Liz Kerin
Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Season | 2016 | Joanna Lowell | Buy |
| 2 | The Duke Undone | 2021 | Joanna Lowell | Buy |
| 3 | The Runaway Duchess | 2022 | Joanna Lowell | Buy |
| 4 | Artfully Yours | 2023 | Joanna Lowell | Buy |
| 5 | A Shore Thing | 2024 | Joanna Lowell | Buy |
| 6 | A Rare Find | 2025 | Joanna Lowell | Buy |
Lowell’s standalone novels showcase Victorian heroines pursuing unconventional paths, from painting to writing to cycling. The Duke Undone centers on a female artist who stumbles into a compromising situation with a duke, forcing them into proximity while she paints his portrait. Artfully Yours follows a talented painter who must pretend to be male to gain recognition in the art world, complicating her romance when her deception risks exposure.
The books balance historical authenticity with romantic fantasy, acknowledging Victorian restrictions on women while allowing heroines to find creative solutions and supportive partners. Lowell’s heroes recognize and encourage the heroines’ talents rather than demanding they abandon their ambitions for marriage. The novels incorporate details about Victorian art movements, publishing, social reform, and the limited avenues for female independence.