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Clan Kendrick Books in Order

6 Books
2018 – 2023 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

While the Clan Kendrick series officially begins with The Highlander Who Protected Me, readers who want the complete story should actually start one step earlier. The Kendrick family is first introduced in a crossover novel from one of Vanessa Kelly's previous series. Beginning there provides the necessary context for the brothers' wild ways and the family dynamics.

Here is the recommended reading path to get the best experience:

  1. The Highlander's Princess Bride (2017) – Technically Book 3 of The Improper Princesses series, this novel introduces the head of the Kendrick family, Nicholas Kendrick (the Earl of Arnprior), and his six unruly younger brothers as they meet Victoria Knight, the illegitimate royal daughter who becomes their governess.
  2. The Highlander Who Protected Me (2018) – The official start to the Clan Kendrick series, focusing on the battle-scarred Royal Kendrick and Lady Ainsley Matthews.
  3. The Highlander's Christmas Bride (2019) – Logan Kendrick's festive romance with Donella Haddon.
  4. The Highlander's English Bride (2020) – The roguish Graeme Kendrick's story with Lady Sabrina Bell.
  5. The Highlander's Irish Bride (2021) – The level-headed businessman Grant Kendrick's journey with Kathleen Calvert.
  6. The Highlander's Holiday Wife (2022) – Edinburgh doctor Braden Kendrick's winter romance with Lady Samantha Penwith.
  7. The Highlander's Kilted Bride (2023) – The youngest brother, Kade Kendrick, finds love with childhood friend Charlotte Stewart.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Fortunately, Vanessa Kelly wrote the Clan Kendrick books in chronological order. Aside from starting with the prelude novel, The Highlander's Princess Bride, you can simply follow the publication dates. Reading them in this order lets you watch the family grow, see previously married couples return as secondary characters, and follow the progression of the Kendrick brothers as they are gradually tamed by their headstrong heroines.

The Improper Princesses Connection

If you love the world of Clan Kendrick, you may want to explore the parent series, The Improper Princesses. Victoria Knight (heroine of The Highlander's Princess Bride) is one of the royal daughters featured in this series. Reading the entire trilogy plus its novella gives you a broader look at the Regency scandals that eventually lead the characters to the Scottish Highlands.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best book to start the Clan Kendrick series?

The best place to start is The Highlander's Princess Bride. Although it is officially part of The Improper Princesses series, it serves as the essential prelude that introduces Nicholas Kendrick and his six brothers.

QDo I need to read the Clan Kendrick books in order?

While each romance stands alone with its own central couple, it is highly recommended to read them in order. The characters reappear frequently, and the family dynamics and overarching subplots develop chronologically across the books.

QWho is the oldest Kendrick brother, and where is his story?

The oldest brother is Nicholas Kendrick, the Earl of Arnprior. His story is told in the crossover book, The Highlander's Princess Bride, rather than the numbered Clan Kendrick series.

QHow many books are in the main Clan Kendrick series?

There are six books in the official Clan Kendrick series, running from 2018's The Highlander Who Protected Me to 2023's The Highlander's Kilted Bride.

QAre there any holiday-themed books in the series?

Yes, there are two festive books in the series: The Highlander's Christmas Bride (Book 2) and The Highlander's Holiday Wife (Book 5), both featuring romantic winter settings in Scotland.