S.M. LaViolette Reading Order
6 series Β· 27 books
S.M. LaViolette, a historical romance author, has captivated readers with her engaging storytelling since 2019. With a diverse portfolio of 27 books across six series, including notable titles like The Academy of Love and The Bellamy Sisters, she explores themes of passion and intrigue in richly detailed settings. Active until 2025, LaViolette continues to enchant fans of the genre with her vibrant narratives.
The Academy of Love Series
Ongoing7 books (2019β2025)
Start with The Music of Love, the first of 7 books in the The Academy of Love series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Music of Love 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Figure of Love 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Portrait of Love 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Language of Love 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dancing with Love 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Story of Love 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Etiquette of Love 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
The Bellamy Sisters Series
Ongoing6 books (2022β2025)
Start with Phoebe, the first of 6 books in the The Bellamy Sisters series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Phoebe 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hyacinth 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Selina 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Very Bellamy Christmas 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Aurelia 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Kathryn 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
The Hale Family: Americans in London Series
Ongoing2 books (2023β2024)
Start with Balthazar: The Spare and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balthazar: The Spare 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Shrew 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
The Masqueraders Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2022)
Start with The Footman and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Footman 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Postilion 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Bastard 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
The Seducers Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2021)
Start with Joss and The Countess and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joss and The Countess 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Melissa and The Vicar 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Hugo and the Maiden 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Victorian Decadence Series
Ongoing6 books (2020β2024)
Start with His Countess, the first of 6 books in the Victorian Decadence series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | His Countess 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | His Harlot 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | His Valet 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Her Beast 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Their Master 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Her Villain 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has S.M. LaViolette written?
- S.M. LaViolette has written 27 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2019 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each S.M. LaViolette series?
- Here are the first books in S.M. LaViolette's series: The Academy of Love: The Music of Love; The Bellamy Sisters: Phoebe; The Hale Family: Americans in London: Balthazar: The Spare; The Masqueraders: The Footman; The Seducers: Joss and The Countess.
- What order should I read S.M. LaViolette's books?
- We recommend reading S.M. LaViolette's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is S.M. LaViolette still writing new books?
- Yes, S.M. LaViolette has 4 ongoing series: The Academy of Love, The Bellamy Sisters, The Hale Family: Americans in London, Victorian Decadence.

