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| − | There are many romance series which are family based or built around an institutional structure, such as a school. These related books are often best read in order because each book builds on the one before. | + | There are many romance series which are family based or built around an institutional structure, such as a school. These related books are often best read in order because each book builds on the one before. See also the category [[:category:Romantic Series|Romantic Series]] for books in which the books contain an overall plot that is not resolved until the series is ended. |
The term "series" also is often used to refer to [[Category Romance]] books, but those books are not necessarily related by a common topic and are not related in the same way as the books on this page. These books are called "series" because they are issued with numbers identifying the order of their publication. | The term "series" also is often used to refer to [[Category Romance]] books, but those books are not necessarily related by a common topic and are not related in the same way as the books on this page. These books are called "series" because they are issued with numbers identifying the order of their publication. | ||
Revision as of 02:20, 1 March 2007
There are many romance series which are family based or built around an institutional structure, such as a school. These related books are often best read in order because each book builds on the one before. See also the category Romantic Series for books in which the books contain an overall plot that is not resolved until the series is ended.
The term "series" also is often used to refer to Category Romance books, but those books are not necessarily related by a common topic and are not related in the same way as the books on this page. These books are called "series" because they are issued with numbers identifying the order of their publication.
Family-Based Series
Jo Beverley: The Mallorens (Georgian England)
- My Lady Notorious 1993
- Tempting Fortune, 1995
- Something Wicked, 1997
- Secrets Of The Night, 1999
- Devilish 2000
- Winter Fire, 2003
- A Most Unsuitable Man, 2005
Loretta Chase: The Carsington Brothers (historical)
- Miss Wonderful - 2004
- Mister Impossible - 2005
- Lord Perfect - 2006
Sara Donati: The Wilderness Series (historical)
- Into the Wilderness - 1998
- Dawn on a Distant Shore - 2000
- Lake in the Clouds - 2002
- Fire Along the Sky - 2004
- Queen of Swords - 2006
Diana Gabaldon: Outlander (time-travel, historical, contemporary)
Linda Howard: The Mackenzies (contemporary)
- Mackenzie's Mountain - 1989
- Mackenzie's Mission - 1992
- Mackenzie's Pleasure - 1996
- Game of Chance - 2000
Stephanie Laurens: The Cynsters (Regency England)
- What Price Love? 2006
- The Truth About Love, 2005
- The Ideal Bride, 2004
- The Perfect Lover, 2003
- On a Wicked Dawn, 2002
- On a Wild Night, 2002
- The Promise in a Kiss, 2001
- All About Passion, 2001
- All About Love, 2001
- A Secret Love, 2000
- A Rogue's Proposal, 1999
- Scandals' Bride, 1999
- A Rake's Vow, 1998
- Devil's Bride, 1998
Elizabeth Lowell: The Donovans (contemporary)
- Amber Beach (1997)
- Jade Island (1998)
- Pearl Cove (1999)
- Midnight in Ruby Bayou (2000)
Elizabeth Lowell: MacKenzie-Blackthorn (contemporary, with one historic)
- Reckless Love - HH #38 (1990)
- Fire And Rain - SD #546 (1990)
- Outlaw - SD #624 (1991)
- Granite Man - SD #625 (1991)
- Warrior - SD #631 (1991)
Elizabeth Lowell: The Only series (historic - American West)
- Only His (1991)
- Only Mine (1992)
- Only You (1992)
- Only Love (1995)
- Autumn Lover (1996) (connected to "Only" Series through secondary characters, Autumn Lover and Winter Fire feature the Maxwell brothers)
- Winter Fire (1997)
Gracie C. McKeever: The Matchmaker (contemporary)
Institution-Based Series
Mary Balogh: the Simply series set in Regency England. Each book in the series focuses on a different teacher at a private girls' school in Bath
- Simply Unforgettable (2005)
- Simply Love (2006)
- Simply Magic (2007)
Jo Beverley: the Company of Rogues series set in Regency England is based on a group of twelve boys who banded together at Harrow school. Each book follows a member of this group (or a friend or relative of a member of the group).
- An Arranged Marriage, 1991
- Unwilling Bride, An 1992
- Christmas Angel, 1992
- Forbidden - 1994
- Dangerous Joy, 1995
- Forbidden Magic, 1998
- The Dragon's Bride, May 2001
- The Devil's Heiress, August 2001
- The Demon's Mistress - Novella in anthology In Praise Of Younger Men, 2001. The three stories were issued, June 2004 in Three Heroes.
- Hazard, May 2002
- St. Raven, February 2003
- Skylark, May 2004
- Rogue's Return, 2006
- To Rescue A Rogue Sept 2006
Tara Janzen: The Steele Street operatives are a group of agents working out of a garage on Steele Street in contemporary Denver, Colorado. Most of the members have known and worked together since they were teenage delinquents stealing cars. Their special abilities have been put to use by the government for antiterrorism and other black-ops.
- Crazy Hot - 2005
- Crazy Cool - 2005
- Crazy Wild - 2006
- Crazy Kisses - 2006
- Crazy Love - 2006
- Crazy Sweet - 2006
Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick: The Arcane Society - In this paranormal series there are both contemporary and historical novels, the former appearing under Jayne Ann Krentz, the latter under Amanda Quick.
Stephanie Laurens: The Bastion Club (Regency England) is seven bachelors who had worked for the same man during the Napoleonic War, when they return from war they band together while looking for wives, continuing in espionage for their former boss
- Captain Jack's Woman, 1997 (prequel to the series)
- The Lady Chosen, 2003
- A Gentleman's Honor, 2003
- A Lady of His Own, 2004
- A Fine Passion, 2005
- To Distraction, 2006
