Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauce for the Gander | 2019 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
| 2 | A Winning Trick | 2019 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
| 3 | A Suitable Match | 2020 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
| 4 | Playing with Fire | 2020 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
| 5 | The Fourth Marchioness | 2021 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
| 6 | A Question of Duty | 2021 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
| 7 | Molly’s Tale | 2021 | Jayne Davis | Buy |
The Marstone series by Jayne Davis is a seven-book Regency romance sequence set in early 19th-century England. The books follow members of the Marstone family as they deal with the social expectations of the era while finding love in unlikely circumstances. The series began with Sauce for the Gander in 2019 and concluded with Molly’s Tale in 2021.
Each book introduces a different couple connected to the Marstone family, so readers get a mix of new stories and familiar faces as the series progresses. The settings range from London ballrooms to country estates, with the backdrop of Napoleonic-era England giving shape to the characters’ choices and constraints.
While the individual books can be read on their own, returning characters and family connections make reading in publication order the better approach. Fans of Georgette Heyer or Mary Balogh who enjoy romances grounded in period detail will find a lot to like here.