Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forbidden Affections | 1996 | Jo Beverley | Buy |
| 2 | Merely a Marriage | 2017 | Jo Beverley | Buy |
Jo Beverley wrote two standalone historical romances outside her main series. Forbidden Affections (1996) is a Regency-era story, while Merely a Marriage (2017) was one of her final published works. Both novels feature Beverley’s trademark blend of historical accuracy, wit, and romantic tension.
These standalones offer readers a chance to experience Beverley’s writing without needing to follow the larger continuity of the Mallorens or Company of Rogues. Merely a Marriage, published posthumously, demonstrates that her storytelling remained strong through the end of her career.