Eloisa James is the pseudonym for Mary Bly, an American author of historical romance novels. She has written over 30 novels, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. James has won numerous awards for her work, including the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and the Romantic Times BOOKreviews Reviewers' Choice Award. James holds a Ph.D. in English from Harvard University and was a college professor of English before she began writing romance novels. Her knowledge of history and literature is evident in her writing, which is praised for its rich characterization, witty dialogue, and vivid historical detail. Some of James' most popular works include the "Desperado" series, the "Wild" series, and the "Fairy Tales" series. Her novels have been praised for being both entertaining and thought-provoking, and she has been credited with helping to shape the modern historical romance genre.
Reading Order
16 series · 61 booksDesperate Duchesses Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Desperate Duchesses | 2007 | Buy | |
| 2 | An Affair Before Christmas | 2007 | Buy | |
| 3 | Duchess By Night | 2007 | Buy | |
| 4 | When the Duke Returns | 2008 | Buy | |
| 5 | This Duchess of Mine | 2009 | Buy | |
| 6 | A Duke of Her Own | 2009 | Buy | |
| 7 | Three Weeks With Lady X | 2014 | Buy | |
| 8 | Four Nights With the Duke | 2015 | Buy | |
| 9 | Seven Minutes in Heaven | 2017 | Buy |
Duchess Quartet Series
Essex Sisters Series
Essex Sisters Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Official Essex Sisters Companion Guide | 2016 | Buy |
Fairy Tales Series
Happily Ever After... Series
Lady Most Series with Julia Quinn, Connie Brockway
Pleasures Trilogy Series
Seduction Series
Wildes Of Lindow Castle Series
Would-Be Wallflowers Series
Eloisa James Other Novels
Eloisa James Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Wed a Rake (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy |
Eloisa James Short Story Collections
Eloisa James Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Paris in Love | 2012 | Buy |