Cara Devlin books

Cara Devlin is a historical mystery and romance author known for the Bow Street Duchess Mystery series, the Sage Canyon westerns, and the Spencer & Reid Mysteries.

Bow Street Duchess Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Murder at the Seven Dials 2023 Buy
Death at Fournier Downs 2023 Buy
Silence of Deceit 2023 Buy
Penance for the Dead 2023 Buy
Fatal by Design 2023 Buy
Nature of the Crime 2024 Buy
Taken to the Grave 2024 Buy
The Lady’s Last Mistake 2024 Buy

Sage Canyon Reading Order

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A Heart Worth Healing 2021 Buy
A Cure in the Wild 2021 Buy
A Land of Fierce Mercy 2022 Buy

Spencer & Reid Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Shadow at the Morgue 2025 Buy
Method of Revenge 2025 Buy
Courier of Death 2025 Buy
Cloaked in Deception 2025 Buy
Tears for the Forsaken 2026 Buy
Hazard of the Pursuit 2026 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Trouble We Keep 2020 Buy
The Daring Times of Fern Adair 2025 Buy

Cara Devlin writes historical fiction that blends mystery with romance. She published her first book, The Trouble We Keep, in 2020, and quickly built a following with her Bow Street Duchess Mystery series, which launched in 2023. That series follows a duchess and a Bow Street runner as they investigate murders in Regency London, mixing period detail with suspense.

Devlin also writes the Sage Canyon series, a set of western romances, and the Spencer & Reid Mysteries, which began in 2025. Her books tend to pair strong female leads with male counterparts from different social backgrounds, and the tension between their worlds drives much of the plot. Whether she is writing about the English Regency or the American West, Devlin keeps the focus on characters who are resourceful and willing to push against expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cara Devlin written?

Cara Devlin has written nineteen books across four series.

What was Cara Devlin's first book?

Cara Devlin’s first book is The Trouble We Keep, published in 2020.

What is Cara Devlin best known for?

Cara Devlin is best known for the Bow Street Duchess Mystery series, which pairs a Regency-era duchess with a Bow Street runner to investigate crimes across London. The series has eight books published between 2023 and 2024.

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