A

Andrea Penrose

Bestselling Author • 13 Series • 52 Books

13
Series
52
Books
13
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books
Start with: To Sin with a Scoundrel (2010)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books
Start with: A Diamond in the Rough (2001)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Hellions Of High Street Books
Start with: Scandalously Yours (2014)

About Andrea Penrose

Andrea Penrose is American author of Historical Mystery, Mystery, and Thrillers novels. She started writing westerns at the tender age of 5 years complete with crayons drawing to illustrate them. It is not a surprise that she graduated with a master’s degree in Graphic Design from Yale School of Art, served in the publication design plus she is a famous writer of romance novels using the name Cara Elliot and Andrea Pickens. The author’s historical novels are set in Regency England. She has won awards including the two Daphne Du Maurier Awards. Additionally, she has been a 3-time finalist for the prestigious RITA Award. Her novels have been translated into over eight languages. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books series, Andrea Penrose has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Andrea Penrose

Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books
3 books 2010–2011
1

To Sin with a Scoundrel

To Sin with a Scoundrel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2010
2

To Surrender to a Rogue

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books with To Surrender to a Rogue, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2010
3

To Tempt a Rake

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books with To Tempt a Rake, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2011
Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books
3 books 2001–2015
1

A Diamond in the Rough

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books with A Diamond in the Rough, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2001
2

Sweeter Than Sin

Sweeter Than Sin is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2014
3

Devil May Care

Devil May Care is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2015
Publication Order of Hellions Of High Street Books
3 books 2014–2014
1

Scandalously Yours

Scandalously Yours continues the Publication Order of Hellions Of High Street Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2014
2

Sinfully Yours

Sinfully Yours continues the Publication Order of Hellions Of High Street Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2014
3

Passionately Yours

Passionately Yours is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hellions Of High Street Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2014
Publication Order of Intrepid Heroines Books
4 books 1998–2014
1

Code of Honor

Code of Honor continues the Publication Order of Intrepid Heroines Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
1998
2

The Hired Hero

The Hired Hero is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Intrepid Heroines Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
1999
3

A Stroke of Luck

A Stroke of Luck continues the Publication Order of Intrepid Heroines Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2003
4

Pistols at Dawn

Pistols at Dawn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Intrepid Heroines Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2014
Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books
11 books 2011–2026
1

Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2011
2

The Cocoa Conspiracy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books with The Cocoa Conspiracy, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2011
3

Recipe for Treason

Recipe for Treason continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2012
4

The Stolen Letters

The Stolen Letters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2017
5

Smoke & Lies

Smoke & Lies continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2018
6

A Question of Numbers

Epic adventure awaits in A Question of Numbers, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Andrea Penrose has built.

Buy on Amazon
2019
7

A Tangle of Serpents

A Tangle of Serpents continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2020
8

A Swirl of Shadows

A Swirl of Shadows continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2022
9

The Thunder of Stones

The Thunder of Stones continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2024
10

The Thunder of Stones

The Thunder of Stones continues the Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2025
11

The Price of Paradise

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lady Arianna Hadley Mystery Books with The Price of Paradise, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2026
Publication Order of Lords Of Midnight Books
3 books 2011–2012
1

Too Wicked to Wed

Too Wicked to Wed continues the Publication Order of Lords Of Midnight Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2011
2

Too Tempting to Resist

Too Tempting to Resist continues the Publication Order of Lords Of Midnight Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2012
3

Too Dangerous to Desire

Too Dangerous to Desire explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Lords Of Midnight Books series by Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2012
Publication Order of Lessons In Love Books
3 books 1997–2002
1

The Defiant Governess

The Defiant Governess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lessons In Love Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
1997
2

Second Chances

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lessons In Love Books with Second Chances, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2000
3

The Storybook Hero

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lessons In Love Books with The Storybook Hero, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2002
Publication Order of Merlin's Maidens Books
4 books 2007–2025
1

The Spy Wore Silk

The Spy Wore Silk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Merlin's Maidens Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2007
2

Seduced by a Spy

Seduced by a Spy continues the Publication Order of Merlin's Maidens Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2008
3

The Scarlet Spy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Merlin's Maidens Books with The Scarlet Spy, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2008
4

To Love A Spy

To Love A Spy explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Merlin's Maidens Books series by Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2025
Publication Order of Scandalous Secrets Books
3 books 2000–2002
1

The Major's Mistake

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Scandalous Secrets Books with The Major's Mistake, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2000
2

A Lady of Letters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Scandalous Secrets Books with A Lady of Letters, another outstanding contribution from Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2000
3

The Banished Bride

The Banished Bride continues the Publication Order of Scandalous Secrets Books story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2002
Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books
10 books 2017–2026
1

Murder on Black Swan Lane

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder on Black Swan Lane as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2017
2

Murder at Half Moon Gate

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at Half Moon Gate as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2018
3

Murder at Kensington Palace

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at Kensington Palace as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2019
4

Murder at Queen's Landing

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at Queen's Landing as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2020
5

Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2021
6

Murder at the Serpentine Bridge

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at the Serpentine Bridge as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2022
7

Murder at the Merton Library

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at the Merton Library as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2023
8

Murder at King’s Crossing

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at King’s Crossing as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2024
9

Murder at Somerset House

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at Somerset House as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2025
10

Murder on Threadneedle Street

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder on Threadneedle Street as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Wrexford & Sloane Books series showcases Andrea Penrose's mastery of suspense.

Buy on Amazon
2026
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 2024–2024
1

The Diamond of London

The Diamond of London is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2024
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 2016–2016
1

Christmas By Candlelight

Christmas By Candlelight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2016
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 2005–2024
1

Regency Christmas Courtship

Regency Christmas Courtship is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrea Penrose have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2005
2

Truly, Madly, Regency

Truly, Madly, Regency continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Andrea Penrose's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2014
3

Just One Kiss Away

Just One Kiss Away explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Andrea Penrose.

Buy on Amazon
2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Andrea Penrose?

Andrea Penrose is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 52 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books, Publication Order of Dangerous Liaisons Books, Publication Order of Hellions Of High Street Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Andrea Penrose series to start with?

For readers new to Andrea Penrose's work, the Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with To Sin with a Scoundrel to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Andrea Penrose written?

Andrea Penrose has written over 52 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Andrea Penrose books in order?

Yes, reading Andrea Penrose's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Andrea Penrose write in?

Andrea Penrose writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 52 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Andrea Penrose's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Andrea Penrose's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Andrea Penrose's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Andrea Penrose's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Circle Of Sin Books series. The first book, To Sin with a Scoundrel, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.