About Louise Allen
About Louise Allen Melanie Hilton, who writes as Louise Allen, is a British author known for her historical romance novels. She began publishing stories in 1993, first working with a friend under the name Francesca Shaw. Her books have earned praise, with The Piratical Miss Ravenhurst and Scandal’s Virgin both winning Love Story of the Year from the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Readers enjoy her ability to create lively, memorable tales set in the past. Her stories stand out because of the way she shapes her characters, making them feel real and relatable. The people in her books face challenges, grow, and find love in ways that keep the pages turning. She has a knack for blending emotion, humor, and adventure into her plots. This makes her work both entertaining and hard to put
Publication Order of The Clock House Mysteries Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Love's Vengeance(2021)
- Murder Past, Love Present(2022)
- Time's Perilous Desire(2023)
- The Discovery of Death(2023)
- Honeymoon With Deat(2024)
- Echoes of a Fatal Past(2024)
- A Debt Owed To Death(2025)
Publication Order of Danger and Desire Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Married to a Stranger(2011)
- Seduced by the Scoundrel(2011)
- Ravished by the Rake(2011)
Publication Order of Dangerous Deceptions Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Loving the Lost Duke(2017)
- The Swordmaster's Mistress(2017)
- The Viscount's Dangerous Liaison(2018)
Publication Order of Herriard Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Forbidden Jewel of India(2012)
- Tarnished Amongst the Ton(2013)
- Surrender to the Marquess(2017)
Publication Order of Liberated Ladies Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Least Likely to Marry a Duke(2019)
- The Earl's Marriage Bargain(2020)
- A Marquis in Want of a Wife(2020)
- The Earl's Reluctant Proposal(2021)
- A Proposal to Risk Their Friendship(2021)
Publication Order of Lords of Disgrace Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- His Housekeeper's Christmas Wish(2015)
- His Christmas Countess(2015)
- The Many Sins of Cris de Feaux(2016)
- The Unexpected Marriage of Gabriel Stone(2016)
Publication Order of Regency High-Society Affairs Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sparhawk's Lady and the Earl's Intended Wife(2009)
Publication Order of Slave Girls Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Cutting Girl: Charlotte(2025)
- The Shrinking Girl(2025)
Publication Order of Those Scandalous Ravenhursts Books
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- No Place for a Lady(2007)
- The Dangerous Mr. Ryder(2007)
- The Outrageous Lady Felsham(2008)
- The Shocking Lord Standon(2008)
- The Disgraceful Mr. Ravenhurst(2009)
- The Notorious Mr Hurst(2009)
- Disrobed and Dishonored(2009)
- The Piratical Miss Ravenhurst(2009)
Publication Order of Time Into Time Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- An Earl Out of Time(2017)
- A Kiss Across Time(2018)
- A Love For the Moment(2019)
- A Dangerous Time For Love(2020)
- The Hazardous Measure of Love(2021)
Publication Order of Transformation of the Shelley Sisters Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Practical Widow to Passionate Mistress(2010)
- Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady(2010)
- Innocent Courtesan to Adventurer's Bride(2010)
- Auctioned Virgin to Seduced Bride(2011)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
28 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Earl's Intended Wife(2004)
- The Society Catch(2004)
- A Model Debutante(2005)
- The Marriage Debt(2005)
- The Viscount's Betrothal(2006)
- The Bride's Seduction(2006)
- Moonlight and Mistletoe(2006)
- A Most Unconventional Courtship(2007)
- Not Quite a Lady(2007)
- Virgin Slave, Barbarian King(2007)
- Rumors(2013)
- Scandal in the Regency Ballroom(2013)
- From Ruin to Riches(2013)
- Unlacing Lady Thea(2014)
- Scandal's Virgin(2014)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Mistletoe Masquerade(2012)
- An Experiment in Love(2013)
- Seduced by Love(2013)
- A Chance On Love(2014)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Walks Through Regency London(2014)
- Stagecoach Travel In Britain(2014)
- To The Field of Waterloo: The First Battlefield Tourists 1815-1816(2015)
- The Georgian Seaside: The English Resorts Before The Railway Age(2016)
- St Edmund's Church and the Montagu Monuments(2016)
Publication Order of Brides of Waterloo Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Rose for Major Flint(2015)
Publication Order of Regency Silk & Scandal Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Officer and the Proper Lady(2010)
- The Lord and the Wayward Lady(2010)
Publication Order of A Season of Celebration Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- How Not to Propose to a Duke(2024)
Publication Order of Shire General Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Walking Jane Austen’s London(2013)
Publication Order of Undone! Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Disrobed and Dishonored(2009)
Publication Order of Anthologies
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Regency High-Society Affairs Vol 4(2004)
- Together by Christmas(2009)
- Loves Me, Loves Me Not(2009)
- Pleasurably Undone!(2010)
- Snowbound Surrender(2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Louise Allen?
Louise Allen is a bestselling author known for 20 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Louise Allen book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of The Clock House Mysteries Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Louise Allen written?
Louise Allen has written over 93 books across 20 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.