Madeline Hunter

5 series 22 books in order

Madeline Hunter is a New York Times bestselling author with more than six million copies of her books in print. She has twenty-nine nationally bestselling historical romances in print, including most recently, The Most Dangerous Duke in London, The Wicked Duke, Tall, Dark, and Wicked, His Wicked Reputation, and The Accidental Duchess. A member of RWA’s Honor Roll, she has won the RITA Award twice and been a finalist seven times. Her books have appeared on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly, and have been translated into thirteen languages. She has a PhD in art history, which she has taught at the university level.

Known for
Fairbourne Quartet, Rothwell, Seducer, The Rarest Blooms

Series by Madeline Hunter

Fairbourne Quartet

4 books in order · 2012–2014

  1. Cover of The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne

    The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne

    2012 · Madeline Hunter

    A woman defies expectations—including those of an arrogant earl—in the first regency romance in New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter's…

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  2. Cover of The Conquest of Lady Cassandra

    The Conquest of Lady Cassandra

    2013 · Madeline Hunter

    HER PRIDE. HIS PREJUDICE. THEIR PASSION. As headstrong as she is beautiful, Lady Cassandra Vernham defied convention when she refused to marry the…

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  3. Cover of The Counterfeit Mistress

    The Counterfeit Mistress

    2013 · Madeline Hunter

    THE BEAUTY. THE SPY. AND THE BEHOLDER. From the beloved New York Times bestselling Madeline Hunter comes this riveting historical romance, in which a…

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  4. Cover of The Accidental Duchess

    The Accidental Duchess

    2014 · Madeline Hunter

    From New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter comes this seductive tale of a headstrong young lady, a scandalous manuscript, and the…

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Rothwell

4 books in order · 2006–2009

  1. Cover of The Rules of Seduction

    The Rules of Seduction

    2006 · Madeline Hunter

    Dangerous. Sensual. Handsome as sin. Meet Hayden Rothwell, the shamelessly erotic hero of The Rules of Seduction and author Madeline Hunter’s most…

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  2. Cover of Lessons of Desire

    Lessons of Desire

    2007 · Madeline Hunter

    Handsome, suave, and carnal as the devil, Lord Elliot Rothwell awaits readers in Lessons of Desire, bestselling author Madeline Hunter’s latest book…

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  3. Cover of Secrets of Surrender

    Secrets of Surrender

    2008 · Madeline Hunter

    First he’ll learn her most intimate secrets. Then he’ll arouse her deepest passions. He’s the lover she’s been waiting for: the man who can rescue…

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  4. Cover of The Sins of Lord Easterbrook

    The Sins of Lord Easterbrook

    2009 · Madeline Hunter

    Journey back to a time of scandal, intrigue, and reckless desire in Madeline Hunter’s sensuous new novel, the tale of a man who will give up…

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Seducer

7 books in order · 2003–2006

  1. Cover of The Seducer

    The Seducer

    2003 · Madeline Hunter

    She has captivated fans with unforgettable romance novels filled with suspense, seduction, mystery, and passionate love. Now bestselling author…

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  2. Cover of The Saint

    The Saint

    2003 · Madeline Hunter

    Nationally bestselling author Madeline Hunter has captivated fans with unforgettable romance novels filled with suspense, seduction, mystery, and…

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  3. Cover of The Charmer

    The Charmer

    2003 · Madeline Hunter

    Filled with suspense, seduction, mystery, and passionate love, the unforgettable romance novels of Madeline Hunter have earned critical accolades and…

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  4. Cover of The Sinner

    The Sinner

    2003 · Madeline Hunter

    Filled with seduction, suspense, and passionate love, Madeline Hunter’s bestselling novels have captivated readers everywhere. Now she introduces…

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  5. Cover of The Romantic

    The Romantic

    2004 · Madeline Hunter

    A passionate new historical romance in Madeline Hunter's nationally bestselling Seducer series. This one features a fifth member of the London…

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  6. Cover of Lord of Sin

    Lord of Sin

    2005 · Madeline Hunter

    He’s never met a woman who didn’t want him. Until now. When carefree rake Ewan McLean inherits an earldom, his plans for his new fortune are entirely…

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  7. Cover of Lady of Sin

    Lady of Sin

    2006 · Madeline Hunter

    Award-winning author Madeline Hunter transports readers back to the scandal and intrigue of nineteenth-century England in the enthralling tale of a…

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The Rarest Blooms

4 books in order · 2010–2011

  1. Cover of Ravishing in Red

    Ravishing in Red

    2010 · Madeline Hunter

    From acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter comes a dazzling tale of untamed passion, the first in a delicious quartet of…

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  2. Cover of Provocative in Pearls

    Provocative in Pearls

    2010 · Madeline Hunter

    Their marriage was arranged, but their desire was not... After two years, Grayson Bridlington, The Earl of Hawkeswell, has located his missing bride…

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  3. Cover of Sinful in Satin

    Sinful in Satin

    2010 · Madeline Hunter

    Celia's quiet life ends when her mother, a famed London courtesan, dies, leaving her a small house in town-and a darkly handsome, reputedly dangerous…

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  4. Cover of Dangerous in Diamonds

    Dangerous in Diamonds

    2011 · Madeline Hunter

    When the outrageously wealthy Duke of Castleford is bequeathed a small piece of property that houses a modest flower shop, he encounters its owner,…

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Wicked Trilogy

3 books in order · 2015–2016

  1. Cover of His Wicked Reputation

    His Wicked Reputation

    2015 · Madeline Hunter

    From New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter comes the first novel in a Wicked regency romance trilogy about three irresistibly attractive…

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  2. Cover of Tall, Dark, and Wicked

    Tall, Dark, and Wicked

    2015 · Madeline Hunter

    A wickedly wonderful new romance from the New York Times bestselling author of His Wicked Reputation Most women will give him anything he wants. She…

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  3. Cover of The Wicked Duke

    The Wicked Duke

    2016 · Madeline Hunter

    Third in the roguishly intriguing series by the New York Times bestselling author of Tall, Dark, and Wicked and His Wicked Reputation... She appeals…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Madeline Hunter written?

We list 22 books by Madeline Hunter across 5 series, published between 2003–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Madeline Hunter's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Madeline Hunter's books?

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