Audrey Harrison Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Audrey Harrison

For readers new to Audrey Harrison’s clean, character-driven historical romances, there are three excellent starting points depending on what you prefer to read first:

• The Classic Series Starter: Begin with An Inconvenient Ward (2014), the first book in her breakout Inconvenient Trilogy. It introduces her signature style of witty banter, stubborn leads, and emotional healing.
• The Large-Scale Series Starter: Dive into The Bluestocking's Quest (2022), the entry point to her highly popular 8-book series, The Bluestocking Club.
• The Fan-Favorite Standalone: Pick up Lord Livesey's Bluestocking (2018) for a self-contained story highlighting an independent heroine and a charming hero navigating societal rules.
• The Quick Sample: Start with her popular novella, The Unwilling Earl (2013), which offers a short yet satisfying taste of her writing.

The Bluestocking Club Series

This is Audrey Harrison's largest and most popular series. It centers around a group of intelligent, independent women who challenge societal norms, and the men who fall for them. While each book is a standalone romance, they are best read in publication order to appreciate the evolving social circle and recurring characters:

1. The Bluestocking's Quest (2022)
2. The Bluestocking's Fortune (2022)
3. The Bluestocking's Highlander (2023)
4. The Bluestocking's Rake (2023)
5. The Bluestocking's Pirate (2023)
6. The Bluestocking's Highwayman (2024)
7. The Beastly Bluestocking (2024)
8. The Bluestocking's Christmas (2024)

The Inconvenient Trilogy

The Inconvenient Trilogy remains a cornerstone of Harrison’s bibliography and a beloved fan introduction. The series is highly linear, following closely connected characters, making it crucial to read them in order:

1. An Inconvenient Ward (2014)
2. An Inconvenient Wife (2014)
3. An Inconvenient Companion (2014)

The Country House Romantic Mysteries

For readers who enjoy a dash of suspense and mystery alongside their historical romance, this series blends investigative plots with Regency courting dynamics. The books should be read in sequence:

1. Persuading the Earl (2023)
2. Beguiling the Earl (2023)
3. Captivating the Earl (2024)

The Lonely Hearts Series

Inspired by the real historical phenomenon of personal advertisement sections in Regency-era newspapers, this series follows individuals seeking love through unconventional channels. They should be read in order:

1. Lady Edith's Lonely Heart (2020)
2. Miss King's Rescue (2020)
3. Captain Jones's Temptation (2020)

The Spinster Series

This series focuses on women labeled as "spinsters" by polite society who find second chances at love and independence. Read them in the following order:

1. The Spinster's Captain (2021)
2. The Spinster's Second Chance (2021)
3. The American Spinster (2022)

The Four Sisters Series

Perfect for fans of family-centric historical romance, this series follows the individual love stories of four sisters. Read them in order of the sisters' stories:

1. Rosalind (2015)
2. Annabelle (2015)
3. Grace (2015)
4. Eleanor (2015)

Duologies and Specialized Series

Harrison has written several shorter series and duologies that explore specific historical romance tropes:

The Drummond Books

A two-part series blending historical adventure, highwaymen, and military romance:

1. Lady Lou the Highwayman (2019)
2. Saving Captain Drummond (2019)

The Spy Books

Focuses on gentlemen who secretly serve the Crown as espionage agents while navigating high society:

1. My Lord the Spy (2016)
2. My Earl the Spy (2016)

The Foundlings Books

A duology following individuals connected by their mysterious origins and search for identity:

1. The Foundling Lady (2017)
2. The Foundling Duke (2021)

Tragic Characters in Classic Literature Books

A specialized series focusing on reimagining classic tropes, currently featuring a single entry:

• The Colonel's Spinster (2020)

Standalone Novels & Collections

If you prefer self-contained stories without the commitment of a series, Harrison’s standalone novels can be read in any order at any time:

• A Very Modern Lord (2011)
• Years Apart (2012)
• The Complicated Earl (2013)
• The Captain's Wallflower (2015)
• Mr Bailey's Lady (2016)
• Return to the Regency (2017)
• Lord Livesey's Bluestocking (2018)
• The Lonely Lord (2019)

Additionally, her short stories, novellas, and anthology contributions include The Unwilling Earl (2013) and A Winter's Romance (2024).