Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Never Second Guess a Lord | 2023 | Sky Purington | Buy |
| 2 | The Secondhand Earl | 2023 | Sky Purington | Buy |
| 3 | Harrowing Hall | 2023 | Sky Purington | Buy |
| 4 | Second Thoughts about the Heir | 2023 | Sky Purington | Buy |
| 5 | Her Daring Duke | 2023 | Sky Purington | Buy |
The Second Time Brides series by Sky Purington is a departure from her usual paranormal and time travel romances, set instead in a straightforward Regency-era England. All five books were published in 2023, and each one follows a woman whose first marriage has ended, whether through widowhood or other circumstances, as she finds unexpected love with a member of the aristocracy. Titles like Never Second Guess a Lord and The Secondhand Earl play on the “second” theme that ties the series together.
Purington brings a lighter touch to these stories compared to her Viking and Highland titles. The focus here is on social maneuvering, witty banter, and the emotional hurdles that come with opening your heart a second time around. Harrowing Hall adds a touch of gothic atmosphere to the mix, while Her Daring Duke wraps up the series on a bold note. Readers who know Purington from her fantasy romances may be surprised by this Regency turn, but the series shows her range as a romance writer.