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Ariel Lawhon Reading Order

3 series · 15 books

Ariel Lawhon crafts meticulously researched historical fiction that brings forgotten figures and pivotal moments to vivid life. A New York Times bestselling author, her novels have earned widespread recognition from major book clubs and library programs, appealing to readers who seek immersive stories grounded in real events and people. With fourteen books to her credit since 2014, Lawhon has established herself as a compelling voice in the genre, weaving together the personal and historical to create narratives that resonate long after the final page.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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A Thousand Doors

Blaze Collection Series

Ongoing

7 books (2024–2024)

The Blaze Collection is an ongoing anthology series featuring seven historical fiction novels by different authors, with new entries continuing to be published. Each book stands alone as a complete story while contributing to the larger collection's themes. Reading in publication order beginning with Amelia's Shadow provides the intended experience, followed by Barriers to Entry, Fallen Grace, Fires to Come, The Forgotten Chapter, The June Paintings, and Tune in Tomorrow. This curated series celebrates women's stories across different time periods and contexts, with each author bringing their own perspective to historical narratives.

Start with Amelia's Shadow(By: Marie Benedict), the first of 7 books in the Blaze Collection series.

Start this series with Amelia's Shadow(By: Marie Benedict)

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Amelia's Shadow(By: Marie Benedict)
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Barriers to Entry
3
Fallen Grace(By: Sadeqa Johnson)
4
Fires to Come(By: Asha Lemmie)
5
The Forgotten Chapter(By: Pam Jenoff)
6
The June Paintings(By: Maggie Shipstead)
7
Tune in Tomorrow(By: Melanie Benjamin)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2014–2026)

Ariel Lawhon has published seven standalone historical fiction novels between 2014 and 2026, with the series remaining ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers should follow publication order beginning with The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress. The series includes The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress, Flight of Dreams, I Was Anastasia, Code Name Hélène, When We Had Wings (co-written with Kristina McMorris and Susan Meissner), The Frozen River, and The Pirate Queen.

Start with The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

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Cover of The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress
The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress
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Cover of Flight of Dreams
Flight of Dreams
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Cover of I Was Anastasia
I Was Anastasia
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Cover of Code Name Hélène
Code Name Hélène
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Cover of When We Had Wings(With: Kristina McMorris,Susan Meissner)
When We Had Wings(With: Kristina McMorris,Susan Meissner)
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The Frozen River
7
The Pirate Queen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ariel Lawhon written?
Ariel Lawhon has written 15 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ariel Lawhon series?
Here are the first books in Ariel Lawhon's series: Blaze Collection: Amelia's Shadow(By: Marie Benedict).
What order should I read Ariel Lawhon's books?
We recommend reading Ariel Lawhon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ariel Lawhon still writing new books?
Yes, Ariel Lawhon has 2 ongoing series: Blaze Collection, Standalone Novels.

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