Amy Sandas Books in Order

Recommended Reading Paths: Where to Start?

Amy Sandas has built a reputation for historical romances that feature bold, unconventional heroines and rakish, complex heroes. Since she writes across two distinct settings—Regency England and the American West—your starting point depends on what subgenre you prefer:

• For Classic Regency Romance with a Sultry Edge: Start with the Regency Rogues series, beginning with either Rogue Countess (the first book published) or Relentless Lord (the chronological prequel). This series showcases the signature elements that defined her early career: scandalous marriages, redemption, and intense passion.
• For High-Stakes Romantic Suspense: Start with the Peril & Persuasion series. Beginning with the prequel novella The Secrets He Keeps or the first full-length novel, Noble Scoundrel, this series blends the elegance of Mayfair with the dark, dangerous underworld of London's East End.
• For Emotional Family Sagas: Start with the Wright Bastards series, beginning with Tempting the Earl. This series is her most expansive to date, following a group of illegitimate siblings navigating high society, family secrets, and societal redemption.
• For Rugged Western Romance: If you prefer cowboys, outlaws, and gunslingers, start with her Runaway Brides trilogy, beginning with The Gunslinger's Vow. It features desperate women escaping to the American frontier and finding love in unexpected places.

What to Know Before You Start

Before diving into Amy Sandas's bibliography, keep these helpful reading tips in mind:

Standalone vs. Series Continuity: Almost all of Sandas's novels are written to stand on their own as complete romance stories with a guaranteed Happy Ever After (HEA). However, the characters in each series are closely connected—often as siblings, close friends, or members of the same social circles. Reading them in order allows you to see recurring characters grow and witness the fallout of events from previous books.

The Prequel Novella Strategy: Several of Sandas's series include prequel novellas (such as Relentless Lord for Regency Rogues and The Secrets He Keeps for Peril & Persuasion). While these are short and optional, they provide valuable backstory for major side characters and establish the overarching atmosphere of the series.

Sensual and Emotional Tone: Unlike traditional, sweet Regency romances, Sandas's books are known for being emotionally intense and highly sensual. Her heroines often have jobs or traumatic pasts that force them to defy strict societal expectations, making their journeys towards love feel earned and modern.

Regency Rogues Series

This is the series that launched Amy Sandas's career, introducing readers to her trademark style of rakish lords and resilient women. The main debate in this series centers around whether to read the prequel first or start with the debut novel.

Chronological Order:

1. Relentless Lord (Prequel Novella, 2015)
2. Rogue Countess (Book 1, 2012)
3. Reckless Viscount (Book 2, 2013)
4. Rebel Marquess (Book 3, 2014)

Publication Order:

1. Rogue Countess (2012)
2. Reckless Viscount (2013)
3. Rebel Marquess (2014)
4. Relentless Lord (2015)

Note: Relentless Lord was originally published in 2015 by Samhain Publishing, and later re-released by the author after the publisher's closure. Chronologically, it takes place before Rogue Countess, so starting here is highly recommended to understand the character dynamics of the wider group.

Fallen Ladies Series

The Fallen Ladies series follows three unconventional women who find themselves outside the good graces of polite society. Forced to make their own way in the world, they find love with men who appreciate their strength and independence. This series should be read in publication order to enjoy the overlapping timelines.

1. Luck Is No Lady (2016) - Features Emma, a woman working as a bookkeeper in a London gambling den.
2. The Untouchable Earl (2016)
3. Lord of Lies (2017)

Runaway Brides Series (Western Romance)

In a departure from Regency-era ballrooms, Sandas takes readers to the rugged landscape of the American West. This trilogy features three desperate women fleeing their pasts who cross paths with rugged protectors on the frontier. The books should be read in order:

1. The Gunslinger's Vow (2018)
2. The Cowboy's Honor (2019)
3. The Outlaw's Heart (2019)

Reformed Rakes Series

This collection of steamy novellas focuses on notorious scoundrels who find themselves thoroughly tamed by love. Because these are shorter, fast-paced stories, they make for quick reads between her longer novels. They can be read individually or as part of the collected boxed set.

1. Wicked (2019)
2. Dangerous (2019)
3. Brazen (2019)

Peril & Persuasion Series

Blending mystery, danger, and romance, this series moves between Mayfair ballrooms and London's gritty East End. The characters work together to solve conspiracies and survive dangerous secrets. Reading the prequel novella first is recommended for context on the criminal underworld depicted in the books.

1. The Secrets He Keeps (Prequel Novella, 2020)
2. Noble Scoundrel (Book 1, 2020)
3. Tender Blackguard (Book 2, 2021)

Wright Bastards Series

The Wright Bastards is Sandas's most popular recent series, detailing the lives, scandals, and romances of the illegitimate children of the Earl of Wright. To fully appreciate the family dynamics and the overarching mystery surrounding their father's legacy, it is highly recommended to read this series in strict publication order.

1. Tempting the Earl (2022)
2. Enticing the Devil (2022)
3. Seducing the Knave (2022)
4. Charming the Rogue (2023)
5. Ruining the Rake (2023)
6. Bewitching the Beast (2024)

Standalone Works & Anthologies

If you want to sample Amy Sandas's writing style before committing to a full series, or if you are looking for holiday-themed historical stories, she has contributed to several projects:

• Kiss Me, Macrae (2020): A standalone Western historical romance novella about a woman fleeing betrayal in New York who finds herself sharing an inn bed—and eventually a life—with a grieving Scotsman in the West.
• Christmas in a Cowboy's Arms (2017): A holiday Western romance anthology featuring Sandas's short fiction.
• Longing for a Cowboy Christmas (2019): Another seasonal anthology containing a Western romance story by Sandas.