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Bedwyn Family Books in Order

9 Books
1999 – 2016 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the ultimate experience, readers should follow the combination of publication and chronological order. The Bedwyn saga functions best when you watch the family dynamics build up to the final, critically acclaimed book focusing on the eldest brother, Wulfric.

  1. One Night for Love (Prequel 1, 1999) - Follows Neville Wyatt and Lily Doyle.
  2. A Summer to Remember (Prequel 2, 2002) - Follows Lauren Edgeworth and Kit Butler. Introduces Wulfric Bedwyn and the other siblings.
  3. Slightly Married (Book 1, 2003) - Aidan's story.
  4. Slightly Wicked (Book 2, 2003) - Rannulf's story.
  5. Slightly Scandalous (Book 3, 2003) - Freyja's story.
  6. Slightly Tempted (Book 4, 2003) - Morgan's story.
  7. Slightly Sinful (Book 5, 2004) - Alleyne's story.
  8. Slightly Dangerous (Book 6, 2004) - Wulfric's story.
  9. Another Dream (Novella 6.5, 2016) - Eleanor Thompson's story. Published in the Once Upon a Dream anthology and later in Second Chances.

Why the Prequels are Crucial

While the six main novels (the 'Slightly' books) form a self-contained story arc, starting with the prequels is highly recommended. A Summer to Remember introduces the Bedwyn family as intimidating secondary characters through the eyes of outsiders, establishing the cold, formidable reputation of Wulfric, the Duke of Bewcastle, which makes his eventual vulnerability in the final book incredibly satisfying.

The Simply Quartet Spin-Offs

After finishing Wulfric's story, readers should transition to the Simply Quartet. This series focuses on teachers at Miss Martin’s School for Girls in Bath and features multiple cameos from the Bedwyn family, resolving minor character subplots and checking in on the family's post-series life.

  • Simply Unforgettable (2005)
  • Simply Love (2006) - Features Sydnam Butler, Kit's brother from the prequel.
  • Simply Magic (2007) - Features Peter Edgeworth, Lauren's cousin from the prequel.
  • Simply Perfect (2008)

Frequently Asked

QCan I read the Bedwyn books out of order?

Yes, each book features a standalone romance. However, it is highly recommended to read them in order because character relationships, family alliances, and Wulfric's overarching growth develop progressively across the books.

QWhere can I find the novella Another Dream?

Originally published in the out-of-print 2016 anthology Once Upon a Dream, the novella has since been compiled into Mary Balogh's anthology collection titled Second Chances (published in 2021).

QWho is the main protagonist of the Bedwyn series?

While each book has its own romantic couple, the emotional anchor of the family is Wulfric Bedwyn, the Duke of Bewcastle. His cold demeanor is slowly peeled back across all books, culminating in his own romance in Slightly Dangerous.

QHow does the Simply Quartet connect to the Bedwyn family?

The Simply Quartet features characters related to the Bedwyns (like Sydnam Butler and Peter Edgeworth) and includes major cameos from the Duke and Duchess of Bewcastle at Miss Martin's School for Girls.

QDo the Bedwyn books take place chronologically?

Yes, the internal timeline flows forward chronologically from the Napoleonic Wars (starting around 1813 in One Night for Love) through the Waterloo campaign (in Slightly Tempted and Slightly Sinful) to 1816 and beyond.