Andrea Penrose Reading Order

4 books (2005–2025)

Andrea Penrose's anthology series comprises three collections of historical fiction and romance stories published between 2005 and 2024. These standalone tales should be read in publication order, beginning with Regency Christmas Courtship, followed by Truly, Madly, Regency and Just One Kiss Away, A Season of Romance. The series remains ongoing.

Start with Regency Christmas Courtship and read in order.

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1	Regency Christmas Courtship 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Truly, Madly, Regency 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Just One Kiss Away 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Season of Romance 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2011)

The Circle of Sin series consists of three historical mystery romances written by Andrea Penrose between 2010 and 2011. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with To Sin with a Scoundrel, followed by To Surrender to a Rogue, and concluding with To Tempt a Rake. Each book blends elements of mystery, romance, and historical fiction into a standalone yet interconnected narrative.

Start with To Sin with a Scoundrel and read in order.

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1	To Sin with a Scoundrel 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	To Surrender to a Rogue 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	To Tempt a Rake 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2001–2015)

Andrea Penrose's Dangerous Liaisons is a complete three-book historical mystery romance series spanning from 2001 to 2015. The novels should be read in publication order beginning with A Diamond in the Rough, followed by Sweeter Than Sin and concluding with Devil May Care. This series blends mystery and thriller elements with historical fiction and romance throughout its carefully plotted narrative arc.

Start with A Diamond in the Rough and read in order.

3 books (2014–2014)

The Hellions Of High Street is a completed three-book historical mystery romance series by Andrea Penrose, published in 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Passionately Yours, followed by Scandalously Yours and Sinfully Yours. This series blends mystery, romance, and historical fiction into a cohesive narrative arc that unfolds across all three installments.

Start with Passionately Yours and read in order.

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1	Passionately Yours 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Scandalously Yours 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sinfully Yours 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1998–2014)

The Intrepid Heroines series by Andrea Penrose consists of four complete historical mystery romance novels published between 1998 and 2014. Reading these books in publication order—Code of Honor, The Hired Hero, A Stroke of Luck, and Pistols at Dawn—provides the intended narrative experience. Each entry combines mystery and thriller elements with historical fiction settings and romantic storylines.

Start with Code of Honor, the first of 4 books in the Intrepid Heroines series.

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1	Code of Honor 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hired Hero 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Stroke of Luck 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Pistols at Dawn 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2011–2026)

The Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery series spans 11 books published from 2011 to 2026, blending historical fiction, mystery, and romance as it follows the investigations of its titular character. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sweet Revenge and continuing through the most recent installment. The books feature intricate plots set within a historical context, combining detective work with romantic elements across the developing narrative arc.

Start with Sweet Revenge, the first of 11 books in the Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery series.

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1	Sweet Revenge 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Cocoa Conspiracy 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Recipe for Treason 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Stolen Letters 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Smoke & Lies 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Question of Numbers 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Tangle of Serpents 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	A Swirl of Shadows 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Thunder of Stones 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Thunder of Stones 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Price of Paradise 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1997–2002)

Andrea Penrose's Lessons In Love trilogy consists of three historical romance mysteries published between 1997 and 2002. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Defiant Governess, followed by Second Chances and concluding with The Storybook Hero. Each installment blends romance with mystery elements set in historical settings, creating a finished series that stands as a cohesive whole.

Start with The Defiant Governess and read in order.

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1	The Defiant Governess 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Second Chances 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Storybook Hero 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2012)

Andrea Penrose's Lords of Midnight trilogy is a complete historical mystery romance series comprising three novels published between 2011 and 2012. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Too Wicked to Wed, followed by Too Dangerous to Desire, and concluding with Too Tempting to Resist. This series blends historical fiction with romance and thriller elements for readers seeking interconnected stories set in a richly detailed past.

Start with Too Wicked to Wed and read in order.

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1	Too Wicked to Wed 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Too Dangerous to Desire 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Too Tempting to Resist 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2007–2025)

The Merlin's Maidens series by Andrea Penrose consists of four historical mystery romances published between 2007 and 2025, with the series currently ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Spy Wore Silk, followed by Seduced by a Spy, The Scarlet Spy, and To Love A Spy. The series blends mystery, romance, and historical fiction elements across its interconnected narrative.

Start with The Spy Wore Silk, the first of 4 books in the Merlin's Maidens series.

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1	The Spy Wore Silk 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Seduced by a Spy 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Scarlet Spy 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	To Love A Spy 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2000–2002)

Andrea Penrose's Scandalous Secrets trilogy blends mystery, romance, and historical fiction across three interconnected stories published between 2000 and 2002. The complete series should be read in publication order beginning with A Lady of Letters, followed by The Major's Mistake and concluding with The Banished Bride. Each book builds on the previous installment's revelations while delivering its own dramatic narrative arc.

Start with A Lady of Letters and read in order.

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1	A Lady of Letters 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Major's Mistake 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Banished Bride 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

3 books (2003–2024)

Andrea Penrose has written three standalone mystery and historical fiction novels spanning from 2003 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Tiger's Mistress, followed by A Kiss of Spice (the first two published under the pen name Andrea DaRif), and concluding with The Diamond of London.

Start with The Tiger's Mistress(As: Andrea DaRif) and read in order.

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1	The Tiger's Mistress(As: Andrea DaRif) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Kiss of Spice(As: Andrea DaRif) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Diamond of London 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2017–2026)

The Wrexford & Sloane series is a ten-book historical mystery romance set in Regency-era London, following the investigations of an aristocratic scientist and a talented artist as they solve crimes together. Published between 2017 and 2026, the series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder on Black Swan Lane. Each installment features a new murder mystery while developing the relationship and partnership between the two protagonists across the interconnected cases.

Start with Murder on Black Swan Lane, the first of 10 books in the Wrexford & Sloane series.

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1	Murder on Black Swan Lane 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder at Half Moon Gate 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder at Kensington Palace 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder at Queen's Landing 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murder at the Serpentine Bridge 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Murder at the Merton Library 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Murder at King’s Crossing 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Murder at Somerset House 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Murder on Threadneedle Street 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible