Sophie Barnes Reading Order

3 books (2020–2022)

Sophie Barnes's three-book anthology series spans from 2020 to 2022 and should be read in publication order beginning with Mad About Dukes, followed by The Rogue Who Stole Christmas and Love Be a Lady's Charm. The series appears to be complete as of 2022. Each entry stands alone while contributing to the broader collection.

Start with Mad About Dukes and read in order.

2 books (2013–2014)

This completed romance series by Sophie Barnes contains two books published between 2013 and 2014. Read the novels in their publication order, beginning with The Scandal in Kissing an Heir followed by The Danger in Tempting an Earl, as the stories build upon one another.

Start with The Scandal in Kissing an Heir and read in order.

4 books (2019–2022)

Sophie Barnes' Diamonds in the Rough is a four-book historical romance series published between 2019 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Infamous Duchess, followed by The Formidable Earl, The Dishonored Viscount, and concluding with The Roguish Baron. The series appears to be complete.

Start with The Infamous Duchess, the first of 4 books in the Diamonds in the Rough series.

2 books (2022–2022)

The Enterprising Scoundrels series by Sophie Barnes consists of two historical romance novels published in 2022. The books follow interconnected stories and should be read in publication order, beginning with Mr. Clarke's Deepest Desire followed by Mr. Donahue's Total Surrender. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Mr. Clarke's Deepest Desire and read in order.

3 books (2017–2017)

Sophie Barnes's Honorable Scoundrels trilogy consists of three complete historical romance novels published in 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Duke Who Came To Town, followed by The Earl Who Loved Her and The Governess Who Captured His Heart. Each book explores charming rogues navigating love and society in this self-contained but interconnected series.

Start with The Duke Who Came To Town and read in order.

1 book (2023–2023)

2 books (2012–2021)

Sophie Barnes has published two standalone short story collections, each featuring seasonal holiday-themed tales. Five Golden Rings: A Christmas Collection was released in 2012, followed by Sealed with a Yuletide Kiss in 2021. The nine-year gap between releases suggests the series is likely complete. These collections should be read in publication order to experience the stories as the author intended.

Start with Five Golden Rings: A Christmas Collection and read in order.

52 books

Sophie Barnes has written 48 standalone novels that can be read in publication order beginning with A Deceptive Game Ensues. The series spans multiple historical romance and related titles published over several years, though the completion status remains unclear. While these books function as independent entries, readers who wish to follow the author's creative development may prefer to approach them in the order they were originally released.

Start with A Deceptive Game Ensues, the first of 48 books in the Standalone Novels series.

1 book (2012–2012)

3 books (2021–2023)

The Brazen Beauties is a three-book historical romance series by Sophie Barnes published between 2021 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Mr. Dale and The Divorcée, followed by Mr. Grier and the Governess, and concluding with Mr. West and the Widow. Each book features different couples navigating romance and relationships during the historical period.

Start with Mr. Dale and The Divorcée and read in order.

1 book (2020–2020)

3 books (2023–2023)

Sophie Barnes's Gentlemen Authors series consists of three standalone romance novels published in 2023, each featuring different protagonists from a group of gentlemen navigating love and courtship. The books should be read in publication order: A Duke's Guide to Romance, A Duke's Introduction to Courtship, and A Duke's Lesson in Charm. While the series appears to be complete, each novel functions as an independent romance that can be enjoyed on its own.

Start with A Duke's Guide to Romance and read in order.

3 books (2020–2020)

The Townsbridges is a complete three-book romance series by Sophie Barnes published in 2020. The novels should be read in publication order beginning with A Duke for Miss Townsbridge, followed by An Unexpected Temptation and Once Upon a Townsbridge Story. This series is now finished with all installments available.

Start with A Duke for Miss Townsbridge and read in order.