Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slightly Shady | 2001 | Jayne Ann Krentz | Buy |
| 2 | Don’t Look Back | 2002 | Jayne Ann Krentz | Buy |
| 3 | Late for the Wedding | 2002 | Jayne Ann Krentz | Buy |
The Lavinia Lake series follows a female private investigator in Regency-era England across three books. Slightly Shady (2001), Don’t Look Back (2002), and Late for the Wedding (2002) pair Lavinia with a romantic partner as they investigate crimes among the upper classes. The series has a lighter, more humorous tone than some of Krentz’s other historical work, and the banter between Lavinia and her partner drives the books as much as the mysteries do.
The rapid publication schedule, with all three books released within two years, means the series maintains its momentum and the relationship between the leads develops at a satisfying pace. The Regency setting provides the social constraints and manners that create friction for the romance while the investigation plots keep the stories moving forward.