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Mary Wine

Mary Wine Reading Order

15 series Β· 49 books

Mary Wine is a prolific author with nearly fifty books spanning fantasy, science fiction, romance, and historical fiction since 2004. Her work ranges from intimate character studies to expansive world-building across series like the Alcandians and Breaking Boundaries, earning recognition including a 2008 EPPIE Award for her erotic western romance. Beyond writing, Wine is deeply passionate about historical costume recreation, crafting everything from Elizabethan court dress to period-accurate undergarments, bringing authenticity to her richly detailed worlds.

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Alcandians Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

The Alcandian series is a complete three-book fantasy romance saga by Mary Wine published between 2005 and 2007. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Alcandian Rage, followed by Alcandian Quest, and concluding with Alcandian Soul. This series blends science fiction and romance elements with action-adventure storytelling across its full arc.

Start with Alcandian Rage and read in order.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

7 books (2005–2026)

Mary Wine's Anthologies series comprises six collections spanning from 2005 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with A Wish, a Kiss, a Dream and continuing through White Hot Holidays Volume 1, Undone, A Midnight Requiem: The Ghostly Hour, A Wraith at Midnight, and Lords of Midwinter's Festival. The series draws from Wine's diverse range of genres including fantasy, science fiction, romance, historical fiction, and adventure.

Start with A Wish, a Kiss, a Dream, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with A Wish, a Kiss, a Dream

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A Wish, a Kiss, a Dream
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White Hot Holidays Volume 1
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A Midnight Requiem: The Ghostly Hour
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A Wraith at Midnight
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Lords of Midwinter's Festival
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The Bell Tolls At Midnight

Breaking Boundaries Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

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Courtly Love Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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A Sword for His Lady

Dream Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2005)

The Dream series by Mary Wine consists of three complete novels published between 2004 and 2005 that should be read in publication order beginning with Dream Shadow, followed by Dream Specter (also titled Dream Shard), and concluding with Dream Surrender. This fantasy romance trilogy blends elements of action and adventure across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Dream Shadow and read in order.

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Dream Specter / Dream Shard
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English Tudor Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2012)

The English Tudor series by Mary Wine consists of three historical romance novels published between 2010 and 2012. Each book features interconnected characters and storylines that build upon one another, making it essential to read them in publication order: Improper Seduction, My Fair Highlander, and Unexpected Pleasures. The series is complete and fully concluded.

Start with Improper Seduction and read in order.

Start this series with Improper Seduction

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Unexpected Pleasures

Highland Rogues Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020–2021)

The Highland Rogues series is a four-book historical romance collection by Mary Wine, published between 2020 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Highlander's Demand and continuing through The Highlander's Destiny, The Highlander's Captive, and The Highlander's Promise. Wine's blend of historical fiction and romance creates the foundation for this Scottish-themed collection featuring interconnected tales of Highland characters.

Start with The Highlander's Demand, the first of 4 books in the Highland Rogues series.

Start this series with The Highlander's Demand

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The Highlander's Demand
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The Highlander's Destiny
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The Highlander's Captive
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The Highlander's Promise

Highland Weddings Series

Complete

6 books (2016–2019)

The Highland Weddings series by Mary Wine consists of six historical romance novels published between 2016 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Highland Spitfire and continuing through Highland Flame, Highland Hellion, Highland Vixen, Between a Highlander and a Hard Place, and concluding with Wicked Highland Ways. Each book delivers a standalone romance while contributing to the larger saga of Highland characters and relationships.

Start with Highland Spitfire, the first of 6 books in the Highland Weddings series.

Start this series with Highland Spitfire

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Between a Highlander and a Hard Place
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Wicked Highland Ways

Highlander Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2011)

Mary Wine's Highlander series consists of three standalone romance novels set in a historical Scottish setting, published between 2010 and 2011. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order: Highland Hellcat, To Conquer a Highlander, and Highland Heat. Each book blends historical fiction with romance and adventure elements, offering readers a finished series that can be enjoyed across all three volumes.

Start with Highland Hellcat and read in order.

Start this series with Highland Hellcat

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To Conquer a Highlander
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McJames Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2010)

The McJames series by Mary Wine consists of three complete historical romance novels published between 2009 and 2010. The books should be read in publication order: In Bed with a Stranger, Bedding the Enemy, and In the Warrior's Bed. This interconnected series follows separate couples whose stories build upon one another, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the narrative arc.

Start with In Bed with a Stranger and read in order.

Start this series with In Bed with a Stranger

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In Bed with a Stranger
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In the Warrior's Bed

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2012–2023)

Mary Wine's collection of two short stories and novellas spans from 2012 to 2023 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Stealing the Bride followed by Midnight Flame. The series appears to be complete. These works blend elements of fantasy, science fiction, and romance across Wine's varied literary interests.

Start with Stealing the Bride and read in order.

Start this series with Stealing the Bride

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2005–2010)

Mary Wine's four-book Standalone Novels collection, published between 2005 and 2010, comprises Tortoise Tango, Let Me Love You, Still Mine, and Prisoner of Desire. Though each novel stands alone as an independent story, they should be read in publication order to best experience Wine's evolving work across romance, historical fiction, and adventure genres. The complete series is now finished, offering readers a diverse selection of standalone tales to explore.

Start with Tortoise Tango, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Steam Guardians Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

The Steam Guardians is a complete two-book fantasy romance series by Mary Wine, published between 2012 and 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious followed by A Captain and a Corset. This series blends steampunk elements with romance and adventure across its two installments.

Start with A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious and read in order.

Start this series with A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious

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A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious
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A Captain and a Corset

Sutherlands Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2014)

The Sutherlands series is a four-book historical romance collection by Mary Wine, published between 2012 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Highlander's Prize and continuing through The Trouble With Highlanders, How to Handle a Highlander, and The Highlander's Bride Trouble. Each installment builds on the narrative arc established in earlier books, making sequential reading essential for following the story.

Start with The Highlander's Prize, the first of 4 books in the Sutherlands series.

Start this series with The Highlander's Prize

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The Highlander's Prize
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The Trouble With Highlanders
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How to Handle a Highlander
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The Highlander's Bride Trouble

The Enchanted Well Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2024)

The Enchanted Well is an ongoing fantasy series by Mary Wine currently comprising three books. The series began in 2024 with Laird of Misrule, followed by Master of Mayhem and Once Upon an Enchanted Well. These entries should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with Laird of Misrule and read in order.

Start this series with Laird of Misrule

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mary Wine written?
Mary Wine has written 49 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mary Wine series?
Here are the first books in Mary Wine's series: Alcandians: Alcandian Rage; Anthologies: A Wish, a Kiss, a Dream; Dream: Dream Shadow; English Tudor: Improper Seduction; Highland Rogues: The Highlander's Demand.
What order should I read Mary Wine's books?
We recommend reading Mary Wine's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mary Wine still writing new books?
Yes, Mary Wine has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, The Enchanted Well.

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