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Tessa Dare

Tessa Dare Reading Order

7 series · 31 books

Romance

Tessa Dare is a celebrated author of historical romance, recognized for her charming storytelling and witty characters. With 31 novels spanning 7 series, including notable titles like Castles Ever After and Girl Meets Duke, she has captivated readers since 2009. Her work has garnered numerous awards and translations in multiple languages, solidifying her status in the genre until her last release in 2021.

Castles Ever After Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2016)

Start with Romancing the Duke, the first of 4 books in the Castles Ever After series.

#Title
1
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Romancing the Duke
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Say Yes to the Marquess
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
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When a Scot Ties the Knot
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Do You Want to Start a Scandal
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Girl Meets Duke Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2017–2021)

Start with The Duchess Deal, the first of 4 books in the Girl Meets Duke series.

#Title
1
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The Duchess Deal
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Governess Game
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Wallflower Wager
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Bride Bet
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Jane Austen Variation: The Quill Collective Anthology Series

Complete

5 books (2017–2020)

Start with Dangerous to Know, the first of 5 books in the Jane Austen Variation: The Quill Collective Anthology series.

#Title
1
Dangerous to Know
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Darcy Monologues
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Rational Creatures
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Yuletide
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Elizabeth
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2020)

Start with The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
His Bride for the Taking
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
When She Was Naughty
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Spindle Cove Series

Complete

8 books (2011–2015)

Start with A Night to Surrender, the first of 8 books in the Spindle Cove series.

#Title
1
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A Night to Surrender
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
Once Upon a Winter's Eve
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
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A Lady by Midnight
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
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A Week to Be Wicked
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Any Duchess Will Do
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
Beauty and the Blacksmith
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Love Letters From a Lord
2013Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Lord Dashwood Missed Out
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Stud Club Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2010)

Start with One Dance with a Duke and read in order.

#Title
1
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One Dance with a Duke
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Three Nights with a Scoundrel
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
Twice Tempted by a Rogue
2010Buy 🇺🇸

The Wanton Dairymaid Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2009)

Start with A Lady of Persuasion, the first of 4 books in the The Wanton Dairymaid Trilogy series.

#Title
1
A Lady of Persuasion
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Goddess of the Hunt
2009Buy 🇺🇸
3
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How to Catch a Wild Viscount / The Legend of the Werestag
2009Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Surrender of a Siren
2009Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tessa Dare written?
Tessa Dare has written 31 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Tessa Dare series?
Here are the first books in Tessa Dare's series: Castles Ever After: Romancing the Duke; Girl Meets Duke: The Duchess Deal; Jane Austen Variation: The Quill Collective Anthology: Dangerous to Know; Short Stories/Novellas: The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright; Spindle Cove: A Night to Surrender.
What order should I read Tessa Dare's books?
We recommend reading Tessa Dare's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Tessa Dare's series complete?
Tessa Dare has 6 completed series.

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