Eileen Dreyer Reading Order
18 series · 227 books
Eileen Dreyer is a prolific American novelist who blends romance, suspense, and historical elements across more than two hundred books. A five-time RITA Award winner and 1995 inductee into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, she has built an extensive catalog spanning multiple interconnected series including the American Heroes and Daughters of Myth collections. Writing under both her own name and the pen name Kathleen Korbel, Dreyer has maintained a remarkably consistent publishing presence from the mid-1970s through the present day.
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American Heroes Series
Complete31 books (1992–2019)
The American Heroes series is a 30-book collection of mystery and romance novels published between 1992 and 2019, now complete. This collaborative series features contributions from multiple authors and should be read in publication order beginning with Black Tree Moon. The books span nearly three decades and offer standalone entries within a shared thematic framework focused on American heroism.
Start with Black Tree Moon(By: Kathleen Eagle), the first of 30 books in the American Heroes series.
Start this series with Black Tree Moon(By: Kathleen Eagle)
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing8 books (1989–2026)
Eileen Dreyer's Anthologies series comprises eight collections spanning from 1989 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Silhouette Summer Sizzlers. The series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements across various anthology volumes released over several decades.
Start with Silhouette Summer Sizzlers, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Silhouette Summer Sizzlers
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Campbells Series
Complete2 books (1996–1999)
Eileen Dreyer's Campbell series consists of two mystery romance novels published in the 1990s. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Don't Fence Me In, followed by Sail Away. Both books were released between 1996 and 1999, blending elements of mystery and romance throughout the pair.
Start with Don't Fence Me In and read in order.
Start this series with Don't Fence Me In
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Daughters of Myth Series
Likely Complete6 books (2006–2022)
The Daughters of Myth series spans six books published between 2006 and 2022, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The first three entries were published under the pen name Kathleen Korbel before the author continued the series as Eileen Dreyer with the final three books. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dangerous Temptation.
Start with Dangerous Temptation(As:Kathleen Korbel), the first of 6 books in the Daughters of Myth series.
Start this series with Dangerous Temptation(As:Kathleen Korbel)
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Drake's Damsels Series
Likely Complete6 books (2021–2026)
Eileen Dreyer's Drake's Damsels series comprises four books published between 2021 and 2023, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Miss Felicity's Dilemma and continuing through Twice Tempted, Dueling With the Duke, and Three Times a Lady.
Start with Miss Felicity's Dilemma, the first of 4 books in the Drake's Damsels series.
Start this series with Ill Met by Moonlight
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Complete5 books (2010–2013)
Drake's Rakes is a five-book historical romance series by Eileen Dreyer, published between 2010 and 2013 and now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Barely a Lady and continuing through Always a Temptress, Never a Gentleman, It Begins with a Kiss, and concluding with Once a Rake. Each installment features different protagonists while maintaining connections to the broader series narrative, blending mystery and romance elements throughout.
Start with Barely a Lady, the first of 5 books in the Drake's Rakes series.
Start this series with Barely a Lady
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Fairy Godmothers Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Korbel Classic Romance Humorous Series
Complete3 books (1989–1992)
Eileen Dreyer's complete three-book series blends romance with humor and mystery elements across three standalone novels published between 1989 and 1992. The series consists of The Ice Cream Man, A Fine Madness, and Isn't It Romantic, which should be read in publication order. Each entry features its own characters and story while maintaining the author's signature tone combining comedic situations with romantic and suspenseful elements.
Start with The Ice Cream Man and read in order.
Start this series with The Ice Cream Man
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Korbel Classics Series
Complete2 books (1989–1991)
Eileen Dreyer's Korbel Classics series consists of two mystery romance novels published between 1989 and 1991 under the pen name Kathleen Korbel. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Perchance To Dream followed by A Rose for Maggie.
Start with Perchance To Dream(As:Kathleen Korbel) and read in order.
Start this series with Perchance To Dream(As:Kathleen Korbel)
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Man Of The World Series
Complete1 book (1991–1991)
Man of the Month Series
Complete91 books (1974–2011)
The Man of the Month series is a romance collection featuring 91 books published between 1974 and 2011 by various authors including Eileen Dreyer, Yvonne Lindsay, Dixie Browning, and many others. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Honor-Bound Groom and continuing through the final entry. While individual books can often stand alone as romance stories, reading in sequence provides the fullest experience of this extensive multi-author anthology series. The books blend romance with mystery and thriller elements across their diverse narratives.
Start with Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay), the first of 91 books in the Man of the Month series.
Start this series with Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay)
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Men at Work Series
Complete49 books (1983–1999)
The Men at Work series is a complete collection of 49 romance and mystery-thriller novels published between 1983 and 1999, featuring contributions from numerous authors including Lindsay McKenna, Ginna Gray, Laurie Paige, and many others. Each book in the series stands as an independent story while maintaining thematic connections to the broader Men at Work universe. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Captive of Fate to experience the series as originally intended across its seventeen-year span.
Start with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna), the first of 49 books in the Men at Work series.
Start this series with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna)
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Molly Burke Series
Complete2 books (1995–2004)
Eileen Dreyer's Molly Burke series consists of two complete mystery-thriller novels featuring romance elements. Bad Medicine launched the series in 1995, followed by Head Games in 2004. Reading the books in publication order provides the best experience for following the character's development across this finished series.
Start with Bad Medicine and read in order.
Start this series with Bad Medicine
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Moritania Series
Complete2 books (1987–1988)
This complete two-book mystery romance series by Eileen Dreyer follows events in the fictional kingdom of Moritania. Published in 1987 and 1988, both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with A Prince of a Guy and continuing with The Princess and The Pea. The series blends romantic and suspenseful elements across its paired stories.
Start with A Prince of a Guy and read in order.
Start this series with A Prince of a Guy
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1986–2007)
Eileen Dreyer authored 13 standalone novels between 1986 and 2007, with several published under her pen name Kathleen Korbel. The complete series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements across independent stories that should be read in publication order. One title, The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes, was co-written with Anne Stuart.
Start with A Stranger's Smile(As:Kathleen Korbel), the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Stranger's Smile(As:Kathleen Korbel)
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The Kendall Clan Series
Likely Complete3 books (1994–2021)
Eileen Dreyer's Kendall Clan series consists of three mystery romance novels published across three decades, beginning with Simple Gifts in 1994 and concluding with Some Men's Dreams in 2021. The series should be read in publication order: Simple Gifts, Jake's Way, and Some Men's Dreams. While no additional books have been announced, the long gap between the second and third installments suggests the series is now complete.
Start with Simple Gifts and read in order.
Start this series with Simple Gifts
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Eileen Dreyer written?
- Eileen Dreyer has written 227 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Eileen Dreyer series?
- Here are the first books in Eileen Dreyer's series: American Heroes: Black Tree Moon(By: Kathleen Eagle); Anthologies: Silhouette Summer Sizzlers; Campbells: Don't Fence Me In; Daughters of Myth: Dangerous Temptation(As:Kathleen Korbel); Drake's Damsels: Ill Met by Moonlight.
- What order should I read Eileen Dreyer's books?
- We recommend reading Eileen Dreyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Eileen Dreyer still writing new books?
- Yes, Eileen Dreyer has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.