Historical Regency Romances Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Historical Regency Romances books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Historical Regency Romances Series

The Historical Regency Romances series by Catherine Coulter is a journey through the characters’ lives from the refinement, passion, and wit of the early nineteenth century which are still depicted in the novels. However, the historical subjects are not the main part of the collection that makes it so extraordinary but also the gradual development of the author’s writing during each book. Readers are invited into a realm where the Gothic suspense meets Regency tradition with The Countess—the novel that was initially published in 1978 as The Autumn Countess and now being sold as The Countess. Coulter, a historian who has a great knowledge of European history and literary writers like Georgette Heyer is also a great lover of, she channels her expertise and love into every paragraph. The Rebel Bride, her second novel, may have been initially a Regency, but after all, it is a historical love story at the center of it, and Coulter has done major rewrites to make it look so.

Furthermore, the continuation of the series with The Heir, The Duke, and Lord Harry, each novel seems to be more vibrant and emotionally child than ever before. These are not mere restorations—they are new turnings, triggered by the years of experience and a vivid connection with the characters. If you’re the one who is new to the genre of historical romance or a veteran fan, this series still has the materials that seem to be both timeless and new/mature. From the romance of an epic scale to unexpected mysteries, the world of Coulter’s Regency is a place that readers will desire to visit repeatedly.

Historical Regency Romances Books in Publication Order

1
The Rebel Bride

The Rebel Bride

Catherine Coulter

1979

2
The Countess/The Autumn Countess

The Countess/The Autumn Countess

Catherine Coulter

1979

3
Lord Deverill's Heir/The Heir

Lord Deverill's Heir/The Heir

Catherine Coulter

1980

4
Lord Harry's Folly/Lord Harry

Lord Harry's Folly/Lord Harry

Catherine Coulter

1980

5
The Generous Earl/The Duke

The Generous Earl/The Duke

Catherine Coulter

1981