📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Viscount's Christmas Temptation / The Viscount's Tempting Minx" (2014)
Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books Popular choice - Start with "Too Wicked To Kiss" (2010)
Publication Order of Heist Club Books Popular choice - Start with "The Rake Mistake" (2021)
Publication Order of Lords in Love Books Popular choice - Start with "Taming the Rake" (2023)

About the Author

The first romance that she ever read was “Once a Princess” by Johanna Lindsey. She was enthralled with the novel from start to finish. And from then on, she was addicted to historical romance. Erica then devoured the rest of Johanna’s backlist, before moving on to some other great J’s of this period: Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught, and Jude Deveraux. She owned about every historical romance that these ladies ever wrote, and she read quite a few of them more than once. Erica can’t remember a time in her life when she didn’t want to be an author. She was writing “stories” (albeit rather horrible ones) by the time she began going to elementary school. Her family encouraged her to get a “real” job, and she did follow this advice for a number of years. She never believed it was right for her, a. Erica Ridley is the author of over 69 books across 14 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Erica Ridley has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books

10 books
  • The Viscount's Christmas Temptation / The Viscount's Tempting Minx 'The Viscount's Christmas Temptation / The Viscount's Tempting Minx' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • The Earl's Defiant Wallflower The Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series continues with 'The Earl's Defiant Wallflower', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress 'The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The Major's Faux Fiancee Join the adventure in 'The Major's Faux Fiancee' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The Brigadier's Runaway Bride 'The Brigadier's Runaway Bride' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway The Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series continues with 'The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The Duke's Accidental Wife Join the adventure in 'The Duke's Accidental Wife' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • All I Want 'All I Want' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • Holiday Reunion In 'Holiday Reunion', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books saga.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • A Match, Unmasked The Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series continues with 'A Match, Unmasked', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books

5 books
  • Too Wicked To Kiss 'Too Wicked To Kiss' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2010)
  • Too Sinful to Deny In 'Too Sinful to Deny', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books saga.
    (2011)
  • Too Tempting to Resist In 'Too Tempting to Resist', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books saga.
    (2019)
  • Too Wanton to Wed Join the adventure in 'Too Wanton to Wed' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)
  • Too Brazen to Bite 'Too Brazen to Bite' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Heist Club Books

2 books
  • The Rake Mistake Join the adventure in 'The Rake Mistake' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Heist Club Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2021)
  • The Modiste Mishap The Publication Order of Heist Club Books series continues with 'The Modiste Mishap', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Lords in Love Books

4 books
  • Taming the Rake Join the adventure in 'Taming the Rake' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lords in Love Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2023)
  • Defying the Earl Experience the magic of 'Defying the Earl' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lords in Love Books universe.
    (2023)
  • Chasing the Bride Experience the magic of 'Chasing the Bride' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lords in Love Books universe.
    (2023)
  • Undressing the Duke In 'Undressing the Duke', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Lords in Love Books saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Magic & Mayhem Books

3 books
  • Kissed by Magic 'Kissed by Magic' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Magic & Mayhem Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2013)
  • Must Love Magic 'Must Love Magic' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Magic & Mayhem Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)
  • Smitten by Magic 'Smitten by Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Magic & Mayhem Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)

Publication Order of Regency Fairy Tales Books

2 books
  • Bianca & the Huntsman Join the adventure in 'Bianca & the Huntsman' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Regency Fairy Tales Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2023)
  • Her Princess at Midnight In 'Her Princess at Midnight', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Regency Fairy Tales Books saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books

7 books
  • Lord of Chance In 'Lord of Chance', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books saga.
    (2017)
  • Lord of Pleasure Experience the magic of 'Lord of Pleasure' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books universe.
    (2017)
  • Lord of Night In 'Lord of Night', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books saga.
    (2017)
  • Lord of Temptation In 'Lord of Temptation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books saga.
    (2018)
  • Lord of Secrets Experience the magic of 'Lord of Secrets' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books universe.
    (2018)
  • Lord of Vice 'Lord of Vice' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2018)
  • Lord of the Masquerade In 'Lord of the Masquerade', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rogues to Riches Books saga.
    (2021)

Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books

13 books
  • The Duke's Desire Join the adventure in 'The Duke's Desire' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2017)
  • Kiss of a Duke 'Kiss of a Duke' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2018)
  • Wish Upon a Duke The Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series continues with 'Wish Upon a Duke', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2018)
  • Never Say Duke In 'Never Say Duke', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books saga.
    (2019)
  • Once Upon a Duke The Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series continues with 'Once Upon a Duke', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2019)
  • Dukes, Actually Join the adventure in 'Dukes, Actually' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)
  • The Duke's Bride Join the adventure in 'The Duke's Bride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)
  • The Duke's Embrace Experience the magic of 'The Duke's Embrace' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books universe.
    (2019)
  • Dawn with a Duke The Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series continues with 'Dawn with a Duke', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2020)
  • One Night with a Duke Experience the magic of 'One Night with a Duke' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books universe.
    (2020)
  • Ten Days with a Duke Join the adventure in 'Ten Days with a Duke' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2020)
  • Forever Your Duke The Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books series continues with 'Forever Your Duke', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2020)
  • Making Merry Experience the magic of 'Making Merry' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of 12 Dukes of Christmas Books universe.
    (2021)

Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books

7 books
  • The Governess Gambit Join the adventure in 'The Governess Gambit' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2020)
  • The Duke Heist In 'The Duke Heist', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books saga.
    (2021)
  • The Perks of Loving a Wallflower Join the adventure in 'The Perks of Loving a Wallflower' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2021)
  • Nobody's Princess 'Nobody's Princess' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2022)
  • My Rogue to Ruin Experience the magic of 'My Rogue to Ruin' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books universe.
    (2023)
  • Hot Earl Summer Experience the magic of 'Hot Earl Summer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books universe.
    (2024)
  • A Waltz on the Wild Side The Publication Order of The Wild Wynchesters Books series continues with 'A Waltz on the Wild Side', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

1 books
  • The Protégée Experience the magic of 'The Protégée' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Mischief & Mistletoe Join the adventure in 'Mischief & Mistletoe' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Erica Ridley.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Siren's Retreat Novella Quartet Books

2 books
  • An Affair by the Sea Join the adventure in 'An Affair by the Sea' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Siren's Retreat Novella Quartet Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2022)
  • Love Letters by the Sea 'Love Letters by the Sea' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Siren's Retreat Novella Quartet Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Wicked Dukes Club Books

3 books
  • One Night for Seduction Join the adventure in 'One Night for Seduction' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Wicked Dukes Club Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)
  • One Night of Passion Experience the magic of 'One Night of Passion' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Wicked Dukes Club Books universe.
    (2019)
  • One Night to Remember Join the adventure in 'One Night to Remember' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Wicked Dukes Club Books series by Erica Ridley.
    (2019)

Publication Order of Anthologies

9 books
  • Born To Bite In 'Born To Bite', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2012)
  • Tis the Season 'Tis the Season' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2013)
  • One Enchanted Season of Magical Holiday Romance 'One Enchanted Season of Magical Holiday Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Erica Ridley.
    (2013)
  • Mistletoe Christmas The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Mistletoe Christmas', another thrilling entry from Erica Ridley.
    (2021)
  • Twelve Lords for Yuletide Join the adventure in 'Twelve Lords for Yuletide' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Erica Ridley.
    (2022)
  • Rakes, Ladies & Mistletoe Join the adventure in 'Rakes, Ladies & Mistletoe' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Erica Ridley.
    (2022)
  • Ladies & Rakes Experience the magic of 'Ladies & Rakes' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2022)
  • Ten Lords for the Holidays 'Ten Lords for the Holidays' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Erica Ridley has created.
    (2023)
  • Romance Treasures: From the Jewels of Historical Romance 'Romance Treasures: From the Jewels of Historical Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Erica Ridley.
    (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Erica Ridley?

Erica Ridley is a bestselling author known for 14 book series containing over 69 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books, Publication Order of Gothic Love Stories Books, Publication Order of Heist Club Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Erica Ridley book series to start with?

For readers new to Erica Ridley's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of The Dukes of War Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Erica Ridley's writing.

Q: How many books has Erica Ridley written?

Erica Ridley has written over 69 books across 14 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.