Author

Lynn Painter

Q: What should I read first by Lynn Painter?

Start with the Mr. Wrong Number series, since it is the first on file, then read it in publication order.

Lynn Painter has 13 known credited books (13 published) across 1 series. Start with Mr. Wrong Number.

Lynn Painter is an American author who has become one of the most popular voices in contemporary young adult and new adult romantic comedy, known for witty, banter-driven love stories grounded in relatable, often awkward everyday situations. She first broke out with Better Than the Movies, a YA rom-com steeped in affectionate homage to classic teen movies, and has since built a following with novels including The Do-Over, Mr. Wrong Number and Betting on You, several of which have been long-running bestsellers and BookTok favorites. Mr. Wrong Number, about a woman who accidentally starts texting a stranger after a wrong number and slowly falls for him without knowing his identity, is one of her most widely read books and a strong entry point for new readers wanting her signature mix of comic misunderstanding and genuine emotional payoff. Painter's YA titles and her adult new-adult romances share a warm, screwball-comedy sensibility, and she has quickly become one of the most reliably purchased names for readers seeking lighter, feel-good contemporary romance. There is no film or television adaptation of her work as of this writing.

Series: 1
Credited books: 13
Published: 13
Latest published book: Trust Fall 29 September 2026
Active: 2021–present
Best known for: Mr. Wrong Number

Key facts about Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter has 13 books on our list. 3 of them belong to a series, while 10 stand alone. Since all 13 are out now, every book here is ready to read. Their series sits on our romantic comedy shelf.

Lynn Painter has 1 series on file. Mr. Wrong Number has 3 books, starting in 2022.

Since Mr. Wrong Number is the first series on file, it is the place to start. Their first published book on file came out in 2021. Meanwhile, Trust Fall is the latest published book, out on 29 September 2026.

There are also 10 standalone books. You can read them in any order, since each one stands alone. The newest one that is out is Trust Fall, from 2026. The oldest on file is Better Than the Movies, from 2021.