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ⓘ About Alexandra Benedict
Alexandra Benedict is an American author of paranormal romance, historical romance, mystery, and science fiction books. She is the author of the Westmore Brothers series, Hawkins Brothers, Castles in the Sky series, and several standalone novels. Alexandra, also known by her pen name AK Benedict, is a multifaceted artist and writer. Her career has spanned roles as a composer, singer-songwriter, actor, and crime fiction lecturer. Her debut novel, The Beauty of Murder, received critical praise and was a contender for the eDunnit Award. Benedict’s talent in short story writing is evident from her contributions to various anthologies.
All Book Series by Alexandra Benedict
The Christmas Cracker Killer
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
Too Scandalous to Wed / Surrender to Seduction
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alexandra Benedict?
Alexandra Benedict is an American author of paranormal romance, historical romance, mystery, and science fiction books. She is the author of the Westmore Brothers series, Hawkins Brothers, Castles in the Sky series, and several standalone novels. Alexandra, also known by her pen name AK Benedict, is a multifaceted artist and writer.
Which Alexandra Benedict series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Westmore Brothers series, the earliest of Alexandra Benedict's multi-book series: it opens with Too Great a Temptation (2006) and runs to 3 books across 2006–2021, ending with Too Scandalous to Wed / Surrender to Seduction (2021). Alexandra Benedict's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Alexandra Benedict written?
Alexandra Benedict has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2005 and 2026. 19 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Castles in the Sky series with 5 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Alexandra Benedict's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alexandra Benedict's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Westmore Brothers (2006–2021, 3 books), The Hawkins Brothers (2009–2020, 5 books) and The Fallen Ladies Society (2015, 1 book), plus 4 more.
How are Alexandra Benedict's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alexandra Benedict's 26 books into 7 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Castles in the Sky (5 books, 2018–2021); The Hawkins Brothers (5 books, 2009–2020); The Westmore Brothers (3 books, 2006–2021); Edie O'Sullivan (2 books, 2023–2025); Merry Christmas Murders (2 books, 2025–2026), plus 2 further series.