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Sarah MacLean Reading Order

8 series · 23 books

Romance

Sarah MacLean is a bestselling American author known for her engaging romance novels and captivating storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 2009 to 2026, she has penned 23 books across eight series, including fan favorites like The Bareknuckle Bastards and Hell's Belles. Her work consistently resonates with readers, making her a prominent figure in the romance genre.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2025)

Start with Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices and read in order.

#Title
1
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Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Hell's Belles Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021–2026)

Start with Bombshell, the first of 4 books in the Hell's Belles series.

#Title
1
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Bombshell
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Heartbreaker
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Knockout
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Mastermind
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Love By Numbers Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2011)

Start with Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake and read in order.

#Title
1
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Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Scandal & Scoundrel Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with The Rogue Not Taken and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Rogue Not Taken
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
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A Scot in the Dark
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Day of the Duchess
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2024)

Start with A Duke Worth Falling For and read in order.

#Title
1
A Duke Worth Falling For
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Bladesmith Queen
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2009–2025)

Start with The Season and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Season
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
These Summer Storms
2025Buy 🇺🇸

The Bareknuckle Bastards Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with Wicked and the Wallflower and read in order.

#Title
1
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Wicked and the Wallflower
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Brazen and the Beast
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Daring and the Duke
2020Buy 🇺🇸

The Rules of Scoundrels Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2014)

Start with A Rogue by Any Other Name, the first of 4 books in the The Rules of Scoundrels series.

#Title
1
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A Rogue by Any Other Name
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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No Good Duke Goes Unpunished
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
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One Good Earl Deserves a Lover
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sarah MacLean written?
Sarah MacLean has written 23 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sarah MacLean series?
Here are the first books in Sarah MacLean's series: Anthologies: Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices; Hell's Belles: Bombshell; Love By Numbers: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake; Scandal & Scoundrel: The Rogue Not Taken; Short Stories/Novellas: A Duke Worth Falling For.
What order should I read Sarah MacLean's books?
We recommend reading Sarah MacLean's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sarah MacLean still writing new books?
Yes, Sarah MacLean has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Hell's Belles, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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