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Lisa Kleypas Reading Order

15 series · 58 books

Lisa Kleypas is an American romance writer renowned for crafting emotionally resonant historical and contemporary love stories across numerous interconnected series. With 58 books spanning 15 different series—including the Bow Street Runners, Berkeley-Falkner, and Capitol Theatre collections—she has established herself as a prolific voice in the romance genre since her 1987 debut. Her work combines intricate character development with engaging plots that appeal to both historical romance enthusiasts and modern romance readers.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (1991–2017)

Lisa Kleypas's Anthologies series consists of five complete romance collections published between 1991 and 2017. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Love Stories and concluding with A Christmas to Remember. The series includes Christmas Love Stories, A Christmas Present, Three Weddings and a Kiss, Gifts of Love, and A Christmas to Remember.

Start with Christmas Love Stories, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Christmas Love Stories

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Christmas Love Stories
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A Christmas Present
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Three Weddings and a Kiss
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Gifts of Love
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A Christmas to Remember

Berkeley-Falkner Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1988)

Lisa Kleypas's Berkeley-Falkner series consists of two historical romance novels published in 1987 and 1988. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Where Passion Leads followed by Forever My Love. This short, finished series offers readers a pair of interconnected romance stories from the author's early work in the genre.

Start with Where Passion Leads and read in order.

Start this series with Where Passion Leads

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Where Passion Leads
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Forever My Love

Blydon Series

Complete

4 books (1995–2003)

The Blydon series is a complete four-book historical romance collection published between 1995 and 2003. All books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dancing at Midnight. The series is authored by Julia Quinn, with the final entry co-written with Kinley MacGregor.

Start with Dancing at Midnight(By: Julia Quinn), the first of 4 books in the Blydon series.

Start this series with Dancing at Midnight(By: Julia Quinn)

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Dancing at Midnight(By: Julia Quinn)
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Splendid(By: Julia Quinn)
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Minx(By: Julia Quinn)
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Where's My Hero?(With: Kinley MacGregor,Julia Quinn)

Bow Street Runners Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2003)

Lisa Kleypas's Bow Street Runners trilogy spans five years from 1998 to 2003 and follows three complete standalone romances connected by their Bow Street Runner protagonists. The series should be read in publication order beginning with Someone to Watch Over Me, followed by Lady Sophia's Lover and concluding with Worth Any Price. This finished series blends historical romance with the world of London's famous police force during the Georgian era.

Start with Someone to Watch Over Me and read in order.

Start this series with Someone to Watch Over Me

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Someone to Watch Over Me
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Lady Sophia's Lover
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Worth Any Price

Capitol Theatre Series

Complete

3 books (1996–2016)

This complete three-book romance series by Lisa Kleypas spans two decades, with the first book published in 1996 and the final installment arriving in 2016. The novels should be read in publication order: Somewhere I'll Find You, Because You're Mine, and I Will. Each book stands as its own romance while contributing to the overall arc of the Capitol Theatre storyline.

Start with Somewhere I'll Find You and read in order.

Start this series with Somewhere I'll Find You

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Somewhere I'll Find You
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Because You're Mine
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Friday Harbor Series

Complete

4 books (2010–2013)

Lisa Kleypas's Friday Harbor series comprises four contemporary romance novels published between 2010 and 2013, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor and progressing through Christmas with Holly, Dream Lake, Rainshadow Road, and concluding with Crystal Cove. Each entry builds on the interconnected stories of residents in the charming Pacific Northwest town, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the narrative arc.

Start with Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor / Christmas with Holly, the first of 4 books in the Friday Harbor series.

Start this series with Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor / Christmas with Holly

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Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor / Christmas with Holly
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Rainshadow Road
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Crystal Cove

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2008)

Lisa Kleypas's two-book romance short story collection spans from 2001 to 2008 and is now complete. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Wish List followed by A Historical Christmas Present. Both volumes offer glimpses into Kleypas's signature romance style through shorter narrative formats.

Start with Wish List and read in order.

Start this series with Wish List

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A Historical Christmas Present

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (1988–2026)

Lisa Kleypas has written six standalone romance novels between 1988 and 2026, with the series remaining ongoing. Each book can be read independently without prior knowledge of the others, though reading them in publication order—beginning with Love, Come to Me—allows you to follow the author's stylistic evolution across nearly four decades. The complete sequence includes Love, Come to Me, Give Me Tonight, Stranger in My Arms, Where Dreams Begin, Suddenly You, and Queen of Lombard Street.

