Jo Beverley Reading Order
10 series · 121 books · Born 1947-09-22
Jo Beverley is a prolific English romance author whose career spans four decades and encompasses over 120 books across multiple interconnected series. Known for her meticulously researched historical romances set in Georgian England and medieval periods, she has established herself as a master of the genre through her acclaimed Company of Rogues and Mallorens series. Her work blends authentic historical detail with compelling emotional narratives, earning her recognition as one of romance fiction's most accomplished and influential voices since her debut in 1985.
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Anthologies Series
Complete17 books (1992–2015)
Jo Beverley's Anthologies series comprises 17 complete volumes of short fiction published between 1992 and 2015. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with All Hallows' Eve and concluding with the final entries in the series. The anthologies feature romance and various thematic collections, including holiday-themed volumes, paranormal stories, and literary variations across the two-decade span.
Start with All Hallows' Eve, the first of 17 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with All Hallows' Eve
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Company of Rogues Series
Complete17 books (1991–2016)
The Company of Rogues series consists of 17 connected historical romance novels published between 1991 and 2016, following the lives and adventures of a group of rogueish characters across Regency and Georgian England. While each book can function as a standalone story with its own complete romance, the series builds a larger tapestry of interconnected relationships and recurring characters best appreciated in publication order. Begin with An Arranged Marriage and continue through the complete sequence to fully experience the evolving dynamics within this tightly knit group of unconventional heroes and heroines.
Start with An Arranged Marriage, the first of 17 books in the Company of Rogues series.
Start this series with An Arranged Marriage
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Dark Champion Series
Complete4 books (1992–1998)
Jo Beverley's Dark Champion series consists of four complete historical romance novels published between 1992 and 1998. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lord of My Heart and continuing through Dark Champion, The Shattered Rose, and Lord of Midnight. Each installment builds on the foundation established by previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the series' development.
Start with Lord of My Heart, the first of 4 books in the Dark Champion series.
Start this series with Lord of My Heart
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
The L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series is an ongoing anthology collection spanning 41 volumes published from 1985 to 2025. Each installment features speculative fiction stories from emerging writers selected through the Writers of the Future contest. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with volume one, as each book represents a specific year's collection of award-winning and finalist stories. New volumes continue to be released regularly, making this an active series for readers seeking fresh science fiction and fantasy voices.
Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.
Start this series with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
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Mallorens Series
Complete13 books (1993–2013)
The Mallorens series comprises 13 historical romance novels by Jo Beverley, published between 1993 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with My Lady Notorious and concluding with Seduction In Silk. Each book can function as a standalone romance while contributing to an interconnected world of linked characters and families across the Georgian era.
Start with My Lady Notorious, the first of 13 books in the Mallorens series.
Start this series with My Lady Notorious
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Renfrew/Kyle Series
Complete8 books (1988–2008)
This Regency romance series by Jo Beverley contains eight books published between 1988 and 2008. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed. The eight interconnected novels follow the Renfrew and Kyle families through various romantic entanglements across the Regency era.
Start with Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed, the first of 8 books in the Renfrew/Kyle series.
Start this series with Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete10 books (1993–2014)
Jo Beverley's Short Stories/Novellas series contains ten complete works published between 1993 and 2014, spanning romance and historical fiction. These interconnected novellas and short stories should be read in publication order, beginning with The Demon's Bride and continuing through The Wise Virgin. The series concludes with its tenth entry, providing a finished arc across two decades of the author's work in shorter fiction formats.
Start with The Demon's Bride, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Demon's Bride
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (1991–2015)
Jo Beverley's Short Story Collections series spans five volumes of romance and seasonal tales published between 1991 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Christmas Delight and continuing through Star of Wonder, Mistletoe Kisses and Yuletide Joy, Faery Weddings, and Regency Valentines. Each collection features short fiction that showcases Beverley's work across romance and related themes.
Start with A Christmas Delight, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with A Christmas Delight
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1996–2017)
Jo Beverley's pair of standalone romance novels spans over two decades, beginning with Forbidden Affections in 1996 and concluding with Merely a Marriage in 2017. Each book stands independently with its own characters and plot, though both should be read in publication order. This complete series showcases Beverley's work in the romance genre across a significant period of her writing career.
Start with Forbidden Affections and read in order.
Start this series with Forbidden Affections
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Three Heroes Series
Complete4 books (2001–2004)
The Three Heroes series consists of four complete romance novels published between 2001 and 2004. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with In Praise of Younger Men, co-written with Jaclyn Reding, followed by The Devil's Heiress, The Dragon's Bride, and Three Heroes. The series blends historical romance with interconnected narratives across its four installments.
Start with In Praise of Younger Men(With: Jaclyn Reding), the first of 4 books in the Three Heroes series.
Start this series with In Praise of Younger Men(With: Jaclyn Reding)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jo Beverley written?
- Jo Beverley has written 121 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jo Beverley series?
- Here are the first books in Jo Beverley's series: Anthologies: All Hallows' Eve; Company of Rogues: An Arranged Marriage; Dark Champion: Lord of My Heart; L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1; Mallorens: My Lady Notorious.
- What order should I read Jo Beverley's books?
- We recommend reading Jo Beverley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jo Beverley still writing new books?
- Yes, Jo Beverley has 1 ongoing series: L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future.