Karen Robards Reading Order
7 series · 57 books · Born 24 August 1954
Karen Robards is a prolific author known for her captivating romantic suspense novels. With a remarkable collection of 57 books spanning 7 series, including beloved titles such as Dr. Charlotte Stone and The Guardian, she has been engaging readers since 1981. Her work has consistently achieved bestseller status, making her a prominent figure in the genre until her retirement in 2026.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wait Until Dark 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
Banning Sisters Series
Complete3 books (2001–2010)
Start with Scandalous and read in order.
Dr. Charlotte Stone Series
Complete4 books (2012–2015)
Start with The Last Victim, the first of 4 books in the Dr. Charlotte Stone series.
Jessica Ford Series
Complete2 books (2005–2011)
Start with Pursuit and read in order.
Pirates Series
Complete2 books (1981–1982)
Start with Island Flame and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing42 books (1983–2026)
Start with Forbidden Love, the first of 42 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Forbidden Love 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Amanda Rose 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Dark Torment 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  To Love a Man 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Loving Julia 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Wild Orchids 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Night Magic 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dark of the Moon 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Desire in the Sun 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Tiger's Eye 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Morning Song 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Green Eyes 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  This Side of Heaven 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Nobody's Angel 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  One Summer 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Maggy's Child 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Hunter's Moon 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Walking After Midnight 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Heartbreaker 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Senator's Wife 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Midnight Hour 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Ghost Moon 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Paradise County 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  To Trust a Stranger 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Whispers at Midnight 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Beachcomber 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Bait 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Superstition 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Vanished 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Obsession 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Guilty 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Shattered 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Sleepwalker 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Manna From Heaven 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Shiver 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Hunted 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Hush 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Darkness 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  The Black Swan of Paris 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  The Girl from Guernica 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Some Murders in Berlin 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 | The Moonlight Runner 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Guardian Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with The Ultimatum and read in order.
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.