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Lucinda Riley Reading Order

4 series Β· 32 books Β· Born 1968

Lucinda Riley was a Northern Irish historical fiction writer whose imaginative narratives captivated millions of readers worldwide. Drawing on her background as both an actress and ballet dancer, she crafted sweeping multi-generational sagas that blended mystery, romance, and family secrets across decades and continents. Her most celebrated work, The Seven Sisters series, follows the interconnected lives of adopted sisters uncovering their mysterious pasts, while her standalone novels showcase her gift for weaving intricate plots that span from present-day revelations back through layers of hidden history.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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lit.Love-Stories 2021

Guardian Angels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2023)

Lucinda Riley's Guardian Angels series comprises four historical fiction novels published between 2019 and 2023 in publication order. The complete series includes Grace and the Christmas Angel, Rosie and the Friendship Angel, Bill and the Dream Angel, and Alfie and the Angel of Lost Things, with each book standing as its own entry while contributing to the broader collection.

Start with Grace and the Christmas Angel, the first of 4 books in the Guardian Angels series.

Start this series with Grace and the Christmas Angel

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Grace and the Christmas Angel
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Rosie and the Friendship Angel
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Bill and the Dream Angel
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Alfie and the Angel of Lost Things

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

19 books (1992–2025)

Lucinda Riley has written 19 standalone novels across historical fiction and contemporary themes, published from 1992 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. Her early works were published under the name Lucinda Edmonds before she transitioned to publishing under her now well-known name. These books should be read in publication order to experience Riley's evolving storytelling style, beginning with Lovers and Players and continuing through recent releases. Each novel stands alone narratively, allowing readers to start anywhere, though following publication order provides insight into the author's career development.

Start with Lovers and Players(As:Lucinda Edmonds), the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Lovers and Players(As:Lucinda Edmonds)

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Cover of Lovers and Players(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Lovers and Players(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Hidden Beauty(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Hidden Beauty(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Enchanted(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Enchanted(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Not Quite An Angel(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Not Quite An Angel(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Aria(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Aria(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Losing You(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Losing You(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Playing with Fire(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Playing with Fire(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of Seeing Double / The Love Letter / The Royal Secret(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
Seeing Double / The Love Letter / The Royal Secret(As:Lucinda Edmonds)
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Cover of The Orchid House / Hothouse Flower
The Orchid House / Hothouse Flower
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Cover of The Girl on the Cliff
The Girl on the Cliff
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Cover of The Lavender Garden / The Light Behind the Window
The Lavender Garden / The Light Behind the Window
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Cover of The Olive Tree / Helena's Secret
The Olive Tree / Helena's Secret
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The Murders at Fleat House
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The Seven Sisters Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2014–2023)

Lucinda Riley's Seven Sisters series consists of eight historical fiction novels published between 2014 and 2023, with the series likely complete. Each book follows one of seven sisters adopted by a mysterious billionaire, gradually revealing their individual stories and family secrets across different time periods and locations. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Seven Sisters and concluding with Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, co-written with Harry Whittaker, which provides the final pieces of the overarching mystery.

Start with The Seven Sisters, the first of 8 books in the The Seven Sisters series.

Start this series with The Seven Sisters

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Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt(With: Harry Whittaker)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lucinda Riley written?
Lucinda Riley has written 32 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Lucinda Riley series?
Here are the first books in Lucinda Riley's series: Guardian Angels: Grace and the Christmas Angel; The Seven Sisters: The Seven Sisters.
What order should I read Lucinda Riley's books?
We recommend reading Lucinda Riley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lucinda Riley still writing new books?
Yes, Lucinda Riley has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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