Eliza Knight Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Eliza Knight

Eliza Knight is a highly versatile writer who divides her works between passionate, historical Highland romances and rich, biographical historical fiction. Where you should begin depends entirely on which side of her writing appeals to you most:

• For Historical Romance Lovers: The best place to start is with The Highlander's Reward, the first published book in her flagship Stolen Bride series. This book introduces readers to Knight's signature blend of rugged warriors, strong-willed heroines, and medieval Scottish intrigue.
• For Biographical Historical Fiction Fans: Start with The Mayfair Bookshop, a dual-timeline novel centered on Nancy Mitford and the famous Mitford sisters. It showcases Knight's ability to weave meticulous historical research with emotionally resonant character dramas.

The Stolen Bride Series: Publication vs. Chronological Order

The Stolen Bride series is Eliza Knight's most famous Highland romance collection. It features thrilling tales of Scottish warriors, defiant heroines, and stolen hearts. Readers often debate whether to read the series in publication order or chronological order due to the placement of a prequel novella.

The Recommended Publication Order

For first-time readers, following the publication order is recommended to watch the world and the author's writing style expand organically:

1. The Highlander's Reward (2012)
2. The Highlander's Conquest (2012)
3. The Highlander's Lady (2012)
4. The Highlander's Warrior Bride (2013)
5. The Highlander's Triumph (2013)
6. The Highlander's Sin (2013)
7. Wild Highland Mistletoe (2014)
8. The Highlander's Temptation (2014)
9. The Highlander's Charm (2015)
10. The Highlander's Gift (2018)
11. The Highlander's Surrender (2019)

The Chronological Reading Order

If you prefer to read the events in strict timeline order, you should start with the prequel novella The Highlander's Gift, which takes place before the events of the other books:

1. The Highlander's Gift (2018)
2. The Highlander's Reward (2012)
3. The Highlander's Conquest (2012)
4. The Highlander's Lady (2012)
5. The Highlander's Warrior Bride (2013)
6. The Highlander's Triumph (2013)
7. The Highlander's Sin (2013)
8. Wild Highland Mistletoe (2014)
9. The Highlander's Temptation (2014)
10. The Highlander's Charm (2015)
11. The Highlander's Surrender (2019)

The Sutherland Legacy: A Next-Generation Spin-Off

The Sutherland Legacy is a direct spin-off of the Stolen Bride series, moving the focus to the next generation of characters. It follows the children of the original heroes and heroines in the same historical Scottish Highlands setting. To avoid spoilers and understand the family lineages, you should read the entire Stolen Bride series before beginning this legacy saga.

The series is ordered as follows:

1. The Highlander's Gift (2018) (Note: This novella serves as a bridge, appearing in both series orders)
2. The Highlander's Stolen Bride (2018)
3. The Highlander's Quest (2018)
4. The Highlander's Hellion (2018)
5. The Highlander's Secret Vow (2019)
6. The Highlander's Enchantment (2019)

Connected Multi-Author Worlds

Eliza Knight is a frequent collaborator in shared-universe historical romance projects. Because these are collaborative connected worlds, they contain books written by various authors (such as Kathryn Le Veque and Madeline Martin). You do not need to read every single book in these collaborative projects to enjoy Eliza's contributions, as the novels are designed to be enjoyed as standalones.

Pirates of Britannia

The Pirates of Britannia (also known as the Lords of the Sea) connected world is a massive multi-author project featuring dozens of books about medieval maritime adventurers. Eliza Knight contributed several notable books to this universe, including:

• Savage of the Sea (2017) — Book 1 of the connected world, focusing on Highland pirate prince Shaw MacDougall.
• The Sea Devil (2018) — Book 3 of the series.
• The Beast of Blades (2019)
• The Rebellious Red (2019)

Midsummer Knights

Set during a grand tournament in the summer of 1193, this medieval romance project features contributions from several authors. Eliza Knight wrote the third volume in the series, titled The Highlander's Dare (2020).

The Ravishing Rees

Connected closely to the Pirates of Britannia world, this spin-off series centers on the Rees family. Eliza Knight contributed A Pirate's Bounty (2018) to this collection.

Other Highland & Historical Romance Series

If you finish her primary series, Eliza Knight has written several other completed romance collections, each set in distinct historical periods:

• Highland Bound: A six-book series running from Behind the Plaid (2013) to Highlander Unraveled (2016).
• Conquered Bride: A seven-book medieval series following Scottish conflicts and intense romances, starting with Conquered by the Highlander (2015).
• Scots of Honor: A four-book Regency-era Scottish series beginning with Return of the Scot (2021).
• Prince Charlie's Angels: A three-book series set during the Jacobite rebellions, starting with The Rebel Wears Plaid (2020).
• Highland Lairds: A three-book series that begins with The Laird's Prize (2023) and concludes with The Laird's Guardian Angel (2025).
• MacDougall Legacy: A trilogy focusing on the MacDougall clan, starting with Laird of Shadows (2017).
• Highland Wars: A trilogy exploring the conflicts of Scotland, starting with Highland Hunger (2014).
• Distinguished Scots: A duology including A Scot's Pride (2023) and A Dash of Scot (2024).

Biographical Historical Fiction Standalones

In recent years, Eliza Knight has gained widespread acclaim for her standalone historical fiction novels. These books do not require any reading order and can be enjoyed in any sequence:

• The Mayfair Bookshop (2022): A biographical novel exploring the life of Nancy Mitford, one of the famous and eccentric Mitford sisters, alongside a modern dual-timeline narrative.
• Starring Adele Astaire (2023): A novel inspired by a real-life letter Knight uncovered while researching The Mayfair Bookshop. It centers on the life of Fred Astaire's talented sister and dance partner, Adele.
• Can't We Be Friends (2024): Co-authored with Denny S. Bryce, this novel explores the real-life, barrier-breaking friendship between jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald and Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s.
• The Queen's Faithful Companion (2024): A touching novel about Queen Elizabeth II and her enduring bond with her first corgi, Susan, told from the perspectives of the Queen, the dog, and a royal dog keeper.