Grace Burrowes Books in Order: The Complete Series Guide

Q: Do I need to read Grace Burrowes books in order?

Each book is a standalone romance, but almost all of Grace Burrowes's Regency books share one interconnected world. Characters cross between series constantly, so reading each series in publication order — and starting with the Windham books — gives you the richest experience.

Q: Which Grace Burrowes series should I read first?

Start with the Windham series, beginning with The Heir. It introduces the Windham family, whose members and friends anchor much of Burrowes's interconnected Regency world, and it remains her most beloved series.

Q: Are the Lonely Lords books connected to the Windham series?

Yes. The Lonely Lords books stand alone, but they are set in the same world as the Windham series and share side characters. Douglas, book eight of the Lonely Lords, connects directly to the Windham family's circle.

Updated for 2026 • Reading order guide

Grace Burrowes writes Regency romance the way other people write comfort food — tender, wounded aristocrats, found family everywhere you look, and heroes who would rather die than raise their voice. The catch? She has written a lot of books, and nearly all of them live in one interconnected world. Here is every major series in order, and exactly where a new reader should begin.

First, the good news: every Burrowes book is a complete standalone romance. The better news: her Regency series all share a universe, so side characters from one series wander into another, get their own books, and drag their friends along. Read the series in the order below and the whole thing unfolds like one enormous, gossipy family saga. Read them at random and you will still have a lovely time — you will just keep meeting people slightly out of order.

The Windham series in order

The place to start. The Duke of Moreland has eight adult children and precisely zero chill about getting them all married. The first three books (sometimes called The Duke's Obsession) follow the sons; the next five (The Duke's Daughters) follow the daughters.

The Heir — Gayle Windham, the earl who runs everything, and the mysterious housekeeper who undoes him entirely.
The Soldier — Devlin returns from Waterloo hollowed out and inherits an estate with complications attached.
The Virtuoso — A concert pianist losing the use of his hand retreats to the countryside. Quietly devastating.
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish — A duke's daughter, a foundling baby, and a snowbound Christmas.
Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal — Maggie's carefully hidden past meets a man too observant for her comfort.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight — The bluestocking sister and the gallant with secrets of his own.
Lady Eve's Indiscretion — Eve swore off marriage after a scandal; her husband-elect disagrees.
Lady Jenny's Christmas Portrait — The artist daughter gets the send-off the family deserves.

The prequel novella pair The Duke and His Duchess / The Courtship tells Their Graces' own love story, and the Windham Brides spin-off series continues the family a generation on. Both are best saved for after the main eight.

The Lonely Lords in order

Thirteen standalones published between 2013 and 2016, each named for its hero, all set in the same world as the Windhams — Douglas in particular ties directly into the Windham circle. In order: Darius, Nicholas, Ethan, Beckman, Gabriel, Gareth, Andrew, Douglas, David, Trenton, Worth, Hadrian, and Ashton. These are Burrowes at her moodiest — wounded men, quiet healing, lots of horses.

The True Gentlemen in order

Tremaine's True Love (2015)
Daniel's True Desire (2015)
Will's True Wish (2016)
His Lordship's True Lady (2017)
My Own True Duchess (2018)
A Truly Perfect Gentleman (2018)
A Lady of True Distinction (2019)
A Woman of True Honor (2020)
A Lady's Dream Come True (2020)
My Heart's True Delight (2020)
Truly Beloved (2020)
The Last True Gentleman (2021)

The Duke's Disaster (2015) sits before the series as a prequel of sorts and is a fan favourite in its own right.

Rogues to Riches in order

Burrowes's take on cross-class romance: bankers, by-blows, and a hero who starts book one waiting to be hanged.

My One and Only Duke (2018) — Quinn Wentworth marries a vicar's daughter from a prison cell, then inherits a dukedom. Iconic setup.
When a Duchess Says I Do (2019)
Forever and a Duke (2019)
A Duke by Any Other Name (2020)
The Truth About Dukes (2020)
How to Catch a Duke (2021)
A Rogue in Winter (2021) — a holiday novella for the vicar everyone adores.
Never a Duke (2022)

Mischief in Mayfair in order

Her most recent complete Regency series — nine "Miss" books about the men of a former military circle and the women who upend them: Miss Delectable (2021), Miss Delightful (2021), Miss Dignified (2021), Miss Desirable (2022), Miss Dauntless (2022), Miss Devoted (2023), Miss Determined (2023), Miss Dashing (2023), and Miss Dramatic (2023). A chef heroine opens the series, which tells you everything about how cosy these get.

Where to start

Start with The Heir and read the Windham eight straight through — it is the heart of the shared world and the series everyone recommends first. If you prefer angst, jump into the Lonely Lords with Darius. If you want her most modern pacing, begin Rogues to Riches with My One and Only Duke. Whichever door you pick, the same warm, interconnected world is waiting on the other side.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to read Grace Burrowes books in order?

Each book is a standalone romance, but nearly all of her Regency books share one interconnected world and characters cross between series constantly. Reading each series in publication order — starting with the Windhams — gives you the richest experience.

Which Grace Burrowes series should I read first?

The Windham series, beginning with The Heir. It introduces the family whose members and friends anchor much of her Regency world, and it remains her most beloved series.

Are the Lonely Lords books connected to the Windham series?

Yes — they stand alone but share the same world and side characters. Douglas, book eight, connects directly to the Windham family's circle.