Alexa Aston Books in Order

Where to Begin Your Alexa Aston Reading Journey

Alexa Aston is an incredibly prolific author of historical romance, known for crafting high-emotion, fast-paced love stories. Because her books are published in rapid succession, new readers are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of her series. While almost all of her books can technically be read as standalone stories, they are deeply interconnected through family lines and recurring characters.

We highly recommend starting with one of her two core entry points depending on your favorite historical era:

• For Medieval Romance Fans: Start with Word of Honor, the first book in the Knights of Honor series. This is Aston's signature family saga and sets the groundwork for her medieval universe.
• For Regency Romance Fans: Start with Duke of Renown, the opener of her popular Dukes of Distinction series, which introduces her witty, banter-heavy style in late Georgian and Regency London.

The Medieval Era: Knights, Kings, and Cousins

Aston's medieval romances are filled with noble warriors, strong-willed heroines, and deep family ties. The major series in this era should be read in their individual publication orders to preserve the progression of the overarching family trees.

Knights of Honor Series

The Knights of Honor series is Alexa Aston’s flagship medieval saga. Set during the reign of King Edward III, the series centers around the de Montfort family. It begins with the story of Geoffrey and Merryn de Montfort in Word of Honor and follows their descendants and allies over eleven books. The best way to read this series is in publication order:

1. Word of Honor (2016)
2. Marked by Honor (2017)
3. Code of Honor (2017)
4. Journey to Honor (2017)
5. Heart of Honor (2017)
6. Bold in Honor (2018)
7. Love and Honor (2018)
8. Gift of Honor (2018)
9. Path to Honor (2018)
10. Return to Honor (2018)
11. Season of Honor (2019)

The King's Cousins Series

Directly following the Knights of Honor, The King's Cousins is a shorter trilogy that focuses on close relatives of the crown. It consists of:

1. The Pawn (2019)
2. The Heir (2019)
3. The Bastard (2019)

Runaway Medieval Wives

Another key medieval subseries is Runaway Medieval Wives, which features women escaping difficult situations and finding love and protection. The books in this series are:

1. Song of the Heart (Originally published in 2013 under her Lauren Linwood pen name, re-released in 2020)
2. A Promise of Tomorrow (2020)
3. Destined for Love (2020)

The Regency Era: Titled Dukes and Second Sons

Aston’s Regency romances focus heavily on redemption, second chances, and societal expectations. They are grouped into several tightly knit series.

Dukes of Distinction

This five-book series explores five aristocrats nicknamed for their primary personality traits. A sixth book, The Duke That I Want, is a companion novella originally published in the Get Your Duke On anthology before being released as a standalone. The reading order is:

1. Duke of Renown (2021)
2. Duke of Charm (2021)
3. Duke of Disrepute (2021)
4. Duke of Arrogance (2021)
5. Duke of Honor (2021)
6. The Duke That I Want (2022)

Suddenly a Duke Series

The Suddenly a Duke series follows eight men who unexpectedly inherit dukedoms and must navigate their new status alongside women who do not fit the typical mold of Polite Society. Read them in this order:

1. Portrait of the Duke (2023)
2. Music for the Duke (2023)
3. Polishing the Duke (2023)
4. Designs on the Duke (2023)
5. Fashioning the Duke (2023)
6. Love Blooms with the Duke (2023)
7. Training the Duke (2023)
8. Investigating the Duke (2023)

The St. Clairs

This series follows the lives and loves of the St. Clair family, beginning with Devoted to the Duke and extending through holiday-themed stories:

1. Devoted to the Duke (2019)
2. Midnight with the Marquess (2019)
3. Embracing the Earl (2019)
4. Defending the Duke (2019)
5. Suddenly a St. Clair (2019)
6. Starlight Night (2020)
7. The Twelve Days of Love (2021)

Second Sons of London

Focusing on the overlooked younger brothers of the aristocracy, this series runs through seven books:

1. Educated by the Earl (2022)
2. Debating with the Duke (2022)
3. Empowered by the Earl (2022)
4. Made for the Marquess (2022)
5. Dubious about the Duke (2022)
6. Valued by the Viscount (2022)
7. Meant for the Marquess (2022)

The Strongs of Shadowcrest

A later Regency series following the Strong siblings, containing seven titles published in 2024:

1. The Duke’s Unexpected Love
2. The Perks of Loving a Viscount
3. Falling for the Marquess
4. The Captain and the Duchess
5. Courtship at Shadowcrest (featuring two stories: Tempted by the Earl and The Viscount's Heart)
6. The Marquess’ Quest for Love
7. The Duke’s Guide to Winning a Lady

Understanding the Connected Worlds: A Crucial Distinction

Alexa Aston frequently contributes to "Connected World" projects. These are massive, multi-author shared universes published by Dragonblade Publishing. It is vital for readers to understand that while Aston has books in these collections, she is not the author of the entire series. To avoid confusion, here is how her work fits into these shared worlds:

The Lyon's Den Connected World

This massive series (exceeding 60 books by various authors) centers on a notorious London gambling den run by the matchmaker Bessie Dove-Lyon. Alexa Aston's specific contribution to this shared world is The Lyon's Lady Love (2020). You do not need to read the other books in the Lyon's Den project to enjoy her contribution, though it fits nicely alongside them.

Pirates of Britannia

Another shared multi-author world detailing the lives of swashbuckling pirates. Aston's primary individual contribution to this universe is God of the Seas (2019).

World of de Wolfe Pack

Based on the medieval universe created by Kathryn Le Veque, Aston wrote a dedicated family trilogy within this world, known as The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle, which consists of:

1. Diana (2019)
2. Derek (2019)
3. Thea (2019)
4. Rise of de Wolfe (2021)

Pen Names and Modern Series

Before writing as Alexa Aston, the author published historical westerns under the pen name Lauren Linwood. Many of these titles, such as the Sagebrush Brides series and the Lawmen of the West series, have since been revised and re-released under her Alexa Aston name. In addition to her historical works, she has written contemporary small-town romances such as the Sugar Springs series and the Hollywood-based Hollywood Name Game series, which offer a light, modern contrast to her sweeping historical sagas.