Caroline Linden Reading Order
10 series Β· 42 books
Caroline Linden is an American romance author known for her skillfully crafted historical and contemporary love stories that span multiple interconnected series. A prolific writer with over forty books published since 2005, she gained significant industry recognition when her novella I Love the Earl became the first digital-first publication to win the Romance Writers of America RITA Award for Best Romance Novella in 2012. Her works, including the Desperately Seeking Duke and Reece Family trilogies, have resonated with international audiences and been translated into eleven languages.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2010β2024)
Caroline Linden's Anthologies series comprises four romance collections published between 2010 and 2024, with new entries still being added. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance, followed by At the Duke's Wedding, Dressed to Kiss, and Snowflakes and Scandals. The series is ongoing and features romance stories across multiple installments.
Start with The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance |
| 2 | At the Duke's Wedding |
| 3 | Dressed to Kiss |
| 4 | Snowflakes and Scandals |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Kiss for Christmas |
Desperately Seeking Duke Series
Likely Complete6 books (2020β2022)
The Desperately Seeking Duke series consists of six romance novels published between 2020 and 2022, with the final book appearing to conclude the sequence. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with About a Kiss and continuing through The Ultimate Epilogue. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.
Start with About a Kiss, the first of 6 books in the Desperately Seeking Duke series.
Start this series with About a Kiss
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | About a Kiss |
| 2 | About a Rogue |
| 3 | A Scot to the Heart |
| 4 | How the Scot Was Won |
| 5 | All the Duke I Need |
| 6 | The Ultimate Epilogue |
Reece Family Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2006β2008)
This complete romance trilogy by Caroline Linden spans three books published between 2006 and 2008, following the Reece family across What a Gentleman Wants, What a Rogue Desires, and A Rake's Guide to Seduction. The series should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected family stories. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for maximum enjoyment.
Start with What a Gentleman Wants and read in order.
Start this series with What a Gentleman Wants
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What a Gentleman Wants |
| 2 | What a Rogue Desires |
| 3 | A Rake's Guide to Seduction |
Scandalous Series
Complete8 books (2013β2017)
Caroline Linden's Scandalous series comprises eight complete historical romance novels published between 2013 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Love and Other Scandals and concluding with The Secret of My Seduction. Each installment builds on the events and relationships established in previous volumes, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the interconnected storylines.
Start with Love and Other Scandals, the first of 8 books in the Scandalous series.
Start this series with Love and Other Scandals
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Love and Other Scandals |
| 2 | It Takes a Scandal |
| 3 | A Touch of Scandal |
| 4 | All's Fair In Love and Scandal |
| 5 | Love in the Time of Scandal |
| 6 | A Study in Scandal |
| 7 | Six Degrees of Scandal |
| 8 | The Secret of My Seduction |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing6 books (2010β2025)
Caroline Linden's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises six romance tales published between 2010 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Like None Other and continuing through When I Met My Duchess, Written in my Heart, Will You Be My Wi-Fi?, A Fashionable Affair, and Make My Wish Come True. Each entry stands alone as a complete story while contributing to the broader collection.
Start with Like None Other, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Like None Other
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Like None Other |
| 2 | When I Met My Duchess |
| 3 | Written in my Heart |
| 4 | Will You Be My Wi-Fi? |
| 5 | A Fashionable Affair |
| 6 | Make My Wish Come True |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2005β2026)
Caroline Linden's romance novels should be read in publication order beginning with What a Woman Needs. Three books have been released between 2005 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each novel stands alone but benefits from being read sequentially as they were written.
Start with What a Woman Needs and read in order.
Start this series with What a Woman Needs
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | What a Woman Needs |
| 2 | Map of a Lady's Heart |
| 3 | How to Get Away with Scandal |
The Bow St. Agents: Spies in Love Series
Complete3 books (2009β2010)
Caroline Linden's Bow St. Agents trilogy is a complete romance series consisting of three books published between 2009 and 2010. The series follows spies navigating love and espionage during the Regency era, with interconnected characters and storylines that develop across the three installments. Read the books in publication order: A View to a Kiss, For Your Arms Only, and You Only Love Once, as each entry builds on the previous narrative.
Start with A View to a Kiss and read in order.
Start this series with A View to a Kiss
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A View to a Kiss |
| 2 | For Your Arms Only |
| 3 | You Only Love Once |
The Truth About the Duke Series
Complete4 books (2011β2012)
The Truth About the Duke is a complete four-book historical romance series by Caroline Linden published between 2011 and 2012. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with I Love the Earl and continuing through One Night in London, Blame It on Bath, and concluding with The Way to a Duke's Heart.
Start with I Love the Earl, the first of 4 books in the The Truth About the Duke series.
Start this series with I Love the Earl
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | I Love the Earl |
| 2 | One Night in London |
| 3 | Blame It on Bath |
| 4 | The Way to a Duke's Heart |
The Wagers of Sin Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018β2023)
Caroline Linden's The Wagers of Sin is a four-book romance series published between 2018 and 2023, featuring standalone stories connected by the central wager that drives the plot. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with An Earl Like You, followed by My Once and Future Duke, When the Marquess Was Mine, and concluding with Fortune Favors the Viscount. Though no official announcement confirms completion, the series appears to be finished with no new releases announced.
Start with An Earl Like You, the first of 4 books in the The Wagers of Sin series.
Start this series with An Earl Like You
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | An Earl Like You |
| 2 | My Once and Future Duke |
| 3 | When the Marquess Was Mine |
| 4 | Fortune Favors the Viscount |
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.

