Caroline Linden Reading Order
10 series Β· 42 books
Caroline Linden is an acclaimed American writer known for her engaging historical and contemporary romance novels. With a prolific portfolio boasting 42 books across 10 series, her standout works include The Bow St. Agents: Spies in Love and Desperately Seeking Duke. Active from 2005 to 2026, Linden has captivated readers worldwide, with her stories translated into multiple languages.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2010β2024)
Start with The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | At the Duke's Wedding 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dressed to Kiss 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Snowflakes and Scandals 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Kiss for Christmas 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Desperately Seeking Duke Series
Likely Complete6 books (2020β2022)
Start with About a Kiss, the first of 6 books in the Desperately Seeking Duke series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | About a Kiss 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | About a Rogue 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Scot to the Heart 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | How the Scot Was Won 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | All the Duke I Need 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Ultimate Epilogue 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Reece Family Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2006β2008)
Start with What a Gentleman Wants and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What a Gentleman Wants 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | What a Rogue Desires 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Rake's Guide to Seduction 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Scandalous Series
Complete8 books (2013β2017)
Start with Love and Other Scandals, the first of 8 books in the Scandalous series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love and Other Scandals 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | It Takes a Scandal 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Touch of Scandal 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | All's Fair In Love and Scandal 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Love in the Time of Scandal 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Study in Scandal 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Six Degrees of Scandal 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Secret of My Seduction 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing6 books (2010β2025)
Start with Like None Other, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Like None Other 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | When I Met My Duchess 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Written in my Heart 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Will You Be My Wi-Fi? 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Fashionable Affair 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Make My Wish Come True 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2005β2026)
Start with What a Woman Needs and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What a Woman Needs 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Map of a Lady's Heart 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | How to Get Away with Scandal 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
The Bow St. Agents: Spies in Love Series
Complete3 books (2009β2010)
Start with A View to a Kiss and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A View to a Kiss 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | For Your Arms Only 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | You Only Love Once 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
The Truth About the Duke Series
Complete4 books (2011β2012)
Start with I Love the Earl, the first of 4 books in the The Truth About the Duke series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | I Love the Earl 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | One Night in London 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Blame It on Bath 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Way to a Duke's Heart 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
The Wagers of Sin Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018β2023)
Start with An Earl Like You, the first of 4 books in the The Wagers of Sin series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Earl Like You 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | My Once and Future Duke 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | When the Marquess Was Mine 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Fortune Favors the Viscount 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Caroline Linden written?
- Caroline Linden has written 42 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Caroline Linden series?
- Here are the first books in Caroline Linden's series: Anthologies: The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance; Desperately Seeking Duke: About a Kiss; Reece Family Trilogy: What a Gentleman Wants; Scandalous: Love and Other Scandals; Short Stories/Novellas: Like None Other.
- What order should I read Caroline Linden's books?
- We recommend reading Caroline Linden's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Caroline Linden still writing new books?
- Yes, Caroline Linden has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

