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ⓘ About Vanessa Kelly
An American writer, Vanessa Kelly has become a strong and independently singular voice in the genre of Regency set romance novels. Taking the medium forwards she has managed to create something entirely new in the process, allowing it to flourish and prosper as a whole. This has lead to her becoming one of the main authorities on the field, with her books selling worldwide to an ever increasing audience of readers. Early and Personal Life Born and raised in America, the writer to be Vanessa Kelly would come to love literature from an early age. This is something that she’d continue to work on throughout her upbringing, as she would put all of her experiences growing up back into her work.
All Book Series by Vanessa Kelly
The Highlander's Kilted Bride
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
The Highlander's Princess Bride
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010
A Grosvenor Square Christmas
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2013
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vanessa Kelly?
An American writer, Vanessa Kelly has become a strong and independently singular voice in the genre of Regency set romance novels. Taking the medium forwards she has managed to create something entirely new in the process, allowing it to flourish and prosper as a whole. This has lead to her becoming one of the main authorities on the field, with her books selling worldwide to an ever increasing audience of readers.
Which Vanessa Kelly series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Stanton Family series, the earliest of Vanessa Kelly's multi-book series: it opens with Mastering the Marquess (2009) and runs to 4 books across 2009–2012, ending with His Mistletoe Bride (2012). Vanessa Kelly's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Vanessa Kelly written?
Vanessa Kelly has 29 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2025. 24 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being The Renegade Royals series with 9 books — and 5 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Vanessa Kelly's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Vanessa Kelly's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Stanton Family (2009–2012, 4 books), The Renegade Royals (2013–2018, 9 books) and The Improper Princesses (2016–2017, 3 books), plus 2 more.
How are Vanessa Kelly's books organised into series?
This guide splits Vanessa Kelly's 29 books into 5 named series and 5 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Renegade Royals (9 books, 2013–2018); Clan Kendrick (6 books, 2018–2023); The Stanton Family (4 books, 2009–2012); The Improper Princesses (3 books, 2016–2017); Emma Knightley Mystery (2 books, 2024–2025).