Bianca Blythe Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Bianca Blythe

For readers new to Bianca Blythe's witty, lighthearted, and unconventional historical romances, the best place to begin is with the Matchmaking for Wallflowers series. Specifically, starting with the breakout book How to Capture a Duke (which is Book 2 in publication order but serves as a perfect introduction to her style) or the official series starter The Perfect Fiancé will ease you into her signature blend of Regency elegance, humor, and strong-willed heroines.

Alternatively, if you prefer festive, cozy romance, the holiday-themed novella The Duke Who Hates Christmas (part of the Holidays for Spinsters series) is an excellent standalone entry point that highlights her talent for quick-witted banter and enemies-to-lovers dynamics.

The Connected Regency Universe

While Bianca Blythe writes several distinct series, many of her Regency romances exist in a shared universe. Characters introduced as side characters or wallflowers in one series frequently reappear as leads or matchmakers in subsequent books. To get the most out of these recurring character arcs and cameos, it is highly recommended to read her core Regency series in the following chronological sequence:

1. Matchmaking for Wallflowers: The foundational series introducing many of the key social circles and wallflower heroines.
2. Wedding Trouble: Follows characters connected to the Matchmaking series as they navigate disastrous engagements and unexpected romances.
3. The Duke Hunters Club: Focuses on a group of ladies determined to snare eligible dukes, carrying over the same lighthearted tone and familiar social settings.
4. Holidays for Spinsters: A collection of festive romance novels set in the same world.

Series-by-Series Directory

Matchmaking for Wallflowers Series

This series centers on unconventional debutantes and wallflowers who challenge societal expectations to find true matches.

• The Perfect Fiancé (2016)
• How to Capture a Duke (2016)
• A Rogue to Avoid (2016)
• Runaway Wallflower (2017)
• Mad About the Baron (2017)
• To Catch a Baroness / A Marquess for Convenience (2017)
• The Wrong Heiress for Christmas (2017)

Wedding Trouble Series

A companion series focused on wedding-day mishaps, fake relationships, and humorous romantic entanglements.

• Don't Tie the Knot (2018)
• Dukes Prefer Bluestockings (2018)
• The Earl's Christmas Consultant (2018)
• How to Train a Viscount (2019)
• The Bachelor Marquess / A Kiss for the Marquess (2019)
• A Holiday Proposal (2019)

The Duke Hunters Club Series

A fun, fast-paced series tracking the exploits of determined ladies hunting down the most elusive dukes in England.

• All You Need Is a Duke (2020)
• My Favorite Duke (2020)
• A Duke Never Forgets (2020)
• The Duke Before Christmas (2020)
• The Duke Meets His Matchmaker (2021)
• The Truth About Princesses and Dukes (2021)
• Can't Buy Me a Duke (2021)

Determined Debutantes Series

A trilogy of Regency romances full of scandals, secrets, and witty sparring matches.

• The Secret Life of a Debutante (2021)
• You've Got an Earl (2022)
• The Duke Trap (2022)

Holidays for Spinsters Series

A festive collection of romances that can be read during the holidays or anytime you need a heartwarming, humorous escape.

• Always Avoid a Duke / The Duke Who Hates Christmas (2022)
• Rogue Seeks Bride (2022)
• Meet Me at Christmas (2022)

Lords and Ladies of St. James Series (Collaborative)

This is a collaborative multi-author series. Bianca Blythe contributed a specific volume to this collection, while other books are penned by different romance authors.

• Gentlemen & Gloves (2024) — Written by Bianca Blythe (Book 5 in the series)

Historical Mysteries & Pseudonyms

Beyond her traditional Regency romances, the author writes cozy historical mysteries. She writes the Sleuthing Starlet Mystery series under the pen name Camilla Blythe. These mysteries capture the essence of Golden Age detective fiction, featuring actress Cora Clarke as she solves crimes in aristocratic settings.

Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Series (as Camilla Blythe)

• Calamity Under the Chandelier / Murder at the Manor House (2018)
• Danger on the Downs (2019)
• The Body in Bloomsbury (2019)
• A Continental Murder (2019)

Murder Most Gilded Age Series (as Bianca Blythe)

Published under her main name, this series shifts the setting to the American Gilded Age, following a series of humorous and intriguing murder mysteries.

• A Most Murderous Wedding (2024)
• A Most Murderous Holiday (2024)