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Explore Joan Wolf’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you find your next book and decide where to begin reading.

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A Kind of Honor

by Joan Wolf

1980

Amanda’s marriage to an exiled French nobleman provides wealth but little affection. Falling for his English enemy forces her to weigh desire against her children and reputation, while private passion becomes entangled with political intrigue.

The Counterfeit Marriage

by Joan Wolf

1980

After being abducted and assaulted by the Earl of Allandale, Catherine Renwick faces social ruin and accepts his offer of marriage. Entering the union with anger and distrust, she must confront the emotional consequences of their devastating first encounter.

A Difficult Truce

by Joan Wolf

1981

Captured by the British, Irish aristocrat Christina MacCarthy can regain her freedom only by marrying the Duke of Dacre. Her attraction to her powerful husband threatens the loyalties and independence she has devoted her life to defending.

A London Season

by Joan Wolf

1981

Lady Jane Fitzmaurice prefers horses and the company of her trainer to the conventions of a London season. As eligible noblemen court her, following her own desires threatens to turn social success into scandal.

His Lordship's Mistress

by Joan Wolf

1982

Jessica Andover takes to the London stage and accepts a wealthy lover to save her family home. Falling for the Earl of Linton complicates the arrangement, especially when her public position as his mistress stands between them and marriage.

Margarita

by Joan Wolf

1982

Refugee Margarita escapes the battlefields of Venezuela only to enter an uneasy marriage with the Earl of Winslow. His distrust of love and attachment to a mistress leave both spouses facing a union neither knows how to navigate.

The American Duchess

by Joan Wolf

1982

To fulfill her father’s ambitions, American Tracy Bodmin marries the Duke of Hastings and enters English aristocratic society. Leaving an admirer behind, she must find her place beside a powerful husband whose world and expectations are unfamiliar.

The Scottish Lord

by Joan Wolf

1982

Ian Macdonald and Frances Stewart have expected to marry since childhood. His determination to become a soldier separates them, forcing both to confront the choices that disrupted their plans and the difficulty of finding their way back together.

A Double Deception

by Joan Wolf

1983

Widowed after an unhappy marriage, Laura Dalwood resolves not to repeat her mistake. A compelling proposal from the Earl of Dartmouth challenges that resolve, but troubling rumors about his past make trusting another husband difficult.

Change of Heart

by Joan Wolf

1983

Riding instructor Cecilia marries financier Gil Archer for love, bringing warmth to the life he shares with his daughter. His inability to give their relationship the attention it needs threatens the marriage he assumed he could take for granted.

Lord Richard's Daughter

by Joan Wolf

1983

Julianne returns to London after her father’s death in Africa, accompanied by the reputation of adventurer John Champernoun. Society accepts her account of rescue, but concealed events and her feelings for John threaten to disturb that story.

Summer Storm

by Joan Wolf

1983

Years after her actor husband’s betrayal, professor Mary encounters him again amid the publicity of his fame. Their attraction revives, but their unfinished marriage leaves her uncertain whether this reunion offers reconciliation or a final separation.

Affair of the Heart

by Joan Wolf

1984

Caroline Carruther visits Jay Hamilton at his Wyoming ranch and finds herself attracted to him despite sensing danger in his interest. Their meeting brings romantic uncertainty as she confronts feelings she had not anticipated on the visit.

Beloved Stranger

by Joan Wolf

1984

A blizzard strands Susan Morgan at baseball star Ricardo Montoya’s home, where a brief encounter leads to pregnancy and marriage. Entering his public world forces them to navigate trust, cultural differences and the demands of an unexpected family.

Portrait of a Love

by Joan Wolf

1984

Artist Isabel McCarthy agrees to paint Senator Leo Sinclair, determined to keep their relationship professional. His interest challenges the defenses she built after an earlier heartbreak, leaving her torn between a valuable commission and the risk of renewed love.

