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ⓘ About Tessa Dare
Tessa Dare is currently one of the most successful authors in the field of historical romance novels. She has established herself as a star in this genre, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America’s RITA award. This recognition highlights her professionalism and expertise in the industry. Tessa’s passion for books began in her childhood, which was marked by frequent moves. Books became her main source of entertainment and comfort during those times, laying the foundation for her lifelong love of reading. She credits books as her refuge and primary source of knowledge, a habit that began early and not in adulthood, as many assume. While others might find solace in music or video games, for Dare, it was always books that offered her comfort.
All Book Series by Tessa Dare
Do You Want to Start a Scandal
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2016
Three Nights with a Scoundrel
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
How to Catch a Wild Viscount / The Legend of the Werestag
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2009
The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tessa Dare?
Tessa Dare is currently one of the most successful authors in the field of historical romance novels. She has established herself as a star in this genre, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America’s RITA award. This recognition highlights her professionalism and expertise in the industry.
Which Tessa Dare series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Wanton Dairymaid Trilogy series, the earliest of Tessa Dare's multi-book series: it opens with How to Catch a Wild Viscount / The Legend of the Werestag (2009) and runs to 4 books across 2009, ending with A Lady of Persuasion (2009). Tessa Dare's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Tessa Dare written?
Tessa Dare has 32 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2021. 28 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the Spindle Cove series with 8 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Tessa Dare's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Tessa Dare's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Wanton Dairymaid Trilogy (2009, 4 books), Stud Club (2010, 3 books) and Spindle Cove (2011–2015, 8 books), plus 3 more.
How are Tessa Dare's books organised into series?
This guide splits Tessa Dare's 32 books into 6 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Spindle Cove (8 books, 2011–2015); Jane Austen Variation: The Quill Collective Anthology (5 books, 2017–2020); Castles Ever After (4 books, 2014–2016); Girl Meets Duke (4 books, 2017–2021); The Wanton Dairymaid Trilogy (4 books, 2009), plus 1 further series.