C.H. Admirand Books in Order

Where to Start Reading C.H. Admirand

C.H. Admirand's extensive bibliography spans medieval keeps, Regency ballrooms, and rugged Western ranches. Because her series are grouped by distinct eras and settings, the best way to read her books is by series. Here are the three best starting points depending on your favorite romance subgenre:

• For Regency Romance Fans: Start with Mending the Duke's Pride, the first book in the Lords of Vice series. This series introduces the Duke of Wyndmere, whose elite protective force stars in the massive spin-off series, The Duke's Guard.
• For Medieval Romance Fans: Begin with Liberating the Lady of Loughmoe, which kicks off The Ladies of the Keep series (originally published as the Mo Ghrá Mo Chroí Go Deo trilogy).
• For Western Romance Fans: Start at the very beginning of her publishing career with The Marshal's Destiny, the opening novel of her historical Irish Western series.

The Regency Universe: Lords of Vice & The Duke's Guard

Admirand's Regency novels feature tight continuity, recurring characters, and high-stakes emotional drama. The books in these two series are best read in publication order to follow the overarching character arcs and family dynamics.

1. The Lords of Vice Series

This series introduces a group of roguish lords who find redemption and love. Jared, the Duke of Wyndmere, is introduced here, establishing the foundation for the spin-off series.

1. Mending the Duke's Pride (2021)
2. Avoiding the Earl's Lust (2021)
3. Tempering the Viscount's Envy (2021)
4. Redirecting the Baron's Greed (2021)
5. His Vow to Keep (2021)
6. The Merry Wife of Wyndmere (2023) – A follow-up novella focusing on Jared and Persephone's life after their happily ever after.

2. The Duke's Guard Series

A direct spin-off of the Lords of Vice series, this collection follows the Duke of Wyndmere's elite personal security guards—known as "the men in black." While the full series extends to 16 books (concluding with The Duke's Blade in 2026), the primary sequence established in the local database includes:

1. The Duke's Sword (2022)
2. The Duke's Protector (2022)
3. The Duke's Shield (2023)
4. The Duke’s Dragoon (2023)
5. The Duke's Hammer (2023)
6. The Duke's Defender (2023)
7. The Duke's Saber (2023)
8. The Duke's Enforcer (2024)
9. The Duke’s Mercenary (2024)
10. The Duke's Rapier (2024)

Medieval Romances: The Ladies of the Keep

If you are looking for 11th-century historical romances set in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest, this series is the place to start. Note for long-time readers: This trilogy was originally published under the series name Mo Ghrá Mo Chroí Go Deo (Irish for "My Love, My Heart, Forever"). In 2024, Dragonblade Publishing re-released the books with revised, expanded, and steamier content under new titles.

1. Liberating the Lady of Loughmoe (2024) – Originally published as The Lord of Merewood Keep (2007)
2. Bargaining With the Lady of Merewood (2024) – Originally published as The Saxon Bride (2010)
3. Rescuing the Lady of Sedgeworth (2024) – Originally published as A Scot's Honor (2011)

The Western & Cowboy Series

Admirand has written both historical and contemporary Western romances that celebrate family bonds and her Irish heritage.

1. Irish Western Series

Set in the 19th-century American West, this series follows Irish immigrants building new lives on the frontier.

1. The Marshal's Destiny (2001)
2. The Rancher's Heart (2007)
3. Pearl's Redemption (2008)
4. A Gift From Home (2010)
5. For Love of Flynn (2013)

2. Contemporary Irish Western Books

A modern extension of her Western writing, focusing on the Claddagh Ranch.

1. A Second Chance for Justiss (2019)
2. Claddagh Ranch (2019)

3. The Secret Life of Cowboys Series

A contemporary trilogy following three cowboy brothers finding love.

1. Tyler (2011)
2. Dylan (2012)
3. Jesse (2012)

Small Town Romance: Sweet Small Town USA (Apple Grove)

For readers who enjoy cozy, small-town contemporary settings filled with gossip, diners, and tight-knit communities, the Apple Grove series is a delightful standalone-friendly sequence.

1. A Wedding in Apple Grove (2012)
2. One Day in Apple Grove (2013)
3. Welcome Back to Apple Grove (2013)
4. Christmas Comes to Apple Grove (2019)

Shared Universe: The Lyon's Den Connected World

C.H. Admirand is a frequent contributor to The Lyon's Den Connected World, a massive multi-author Regency romance project hosted by Dragonblade Publishing. While the shared world contains dozens of books by various writers, Admirand's specific contributions can be read on their own or alongside the rest of the series:

• Into the Lyon's Den (2020)
• Rescued by the Lyon (2022)
• Captivated by the Lyon (2023)
• The Lyon's Saving Grace (2024)