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Lauren Willig

Lauren Willig Reading Order

4 series · 32 books

Action & AdventureHistorical FictionRomance

Lauren Willig is an American historical fiction author renowned for her Pink Carnation series, which weaves together tales of Napoleonic-era espionage with romance as British spies pursue dangerous missions across Europe. Her work blends action-packed adventure with emotional depth, following interconnected characters as they navigate wartime intrigue and personal passion. Across multiple series and standalone novels published since 2004, Willig has established herself as a master of historical romance that balances meticulously researched period settings with engaging contemporary storytelling.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2016)

Start this series with Jane Austen Made Me Do It

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Jane Austen Made Me Do It
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Fall of Poppies
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pink Carnation Series

Complete

14 books (2004–2015)

Start with The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, the first of 14 books in the Pink Carnation series.

Start this series with The Secret History of the Pink Carnation

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The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Masque of the Black Tulip
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Deception of the Emerald Ring
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Ivy & Intrigue
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Seduction of the Crimson Rose
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Betrayal of the Blood Lily
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Mischief of the Mistletoe
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Away in a Manger
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Orchid Affair
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Garden Intrigue
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Passion of the Purple Plumeria
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Lure of the Moonflower
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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1
The Record Set Right
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

15 books (2011–2026)

Start with Two L, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Two L

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2
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The Ashford Affair
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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The Other Daughter
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Forgotten Room(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The English Wife
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Glass Ocean(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Summer Country
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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All the Ways We Said Goodbye(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Band of Sisters
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Lost Summers of Newport(With: Beatriz Williams)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Two Wars and a Wedding
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Author's Guide to Murder(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Girl from Greenwich Street
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
What Happens at Nightfall
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lauren Willig written?
Lauren Willig has written 32 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Lauren Willig series?
Here are the first books in Lauren Willig's series: Anthologies: Jane Austen Made Me Do It; Pink Carnation: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation.
What order should I read Lauren Willig's books?
We recommend reading Lauren Willig's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lauren Willig still writing new books?
Yes, Lauren Willig has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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