Darcy Burke Books in Order: A Newcomer's Reading Guide

First, the reassuring bit. You do not have to read Burke's entire catalogue in one long line. Every book is a standalone romance with its own couple and happy ending. The smart move with a prolific author is to pick one series, read it in order, and only branch out when you want more. Below is the newcomer path, followed by the main historical series laid out in reading order.

Start here: The Phoenix Club

If you are brand new to Darcy Burke, start with Improper, the first book in The Phoenix Club. It is her most modern, bingeable series — a London club where the ton's outcasts find scandal, redemption and second chances — and it reads beautifully as an on-ramp. The series continues in order:

1. Improper
2. Impassioned
3. Intolerable
4. Indecent
5. Impossible
6. Irresistible
7. Impeccable
8. Insatiable

The Phoenix Club runs beyond these titles; read them in sequence and you will always be caught up.

Secrets & Scandals

Burke's earliest historical series — a great look at where it all began.

1. Her Wicked Ways — a gentleman highwayman and the vicar's daughter who sees straight through him.
2. His Wicked Heart — a hero hiding his identity and the heroine who upends his plans.
3. To Seduce a Scoundrel — a rogue with a debt to settle meets his match.
4. To Love a Thief — a shorter, sweeter entry to close the set.

The Untouchables (and its spin-offs)

A large, addictive series of "duke" romances that later grows into two connected follow-on series. Open with the prequel or dive straight into book one — both work.

1. The Forbidden Duke — the series opener, and a self-contained duke romance to test the waters.
2. The Untouchables continues through a dozen titles, each pairing a rakish nobleman with the woman who undoes him.
3. The Spitfire Society — a spin-off following bold, independent heroines who refuse to marry (starting with Never Have I Ever With a Duke).
4. The Pretenders — a further spin-off in the same world, beginning with A Secret Surrender.

Read The Untouchables first, then flow into The Spitfire Society and The Pretenders for the full connected experience.

Wicked Dukes Club

A shared series co-written with fellow author Erica Ridley, the two alternating books. It is designed to be read straight through as one series regardless of which author penned a given instalment — a fun, low-commitment way to sample Burke alongside a kindred voice.

1. One Night for Seduction
2. One Night of Surrender
3. One Night of Passion
4. One Night of Scandal
5. One Night to Remember
6. One Night of Temptation

Where to start

Our pick for a first Darcy Burke book is Improper — the Phoenix Club opener is modern, moreish, and completely standalone. Prefer a shorter commitment before investing in a long series? The Forbidden Duke gives you a self-contained duke romance that also opens the door to The Untouchables. Either way, pick one series, read it in order, and let Burke's world pull you deeper from there.