Cynster Books in Order
The Cynster novels are a long-running series of historical romance novels by Australian author Stephanie Laurens, set primarily in the English Regency era and following the intertwined romantic lives of the aristocratic Cynster family across multiple generations. The saga began with "Devil's Bride" (1998) and expanded through several sub-series (Cynster Sisters Trilogy, Cynster Sisters Duo, and Cynsters Next Generation) tracing the family's descendants into the 2020s.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Stephanie Laurens
Devil Cynster is caught in a compromising position with governess Honoria Wetherby and astonishes the ton by offering marriage. Honoria, craving…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Stephanie Laurens
Vane Cynster, who vowed never to marry, hides from London's husband hunters at Bellamy Hall but meets irresistible Patience Debbington, who has vowed…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Stephanie Laurens
Catriona Hennessy, Scottish Lady of the Vale, is told a prophecy that Richard Cynster will father her children, a prospect she finds aghast given his…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Stephanie Laurens
Demon Cynster has vowed never to fall in love as his brethren have, until he finds Felicity Parteger sneaking about his racing stable. Felicity knows…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Stephanie Laurens
A mysterious veiled lady begs Gabriel Cynster for help, and though he finds her alluring, he demands payment in the form of a kiss for each piece of…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Stephanie Laurens
Alasdair Cynster, called Lucifer, the last unwed Cynster, retreats to Devon before London's matchmaking mamas focus on him, only to encounter…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Stephanie Laurens
Gyles Rawlings intends to wed a docile, well-bred lady, Francesca, who will bear him sons while he takes his pleasure elsewhere with a brazen…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Stephanie Laurens
The Promise in a Kiss is the book that commences the Cynster dynasty. It centers on being kissed by the most handsome stranger one has ever seen.…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Stephanie Laurens
The first of two books, On a Wild Night follows Amanda Cynster, twin of Amelia, who is bored by glittering ballrooms and colorless suitors. One night…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Stephanie Laurens
Amelia Cynster, Amanda's twin, risks scandal by lying in wait for the handsome, enigmatic Lucien Ashford. He agrees to her outrageous marriage…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Stephanie Laurens
The Perfect Lover follows Simon Cynster, who finally finds his match in Portia Ashford. As they explore the depths of their passion, a shocking crime…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Stephanie Laurens
Michael Anstruther-Wetherby, a rising member of Parliament connected to the Cynster family, needs a wife suited to his political ambitions and finds…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Stephanie Laurens
Gerrard Debbington, an artist and part of the Cynster family circle, is offered the chance to paint the gardens of reclusive Lord Tregonning's…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Stephanie Laurens
Dillon Caxton, protege of Demon Cynster and Keeper of the Register of English racehorses, guards a hard-won reputation after a past swindle.…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Stephanie Laurens
Charles Morwellan, Earl of Meredith, having watched his father's obsessions nearly ruin the family, offers marriage to neighbor Sarah, daughter of…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Stephanie Laurens
Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has devoted herself to caring for London's forgotten orphans. When her charges begin mysteriously…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Stephanie Laurens
Jonas Tallent, bored with London society, takes up managing his family's Devon estate and needs a new innkeeper. Genteel but impoverished Emily…
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Buy on AmazonViscount Breckenridge to the Rescue
2011 · Stephanie Laurens
Heather Cynster, determined to find her own hero and despairing of doing so in London's staid ballrooms, attends a racy soiree. Her hunt is disrupted…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Stephanie Laurens
Eliza, the first of three Cynster sisters each on a quest to find a matching hero, is kidnapped from her sister's engagement ball. Her escape leads…
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Buy on AmazonThe Capture of the Earl of Glencrae
2012 · Stephanie Laurens
The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae is a 2012 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 20 of the series Cynster.
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Stephanie Laurens
Known in London society as the Matchbreaker for her skill at preventing ill-fated marriages, Henrietta Cynster believes love is not her destiny.…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Stephanie Laurens
The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh is a 2013 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 22 of the series Cynster.
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Stephanie Laurens
In December 1837, the young adults of the Cynster clan gather for a family Christmas at snow-bound Casphairn Manor. Amid the festivities, tutor…
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Buy on AmazonThe Tempting of Thomas Carrick
2015 · Stephanie Laurens
In 1848, Thomas Carrick is a gentleman driven to control all aspects of his life. As the wealthy owner of Carrick Enterprises in bustling Glasgow, he…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Stephanie Laurens
Restless and impatient, Marcus Cynster waits for Fate to come calling. He knows his destiny lies in the lands surrounding his family home, but he is…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Stephanie Laurens
The Lady by His Side is a 2017 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 26 of the series Cynster.
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Stephanie Laurens
An Irresistible Alliance is a 2017 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 27 of the series Cynster.
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Buy on AmazonThe Greatest Challenge of Them All
2017 · Stephanie Laurens
The Greatest Challenge of Them All is a 2017 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 28 of the series Cynster.
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A Conquest Impossible to Resist
2019 · Stephanie Laurens
A Conquest Impossible to Resist is a 2019 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 29 of the series Cynster.
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Buy on AmazonThe Inevitable Fall of Christopher Cynster
2020 · Stephanie Laurens
The Inevitable Fall of Christopher Cynster is a 2020 book by Stephanie Laurens. It is book 30 of the series Cynster.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Cynster books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Devil's Bride”. Start with “Devil's Bride.”
How many books are in the Cynster series?
We list 30 books by Stephanie Laurens , published between 1998–2020.
Where can I buy the Cynster books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.