How many books has Lorna Cook written?

Lorna Cook has written 12 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2019 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Lorna Cook series?

Here are the first books in Lorna Cook's series: The Secrets of Trelenna House: The Distant Daughter.

What order should I read Lorna Cook's books?

We recommend reading Lorna Cook's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Lorna Cook still writing new books?

Yes, Lorna Cook has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Secrets of Trelenna House.

Lorna Cook Reading Order

2 series · 12 books

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

Lorna Cook crafts atmospheric historical fiction and literary romance set in evocative locations, blending meticulous period detail with deeply human storytelling. Her works span standalone novels and The Secrets of Trelenna House series, exploring themes of mystery, identity, and relationships across different eras. Drawing on her background in journalism and communications, Cook brings authenticity and emotional depth to her characters while also writing contemporary romance under the pen name Elle Cook.

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

10 books (2019–2026)

Lorna Cook has written eight standalone novels blending romance, historical fiction, and literary fiction, published between 2019 and 2024 with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers new to the author should begin with The Forgotten Village (also published as The Forgotten Wife), her 2019 debut. The series continues through The Forbidden Promise, The Girl From the Island, The Dressmaker's Secret, and subsequent releases, with several titles published under the pen name Elle Cook. Reading in publication order allows you to follow the author's evolving style across nearly a decade of releases.

Start with The Forgotten Village / The Forgotten Wife, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Forgotten Village / The Forgotten Wife

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1	The Forgotten Village / The Forgotten Wife 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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3	The Girl From the Island 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Dressmaker’s Secret 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Man I Never Met(As: Elle Cook) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Hidden Letters 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Last Train Home(As: Elle Cook) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Lost Memories 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Wedding Game(As: Elle Cook) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	It Was You All Along(As: Elle Cook) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Secrets of Trelenna House Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

This two-book historical fiction romance series by Lorna Cook began in 2025 and is still ongoing. Read the books in publication order: The Distant Daughter followed by The Gilded Girl. The series blends literary fiction with historical romance elements across its growing collection.

Start with The Distant Daughter and read in order.

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