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Eloisa James

Bestselling Author • 16 Series • 63 Books

16
Series
63
Books
16
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books
Start with: Desperate Duchesses (2007)
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Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books
Start with: Duchess in Love (2002)
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Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books
Start with: Much Ado About You (2004)

About Eloisa James

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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, Eloisa James 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 Eloisa James

Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books
9 books 2007–2017
1

Desperate Duchesses

Desperate Duchesses continues the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
2

An Affair Before Christmas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books with An Affair Before Christmas, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2007
3

Duchess By Night

Duchess By Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2007
4

When the Duke Returns

When the Duke Returns is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2008
5

This Duchess of Mine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books with This Duchess of Mine, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2009
6

A Duke of Her Own

A Duke of Her Own continues the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
7

Three Weeks With Lady X

Three Weeks With Lady X is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2014
8

Four Nights With the Duke

Four Nights With the Duke is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2015
9

Seven Minutes in Heaven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books with Seven Minutes in Heaven, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2017
Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books
5 books 2002–2011
1

Duchess in Love

Duchess in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books series by Eloisa James.

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2002
2

Fool for Love

Fool for Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books series by Eloisa James.

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2003
3

A Wild Pursuit

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books with A Wild Pursuit, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2004
4

Your Wicked Ways

Your Wicked Ways is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2004
5

A Fool Again

A Fool Again continues the Publication Order of Duchess Quartet Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books
5 books 2004–2016
1

Much Ado About You

Much Ado About You is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2004
2

Kiss Me, Annabel

Kiss Me, Annabel explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books series by Eloisa James.

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2005
3

The Taming of the Duke

The Taming of the Duke continues the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
4

Pleasure for Pleasure

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books with Pleasure for Pleasure, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2006
5

A Gentleman Never Tells

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Essex Sisters Books with A Gentleman Never Tells, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2016
Publication Order of Essex Sisters Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

The Official Essex Sisters Companion Guide

The Official Essex Sisters Companion Guide continues the Publication Order of Essex Sisters Non-Fiction Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books
5 books 2010–2013
1

A Kiss at Midnight

A Kiss at Midnight explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books series by Eloisa James.

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2010
2

When Beauty Tamed the Beast

When Beauty Tamed the Beast is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2011
3

The Duke Is Mine

The Duke Is Mine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2011
4

The Ugly Duchess

The Ugly Duchess continues the Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
5

Once Upon a Tower

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fairy Tales Books with Once Upon a Tower, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2013
Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books
6 books 2010–2013
1

Storming the Castle

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books with Storming the Castle, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2010
2

Winning the Wallflower

Winning the Wallflower is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2011
3

Seduced by a Pirate

Seduced by a Pirate continues the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
4

With this Kiss: Part 1

With this Kiss: Part 1 explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series by Eloisa James.

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2013
5

With this Kiss: Part 2

With this Kiss: Part 2 explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series by Eloisa James.

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2013
6

With this Kiss: Part 3

With this Kiss: Part 3 explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After... Books series by Eloisa James.

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2013
Publication Order of Lady Most Books
2 books 2010–2012
1

The Lady Most Likely...

The Lady Most Likely... continues the Publication Order of Lady Most Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
2

The Lady Most Willing...

The Lady Most Willing... continues the Publication Order of Lady Most Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books
3 books 1999–2002
1

Potent Pleasures

Potent Pleasures continues the Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
2

Midnight Pleasures

Midnight Pleasures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2000
3

Enchanting Pleasures

Enchanting Pleasures continues the Publication Order of Pleasures Trilogy Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
Publication Order of Seduction Books
4 books 2023–2024
1

Two Dances and a Duke

Two Dances and a Duke continues the Publication Order of Seduction Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
2

Two Vows and a Viscount

Two Vows and a Viscount continues the Publication Order of Seduction Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
3

Two Masquerades and a Major

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Seduction Books with Two Masquerades and a Major, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2023
4

Two Lies and a Lord

Two Lies and a Lord continues the Publication Order of Seduction Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books
7 books 2017–2021
1

Wilde in Love

Wilde in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series by Eloisa James.

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2017
2

Too Wilde to Wed

Too Wilde to Wed is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2018
3

Born to Be Wilde

Born to Be Wilde continues the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books story arc with Eloisa James's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
4

Say No to the Duke

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books with Say No to the Duke, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2019
5

Say Yes to the Duke

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books with Say Yes to the Duke, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2020
6

My Last Duchess

My Last Duchess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2020
7

Wilde Child

Wilde Child is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wildes Of Lindow Castle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2021
Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books
3 books 2022–2023
1

How to Be a Wallflower

How to Be a Wallflower is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2022
2

The Reluctant Countess

The Reluctant Countess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2022
3

Not That Duke

Not That Duke is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Would-Be Wallflowers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books 2015–2026
1

My American Duchess

My American Duchess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2015
2

Viscount in Love

Viscount in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eloisa James.

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2024
3

Hardly a Gentleman

Hardly a Gentleman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2025
4

The Last Lady B

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Last Lady B, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2026
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 2005–2005
1

To Wed a Rake

To Wed a Rake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2005
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
2 books 2013–2018
1

As You Wish

As You Wish is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2013
2

Midsummer Delights

Midsummer Delights is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2018
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2012–2012
1

Paris in Love

Paris in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Eloisa James.

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2012
Publication Order of Anthologies
5 books 2004–2025
1

The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2004
2

Talk of the Ton

Talk of the Ton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2005
3

It Happened One Valentine's Day

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with It Happened One Valentine's Day, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2013
4

Mistletoe Christmas

Mistletoe Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Eloisa James have come to expect.

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2021
5

Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters, another outstanding contribution from Eloisa James.

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2025

? Frequently Asked Questions

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 spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Eloisa James series to start with?

For readers new to Eloisa James's work, the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 9 books. Begin with Desperate Duchesses to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Eloisa James written?

Eloisa James has written over 63 books across 16 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Eloisa James books in order?

Yes, reading Eloisa James'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 Eloisa James write in?

Eloisa James writes primarily in fiction. With 16 series across 63 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Eloisa James's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Eloisa James'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 Eloisa James's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Eloisa James's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Desperate Duchesses Books series. The first book, Desperate Duchesses, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.