Lucy Parker books

Lucy Parker is a New Zealand-born, UK-based romance author known for the London Celebrities and Palace Insiders series.

London Celebrities Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Act Like It 2015 Buy
Pretty Face 2017 Buy
Making Up 2018 Buy
The Austen Playbook 2019 Buy
Headliners 2020 Buy

Palace Insiders Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Battle Royal 2021 Buy
Codename Charming 2023 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Artistic License 2013 Buy
Misdirected 2025 Buy

Lucy Parker writes witty contemporary romance set mostly in London. Her London Celebrities series follows actors, critics, and other figures in the West End theater world, while her Palace Insiders books turn to royal settings with a similarly lighthearted tone. Parker is known for her banter-heavy dialogue and the way her characters bicker their way into genuine affection.

Before finding her audience with the London Celebrities series, Parker published Artistic License in 2013. She has built a loyal readership among fans of British-set romance, and her books are frequently recommended for readers who enjoy authors like Talia Hibbert or Olivia Dade. Her writing balances humor with real emotional stakes, and her heroines tend to be sharp-tongued women who refuse to shrink themselves for anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lucy Parker written?

Lucy Parker has written nine books across three series.

What was Lucy Parker's first book?

Lucy Parker’s first book is Artistic License, published in 2013.

Do you need to read Lucy Parker's books in order?

Each of Lucy Parker’s London Celebrities and Palace Insiders books features a different couple and can be read as a standalone. However, characters do recur across books, so reading in publication order gives you a richer experience.

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