crane, my wife owes no explanation to a man who lost the right to speak to her.”
The Family Books 1 -3 (A collection of Dark Mafia Romance)
Emma Mountford
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Book 1 Saints and Sinners
She was the light to my dark.
The saint to my sinner. with her innocent eyes and devilish curves.
A Madonna that was meant to be admired but never touched.
Until someone took that innocence from her.
She left.
The darkness in my heart was finally complete.
I avenged her, I killed for her, but she never came back.
Until I saw her again. An angel dancing around a pole for money.
She didn’t know I owned that club. She didn’t know I was watching.
This time I won’t let her escape.
I will make her back into the girl I knew.
Whether she likes it or not.
Book 2 Judge and Jury
I can’t stop watching her.
I’m not even sure I want to.
Taylor Lawson, blonde, beautiful, and totally oblivious to how much dangers she’s in.
She’s also the one juror in my upcoming murder trial that hasn’t been bought.
The one who can put me behind bars for a very long time.
I know I should execute her.
After all that’s what I do.
I am the Judge.
I eliminate threats to The Family.
And Taylor is a threat.
But I don’t want to kill her.
Possessing her, making her love me seems like a much better plan for this particular Juror.
let me tell you, the series is a wild ride of puzzles, books, and pure imagination. The correct order starts with 'Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library', where we meet Kyle and his friends as they compete in an insane library-themed game. It's like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' but for book nerds. The sequel, 'Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics', cranks up the stakes with even crazier challenges and a deeper dive into literary references. Then comes 'Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race', where the gang uncovers family secrets while racing against time. The fourth book, 'Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game', shifts to a virtual reality showdown, blending tech with classic book smarts. The latest, 'Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket', introduces a new protagonist but keeps the same chaotic, bookish energy. Each book builds on the last, weaving a bigger universe of riddles and teamwork. If you skip around, you’ll miss out on character growth and recurring Easter eggs. Trust me, binge-read them in order—it’s worth it.
What’s cool about this series is how it makes literature feel like an adventure. The puzzles aren’t just plot devices; they’re love letters to storytelling. Chris Grabenstein nails the balance between humor and heart, making every book a page-turner. The series order isn’t just about chronology; it’s about watching the library evolve from a physical space to a symbol of limitless creativity. And don’t sleep on the audiobooks—the narrators bring Mr. Lemoncello’s eccentricity to life in a way that’s pure joy.
Meh, I tried one spin-off and it felt repetitive. Same formula: kids, teams, puzzles, shout-outs to classic books, Lemoncello on a screen making jokes. If you loved the first book, you might enjoy more. If you thought it was just okay, the spin-offs won't change your mind. They fit 'after' the original in terms of complexity—they don't get deeper, just more varied in setting.
My daughter read 'Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics' first and loved hunting for the hidden puzzles in the text. When she went back to the first book, she was a little disappointed that the puzzles were, in her words, 'easier.' So reading out of order gave her a progression in puzzle complexity that felt natural to her growing skills.
It proved to me that the author likely makes each book's challenges work for a fresh reader, not assuming they've mastered the puzzles from the previous book. They're all designed as entry points, just with varying levels of cleverness.
Honestly, I got nothin'. My little cousin loves these books, but I just nod along when she talks about them. Maybe I should borrow the first one from her to see what the fuss is about.