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ⓘ About Cara Maxwell
Cara brings a fresh point of view and punch to the genre that readers already love and know, she is dedicated to writing irresistible rogues and spirited heroines that you will root for every single time. The best part of being an author to Cara is getting to write the ending precisely how she wants it. She has been a reader of historical romance ever since she was a teen, and she often found herself getting annoyed with how the story would play out. But as a writer, she is the one in charge. Which she loves. She is an avid traveler. While she explores new places, she imagines some of her characters walking hand-in-hand down one of the cobblestone paths or sharing a passionate kiss in some secluded alcove. “The Art of Loving You” is the first stand alone novel and was released in 2021.
All Book Series by Cara Maxwell
The Last Refuge of a Scoundrel
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
Wicked Widows' League
Series opener · book 1 of 47 · published 2022 Anthology · Dawn Brower
A Scoundrel in Gentlemen's Clothing
Book 6 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Diana Bold
A Widow's Perfect Rogue
Book 10 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Anna St. Claire
Stealing a Scoundrel's Heart
Book 11 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Rachel Ann Smith
Seducing The Scoundrel
Book 12 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Nadine Millard
How to Choose the Perfect Scoundrel
Book 14 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Tabetha Waite
A Scandal with a Scoundrel
Book 15 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Cecilia Rene
Kiss Me Like a Rogue
Book 16 of 47 · published 2023 Anthology · Shannon Gilmore
A Scoundrel All the Way
Book 17 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Anna St. Claire
Buon Natale, My Wicked Rogue
Book 18 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Natalie Alleyn
It's not a Rendezvous Without a Rogue
Book 19 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Shannon Gilmore
A Scoundrel Under Mistletoe
Book 20 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Ari Thatcher
Her Christmas Scoundrel
Book 22 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Nadine Millard,Wicked Widows
All I Want for Christmas is a Rogue
Book 23 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Amanda Mariel
The Rogue's Christmas Gift
Book 24 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Cecilia Rene
A Very Roguish Boxing Day
Book 25 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Courtney McCaskill
The Scoundrel's Christmas Challenge
Book 27 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Aubrey Wynne
The Widow's Christmas Rogue
Book 28 of 47 · published 2024 Anthology · Jude Knight
Most Sought-After Scoundrel in London
Book 29 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Rachel Ann Smith
The Rake a Lady Desires
Book 30 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Natalie Alleyn
The One With the Scoundrel of a Duke
Book 31 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Eliana Piers
Kiss the Scoundrel Farewell
Book 36 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Aubrey Wynne
Her Rogue to Kiss Good Morning
Book 37 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Dawn Brower
Kiss a Rogue at Midnight
Book 38 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Amanda Mariel
Her Impeccable Scoundrel
Book 39 of 47 · published 2025 Anthology · Alina K. Field
The One With the Rogue Duke
Book 40 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · Eliana Piers
Ten Rules for Loving the Wrong Rake
Book 41 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · Mihwa Lee
Her Rogue's Temptation
Book 42 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · Christina Diane
The Scoundrel in the Shadows
Book 43 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · Ramona Elmes
The Widow Takes A Rogue
Book 45 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · Steffy Smith
My Wild and Wicked Rogue
Book 46 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · C.H. Admirand
Her Rogue of Christmas Past
Latest in the series · book 47 of 47 · published 2026 Anthology · Sylvie Sinclair
It's Raining Rakes in April
Book 4 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Annabelle Anders
The Scot Who Made June Hot
Book 6 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Fenna Edgewood
The Hunt for Mr. October
Book 9 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Tabetha Waite
Seducing September's Scoundrel
Book 10 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Diana Bold
Mr. Notorious and the Nefarious November
Book 11 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Shana Galen
Tall, Dark and December
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Tracy Sumner
My January Duke
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Kate Bateman
Lord Valentine's Rotten February
Book 2 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Courtney McCaskill
The Magnificent Earl of March
Book 3 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Cecilia Rene
Jealous Rakes and June Mistakes
Book 6 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Charlie Lane
Hot and Bothered in July
Book 7 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Tabetha Waite
Outrageous in October
Book 10 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Kathleen Ayers
The Duke's December to Remember
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cara Maxwell?
Cara brings a fresh point of view and punch to the genre that readers already love and know, she is dedicated to writing irresistible rogues and spirited heroines that you will root for every single time. The best part of being an author to Cara is getting to write the ending precisely how she wants it. She has been a reader of historical romance ever since she was a teen, and she often found herself getting annoyed with how the story would play out.
Which Cara Maxwell series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Hesitant Husbands series, the earliest of Cara Maxwell's multi-book series: it opens with Meant to Be Mine (2019) and runs to 4 books across 2019–2021, ending with A Very Viscount Christmas (2021). Cara Maxwell's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Cara Maxwell written?
Cara Maxwell has 90 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2019 and 2026. 86 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Racing Rogues series with 6 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Cara Maxwell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Cara Maxwell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Hesitant Husbands (2019–2021, 4 books), Racing Rogues (2021–2022, 6 books) and League of Lady Rebels (2022, 1 book), plus 1 more.
How are Cara Maxwell's books organised into series?
This guide splits Cara Maxwell's 90 books into 7 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Racing Rogues (6 books, 2021–2022); The Hesitant Husbands (4 books, 2019–2021); Lady Knights (4 books, 2023); League of Lady Rebels (1 book, 2022); Wicked Widows' League (47 books, 2022–2026), plus 2 further series.