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ⓘ About Kathleen Ayers
Kathleen Ayers is a bestselling fiction author of steamy Victorian and Regency romances that have been very popular among readers. She loves to describe herself as a Texas transplant originally from Pennsylvania who spends most of her summers trying to grow tomatoes in her back garden. While her mother was looking at some interesting antique animal planters, Kathleen found and purchased a copy of Rosemary Rogers’ novel “Sweet Savage Love.” Since she had always loved historical romance, it was not surprising that she ultimately made her debut in 2013 in the same genre. Kathleen Ayers’ novel “The Theory of Earls” is a thrilling romance story set in the Regency era.
All Book Series by Kathleen Ayers
Curves for the Grumpy Duke
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2026 Anthology · Eliana Piers
Curves for the Rival Duke
Book 2 of 16 · published 2026 Co-authored · Cathy Maxwell,Kerrigan Byrne,Janna MacGregor,Annabelle Anders,Tracy Sumner,Robyn DeHart,Eliana Piers
Curves for the Rakish Duke
Book 3 of 16 · published 2026 Anthology · Cathy Maxwell
Curves for the Silver Fox Duke
Book 4 of 16 · published 2026 Anthology · Tracy Sumner
Curves for the Beastly Duke
Book 5 of 16 · published 2026 Anthology · Annabelle Anders
Curves for the Betrothed Duke
Book 6 of 16 · published 2026 Anthology · Robyn DeHart
Curves for the Secret Duke
Book 8 of 16 · published 2026 Anthology · Janna MacGregor
Curves for the Sinful Viscount
Book 9 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Cathy Maxwell
Curves for the Wicked Duke
Book 10 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Eliana Piers
Curves for the Decadent Duke
Book 11 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Christi Caldwell
Curves for the Notorious Duke
Book 12 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Janna MacGregor
Curves for the Charming Marquess
Book 13 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Robyn DeHart
Curves for the Dangerous Duke
Book 14 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Kate Bateman
Curves for the Dark Viscount
Book 15 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Deb Marlowe
Curves for the Cocky Duke
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2027 Anthology · Annabelle Anders
Jilted in January
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Cara Maxwell
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
Sweet Duke of Mine
Series opener · book 1 of 46 · published 2023 Anthology · Jillian Eaton
How to Ensnare the Perfect Duke
Book 5 of 46 · published 2023 Anthology · Tabetha Waite
Every Duke Has His Thorn
Book 10 of 46 · published 2023 Anthology · Angelina Jameson
The Trouble with Her Duke
Book 11 of 46 · published 2023 Anthology · Anna St. Claire
Wish Upon a Christmas Duke
Book 14 of 46 · published 2024 Anthology · Amanda Mariel
Secrets of a Duke's Heart
Book 24 of 46 · published 2025 Anthology · Carrie Lomax
The One With the Wayward Duke
Book 27 of 46 · published 2025 Anthology · Eliana Piers
A Widow, a Duke, and the Moonlight
Book 28 of 46 · published 2025 Anthology · Natalie Alleyn
The Duke and his Muse
Book 32 of 46 · published 2025 Anthology · Angelina Jameson
The Governess Teaches A Duke
Book 34 of 46 · published 2025 Anthology · Steffy Smith
Kissing With My Duke
Book 37 of 46 · published 2025 Anthology · Anna St. Claire
The One With the Duke's Wayward Ways
Book 38 of 46 · published 2026 Anthology · Eliana Piers
The Duke's Perfect Scandal
Book 40 of 46 · published 2026 Anthology · Christina Diane
The Duke's Lessons in Temptation
Book 41 of 46 · published 2026 Anthology · Ramona Elmes
A Dance with the Wayward Duke
Book 43 of 46 · published 2026 Anthology · Giovanna Siniscalchi
The Duke Decides
Latest in the series · book 46 of 46 · published 2026 Anthology · Misty Urban
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
The Duke's December to Remember
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Cara Maxwell
A Midnight Requiem: The Ghostly Hour
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kathleen Ayers?
Kathleen Ayers is a bestselling fiction author of steamy Victorian and Regency romances that have been very popular among readers. She loves to describe herself as a Texas transplant originally from Pennsylvania who spends most of her summers trying to grow tomatoes in her back garden. While her mother was looking at some interesting antique animal planters, Kathleen found and purchased a copy of Rosemary Rogers’ novel “Sweet Savage Love.” Since she had always loved historical romance, it was not surprising that she ultimately made her debut in 2013 in the same genre.
Which Kathleen Ayers series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Wickeds series, the earliest of Kathleen Ayers's multi-book series: it opens with Wickeds Scandal (2013) and runs to 7 books across 2013–2020, ending with Wicked Again (2020). Kathleen Ayers's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Kathleen Ayers written?
Kathleen Ayers has 121 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2027. 114 of them belong to 9 named series — the largest being The Beautiful Barringtons series with 10 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kathleen Ayers's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kathleen Ayers's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Wickeds (2013–2020, 7 books), The Beautiful Barringtons (2020–2025, 10 books) and The Arrogant Earls (2022–2023, 4 books), plus 2 more.
How are Kathleen Ayers's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kathleen Ayers's 121 books into 9 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Beautiful Barringtons (10 books, 2020–2025); The Wickeds (7 books, 2013–2020); The Five Deadly Sins (5 books, 2023–2024); The Arrogant Earls (4 books, 2022–2023); London Vices (2 books, 2026), plus 4 further series.