Andrea Penrose Reading Order
13 series Β· 54 books
Andrea Penrose is an accomplished American author celebrated for her engaging Regency-era historical fiction. With a prolific career spanning from 1997 to 2026, she has penned 54 books across 13 series, including the well-known Wrexford & Sloane Mysteries and the Circle of Sin series. Readers appreciate her rich storytelling and intricate plots, making her a standout in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2005β2024)
Start with Regency Christmas Courtship and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Regency Christmas Courtship 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Truly, Madly, Regency 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Just One Kiss Away 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Circle Of Sin Series
Complete3 books (2010β2011)
Start with To Sin with a Scoundrel and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | To Sin with a Scoundrel 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | To Surrender to a Rogue 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | To Tempt a Rake 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Dangerous Liaisons Series
Complete3 books (2001β2015)
Start with A Diamond in the Rough and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Diamond in the Rough 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sweeter Than Sin 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Devil May Care 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Hellions Of High Street Series
Complete3 books (2014β2014)
Start with Passionately Yours and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passionately Yours 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Scandalously Yours 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sinfully Yours 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Intrepid Heroines Series
Complete4 books (1998β2014)
Start with Code of Honor, the first of 4 books in the Intrepid Heroines series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Code of Honor 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hired Hero 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Stroke of Luck 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Pistols at Dawn 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Series
Ongoing11 books (2011β2026)
Start with Sweet Revenge, the first of 11 books in the Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Revenge 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Cocoa Conspiracy 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Recipe for Treason 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Stolen Letters 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Smoke & Lies 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Question of Numbers 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | A Tangle of Serpents 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | A Swirl of Shadows 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Thunder of Stones 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Thunder of Stones 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Price of Paradise 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Lessons In Love Series
Complete3 books (1997β2002)
Start with The Defiant Governess and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Defiant Governess 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Second Chances 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Storybook Hero 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Lords Of Midnight Series
Complete3 books (2011β2012)
Start with Too Wicked to Wed and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Too Wicked to Wed 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Too Dangerous to Desire 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Too Tempting to Resist 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Merlin's Maidens Series
Ongoing4 books (2007β2025)
Start with The Spy Wore Silk, the first of 4 books in the Merlin's Maidens series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Spy Wore Silk 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Seduced by a Spy 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Scarlet Spy 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | To Love A Spy 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Scandalous Secrets Series
Complete3 books (2000β2002)
Start with A Lady of Letters and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Lady of Letters 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Major's Mistake 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Banished Bride 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016β2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas By Candlelight 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2003β2024)
Start with The Tiger's Mistress(As: Andrea DaRif) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tiger's Mistress(As: Andrea DaRif) 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Kiss of Spice(As: Andrea DaRif) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Diamond of London 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Wrexford & Sloane Series
Ongoing10 books (2017β2026)
Start with Murder on Black Swan Lane, the first of 10 books in the Wrexford & Sloane series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder on Black Swan Lane 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Murder at Half Moon Gate 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Murder at Kensington Palace 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Murder at Queen's Landing 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Murder at the Serpentine Bridge 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Murder at the Merton Library 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Murder at Kingβs Crossing 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Murder at Somerset House 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Murder on Threadneedle Street 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrea Penrose written?
- Andrea Penrose has written 54 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Andrea Penrose series?
- Here are the first books in Andrea Penrose's series: Anthologies: Regency Christmas Courtship; Circle Of Sin: To Sin with a Scoundrel; Dangerous Liaisons: A Diamond in the Rough; Hellions Of High Street: Passionately Yours; Intrepid Heroines: Code of Honor.
- What order should I read Andrea Penrose's books?
- We recommend reading Andrea Penrose's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Andrea Penrose still writing new books?
- Yes, Andrea Penrose has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery, Merlin's Maidens, Standalone Novels, Wrexford & Sloane.