The Rebellious Ward

by Joan Wolf

1984

Catriona MacIan overcomes the scandal of her birth to become a sought-after young woman in London society. Despite several eligible suitors, she remains devoted to her stern guardian, who seems unable to see her feelings for him.

A Fashionable Affair

by Joan Wolf

1985

An IRS audit sends model Patsy Clark to her childhood friend Michael Melville for help. Their investigation uncovers a dangerous financial conspiracy, while renewed intimacy tests whether she can trust him with both her livelihood and her heart.

Wild Irish Rose

by Joan Wolf

1985

Heiress Sara Underwood falls for Daniel Riordan, the trainer at her family’s Kentucky horse farm. Their attraction crosses boundaries of wealth and class, forcing Sara to decide what privileges and expectations she is willing to risk for love.

The Rebel and the Rose

by Joan Wolf

1986

Lady Barbara marries wealthy Virginian Alan Maxwell to settle her father’s debts, then finds herself caught between husband and homeland. When the American Revolution draws Alan into rebellion, love and national allegiance pull her in opposing directions.

Highland Sunset

by Joan Wolf

1987

Vanessa, daughter of a Scottish chieftain opposing British rule, expects to despise English earl Edward Romney. Instead, their attraction defies family loyalties, forcing them to confront the dangers that war and political rebellion place between them.

The Road to Avalon

by Joan Wolf

1988

Arthur rises toward kingship while confronting Saxon enemies and the demands of a fractured Britain. His love for Morgan of Avalon offers a private happiness that political duty forbids, placing their hoped-for future against the needs of his kingdom.

The Edge of Light

by Joan Wolf

1990

Prince Alfred falls in love with Elswyth of Mercia, who is already promised to another man. As Danish invaders threaten England, their struggle to remain together becomes entwined with his unexpected path toward kingship.

Daughter of the Red Deer

by Joan Wolf

1991

After poisoned water kills their women, men from the Horse tribe abduct women from the neighboring Red Deer people. Their leader Mar falls for priestess’s daughter Alin, bringing rival traditions and loyalties into a struggle for survival.

The Horsemasters

by Joan Wolf

1993

A race of mounted conquerors threatens the Kindred’s villages in prehistoric France. Exiled Ronan must reunite with his beloved Nel and learn to harness her gift with animals if their small band is to resist the invasion.

The Reindeer Hunters

by Joan Wolf

1994

Facing dwindling hunting grounds and armed invaders, two rival tribes arrange a marriage between Alane and Nardo. Their attraction must survive conflicting customs, family opposition and divided loyalties as they attempt to preserve their peoples’ future.

The Deception

by Joan Wolf

1996

Tricked into marrying Kate by an old enemy, Adrian, Earl of Greystone, must untangle a dangerous family scheme. Kate suspects her uncle murdered her father, while their unwanted marriage develops into a connection neither had expected.

The Arrangement

by Joan Wolf

1997

Widow Gail intends to refuse a troubling inheritance until she discovers it belongs to her young son. The bequest draws her into aristocratic gossip and the orbit of the Earl of Savile, whose attraction threatens her carefully guarded independence.

The Guardian

by Joan Wolf

1997

Widowed Annabelle learns that her son’s guardian will be Stephen, her husband’s brother and the man who once abandoned her. Reunited under painful circumstances, they must confront old heartbreak while a threatening mystery unsettles their family.

The Gamble

by Joan Wolf

1998

After discovering her late father blackmailed wealthy gentlemen, Georgiana uses his secrets to secure a future for herself and her sister. Her chosen victim, the Earl of Winterdale, proves far more difficult to manipulate than she anticipated.

Golden Girl

by Joan Wolf

1999

An impoverished duke agrees to marry a wealthy merchant’s artistic granddaughter to save his estate. Sarah and Cheviot could be well matched, but family ambition and the knowledge that their union was purchased stand between them and love.

