Wendy Vella Books in Order: Regency Romance Guide
Wendy Vella writes the sort of Regency romance you sink into — close-knit families, protective heroes, spirited heroines, and just enough intrigue to keep the pages turning. A bestselling author with a huge, interconnected backlist, she moves between classic ballroom romance and Regency stories with a whisper of the paranormal. Here is how her main series line up and where a newcomer should start.
Every Vella novel stands alone as a complete love story, so you can begin anywhere. But her books are grouped into connected series with recurring families, and she recommends reading each series in order to get the full effect. Below are her two most popular series in sequence, then a where-to-start guide.
The Langley Sisters series in order
One of Vella's most beloved series, the Langley Sisters follows a family of siblings navigating scandal, secrets and love across the ton. Read it in order to follow all the sisters.
- Lady in Disguise (2013) — the series opener that introduces the Langley family.
- Lady in Demand (2014) — a second sister's turn in the spotlight.
- Lady in Distress (2014) — intrigue raises the stakes for the family.
- The Lady Plays Her Ace (2015) — a spirited heroine and a high-stakes courtship.
- The Lady Seals Her Fate (2016) — the family's ties deepen.
- The Lady's Dangerous Love (2019) — a later entry returning to the Langley world.
- The Lady's Forbidden Love (2020) — the most recent chapter in the saga.
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The Sinclair & Raven series in order
Vella's Sinclair & Raven books are Regency romance with a hint of magic: the Sinclairs' heightened senses spring from a long-ago pact with the powerful Raven family, bound by a creed to honour and protect. Each is a standalone, but the series is best read in order.
- Sensing Danger (2016) — the series opener that establishes the Sinclair gift.
- Seeing Danger (2016) — the second Sinclair's story.
- Touched By Danger (2017) — the mystery around the family grows.
- Scent Of Danger (2018) — another sibling steps forward.
- Vision Of Danger (2018) — the Raven connection deepens.
- Tempting Danger (2019) — the run continues.
The series carries on through Seductive Danger, Guarding Danger, Courting Danger, Defending Danger and Detecting Danger, a satisfyingly long run of eleven books for readers who want to stay in this world.
Her other series
Beyond these, Vella has written several more connected Regency series, including the Deville Brothers — a secret alliance sworn to protect the king — and additional family-centred sagas. All follow her hallmark blend of loyal families, slow-burning romance and a touch of danger, so there is plenty to explore once you are hooked.
Where to start
For classic Regency ballroom romance, begin with Lady in Disguise and read the Langley Sisters in order. If a hint of the paranormal appeals, start with Sensing Danger and follow the Sinclair & Raven saga. Either way you get exactly what keeps Wendy Vella's readers loyal: warm families, worthy heroes, and a happily-ever-after every time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read Wendy Vella books in order?
Every novel is a standalone Regency romance with its own couple and happy ending, so you can start with any book. Her series share recurring families, so she recommends reading each series in order to enjoy them best.
Where should I start with Wendy Vella?
A great entry point is Lady in Disguise, the first Langley Sisters novel. If you like a hint of the paranormal, start with Sensing Danger, the first Sinclair & Raven book.
What is the Sinclair & Raven series about?
It is Vella's Regency series with a hint of magic — the Sinclairs' heightened senses come from a long-ago pact with the Raven family, bound by a creed to honour and protect. Best read in order.