Karen Robards Reading Order
7 series · 57 books · Born 1954-08-24
Karen Robards is a prolific author who blends romance with mystery and thriller elements across multiple series including the Dr. Charlotte Stone mysteries, the Banning Sisters, and the Jessica Ford novels. Since her first published novel in 1981, she has become a consistent bestseller on major lists like the New York Times and USA Today, earning widespread recognition and numerous awards throughout her career. With over fifty books to her credit, Robards crafts suspenseful narratives that appeal to readers seeking both emotional depth and page-turning intrigue.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
Banning Sisters Series
Complete3 books (2001–2010)
Start with Scandalous and read in order.
Start this series with Scandalous
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Dr. Charlotte Stone Series
Complete4 books (2012–2015)
Start with The Last Victim, the first of 4 books in the Dr. Charlotte Stone series.
Start this series with The Last Victim
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Jessica Ford Series
Complete2 books (2005–2011)
Start with Pursuit and read in order.
Start this series with Pursuit
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Pirates Series
Complete2 books (1981–1982)
Start with Island Flame and read in order.
Start this series with Island Flame
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing42 books (1983–2026)
Start with Forbidden Love, the first of 42 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Forbidden Love
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The Guardian Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with The Ultimatum and read in order.
Start this series with The Ultimatum
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen Robards written?
- Karen Robards has written 57 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Karen Robards series?
- Here are the first books in Karen Robards's series: Banning Sisters: Scandalous; Dr. Charlotte Stone: The Last Victim; Jessica Ford: Pursuit; Pirates: Island Flame; The Guardian: The Ultimatum.
- What order should I read Karen Robards's books?
- We recommend reading Karen Robards's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karen Robards still writing new books?
- Yes, Karen Robards has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.