Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

K.J. Charles Reading Order

14 series ยท 58 books

K.J. Charles is a British writer celebrated for her engaging historical and fantasy romances, particularly in the M/M genre. With an impressive catalog of 58 books spanning 14 series, she has captivated readers with titles like The Magpie Lord and the Charm of Magpies series. Active from 2013 to 2026, her work expertly blends rich historical settings with compelling romantic narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015โ€“2015)

#Title
1
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Charmed and Dangerous

Charm of Magpies Series

Complete

4 books (2013โ€“2014)

Start with The Magpie Lord, the first of 4 books in the Charm of Magpies series.

#Title
1
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The Magpie Lord
2
The Smuggler and the Warlord
3
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A Case of Possession
4
Flight of Magpies

Charm of Magpies World Series

Complete

7 books (2013โ€“2019)

Start with Interlude with Tattoos, the first of 7 books in the Charm of Magpies World series.

#Title
1
Interlude with Tattoos
2
Feast of Stephen
3
A Case of Spirits
4
5
A Queer Trade
6
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Rag and Bone
7
Five For Heaven

England World Series

Complete

3 books (2014โ€“2019)

Start with Song for a Viking and read in order.

#Title
1
Song for a Viking
2
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Think of England
3
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Proper English

Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021โ€“2024)

Start with The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting, the first of 4 books in the Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune series.

#Title
1
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting
2
A Thief in the Night
3
A Rose by Any Name
4
The Duke at Hazard

Green Men Series

Complete

1 book (2017โ€“2017)

#Title
1
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Spectred Isle

Lilywhite Boys Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2019โ€“2022)

Start with Any Old Diamonds, the first of 5 books in the Lilywhite Boys series.

#Title
1
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Any Old Diamonds
2
3
The Rat-Catcher's Daughter
4
White Wedding
5
Masters in This Hall

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2017โ€“2018)

Start with The Price of Meat and read in order.

#Title
1
The Price of Meat
2
Unfit to Print

Sins of the Cities Series

Complete

3 books (2017โ€“2017)

Start with An Unnatural Vice and read in order.

#Title
1
An Unnatural Vice
2
An Unseen Attraction
3
An Unsuitable Heir

Society of Gentlemen Series

Complete

6 books (2015โ€“2016)

Start with A Confidential Problem, the first of 6 books in the Society of Gentlemen series.

#Title
1
A Confidential Problem
2
A Fashionable Indulgence
3
A Seditious Affair
4
The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh
5
A Gentleman's Position
6
A Private Miscellany

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2014โ€“2026)

Start with Non-Stop Till Tokyo, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Non-Stop Till Tokyo
2
Wanted, A Gentleman
3
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Band Sinister
4
The Henchmen of Zenda
5
Wanted, an Author
6
Death in the Spires
7
All of Us Murderers
8
Copper Script
9
How to Fake It in Society

The Doomsday Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2023โ€“2023)

Start with A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel
2
If He Had His Legs, Weโ€™d Be In So Much Trouble
3
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The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen

The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal Series

Complete

4 books (2013โ€“2015)

Start with Butterflies, the first of 4 books in the The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal series.

#Title
1
2
The Caldwell Ghost
3
4
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The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal

The Will Darling Adventures Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2020โ€“2021)

Start with Slippery Creatures, the first of 6 books in the The Will Darling Adventures series.

#Title
1
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Slippery Creatures
2
The Sugared Game
3
To Trust Man On His Oath
4
How Goes The World?
5
Subtle Blood
6
This Lordโ€™s Father

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has K.J. Charles written?
K.J. Charles has written 58 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each K.J. Charles series?
Here are the first books in K.J. Charles's series: Charm of Magpies: The Magpie Lord; Charm of Magpies World: Interlude with Tattoos; England World: Song for a Viking; Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting; Lilywhite Boys: Any Old Diamonds.
What order should I read K.J. Charles's books?
We recommend reading K.J. Charles's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is K.J. Charles still writing new books?
Yes, K.J. Charles has 2 ongoing series: Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune, Standalone Novels.

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