Anne O’Brien Books in Order

In Restoration England, cynical Viscount Marlbrooke needs marriage to Katherine Harley to secure his claim to an estate. Their contrasting beliefs promise a difficult union, but her spirited nature challenges his conviction that love and marriage cannot coexist.

Frances escapes an unhappy home by hiding in a marquess’s carriage, only to face a fresh scandal. A marriage of necessity offers protection, but an unexpected inheritance threatens the bond developing between her and Hugh.

Married for political and financial reasons during the English Civil War, Francis and Honoria must defend their castle despite opposing loyalties. Growing affection complicates their bargain as accusations of betrayal threaten their land, freedom and trust.

Henry Faringdon returns home to find the woman he loved widowed after marrying his brother. When another woman claims to be the true marchioness, Henry and Eleanor must uncover the truth before scandal destroys her and her child’s future.

Housekeeper Sarah Russell knows her employer as a notorious rake, unaware that his reputation conceals government espionage. His unexpected marriage proposal draws her into a relationship shadowed by secrets, rumors and questions about his first wife’s death.

Theodora and Nicholas reluctantly enter London’s marriage market and unexpectedly fall in love. When a family scandal threatens their future together, Theodora adopts outrageous behavior in an attempt to end the relationship before it brings further harm.

After fleeing an arranged marriage, Rosamund refuses to surrender her castle to the battle-hardened Gervase. He is equally determined to claim what he believes is his, turning their struggle over the property into an unexpected romantic contest.

Elizabeth de Lacy is preparing to enter a convent when her family orders her to marry their enemy. Richard Malinder needs an heir and a strategic alliance, but their imposed union raises questions of loyalty and desire.

After rescuing an unconscious earl, Harriette finds her reputation compromised and marriage offered as the solution. Lucius is both alluring and disreputable, leaving her to decide whether their reluctant arrangement can become something she can trust.

Alexander rescues Marie-Claude from an incoming tide, but his reputation as a smuggler makes him an unlikely match. Determined to understand the man behind the rumors, she risks her heart while uncovering the secrets he keeps.

Anne Neville grows up as a valuable pawn in her father’s struggle for power during the Wars of the Roses. When his rebellion forces the family into exile, she must find the courage to navigate treachery and survive.

Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Louis of France expecting a partner worthy of her ambitions. His rule and their marriage disappoint her, while crusade, political intrigue and a meeting with Henry Plantagenet offer dangerous possibilities for a different future.

Chosen from a convent for service at court, Alice Perrers becomes Edward III’s mistress with Queen Philippa’s involvement. Her growing influence brings privilege and powerful enemies, forcing her to balance royal affection against the hazards of ambition.

Married to Henry V, Katherine de Valois enters an English court that values her royal blood more than her wishes. Widowhood leaves her young son’s future and her own remarriage caught in a struggle among ambitious men.

Elizabeth of Lancaster defies family expectations to marry John Holland, only to face a devastating conflict when her brother becomes king. Her husband’s involvement in a plot forces her to choose between marriage and loyalty to her family.

Widowed Katherine Swynford enters John of Gaunt’s household seeking security and becomes his mistress. Their attachment challenges her conscience and exposes her to public hostility as the prince’s political enemies turn their attention toward his private life.

Widowed Joanna of Navarre rules her lands in Brittany until Henry IV offers marriage and an English crown. Accepting would mean leaving her children and independence behind, while entering a kingdom troubled by rebellion and mistrust.

Joan of Kent’s royal blood, secret marriage and reputation for scandal make her both desirable and dangerous at court. Determined to secure her position, she navigates ambition and desire on a path toward power beside her royal son.

In 1399, Constance of York becomes involved in conspiracies against Henry IV as her family fights to preserve its influence. Her determination to shape the succession risks not only her safety but also her chance of personal happiness.

Elizabeth Mortimer believes her young nephew has the rightful claim to England’s throne, but her husband supports a different future. As Henry of Lancaster gains power, her divided loyalties draw her toward rebellion and endanger her family.

After the Yorkists’ defeat at Ludford Bridge, Cecily Neville is abandoned with her children and stripped of her lands. Imprisonment cannot extinguish her ambition as she plots to restore her family’s fortunes during the Wars of the Roses.

As civil war unsettles England, three women guide the Paston family’s rise from modest origins toward influence at court. Ambition and strategic alliances bring opportunity, but imprisonment, violence and jealous rivals threaten the security they are building.

After losing Caister Castle, Margaret Paston sees advantageous marriages as the key to restoring her family’s fortunes. Her daughter’s love for a man beneath her station threatens those plans as war and powerful enemies narrow their choices.

Married young to Roger Mortimer, Johane de Geneville is drawn into dangerous court politics as her husband rises to power. When accusations of treason strip away her freedom, she must fight for her children and her own survival.

During the Wars of the Roses, Margaret of Anjou fights to protect her son’s inheritance while Anne of Warwick supports her powerful husband. An unlikely friendship across enemy lines tests their loyalties as conflict threatens both families.