Daring Hearts books in order

Daring Hearts is a historical romance series by Nina Lane set in Victorian England, featuring intelligent heroines and passionate love stories against a backdrop of social convention.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Study in Seduction 2012 Nina Lane Buy
2 A Passion for Pleasure 2013 Nina Lane Buy
3 ‘Twas the Night Before Mischief 2021 Nina Lane Buy
4 A Dream of Desire 2021 Nina Lane Buy
5 Primrose 1988 Nina Lane N/A

Nina Lane’s Daring Hearts series transports readers to Victorian England, where social propriety masks deeper passions. The series began with A Study in Seduction in 2012, which introduced the Halls and their circle of intellectually driven women and the men drawn to them.

Each book features a heroine who defies the conventions of her time — whether through mathematical brilliance, artistic ambition, or sheer determination. The series blends detailed historical research with the kind of emotional intensity that Lane is known for across all her work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Daring Hearts series?

There are five books in the Daring Hearts series, published between 1988 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Daring Hearts series?

The first book in the Daring Hearts series is A Study in Seduction, published in 2012.

What is the setting of the Daring Hearts series?

The Daring Hearts series is set in Victorian England, where strict social conventions create both obstacles and tension for the romantic leads. The heroines tend to be intellectually ambitious women who push against the boundaries of their era, while the heroes are men willing to be challenged. The series includes A Study in Seduction, A Passion for Pleasure, A Dream of Desire, and related stories.

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