By Design books in order

The By Design series by Nancy Ann Healy (writing as J.A. Armstrong) is an 18-book lesbian romance series that weaves love stories with political ambition and Washington power dynamics.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 By Design 2015 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
2 Under Construction 2015 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
3 Solid Foundation 2015 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
4 Rough Drafts 2015 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
5 New Additions 2015 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
6 Renovations 2016 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
7 Building Blocks 2016 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
8 Road Blocks 2017 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
9 Campaign Trail 2017 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
10 Election Day 2017 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
11 Commander in Chief 2018 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
12 Situation Room 2019 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
13 Domestic Policy 2020 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
14 State of the Union 2022 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
15 Independence Day 2022 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
16 Executive Order 2023 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
17 Revisions 2025 Nancy Ann Healy Buy
18 Campaign Season 2025 Nancy Ann Healy Buy

The By Design series is Nancy Ann Healy’s longest work at 18 books. It begins with a construction and design business setting but quickly expands into politics, following characters from local life all the way to the White House. Campaign Trail, Election Day, and Commander in Chief mark the political arc of the series, and later entries like Situation Room and State of the Union continue the story at the highest levels of government.

The series has been running since 2015 and combines romance with political drama in a way that gives it more plot structure than a typical romance series. Readers who enjoy long-running character arcs with real stakes beyond the love story will find a lot of material here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the By Design series?

There are eighteen books in the By Design series, published between 2015 and 2025.

What is the first book in the By Design series?

The first book in the By Design series is By Design, published in 2015.

Does the By Design series need to be read in order?

Yes, the By Design series is best read in order. The story follows characters from the early stages of their relationships through political campaigns, elections, and time in the White House, with each book building on the last.

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