Black Sheep books in order

The Black Sheep series by Mary Kingswood follows the complications that arise when a duke must acknowledge a distant cousin as his heir.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Duke’s Architect 2026 Mary Kingswood Buy
2 The Duke’s Heir 2026 Mary Kingswood Buy
3 The Duke’s Portraitist 2026 Mary Kingswood Buy

The Black Sheep series is set in Regency-era England and begins when the Duke of Brinshire loses his last surviving son. With no direct heir, the duke must accept a distant branch of the family into his home. The new heir brings along his mother and four unmarried sisters, and their arrival shakes up the duke’s settled routine.

The series launched in 2026 and explores the tensions between old family expectations and the newcomers trying to find their place. Each book follows a different member of the extended family as they navigate courtship and social standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Black Sheep series?

There are three books in the Black Sheep series, published in 2026.

What is the first book in the Black Sheep series?

The first book in the Black Sheep series is The Duke’s Architect, published in 2026.

What is the premise of the Black Sheep series?

When the Duke of Brinshire’s last son dies, he is forced to recognize a distant cousin as his heir. The new heir arrives with his mother and four unmarried sisters, disrupting the duke’s quiet household.

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