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Cathy Maxwell

Cathy Maxwell Reading Order

13 series Β· 52 books

Cathy Maxwell is a prolific author known for her captivating romance novels, with a career spanning from 1994 to 2026. With 52 books across 13 series, including notable titles like The Brides of Wishmore and A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women, she weaves tales that explore the complexities of love. Residing in Virginia, she draws inspiration from her surroundings and her love for animals.

A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with His Secret Mistress and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of His Secret Mistress
His Secret Mistress
2
Cover of Her First Desire
Her First Desire
3
His Lessons on Love

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2009)

Start with The One That Got Away and read in order.

#Title
1
The One That Got Away
2
Cover of Four Dukes and a Devil
Four Dukes and a Devil

Busty Bodice Club Series

Ongoing

5 books (2026–2026)

Start with Curves for the Beastly Duke(By: Annabelle Anders), the first of 5 books in the Busty Bodice Club series.

#Title
1
Curves for the Beastly Duke(By: Annabelle Anders)
2
Curves for the Grumpy Duke(By: Eliana Piers)
3
Curves for the Rakish Duke
4
Curves for the Scandalous Duke(By: Kathleen Ayers)
5
Curves for the Silver Fox Duke(By: Tracy Sumner)

Cameron Sisters Series

Complete

5 books (2004–2008)

Start with Temptation of a Proper Governess, the first of 5 books in the Cameron Sisters series.

#Title
1
Temptation of a Proper Governess
2
Cover of The Price of Indiscretion
The Price of Indiscretion
3
Cover of In the Bed of a Duke
In the Bed of a Duke
4
Cover of Bedding the Heiress
Bedding the Heiress
5
Cover of In the Highlander's Bed
In the Highlander's Bed

Marriage Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2001)

Start with Married in Haste and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Married in Haste
Married in Haste
2
Cover of A Scandalous Marriage
A Scandalous Marriage
3
Cover of The Marriage Contract
The Marriage Contract

Marrying the Duke Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2016)

Start with A Little Thing Called Love, the first of 4 books in the Marrying the Duke series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Little Thing Called Love
A Little Thing Called Love
2
Cover of The Match of the Century
The Match of the Century
3
Cover of A Date at the Altar
A Date at the Altar
4
Cover of The Fairest of Them All
The Fairest of Them All

Scandals and Seductions Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2011)

Start with A Seduction at Christmas, the first of 5 books in the Scandals and Seductions series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Seduction at Christmas
A Seduction at Christmas
2
Cover of The Earl Claims His Wife
The Earl Claims His Wife
3
Cover of His Christmas Pleasure
His Christmas Pleasure
4
Cover of The Marriage Ring
The Marriage Ring
5
Cover of The Seduction of Scandal
The Seduction of Scandal

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2012)

Start with Nightingale (From The One That Got Away) and read in order.

#Title
1
Nightingale (From The One That Got Away)
2
In a Moonlit Garden

Spinster Heiresses Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2018)

Start with If Ever I Should Love You and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of If Ever I Should Love You
If Ever I Should Love You
2
Cover of A Match Made in Bed
A Match Made in Bed
3
Cover of The Duke That I Marry
The Duke That I Marry

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

11 books (1994–2003)

Start with All Things Beautiful, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of All Things Beautiful
All Things Beautiful
2
Cover of Treasured Vows
Treasured Vows
3
Cover of You And No Other
You And No Other
4
Cover of Falling in Love Again
Falling in Love Again
5
Cover of When Dreams Come True
When Dreams Come True
6
Cover of Because of You
Because of You
7
Cover of Flanna and the Lawman
Flanna and the Lawman
8
Cover of The Wedding Wager
The Wedding Wager
9
Cover of The Lady Is Tempted
The Lady Is Tempted
10
Cover of Adventures of a Scottish Heiress
Adventures of a Scottish Heiress
11
Cover of The Seduction of an English Lady
The Seduction of an English Lady

The Brides of Wishmore Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2014)

Start with The Bride Says Maybe and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Bride Says Maybe
The Bride Says Maybe
2
Cover of The Bride Says No
The Bride Says No
3
Cover of The Groom Says Yes
The Groom Says Yes

The Chattan Curse Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

Start with Lyon's Bride and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Lyon's Bride
Lyon's Bride
2
Cover of The Scottish Witch
The Scottish Witch
3
The Devil's Heart

The Gambler's Daughters Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

Start with A Kiss in the Moonlight and read in order.

#Title
1
A Kiss in the Moonlight
2
Cover of One Dangerous Night
One Dangerous Night
3
Cover of A Touch of Steele
A Touch of Steele

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cathy Maxwell written?
Cathy Maxwell has written 52 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Cathy Maxwell series?
Here are the first books in Cathy Maxwell's series: A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women: His Secret Mistress; Anthologies: The One That Got Away; Busty Bodice Club: Curves for the Beastly Duke(By: Annabelle Anders); Cameron Sisters: Temptation of a Proper Governess; Marriage: Married in Haste.
What order should I read Cathy Maxwell's books?
We recommend reading Cathy Maxwell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Cathy Maxwell still writing new books?
Yes, Cathy Maxwell has 2 ongoing series: Busty Bodice Club, The Gambler's Daughters.

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