Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | With His Lady’s Assistance | 2011 | Cheryl Bolen | Buy |
| 2 | A Most Discreet Inquiry | 2012 | Cheryl Bolen | Buy |
| 3 | The Theft Before Christmas | 2013 | Cheryl Bolen | Buy |
| 4 | An Egyptian Affair | 2015 | Cheryl Bolen | Buy |
| 5 | An Egyptian Affair: The Regent Mysteries, Book 4 | 2015 | Cheryl Bolen | N/A |
The Regent Mysteries stand apart from Cheryl Bolen’s other series by adding mystery plotting to the Regency romance formula. With His Lady’s Assistance (2011) introduces a husband-and-wife team who investigate crimes together. A Most Discreet Inquiry, The Theft Before Christmas, and An Egyptian Affair follow them through four cases.
The mystery element gives these books a different pacing from Bolen’s pure romances. Instead of building toward a declaration of love, the books build toward the solution of a crime. The couple’s relationship is already established, so the tension comes from the cases rather than from romantic uncertainty. Readers who enjoy both Regency settings and cozy mysteries will find this series a good fit.