A Port Elizabeth Regency Tale Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Bargain: Episode I |
2015 |
Buy |
| Swept Away |
2014 |
N/A |
| The Bargain: Episode II |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Bargain: Episode III |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Bargain: Episode IV |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Bargain: The Complete Season One |
2017 |
Buy |
Advertisements for Love Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Bittersweet Bride |
2018 |
Buy |
| A Bittersweet Moment |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Bashful Bride |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Butterfly Bride |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Bewildered Bride |
2019 |
Buy |
Betting Against the Duke Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Gamble at Sunset |
2024 |
Buy |
| A Wager at Midnight |
2025 |
Buy |
Challenge of the Soul#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Unmasked Heart |
2015 |
Buy |
Lady Worthington Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Murder in Westminster |
2022 |
Buy |
| Murder in Drury Lane |
2023 |
Buy |
| Murder in Berkeley Square |
2024 |
Buy |
London Regency Romance Suspense Tales Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Unveiling Love: Episode I |
2016 |
Buy |
| Unveiling Love: Episode II |
2016 |
Buy |
| Unveiling Love: Episode III |
2016 |
Buy |
| Unveiling Love: Episode IV |
2016 |
Buy |
Rogues and Remarkable Women Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby |
2020 |
Buy |
| An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler |
2021 |
Buy |
| A Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie |
2022 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Madeline’s Protector |
2013 |
Buy |
| Island Queen |
2021 |
Buy |
| Sister Mother Warrior |
2022 |
Buy |
| Queen of Exiles |
2023 |
Buy |
| Fire Sword and Sea |
2026 |
Buy |
The Heart of a Hero Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Only a Hero Will Do |
2017 |
Buy |
| Once Bitten |
2017 |
Buy |
| Lightning Strikes Twice |
2017 |
Buy |
| No Hiding for the Guilty |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Marquis of Thunder |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Good, the Bad, and the Scandalous |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Missing Duke |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Mercenary Pirate |
2017 |
Buy |
| No Rest for the Wicked |
2017 |
Buy |
Vanessa Riley writes historical romance and suspense, with a catalog of 38 books that stretches from her 2013 debut Madeline’s Protector through to Fire Sword and Sea in 2026. Much of her work is set in the Regency period, and she has built several series around that era. The Advertisements for Love books, the London Regency Romance Suspense Tales, and A Port Elizabeth Regency Tale all explore romance and social tension in historical settings, while The Heart of a Hero is her largest series at nine books.
Riley also writes standalone historical novels with broader scope. Island Queen, Sister Mother Warrior, and Queen of Exiles move beyond the romance genre into stories about real historical women, and her Lady Worthington Mysteries add a murder-mystery element to the Regency backdrop. Her newer Rogues and Remarkable Women series blends romance with unconventional family dynamics, featuring titles like A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby.
With nine different series and five standalones, Riley’s catalog covers a lot of ground within historical fiction. Readers who enjoy Regency romance have plenty of entry points, while those looking for something more plot-driven can start with the Lady Worthington Mysteries or her standalone historical novels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Vanessa Riley written?
Vanessa Riley has written 38 books across nine series.
What was Vanessa Riley's first book?
Vanessa Riley’s first book is Madeline’s Protector, published in 2013.
What genres does Vanessa Riley write in?
Vanessa Riley writes historical romance, romance, and suspense. Their best-known work includes the A Port Elizabeth Regency Tale series.