Start with Love, Come to Me, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Love, Come to Me

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Love, Come to Me
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Give Me Tonight
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Stranger in My Arms
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Where Dreams Begin
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Suddenly You
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Queen of Lombard Street

The Gamblers Series

Complete

2 books (1993–1994)

The Gamblers is a complete two-book romance series by Lisa Kleypas, published in 1993 and 1994. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Then Came You followed by Dreaming of You. Each book features a self-contained romance while maintaining connections to the broader series narrative.

Start with Then Came You and read in order.

Start this series with Then Came You

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Then Came You
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Dreaming of You

The Hathaways Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2010)

The Hathaways is a completed romance series by Lisa Kleypas consisting of six books published between 2007 and 2010. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mine Till Midnight and concluding with Married By Morning. All six installments were released within a three-year span, with one novella included among the full-length novels.

Start with Mine Till Midnight, the first of 6 books in the The Hathaways series.

Start this series with Mine Till Midnight

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Mine Till Midnight
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Seduce Me at Sunrise
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A Hathaway Wedding
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Tempt Me at Twilight
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Love in the Afternoon
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Married By Morning

The Ravenels Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2015–2021)

The Ravenels is a seven-book historical romance series by Lisa Kleypas published between 2015 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold-Hearted Rake. Each standalone entry features different couples within the interconnected world, making the series accessible to readers who prefer to follow individual romantic storylines while maintaining continuity across the broader cast of characters.

Start with Cold-Hearted Rake, the first of 7 books in the The Ravenels series.

Start this series with Cold-Hearted Rake

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Cold-Hearted Rake
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Marrying Winterborne
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Devil in Spring
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Hello Stranger
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Devil's Daughter
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Chasing Cassandra
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Devil in Disguise

The Stokehursts Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1995)

Lisa Kleypas's Stokehurst series consists of two standalone historical romance novels published in 1995. While each book features different characters and can be enjoyed independently, reading them in publication order—beginning with Midnight Angel followed by Prince of Dreams—provides the most rewarding experience. The series is complete and fully available to readers seeking Kleypas's earlier romance work.

Start with Midnight Angel and read in order.

Start this series with Midnight Angel

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Midnight Angel
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Prince of Dreams

Travis Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2015)

The Travis series is a complete contemporary romance collection of four books published between 2007 and 2015 by Lisa Kleypas. Each novel follows members of the Travis family and should be read in publication order: Sugar Daddy, Blue-Eyed Devil, Smooth Talking Stranger, and Brown-Eyed Girl. The series is now finished, offering readers a full arc of interconnected romantic stories spanning nearly a decade.

Start with Sugar Daddy, the first of 4 books in the Travis series.

Start this series with Sugar Daddy

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Blue-Eyed Devil
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Smooth Talking Stranger
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Brown-Eyed Girl

Vallerands Series

Complete

2 books (1992–1992)

This complete two-book romance series by Lisa Kleypas was published in 1992 and should be read in publication order. The Vallerands duology consists of Only With Your Love and Only in Your Arms (also published as When Strangers Marry), with each installment building on the previous story.

Start with Only With Your Love and read in order.

Start this series with Only With Your Love

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Only With Your Love
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Only in Your Arms / When Strangers Marry

Wallflowers Series

Complete

6 books (2004–2008)

The Wallflowers is a complete historical romance series by Lisa Kleypas comprising six novels published between 2004 and 2008. Each book follows a different wallflower character as they navigate love and society, with interconnected casts that reward reading in publication order. The series should be read beginning with Again the Magic and continuing through A Wallflower Christmas to fully appreciate the character development and relationship arcs across the interconnected stories.

Start with Again the Magic, the first of 6 books in the Wallflowers series.

Start this series with Again the Magic

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Again the Magic
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Secrets of a Summer Night
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It Happened One Autumn
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Devil in Winter
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Scandal in Spring
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A Wallflower Christmas

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lisa Kleypas written?
Lisa Kleypas has written 58 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Lisa Kleypas series?
Here are the first books in Lisa Kleypas's series: Anthologies: Christmas Love Stories; Berkeley-Falkner: Where Passion Leads; Blydon: Dancing at Midnight(By: Julia Quinn); Bow Street Runners: Someone to Watch Over Me; Capitol Theatre: Somewhere I'll Find You.
What order should I read Lisa Kleypas's books?
We recommend reading Lisa Kleypas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lisa Kleypas still writing new books?
Yes, Lisa Kleypas has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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