No Dark Place

by Joan Wolf

1999

After his adoptive father dies, Hugh Corbaille learns he may be a nobleman’s abducted heir. Searching for his origins leads into the old murder that destroyed his family, where a killer still stands between him and the truth.

The Pretenders

by Joan Wolf

1999

Deborah pretends to become engaged to her childhood friend Reeve so he can obtain his inheritance. When his trustee demands an actual wedding, growing love complicates their bargain, and someone begins trying to prevent Deborah from reaching the altar.

Someday Soon

by Joan Wolf

2000

Following her father’s death, Alexandra must marry his heir if she wants to retain any of the family fortune. A cousin appears to fill that role until another claimant arrives, upsetting both her financial plans and her feelings.

The Poisoned Serpent

by Joan Wolf

2000

Hugh de Leon hopes to escape an arranged marriage and wed Cristen, but a nobleman’s murder threatens those plans. With his friend accused, Hugh must identify the killer before an innocent man hangs and his own future is lost.

Silverbridge

by Joan Wolf

2002

American actress Tracy films a Regency drama at the English estate of Silverbridge and falls for its owner Harry. Disturbing visions from the past are followed by sabotage and attempted murder, threatening their developing relationship and the estate’s future.

High Meadow

by Joan Wolf

2003

Baseball star Daniel discovers he has a seven-year-old son and welcomes the chance to become a father. Winning over the boy’s wary adoptive mother proves harder, forcing him to show that his intentions extend beyond a sudden romantic impulse.

That Summer

by Joan Wolf

2003

Amy returns to Virginia after her father dies, only to face a mystery rooted in her own past. The discovery of a woman missing for ten years places the man Amy once loved under suspicion of murder.

To the Castle

by Joan Wolf

2005

Taken from a convent after her sister’s death, Nell must marry a powerful knight in her place. As she adjusts to life in his castle and feelings develop between them, a struggle for the crown threatens their fragile bond.

His Lordship's Desire

by Joan Wolf

2006

Returning from war, Alexander intends to marry Diana, but she refuses the uncertain life of a soldier’s wife. As she pursues a seemingly safer suitor, hidden treachery forces Alexander to fight for a future she no longer expects with him.

A Reluctant Queen

by Joan Wolf

2011

A humble Jewish woman becomes the wife of a powerful Persian king and discovers love amid court intrigue. When her people face destruction, Esther must summon the courage to reveal who she is and risk her new life to protect them.

This Scarlet Cord

by Joan Wolf

2012

Rahab is brought to Jericho to find a wealthy husband, then encounters the Israelite who once saved her life. Love crosses the divide between their faiths as approaching destruction forces her to decide where her trust and future belong.

Daughter of Jerusalem

by Joan Wolf

2013

This fictional account follows Mary Magdalene from a longing for family through marriage, widowhood, and life as a businesswoman. Meeting Jesus transforms her search for belonging into a struggle with faith, forgiveness, and the possibility of a different future.

The American Earl

by Joan Wolf

2014

An American veteran unexpectedly inherits an English earldom burdened by ruinous debts. Meeting the late earl’s daughter Julia brings conflicting loyalties into focus, as she mourns a brother killed in the war he fought against England.

The Reluctant Earl

by Joan Wolf

2016

An earl’s son and a horse trainer’s daughter long to marry despite the gulf between their families. An unexpected trust fund offers a chance to elope, but their plans threaten to expose dangerous secrets surrounding his parents.

The Portrait

by Joan Wolf

2020

Circus rider Isabel discovers she was kidnapped as a baby and may claim a substantial English inheritance. Entering an unfamiliar aristocratic household brings hostile relatives, painful questions of belonging and an unexpected connection with the Earl of Camden.

The Return of the Earl

by Joan Wolf

2021

Facing eviction after her husband’s death, Laura accepts work managing an absent earl’s household and caring for his nieces. She grows attached to her new home, but the earl’s return awakens feelings that threaten her place within it.

