Cathy Maxwell Books in Order: The Key Series

Here's the reassuring part: you don't need to read Cathy Maxwell in strict order. She writes in self-contained series, and every book is a complete standalone romance with its own couple and hard-won happy ending. Within a series, families and friends recur, so reading a series start to finish is the most rewarding way in. Below are her best-loved series in order. Because her full bibliography runs to dozens of titles across many linked and standalone books, this is a curated map rather than an exhaustive list — check her author page if you want to complete every last novella.

The Chattan Curse

A brooding, atmospheric trilogy built around a centuries-old Scottish curse — a favourite for readers who like a touch of the gothic with their romance.

1. Lyon's Bride (2012)
2. The Scottish Witch (2012)
3. The Devil's Heart (2013)

The Brides of Wishmore

Three interconnected romances with Maxwell's trademark warmth and wit.

1. The Bride Says No (2013)
2. The Bride Says Maybe (2014)
3. The Groom Says Yes (2014)

Marrying the Duke

A charming trilogy (with a prequel novella) about three very different matches and one determined duke.

1. A Little Thing Called Love (2015) — prequel novella
2. Match of the Century (2015)
3. The Fairest of Them All (2016)
4. A Date at the Altar (2016)

More Maxwell series to explore

Once you're hooked, Maxwell's catalogue rewards deeper digging. Other well-loved series include the Cameron Sisters, the Gambler's Daughters (three Irish sisters in Regency London), and the Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women. Because these overlap with earlier standalones and her titles have been reissued under different covers over the years, we've listed her most clearly ordered series above; verify exact sequence on her author page before buying an older set.

Where to start

For newcomers, The Chattan Curse is a wonderful first taste — begin with Lyon's Bride for that irresistible curse-and-courtship hook. If you'd rather something lighter and quicker to binge, the Brides of Wishmore trilogy, starting with The Bride Says No, is self-contained and warm. Every series stands alone, so you truly can't pick wrong.