Jen Turano Reading Order
10 series · 26 books
Jen Turano writes witty historical romance set during America's Gilded Age, blending humor with intricate plots that have earned her recognition as one of inspirational romance's most entertaining voices. Her extensive catalog spans nine interconnected series featuring wealthy socialites navigating love, family expectations, and personal growth across late nineteenth and early twentieth century New York. With over twenty-five novels published since 2012, Turano has established herself as a prolific storyteller whose sharp dialogue and comedic timing distinguish her work within the historical romance genre.
A Class of Their Own Series
Complete3 books (2015–2016)
Start with After a Fashion and read in order.
Start this series with After a Fashion
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American Heiresses Series
Complete3 books (2019–2020)
Start with Diamond in the Rough and read in order.
Start this series with Diamond in the Rough
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Apart from the Crowd Series
Complete4 books (2017–2018)
Start with At Your Request, the first of 4 books in the Apart from the Crowd series.
Start this series with At Your Request
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Finding Home Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Ladies of Distinction Series
Complete5 books (2012–2014)
Start with A Change of Fortune, the first of 5 books in the Ladies of Distinction series.
Start this series with A Change of Fortune
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Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with A Lesson in Propriety and read in order.
Start this series with A Lesson in Propriety
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
The Bleaker Street Inquiry Agency Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2022)
Start with To Steal a Heart and read in order.
Start this series with To Steal a Heart
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The Matchmakers Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2024)
Start with A Match in the Making and read in order.
Start this series with A Match in the Making
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jen Turano written?
- Jen Turano has written 26 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jen Turano series?
- Here are the first books in Jen Turano's series: A Class of Their Own: After a Fashion; American Heiresses: Diamond in the Rough; Apart from the Crowd: At Your Request; Ladies of Distinction: A Change of Fortune; Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies: A Lesson in Propriety.
- What order should I read Jen Turano's books?
- We recommend reading Jen Turano's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jen Turano still writing new books?
- Yes, Jen Turano has 2 ongoing series: Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies, The Matchmakers.