
Karen Hawkins Reading Order
17 series Β· 55 books
Karen Hawkins is a prolific author known for her engaging blend of humorous historical and contemporary romance. With 55 books spanning 17 series, including popular titles like Abduction/Seduction, Dove Pond, and The Duchess Diaries, she captivates readers with her witty storytelling. Active from 1999 to 2024, Hawkins has established herself as a bestselling author, delighting fans with her unique characters and charming plots.
Abduction/Seduction Series
Complete3 books (2000β2001)
Start with The Abduction of Julia and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Abduction of Julia 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Belated Bride 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Seduction of Sara 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2014β2020)
Start with An Encounter at Hyde Park and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Encounter at Hyde Park 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | What Happens Under the Mistletoe 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | I Loved You First 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Dove Pond Series
Ongoing5 books (2019β2024)
Start with Love in the Afternoon, the first of 5 books in the Dove Pond series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love in the Afternoon 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Book Charmer 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Cup of Silver Linings 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Hurst Amulet Series
Complete4 books (2010β2012)
Start with One Night in Scotland, the first of 4 books in the Hurst Amulet series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One Night in Scotland 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Most Dangerous Profession 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Scandal in Scotland 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Taming of a Scottish Princess 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Just Ask Reeves Series
Complete2 books (2006β2006)
Start with Her Master and Commander and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Her Master and Commander 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Her Officer and Gentleman 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Lady Whistledown Series
Complete2 books (2003β2004)
Start with The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Lady Whistledown Strikes Back 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
MacLean Curse Series
Complete6 books (2007β2010)
Start with How to Abduct a Highland Lord, the first of 6 books in the MacLean Curse series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | How to Abduct a Highland Lord 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | To Scotland, With Love 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | To Catch a Highlander 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sleepless in Scotland 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Laird Who Loved Me 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Much Ado About Marriage 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Made To Marry Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caught by the Scot 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2003β2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Two Hearts 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2002β2002)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine and the Pirate 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Talisman Ring Series
Complete5 books (2002β2005)
Start with An Affair to Remember, the first of 5 books in the Talisman Ring series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Affair to Remember 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Confessions of a Scoundrel 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | How to Treat a Lady 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | And the Bride Wore Plaid 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Lady in Red 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Talk Of The Town Series
Complete2 books (2008β2010)
Start with Talk of the Town and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk of the Town 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Lois Lane Tells All 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
The Duchess Diaries Series
Complete4 books (2012β2013)
Start with How to Capture a Countess, the first of 4 books in the The Duchess Diaries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | How to Capture a Countess 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | How to Entice an Enchantress 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | How to Pursue a Princess 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Princess in Disguise 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
The Legend of Nimway Hall Series
Complete4 books (2018β2020)
Start with 1750(By: Stephanie Laurens), the first of 4 books in the The Legend of Nimway Hall series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1750(By: Stephanie Laurens) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | 1794 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | 1818(By: Suzanne Enoch) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | 1888 - Alexandra(By: Victoria Alexander) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
The Oxenburg Princes Series
Complete5 books (2014β2016)
Start with The Prince Who Loved Me, the first of 5 books in the The Oxenburg Princes series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Prince Who Loved Me 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Prince and I 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mad for the Plaid 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Princess Wore Plaid 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Twelve Kisses to Midnight 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Wicked Widows Series
Complete2 books (2012β2013)
Start with The Lady in the Tower and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Lady in the Tower 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lucky One 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Wink and A Kiss Series
Complete5 books (1999β2001)
Start with An Original Sin(By: Nina Bangs), the first of 5 books in the Wink and A Kiss series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Original Sin(By: Nina Bangs) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Body & Soul(By: Jennifer Archer) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Capturing Annie(By: Patricia Wynn) 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | One Lucky Lord 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Highland Dream(By: Tess Mallory) 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen Hawkins written?
- Karen Hawkins has written 55 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Karen Hawkins series?
- Here are the first books in Karen Hawkins's series: Abduction/Seduction: The Abduction of Julia; Anthologies: An Encounter at Hyde Park; Dove Pond: Love in the Afternoon; Hurst Amulet: One Night in Scotland; Just Ask Reeves: Her Master and Commander.
- What order should I read Karen Hawkins's books?
- We recommend reading Karen Hawkins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karen Hawkins still writing new books?
- Yes, Karen Hawkins has 1 ongoing series: Dove Pond.

