Where to Start Reading the Company of Rogues
For the best experience, you should start the series with the very first book, An Arranged Marriage (1991). This novel introduces the Harrow School companions and establishes the emotional bond and mutual support that defines the group. Reading the series in publication order is highly recommended, as character arcs, marriages, and family relationships evolve progressively over the course of the books.
The Core Company of Rogues Reading Order
Below is the recommended reading order for the main novels and novellas in the series, following their original publication dates:
- An Arranged Marriage (1991) – Follows Nicholas Delaney and Eleanor.
- An Unwilling Bride (1992) – Follows Lucien de Vaux, Marquess of Arden, and Beth.
- Christmas Angel (1992) – Follows Leander Knollis, Earl of Charrington, and Judith.
- Forbidden (1994) – Follows Francis Haile, Lord Middlethorpe, and Serena.
- Dangerous Joy (1995) – Follows Miles Cavanagh and Felicity.
- The Demon's Mistress (Novella, 2001) – Often numbered as Book 5.5, this novella follows George and Blanche.
- The Dragon's Bride (2001) – Follows Con Somerford, Viscount Amleigh, and Susan.
- The Devil's Heiress (2001) – Follows George Devlin and Clarissa; a companion novel essential to the main arc.
- Hazard (2002) – Follows Jervais Brand and Lady Anne Peckworth.
- St. Raven (2003) – Follows Tristan, Lord St. Raven, and Cressida.
- Skylark (2004) – Follows Sir Stephen Ball and Laura.
- The Rogue's Return (2006) – Follows Simon St. Bride and Jane.
- To Rescue a Rogue (2006) – Follows Lord Darius (Dare) Debenham and Mara St. Bride.
- Lady Beware (2007) – Follows Horatio Cave and Thea Debenham.
- A Shocking Delight (2014) – Follows David Kirby and Lucy.
- Too Dangerous for a Lady (2015) – Follows Ranulf Caradoc and Hermione.
- The Viscount Needs a Wife (2016) – Follows Beau Braydon and Kitty.
- Merely a Marriage (2017) – The final novel in the series, published posthumously, following Kynaston and Ariana.
The "Three Heroes" Subseries
Within the Rogues' World, Jo Beverley designated a specific trilogy centered around three heroes named George. This mini-series includes the novella The Demon's Mistress, followed by The Dragon's Bride and The Devil's Heiress. While they are fully integrated into the Company of Rogues reading order, they can also be enjoyed as a thematic set.
Clearing Up the "Forbidden" Confusion
Readers frequently confuse two titles with similar names. Forbidden (1994) is the fourth core novel in the Company of Rogues series. On the other hand, Forbidden Magic (1998) is a standalone Regency novel. While it takes place in 1813 within the same "Rogues' World" continuity, it does not feature the main members of the Company of Rogues and is not considered a core series installment.