Julia London Books in Order: The Historical Romance Guide

One quick note before the lists: Julia London writes contemporary romance as well (the Lake Haven and Homecoming Ranch series, among others). If you have picked up a modern-set London book, that is the same author wearing a different hat — this guide sticks to her historical romances. Do you need to read them in order? Each novel is a standalone with its own couple and happy ending, but every series links families or friends, so reading within a series in order gives you the cameos and continuity at their best.

The Cabot Sisters series in order

Set in the Regency, this trilogy follows three sisters whose family fortunes take a scandalous turn, forcing each to gamble on love. Witty, warm, and a great entry point to London's historicals.

1. The Trouble with Honor (2014) — The eldest sister strikes a risky bargain to save the family, and falls for exactly the wrong man.
2. The Devil Takes a Bride (2015) — A compromised reputation, a hasty marriage, and a slow burn toward real love.
3. The Scoundrel and the Debutante (2015) — A runaway heroine, a charming American, and a road-trip romance that closes the trilogy.

The Highland Grooms series in order

London's sweeping Scottish series moves north to the Highlands for clan intrigue, marriages of convenience, and brooding lairds. Lusher and more dramatic than the Cabot Sisters.

1. Wild Wicked Scot (2016) — An arranged marriage between a Scottish laird and an English bride, and the reckoning years later.
2. Sinful Scottish Laird (2017) — A widow, a laird, and a smuggling mystery on the coast.
3. Hard-Hearted Highlander (2017) — A guarded laird and a spirited heroine thrown together.
4. Devil in Tartan (2018) — A daring heroine turns pirate to save her family, with a captured hero along for the ride.
5. Tempting the Laird (2018) — A formidable lady and the laird determined to resist her.
6. Seduced by a Scot (2018) — A schemer and a shy beauty in the series finale.

The Royal Wedding series in order

A lighter, more romp-forward trio set around the intrigues of a fictional European court and the London season. Charming and fast-paced.

1. The Princess Plan (2019) — A crown prince, a murder mystery, and the dressmaker's assistant who gets tangled in both.
2. A Royal Kiss & Tell (2020) — Court gossip, mistaken schemes, and an unlikely match.
3. A Princess by Christmas (2020) — A festive finale wrapping up the royal set.

London has written many more historicals beyond these three series — including earlier Scottish and Regency series and standalones — but the Cabot Sisters, Highland Grooms, and Royal Wedding books are her most popular recent connected historicals and the easiest to find.

Where to start

For a witty Regency entry, begin with The Trouble with Honor and read the Cabot Sisters straight through. If you want brooding Highland drama, start with Wild Wicked Scot and follow the Highland Grooms. And if you only read one to sample London's voice? Devil in Tartan — a pirate heroine and a captive hero — shows off her flair for a high-stakes, high-charm adventure.