📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books Best for beginners - Start with "Desperate Duchesses" (2007)
Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books Popular choice - Start with "Duchess in Love" (2002)
Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books Popular choice - Start with "Much Ado About You" (2004)
Publication Order of Essex Sisters Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "The Official Essex Sisters Companion Guide" (2016)

About the Author

Mary Bly’s stepmother Ruth and her father Robert really support her romantic writing. Her mother however is of the view that she should try to focus on other literary works according to her public clarifications. All in all, her mother Carol Bly supported her daughter by creating a crossword puzzle that Eloisa James, uploaded to her website. Bly’s mother however suffered from ovarian cancer which eventually killed her. While working in partnership with Avon; an in-print of Harper Collins, Bly became their spokesperson together with six other romantic novel writers. This was in a program entitled TEAL and K.I.S.S. They used these programs to increase awareness of this deadly disease that killed her mother. Bly is a wife to Alessandro Vettori who had an Italian origin. Her husband is also a. Eloisa James is the author of over 63 books across 16 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Eloisa James has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books

9 books
  • Desperate Duchesses In 'Desperate Duchesses', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books saga.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • An Affair Before Christmas Experience the magic of 'An Affair Before Christmas' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books universe.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Duchess By Night The Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series continues with 'Duchess By Night', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • When the Duke Returns 'When the Duke Returns' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2008) ⭐ Start here
  • This Duchess of Mine Experience the magic of 'This Duchess of Mine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books universe.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • A Duke of Her Own 'A Duke of Her Own' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • Three Weeks With Lady X Join the adventure in 'Three Weeks With Lady X' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Four Nights With the Duke 'Four Nights With the Duke' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • Seven Minutes in Heaven Join the adventure in 'Seven Minutes in Heaven' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books

5 books
  • Duchess in Love 'Duchess in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2002)
  • Fool for Love 'Fool for Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2003)
  • A Wild Pursuit Experience the magic of 'A Wild Pursuit' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books universe.
    (2004)
  • Your Wicked Ways Experience the magic of 'Your Wicked Ways' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books universe.
    (2004)
  • A Fool Again In 'A Fool Again', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books saga.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books

5 books
  • Much Ado About You Join the adventure in 'Much Ado About You' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2004)
  • Kiss Me, Annabel 'Kiss Me, Annabel' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2005)
  • The Taming of the Duke 'The Taming of the Duke' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2006)
  • Pleasure for Pleasure 'Pleasure for Pleasure' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2006)
  • A Gentleman Never Tells The Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series continues with 'A Gentleman Never Tells', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Essex Sisters Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • The Official Essex Sisters Companion Guide The Publication Order of Essex Sisters Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Official Essex Sisters Companion Guide', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books

5 books
  • A Kiss at Midnight 'A Kiss at Midnight' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2010)
  • When Beauty Tamed the Beast In 'When Beauty Tamed the Beast', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books saga.
    (2011)
  • The Duke Is Mine Experience the magic of 'The Duke Is Mine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books universe.
    (2011)
  • The Ugly Duchess In 'The Ugly Duchess', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books saga.
    (2012)
  • Once Upon a Tower In 'Once Upon a Tower', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books saga.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books

6 books
  • Storming the Castle 'Storming the Castle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2010)
  • Winning the Wallflower Experience the magic of 'Winning the Wallflower' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books universe.
    (2011)
  • Seduced by a Pirate In 'Seduced by a Pirate', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books saga.
    (2012)
  • With this Kiss: Part 1 'With this Kiss: Part 1' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2013)
  • With this Kiss: Part 2 'With this Kiss: Part 2' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2013)
  • With this Kiss: Part 3 'With this Kiss: Part 3' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Lady Most Books

2 books
  • The Lady Most Likely... 'The Lady Most Likely...' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lady Most Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2010)
  • The Lady Most Willing... The Publication Order of Lady Most Books series continues with 'The Lady Most Willing...', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books

3 books
  • Potent Pleasures 'Potent Pleasures' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (1999)
  • Midnight Pleasures Experience the magic of 'Midnight Pleasures' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books universe.
    (2000)
  • Enchanting Pleasures In 'Enchanting Pleasures', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books saga.
    (2002)

Publication Order of Seduction Books

4 books
  • Two Dances and a Duke Experience the magic of 'Two Dances and a Duke' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Seduction Books universe.
    (2023)
  • Two Vows and a Viscount Join the adventure in 'Two Vows and a Viscount' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Seduction Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2023)
  • Two Masquerades and a Major Experience the magic of 'Two Masquerades and a Major' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Seduction Books universe.
    (2023)
  • Two Lies and a Lord The Publication Order of Seduction Books series continues with 'Two Lies and a Lord', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books

7 books
  • Wilde in Love 'Wilde in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2017)
  • Too Wilde to Wed Experience the magic of 'Too Wilde to Wed' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books universe.
    (2018)
  • Born to Be Wilde The Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series continues with 'Born to Be Wilde', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2018)
  • Say No to the Duke Experience the magic of 'Say No to the Duke' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books universe.
    (2019)
  • Say Yes to the Duke Experience the magic of 'Say Yes to the Duke' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books universe.
    (2020)
  • My Last Duchess Join the adventure in 'My Last Duchess' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2020)
  • Wilde Child Experience the magic of 'Wilde Child' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books universe.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books

3 books
  • How to Be a Wallflower Join the adventure in 'How to Be a Wallflower' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2022)
  • The Reluctant Countess In 'The Reluctant Countess', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books saga.
    (2022)
  • Not That Duke Experience the magic of 'Not That Duke' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books universe.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

4 books
  • My American Duchess Experience the magic of 'My American Duchess' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2015)
  • Viscount in Love 'Viscount in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eloisa James.
    (2024)
  • Hardly a Gentleman Experience the magic of 'Hardly a Gentleman' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2025)
  • The Last Lady B 'The Last Lady B' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • To Wed a Rake Join the adventure in 'To Wed a Rake' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Eloisa James.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • As You Wish 'As You Wish' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Eloisa James has created.
    (2013)
  • Midsummer Delights In 'Midsummer Delights', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Paris in Love 'Paris in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Eloisa James.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • The One That Got Away Experience the magic of 'The One That Got Away' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2004)
  • Talk of the Ton The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Talk of the Ton', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2005)
  • It Happened One Valentine's Day In 'It Happened One Valentine's Day', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2013)
  • Mistletoe Christmas The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Mistletoe Christmas', another thrilling entry from Eloisa James.
    (2021)
  • Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters In 'Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Eloisa James?

Eloisa James is a bestselling author known for 16 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books, Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books, Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Eloisa James book series to start with?

For readers new to Eloisa James's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 9 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Eloisa James's writing.

Q: How many books has Eloisa James written?

Eloisa James has written over 63 books across 16 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.