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Governess Brides

by Stephanie Laurens

12 books Started 1998 Latest 2015
Publication Reading Order

The Governess Brides is a Historical Romance / Historical Fiction series by Stephanie Laurens, made up of 12 books published between 1998 and 2015. It begins with That Scandalous Evening ( By: Christina Dodd) (1998), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Pirate's Wife for Me ( By: Christina Dodd) (2015), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

12books
17years active
3decades
~1.5yrs between books
2015latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 That Scandalous Evening ( By: Christina Dodd) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
2 Rules of Surrender ( By: Christina Dodd) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Rules of Engagement ( By: Christina Dodd) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Rules of Attraction ( By: Christina Dodd) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 In My Wildest Dreams ( By: Christina Dodd) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Lost in Your Arms ( By: Christina Dodd) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 My Favorite Bride ( By: Christina Dodd) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 My Fair Temptress ( By: Christina Dodd) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Hero, Come Back ( With: Christina Dodd, Elizabeth Boyle) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
10 In Bed with the Duke ( By: Christina Dodd) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Taken by the Prince ( By: Christina Dodd) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 A Pirate's Wife for Me ( By: Christina Dodd)Latest 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Governess Brides series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Governess Brides series?

Start with That Scandalous Evening ( By: Christina Dodd) (1998), the first book in the Governess Brides series by Stephanie Laurens. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Governess Brides series?

There are 12 books in the Governess Brides series by Stephanie Laurens, published between 1998 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Governess Brides series?

The first book in the Governess Brides series is That Scandalous Evening ( By: Christina Dodd), published in 1998 by Stephanie Laurens.

What is the latest book in the Governess Brides series?

The most recent book in the Governess Brides series is A Pirate's Wife for Me ( By: Christina Dodd) (2015) by Stephanie Laurens.

Stephanie Laurens is the pseudonym of Stephanie Louise Dodd, a prolific New Zealand romance novelist. Born in Auckland in 1951, she began her writing career in 1990 and quickly became renowned for her historical romance novels set in the Regency era. Laurens is best known for her series "The Cynster Family Chronicles," featuring the adventures of a wealthy and charismatic family. Her other notable works include "The Bastion Club" series and the "Black Cobra Quartet." Laurens has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Historical Romance in 2004. Her novels have consistently topped bestseller lists and have been translated into multiple languages. She remains a highly acclaimed and influential figure in the romance genre.

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