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Karen Hawkins

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

Complete

3 books (2000–2001)

Start with The Abduction of Julia and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Abduction of Julia
The Abduction of Julia
2
Cover of A Belated Bride
A Belated Bride
3
Cover of The Seduction of Sara
The Seduction of Sara

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2020)

Start with An Encounter at Hyde Park and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of An Encounter at Hyde Park
An Encounter at Hyde Park
2
Cover of What Happens Under the Mistletoe
What Happens Under the Mistletoe
3
I Loved You First

Dove Pond Series

Ongoing

5 books (2019–2024)

Start with Love in the Afternoon, the first of 5 books in the Dove Pond series.

#Title
1
Love in the Afternoon
2
Cover of The Book Charmer
The Book Charmer
3
A Cup of Silver Linings
4
Cover of The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove
The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove
5
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams

Hurst Amulet Series

Complete

4 books (2010–2012)

Start with One Night in Scotland, the first of 4 books in the Hurst Amulet series.

#Title
1
Cover of One Night in Scotland
One Night in Scotland
2
Cover of A Most Dangerous Profession
A Most Dangerous Profession
3
Cover of Scandal in Scotland
Scandal in Scotland
4
Cover of The Taming of a Scottish Princess
The Taming of a Scottish Princess

Just Ask Reeves Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2006)

Start with Her Master and Commander and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Her Master and Commander
Her Master and Commander
2
Cover of Her Officer and Gentleman
Her Officer and Gentleman

Lady Whistledown Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2004)

Start with The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown
2
Cover of Lady Whistledown Strikes Back
Lady Whistledown Strikes Back

MacLean Curse Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2010)

Start with How to Abduct a Highland Lord, the first of 6 books in the MacLean Curse series.

#Title
1
Cover of How to Abduct a Highland Lord
How to Abduct a Highland Lord
2
Cover of To Scotland, With Love
To Scotland, With Love
3
To Catch a Highlander
4
Cover of Sleepless in Scotland
Sleepless in Scotland
5
Cover of The Laird Who Loved Me
The Laird Who Loved Me
6
Cover of Much Ado About Marriage
Much Ado About Marriage

Made To Marry Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Caught by the Scot
Caught by the Scot

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

#Title
1
Cover of Two Hearts
Two Hearts

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2002–2002)

#Title
1
Cover of Catherine and the Pirate
Catherine and the Pirate

Talisman Ring Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2005)

Start with An Affair to Remember, the first of 5 books in the Talisman Ring series.

#Title
1
An Affair to Remember
2
Cover of Confessions of a Scoundrel
Confessions of a Scoundrel
3
Cover of How to Treat a Lady
How to Treat a Lady
4
Cover of And the Bride Wore Plaid
And the Bride Wore Plaid
5
Cover of Lady in Red
Lady in Red

Talk Of The Town Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2010)

Start with Talk of the Town and read in order.

#Title
1
Talk of the Town
2
Cover of Lois Lane Tells All
Lois Lane Tells All

The Duchess Diaries Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2013)

Start with How to Capture a Countess, the first of 4 books in the The Duchess Diaries series.

#Title
1
Cover of How to Capture a Countess
How to Capture a Countess
2
How to Entice an Enchantress
3
Cover of How to Pursue a Princess
How to Pursue a Princess
4
Princess in Disguise

The Legend of Nimway Hall Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2020)

Start with 1750(By: Stephanie Laurens), the first of 4 books in the The Legend of Nimway Hall series.

#Title
1
Cover of 1750(By: Stephanie Laurens)
1750(By: Stephanie Laurens)
2
3
Cover of 1818(By: Suzanne Enoch)
1818(By: Suzanne Enoch)
4
1888 - Alexandra(By: Victoria Alexander)

The Oxenburg Princes Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Prince Who Loved Me, the first of 5 books in the The Oxenburg Princes series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Prince Who Loved Me
The Prince Who Loved Me
2
The Prince and I
3
Cover of Mad for the Plaid
Mad for the Plaid
4
The Princess Wore Plaid
5
Twelve Kisses to Midnight

Wicked Widows Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with The Lady in the Tower and read in order.

#Title
1
The Lady in the Tower
2
The Lucky One

Wink and A Kiss Series

Complete

5 books (1999–2001)

Start with An Original Sin(By: Nina Bangs), the first of 5 books in the Wink and A Kiss series.

#Title
1
Cover of An Original Sin(By: Nina Bangs)
An Original Sin(By: Nina Bangs)
2
Cover of Body & Soul(By: Jennifer Archer)
Body & Soul(By: Jennifer Archer)
3
Cover of Capturing Annie(By: Patricia Wynn)
Capturing Annie(By: Patricia Wynn)
4
Cover of One Lucky Lord
One Lucky Lord
5
Cover of Highland Dream(By: Tess Mallory)
Highland Dream(By: Tess Mallory)

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.

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