Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reluctant Countess | 2013 | Wendy Vella | Buy |
| 2 | This Time I’m Keeping You | 2025 | Wendy Vella | N/A |
Wendy Vella has written two standalone novels that sit outside her connected series. The Reluctant Countess, published in 2013, and This Time I’m Keeping You, which arrived over a decade later in 2025, are both independent stories that don’t require any prior reading.
Because these are standalones, you can pick up either one without worrying about order. They are separate from Vella’s longer series and can be read whenever you like.