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Mary Balogh

Mary Balogh Reading Order

20 series Β· 137 books Β· Born 1944-03-24

Mary Balogh is a Welsh-born historical romance author who has published over 130 novels since 1985, establishing herself as a master of the Regency era and emotionally complex love stories. Her most acclaimed works include the Bedwyn Family series and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse quartet, showcasing her talent for blending historical detail with deeply human character development. Balogh's prolific career spans multiple interconnected series and standalone novels that appeal to readers seeking intelligent, character-driven romance with historical authenticity.

Anthologies Series

Complete

28 books (1981–2010)

Start with Love's Legacy, the first of 28 books in the Anthologies series.

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A Regency Christmas II
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A Regency Christmas III
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A Regency Christmas IV
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A Regency Valentine II
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A Regency Christmas V
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A Regency Christmas VI
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A Regency Christmas VII
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A Regency Christmas Feast
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A Regency Christmas Carol
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The Gifts of Christmas
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The Heart of Christmas
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Bespelling Jane Austen
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Bedwyn Family Series

Complete

9 books (1999–2016)

Start with One Night for Love, the first of 9 books in the Bedwyn Family series.

Start this series with One Night for Love

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Dark Angel Series

Complete

7 books (1991–1997)

Start with The Ideal Wife, the first of 7 books in the Dark Angel series.

Denning-Mainwaring Series

Complete

2 books (1985–1987)

Start with A Chance Encounter and read in order.

Start this series with A Chance Encounter

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Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Complete

3 books (1997–1998)

Start with Indiscreet and read in order.

Georgian Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1997)

Start with Heartless and read in order.

Huxtable Quintet Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2010)

Start with At Last Comes Love, the first of 5 books in the Huxtable Quintet series.

Start this series with At Last Comes Love

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First Comes Marriage
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Then Comes Seduction
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It Happened One Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2011)

Start with It Happened One Night(By: Stephanie Laurens) and read in order.

Start this series with It Happened One Night(By: Stephanie Laurens)

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It Happened One Night(By: Stephanie Laurens)
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It Happened One Season(With: Jacquie D'Alessandro,Stephanie Laurens,Candice Hern)

Mistress Series

Complete

4 books (2000–2011)

Start with More Than a Mistress, the first of 4 books in the Mistress series.

Start this series with More Than a Mistress

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Ravenswood Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2026)

Start with Remember Love, the first of 5 books in the Ravenswood series.

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

6 books (1999–2019)

Start with No Ordinary Love, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with No Ordinary Love

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Simply Quartet Series

Complete

4 books (2005–2008)

Start with Simply Unforgettable, the first of 4 books in the Simply Quartet series.

Start this series with Simply Unforgettable

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

28 books (1985–2009)

Start with A Masked Deception, the first of 28 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Masked Deception

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An Unacceptable Offer
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Secrets of the Heart
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The Ungrateful Governess
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Lady with a Black Umbrella
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The Incurable Matchmaker
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Stapleton-Downes Series

Complete

2 books (1991–1993)

Start with The Ideal Wife and read in order.

Sullivan Series

Complete

3 books (1993–1994)

Start with Courting Julia and read in order.

Survivor's Club Series

Complete

8 books (2012–2016)

Start with The Proposal, the first of 8 books in the Survivor's Club series.

The First Snowdrop Series

Complete

2 books (1986–1994)

Start with The First Snowdrop and read in order.

Start this series with The First Snowdrop

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Waite Series

Complete

3 books (1986–1992)

Start with The Trysting Place and read in order.

Start this series with The Trysting Place

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A Counterfeit Betrothal
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Web Series

Complete

4 books (1989–1990)

Start with The Gilded Web, the first of 4 books in the Web series.

Westcott Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2016–2021)

Start with Someone to Love, the first of 10 books in the Westcott series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mary Balogh written?
Mary Balogh has written 137 books across 20 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mary Balogh series?
Here are the first books in Mary Balogh's series: Anthologies: Love's Legacy; Bedwyn Family: One Night for Love; Dark Angel: The Ideal Wife; Denning-Mainwaring: A Chance Encounter; Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse: Indiscreet.
What order should I read Mary Balogh's books?
We recommend reading Mary Balogh's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mary Balogh still writing new books?
Yes, Mary Balogh has 1 ongoing series: Ravenswood.

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