Where to Start Reading Callie Hutton
Callie Hutton is a USA Today bestselling author known for her historical romances and cozy mysteries. Because her books span different subgenres and historical eras, your ideal starting point depends on what you enjoy reading most:
- For Cozy Mystery Fans: Start with A Study in Murder (2020), the first book in the Victorian Book Club Mysteries. This series blends Victorian history with classic cozy sleuthing in Bath, England, and is perfect for fans of historical mysteries.
- For Regency Romance Lovers: Begin with The Elusive Wife (2013), the debut novel in the fan-favorite Marriage Mart Mayhem series. It sets the tone for her humorous, banter-filled historical romances.
- For Western Romance Enthusiasts: Pick up her standalone novel An Angel in the Mail (2012) or start the Oklahoma Lovers series with A Run for Love (2011).
Victorian Book Club Mysteries
This cozy mystery series is set in 1890 Bath, England, and follows Lady Amy Lovell, a mystery novelist who turns into a real-life investigator. The second book in the series, The Sign of Death, was recognized as a finalist for the Simon & Schuster Mary Higgins Clark Award. These books should be read in publication order to follow the character development and overarching relationships.
- A Study in Murder (2020)
- The Sign of Death (2021)
- The Mystery of Albert E. Finch (2022)
- Death and Deception (2022)
- Homicide at the Vicarage (2023)
Marriage Mart Mayhem Series
This classic Regency romance series revolves around high-society London marriages, featuring witty heroines and slow-burn romances. The books are best enjoyed in order, starting with the story of the Earl of Coventry and Lady Olivia Grant.
- The Elusive Wife (2013)
- The Duke's Quandary (2014)
- The Lady's Disgrace (2014)
- The Baron's Betrayal (2015)
- The Highlander's Choice (2015)
- The Highlander's Accidental Marriage (2015)
- The Earl's Return (2016)
Oklahoma Lovers: Publication vs. Chronological Order
Set in historical Oklahoma, this series follows frontier romance. Readers can follow them in publication order or chronological order, although the narrative timeline differences are minor. In chronological order, A Wife by Christmas is read fourth instead of second.
Publication Order
- A Run for Love (2011)
- A Wife by Christmas (2011)
- A Prescription for Love (2012)
- A Chance to Love Again (2014)
- Anyplace But Here (2015)
- A Dogtown Christmas (2017)
Chronological Order
- A Run for Love (2011)
- A Prescription for Love (2012)
- A Chance to Love Again (2014)
- A Wife by Christmas (2011)
- Anyplace But Here (2015)
- A Dogtown Christmas (2017)
Other Notable Regency and Historical Romance Series
Lords and Ladies in Love
- Seducing the Marquess (2016)
- Marrying the Wrong Earl (2017)
- Denying the Duke (2017)
- Wagering for Miss Blake (2018)
- Captivating the Earl (2018)
The Merry Misfits of Bath
- The Bookseller and the Earl (2019)
- The Courtesan's Daughter and the Gentleman (2019)
- Lady Pamela and the Gambler (2020)
- The Artist and the Rake (2020)
- The Doctor and the Libertine (2020)
- The Widow and the Viscount (2023)
The Noble Hearts
- For the Love of the Viscount (2017)
- For the Love of the Marquess (2017)
- For the Love of the Baron (2018)
- For the Love of the Lady (2018)
- For the Love of the Duke (2018)
- For the Love of the Gentleman (2019)
The Rose Room Rogues
- A Scandalous Portrait (2020)
- A Lady's Trust (2021)
- An Inconvenient Arrangement (2021)
- A Rose for Laura (2021)
The Sutherlands of Dornoch Castle
- To Deceive a Highlander (2022)
- To Marry a Highlander (2022)
- To Yield to a Highlander (2022)
- To Vex a Highlander (2022)
- To Charm a Highlander (2023)
The Mackays of Dun Ugadale
- Never Fall for a Highlander (2024)
- Never Marry a Highlander (2024)
- Never Kiss a Highlander (2024)
Prisoners of Love
- Adelaide (2016)
- Cinnamon (2017)
- Becky (2018)
- Miranda (2019)
- Nellie: A Christmas to Remember (2021)
Understanding Multi-Author Collaborative Series
Callie Hutton has participated in shared-universe, multi-author romance series. If you are looking at complete lists of these books, keep in mind that she only penned specific entries:
- American Mail-Order Brides Series: This is a massive 50-book collaborative project featuring different historical authors. Callie Hutton contributed Julia: Bride of New York (published in 2015 as the 11th book in the chronological release timeline).
- The Surprise Brides Series: A collaborative series detailing mail-order brides arriving for brothers. Callie Hutton wrote Caleb (2015), which is the second book in the set.