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Wendy Vella Reading Order

13 series Β· 79 books

Wendy Vella, a prolific author from New Zealand, specializes in historical romance and contemporary romance, writing under the name Lani Blake. With a remarkable catalog of 79 titles across 13 series, including The Deville Brothers, The Duke Brothers, and The Langley Sisters, she has captivated readers since 2013. Among her most notable works are her engaging series set in Lake Howling and Lords of Night Street, showcasing her versatility and storytelling prowess.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2020)

Start with Captivated by His Kiss and read in order.

#Title
1
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Captivated by His Kiss
2
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Mistletoe and Mayhem

Lake Howling Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2015–2021)

Start with A Promise of Home, the first of 8 books in the Lake Howling series.

#Title
1
A Promise of Home
2
How Sweet It Is
3
The Texan Meets His Match
4
It Only Took You
5
A Long Way Home
6
Cover of Don't Look Back
Don't Look Back
7
Then Came You
8
Faith and the Rock Star

Lords of Night Street Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Start with Lord Gallant, the first of 4 books in the Lords of Night Street series.

#Title
1
Lord Gallant
2
Lord Valiant
3
Lord Valorous
4
Lord Noble

Regency Rakes Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Duchess By Chance and read in order.

#Title
1
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Duchess By Chance
2
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Rescued By A Viscount
3
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Tempting Miss Allender

Ryker Falls Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2017–2023)

Start with Somebody To Love, the first of 8 books in the Ryker Falls series.

#Title
1
Somebody To Love
2
From This Moment
3
Love Me Tender
4
Only Just Begun
5
Hold Me Close
6
We Belong Together
7
You're the One
8
We Found Love

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2020)

Start with Christmas Wishes, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Christmas Wishes
2
Mistletoe and the Marquess
3
The Earl From Christmas Past
4
Rescued by a Rake

Sinclair and Raven Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2016–2023)

Start with Seeing Danger, the first of 11 books in the Sinclair and Raven series.

#Title
1
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Seeing Danger
2
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Sensing Danger
3
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Touched By Danger
4
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Scent Of Danger
5
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Vision Of Danger
6
Seductive Danger
7
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Tempting Danger
8
Guarding Danger
9
Courting Danger
10
Defending Danger
11
Detecting Danger

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2013–2025)

Start with The Reluctant Countess and read in order.

#Title
1
The Reluctant Countess
2
This Time I'm Keeping You(As:Lani Blake)

The Deville Brothers Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2021–2023)

Start with Rescued by a Devil, the first of 6 books in the The Deville Brothers series.

#Title
1
Rescued by a Devil
2
Seduced by a Devil
3
Protected by a Devil
4
Surrender to a Devil
5
The Devil's Deception
6
Unmasked By A Devil

The Duke Brothers Series

Ongoing

6 books (2023–2026)

Start with The Moment That Changed Everything, the first of 6 books in the The Duke Brothers series.

#Title
1
The Moment That Changed Everything
2
The Moment She Came Back
3
The Moment They Can't Forget
4
The Moment He Saw Her: An Opposites Attract Small Town Romance (The Duke Brothers Book 4)
5
The Moment They Can Never Forgive
6
The Moment It All Began

The Langley Sisters Series

Complete

7 books (2014–2020)

Start with Lady In Demand, the first of 7 books in the The Langley Sisters series.

#Title
1
Lady In Demand
2
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Lady In Disguise
3
Lady In Distress
4
The Lady Plays Her Ace
5
The Lady Seals Her Fate
6
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The Lady's Dangerous Love
7
The Lady's Forbidden Love

The Notorious Nightingales Series

Ongoing

7 books (2023–2026)

Start with The Disgraced Debutante, the first of 7 books in the The Notorious Nightingales series.

#Title
1
The Disgraced Debutante
2
An Imperfect Gentleman
3
The Fallen Viscount
4
The Rebellious Rake
5
The Honorable Rogue
6
The Arrogant Earl
7
The Fierce Scotsman

Wedding Wager Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2023–2023)

Start with A Christmas Wager(By: Emily Royal), the first of 11 books in the Wedding Wager series.

#Title
1
A Christmas Wager(By: Emily Royal)
2
A Reckless Wager(By: Christine Donovan)
3
Dicing with the Duke(By: Elizabeth Ellen Carter)
4
Gambling on a Gentleman(By: Rachel Ann Smith)
5
Odds On An Earl(By: Anna St. Claire)
6
Scandalous Wager(By: Jane Charles)
7
The Husband Gamble(By: Jude Knight)
8
The Lady Takes All(By: Sydney Jane Baily)
9
Wedding Wager(By: Chasity Bowlin)
10
Winning A Wallflower
11
Winning in Wedlock(By: Tabetha Waite)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Wendy Vella written?
Wendy Vella has written 79 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Wendy Vella series?
Here are the first books in Wendy Vella's series: Anthologies: Captivated by His Kiss; Lake Howling: A Promise of Home; Lords of Night Street: Lord Gallant; Regency Rakes: Duchess By Chance; Ryker Falls: Somebody To Love.
What order should I read Wendy Vella's books?
We recommend reading Wendy Vella's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Wendy Vella still writing new books?
Yes, Wendy Vella has 3 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Duke Brothers, The Notorious Nightingales.

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