
Lauren Willig Reading Order
4 series Β· 32 books
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
Complete2 books (2011β2016)
Start this series with Jane Austen Made Me Do It
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Jane Austen Made Me Do It |
| 2 | Fall of Poppies |
Pink Carnation Series
Complete14 books (2004β2015)
The Pink Carnation series comprises 14 historical romance and adventure novels published between 2004 and 2015, following the exploits of a mysterious spy known as the Pink Carnation during the Napoleonic Wars. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Secret History of the Pink Carnation and concluding with The Lure of the Moonflower. Lauren Willig weaves together dual timelines and interconnected character stories across the collection, with each installment introducing new protagonists while building on the overarching mystery of the Pink Carnation's true identity.
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Secret History of the Pink Carnation |
| 2 | The Masque of the Black Tulip |
| 3 | The Deception of the Emerald Ring |
| 4 | Ivy & Intrigue |
| 5 | The Seduction of the Crimson Rose |
| 6 | The Betrayal of the Blood Lily |
| 7 | The Temptation of the Night Jasmine |
| 8 | The Mischief of the Mistletoe |
| 9 | Away in a Manger |
| 10 | The Orchid Affair |
| 11 | The Garden Intrigue |
| 12 | The Passion of the Purple Plumeria |
| 13 | The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla |
| 14 | The Lure of the Moonflower |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2016β2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Record Set Right |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing15 books (2011β2026)
Lauren Willig's standalone novels series comprises 14 books published between 2011 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book stands alone as a complete story, though several feature collaborations with co-authors Karen White and Beatriz Williams. Blending romance, historical fiction, and adventure, these novels should be read in publication order beginning with Two L. The series spans from the earliest title through The Girl from Greenwich Street and What Happens at Nightfall, offering readers independent narratives across the entire collection.
Start with Two L, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Two L
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Two L |
| 2 | The Ashford Affair |
| 3 | That Summer |
| 4 | The Other Daughter |
| 5 | The Forgotten Room(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams) |
| 6 | The English Wife |
| 7 | The Glass Ocean(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams) |
| 8 | The Summer Country |
| 9 | All the Ways We Said Goodbye(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams) |
| 10 | Band of Sisters |
| 11 | The Lost Summers of Newport(With: Beatriz Williams) |
| 12 | Two Wars and a Wedding |
| 13 | The Author's Guide to Murder(With: Karen White,Beatriz Williams) |
| 14 | The Girl from Greenwich Street |
| 15 | What Happens at Nightfall |
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.

