Ashtyn Newbold Books in Order

Where to Start with Ashtyn Newbold

For readers looking to dive into Ashtyn Newbold’s charming, clean Regency romance novels, the best starting point is A Convenient Engagement, the first book in the Brides of Brighton series. It serves as the perfect introduction to her trademark blend of witty banter, slow-burn romantic tension, and vivid Regency atmosphere. Alternatively, if you prefer stories focused on mystery, hidden secrets, and letters, beginning with The Ace of Hearts from the Larkhall Letters series is highly recommended.

Brides of Brighton Reading Order

The Brides of Brighton series follows spirited heroines finding love in the fashionable coastal resort town of Brighton. While each book can be read as a standalone, they feature recurring characters and elements of local society, making it best to read them in order of publication:

1. A Convenient Engagement (2018)
2. Marrying Miss Milton (2018)
3. Romancing Lord Ramsbury (2019)
4. Miss Weston's Wager (2019)
5. An Unexpected Bride (2019)

Larkhall Letters Reading Order: Publication vs. Chronological

The Larkhall Letters series is built around letters, secrets, and scandals in Regency society. In 2022, Newbold published a prequel novella, A Prior Engagement, which takes place chronologically before the events of the first full-length novel. Readers can choose between two pathways:

Chronological Order

• A Prior Engagement (2022) – Prequel novella (Book 0.5)
• The Ace of Hearts (2020) – Book 1
• The Captain's Confidant (2021) – Book 2
• With Love, Louisa (2021) – Book 3
• The Matchmaker's Request (2022) – Book 4
• Lord Blackwell's Promise (2022) – Book 5

Publication Order

Many readers prefer reading the prequel after getting to know the world, which follows this path:

1. The Ace of Hearts (2020)
2. The Captain's Confidant (2021)
3. With Love, Louisa (2021)
4. The Matchmaker's Request (2022)
5. Lord Blackwell's Promise (2022)
6. A Prior Engagement (2022)

Noble Charades

This series showcases Newbold’s signature romantic-comedy style, following couples as they navigate high society under false pretenses:

1. The Earl Next Door (2023)
2. The Duke's Diary (2024)

Note: Ashtyn Newbold's official bibliography lists a third book in this series, The Parlor Game (published in late 2024), which concludes the trilogy.

Multi-Author Collaborative Series

Ashtyn Newbold is a frequent contributor to collaborative, shared-universe Regency romance series. In these projects, a group of indie authors writes standalone novels sharing a central theme, setting, or event. You can read Newbold’s contributions as standalone stories, or follow the complete series orders to fully experience the shared settings. Here are the series in order, with Newbold’s specific books highlighted:

Belles of Christmas

1. Unmasking Lady Caroline (2019) by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
2. Goodwill for the Gentleman (2019) by Martha Keyes
3. The Earl's Mistletoe Match (2019) by Ashtyn Newbold
4. Nine Ladies Dancing (2019) by Deborah M. Hathaway
5. A Duke for Lady Eve (2019) by Kasey Stockton

Belles of Christmas: Frost Fair

1. Her Silent Knight (2020) by Ashtyn Newbold
2. All is Mary and Bright (2020) by Martha Keyes
3. Thawing the Viscount's Heart (2020) by Sally Britton
4. On the Second Day of Christmas (2020) by Deborah M. Hathaway
5. The Christmas Foundling (2020) by Megan Walker

Business of Love

1. At First Sight (2022) by Ashtyn Newbold
2. Ashbrook Abbey (2022) by Heather Chapman

Note: This novella series also includes a third book, First Comes Marriage by Paula Kremser.

Entangled Inheritance

1. A Provision for Love (2019) by Heather Chapman
2. His Unexpected Heiress (2019) by Sally Britton
3. The Rivals of Rosennor Hall (2019) by Rebecca Connolly
4. An Unwelcome Suitor (2019) by Ashtyn Newbold

Once Upon a Regency

1. The Fairest Heart (2019) by Heather Chapman
2. The Midnight Heiress (2019) by Ashtyn Newbold
3. Spun of Gold (2019) by Jen Geigle Johnson
4. Beauty's Rose (2019) by Rebecca J. Greenwood
5. Awake at Widmore Manor (2019) by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee

Seasons of Change

1. A Well-Trained Lady (2019) by Jess Heileman
2. The Road Through Rushbury (2020) by Martha Keyes
3. A Forgiving Heart (2020) by Sally Britton
4. The Last Eligible Bachelor (2020) by Ashtyn Newbold
5. The Cottage by Coniston (2020) by Megan Walker
6. A Haunting at Havenwood (2020) by Kasey Stockton
7. His Disinclined Bride (2020) by Jennie Goutet

Sons of Somerset

1. Carving for Miss Coventry (2021) by Deborah M. Hathaway
2. The Stable Master's Son (2021) by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
3. In Pursuit of the Painter (2021) by Ashtyn Newbold
4. An Agreeable Alliance (2021) by Kasey Stockton
5. The Highwayman's Letter (2021) by Martha Keyes

Supposed Scandal

1. Her Unsuitable Match (2021) by Sally Britton
2. Mischief, Mayhem, and Marriage (2021) by Rebecca Connolly
3. To Marry is Madness (2022) by Ashtyn Newbold

Castles and Courtship

1. An Amiable Foe (2023) by Jennie Goutet
2. To Know Miss May (2023) by Sally Britton
3. A Heart to Keep (2023) by Ashtyn Newbold
4. A Noble Inheritance (2023) by Kasey Stockton
5. The Rules of Matchmaking (2023) by Rebecca Connolly
6. A Suitable Arrangement (2023) by Martha Keyes
7. An Engagement with the Enemy (2023) by Deborah M. Hathaway
8. Charming the Recluse (2023) by Megan Walker

Standalone Novels & Anthologies

Before launching into multi-book series, Ashtyn Newbold wrote standalone romances. Her debut novel, Mischief and Manors (2016), was written while she was still in high school and later revised. Her early standalones include:

• Mischief and Manors (2016)
• Lies and Letters (2017)
• Road to Rosewood (2018)

She has also participated in major sweet romance anthologies, including Horses, Hounds & Happily Ever After (2022) and Christmas Forevermore (2023).

What to Know Before You Start

Ashtyn Newbold’s novels are classified as "clean" or "sweet" romance, featuring a rating comparable to a PG movie. The stories focus heavily on emotional connection, witty banter, and slow-burn chemistry, making them safe for readers of all ages who appreciate the style of Jane Austen. While secondary characters cross over in her primary series, you won't suffer from major plot confusion if you read the books out of order.