
Judith McNaught Reading Order
6 series Β· 20 books Β· Born 1944-05-10
Judith McNaught is a bestselling romance novelist who crafted emotionally resonant stories spanning multiple decades, from her debut in 1983 through 2018. Her work encompasses interconnected sagas like the Foster Saga and Second Opportunities series alongside standalone novels, demonstrating her range in exploring complex relationships and personal transformation. McNaught's twenty novels across six series have established her as a significant figure in the romance genre, blending character-driven narratives with compelling emotional arcs.
Are you Judith McNaught? Add a note for your readers β
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1994β1995)
Judith McNaught presents two complete romance anthologies published in the mid-1990s that should be read in publication order beginning with A Holiday of Love followed by A Gift of Love. These standalone collections feature the author's distinctive romantic storytelling across multiple tales within each volume. The series was completed with the release of A Gift of Love in 1995.
Start with A Holiday of Love and read in order.
Start this series with A Holiday of Love
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Holiday of Love |
| 2 | A Gift of Love |
Foster Saga Series
Complete2 books (1995β1996)
The Foster Saga is a complete two-book romance series by Judith McNaught published in the mid-1990s. Beginning with Double Exposure followed by Remember When, the novels should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. This compact series showcases McNaught's signature approach to romantic storytelling within a tightly connected framework.
Start with Double Exposure and read in order.
Start this series with Double Exposure
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Double Exposure |
| 2 | Remember When |
Second Opportunities Series
Complete4 books (1991β2005)
Judith McNaught's Second Opportunities is a four-book romance series published between 1991 and 2005. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Paradise and continuing through Perfect, Night Whispers, and Every Breath You Take. Each installment was released over a fourteen-year span, concluding the sequence in 2005.
Start with Paradise, the first of 4 books in the Second Opportunities series.
Start this series with Paradise
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise |
| 2 | Perfect |
| 3 | Night Whispers |
| 4 | Every Breath You Take |
Sequels Series
Complete3 books (1987β1989)
Judith McNaught's Sequels trilogy is a complete romantic series comprising three interconnected novels published between 1987 and 1989. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Once and Always, followed by Something Wonderful, and concluding with Almost Heaven. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc across this romance series.
Start with Once and Always and read in order.
Start this series with Once and Always
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Once and Always |
| 2 | Something Wonderful |
| 3 | Almost Heaven |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1983β2018)
Judith McNaught's four standalone romance novels span from 1983 to 2018 and should be read in publication order beginning with Tender Triumph. The series is now complete and includes Double Standards, Someone to Watch Over Me, and The Sweetest Thing, each offering independent stories that do not require reading previous entries. These works showcase McNaught's signature romance style across more than three decades of her writing career.
Start with Tender Triumph, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Tender Triumph
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tender Triumph |
| 2 | Double Standards |
| 3 | Someone to Watch Over Me |
| 4 | The Sweetest Thing |
Westmoreland Saga Series
Complete5 books (1985β1995)
This five-book historical romance series by Judith McNaught spans from 1985 to 1995 and follows the Westmoreland family across generations. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Whitney, My Love and concluding with Miracles, to experience the interconnected stories of love and passion set against the backdrop of English aristocracy. The series is complete and includes a collaborative holiday novella alongside McNaught's solo novels.
Start with Whitney, My Love, the first of 5 books in the Westmoreland Saga series.
Start this series with Whitney, My Love
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whitney, My Love |
| 2 | A Kingdom of Dreams |
| 3 | A Holiday of Love(With: Jill Barnett,Jude Deveraux,Arnette Lamb) |
| 4 | Until You |
| 5 | Miracles |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Judith McNaught written?
- Judith McNaught has written 20 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Judith McNaught series?
- Here are the first books in Judith McNaught's series: Anthologies: A Holiday of Love; Foster Saga: Double Exposure; Second Opportunities: Paradise; Sequels: Once and Always; Westmoreland Saga: Whitney, My Love.
- What order should I read Judith McNaught's books?
- We recommend reading Judith McNaught's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Judith McNaught's series complete?
- Judith McNaught has 6 completed series.