A Hasty Marriage

by Joan Wolf

2023

A compromising encounter forces the Earl of Stanhope into marriage with Eileen, the granddaughter of a duchess. Required to introduce his much younger bride to London society, he finds unexpected affection disrupting what began as an obligation.

During the Napoleonic wars, circus owner Gabrielle agrees to smuggle gold across France for Wellington’s army. A British colonel accompanies her disguised as her husband, turning a dangerous mission into a test of trust, independence and unexpected attraction.

The English Bride

by Joan Wolf

When her sister runs away, Charity must take her place marrying the prince of a newly independent European state. Longstanding admiration becomes love as she and Augustus face political intrigue and threats to his country’s survival.

The Heiress

by Joan Wolf

Wealthy widow Emma has financial security but still longs for the man she once loved. Michael returns from war badly injured and unexpectedly an earl, leaving her to discover whether status and suffering have changed him beyond reach.

The Master of Grex

by Joan Wolf

Lady Anne needs a wealthy husband to preserve her beloved Grex estate. Mysterious newcomer Daniel appears to offer the answer, but a marriage planned around money and property may awaken feelings neither expected from their practical arrangement.

Dark Ages of Britain books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Road to Avalon"

    The Road to Avalon

    by Joan Wolf

    1988
  2. Book cover for "The Edge of Light"

    The Edge of Light

    by Joan Wolf

    1990

Medieval Mysteries books in order

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  1. Book cover for "No Dark Place"

    No Dark Place

    by Joan Wolf

    1999
  2. Book cover for "The Poisoned Serpent"

    The Poisoned Serpent

    by Joan Wolf

    2000

Reindeer Hunters books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Daughter of the Red Deer"

    Daughter of the Red Deer

    by Joan Wolf

    1991
  2. Book cover for "The Horsemasters"

    The Horsemasters

    by Joan Wolf

    1993
  3. Book cover for "The Reindeer Hunters"

    The Reindeer Hunters

    by Joan Wolf

    1994

Standalone Joan Wolf books

  1. Book cover for "A Kind of Honor"

    A Kind of Honor

    by Joan Wolf

    1980
  2. Book cover for "The Counterfeit Marriage"

    The Counterfeit Marriage

    by Joan Wolf

    1980
  3. Book cover for "A Difficult Truce"

    A Difficult Truce

    by Joan Wolf

    1981
  4. Book cover for "A London Season"

    A London Season

    by Joan Wolf

    1981
  5. Book cover for "His Lordship's Mistress"

    His Lordship's Mistress

    by Joan Wolf

    1982
  6. Book cover for "Margarita"

    Margarita

    by Joan Wolf

    1982
  7. Book cover for "The American Duchess"

    The American Duchess

    by Joan Wolf

    1982
  8. Book cover for "The Scottish Lord"

    The Scottish Lord

    by Joan Wolf

    1982
  9. Book cover for "A Double Deception"

    A Double Deception

    by Joan Wolf

    1983
  10. Book cover for "Change of Heart"

    Change of Heart

    by Joan Wolf

    1983
  11. Book cover for "Lord Richard's Daughter"

    Lord Richard's Daughter

    by Joan Wolf

    1983
  12. Book cover for "Summer Storm"

    Summer Storm

    by Joan Wolf

    1983
  13. Book cover for "Affair of the Heart"

    Affair of the Heart

    by Joan Wolf

    1984
  14. Book cover for "Beloved Stranger"

    Beloved Stranger

    by Joan Wolf

    1984
  15. Book cover for "Portrait of a Love"

    Portrait of a Love

    by Joan Wolf

    1984
  16. Book cover for "The Rebellious Ward"

    The Rebellious Ward

    by Joan Wolf

    1984
  17. Book cover for "A Fashionable Affair"

    A Fashionable Affair

    by Joan Wolf

    1985
  18. Book cover for "Wild Irish Rose"

    Wild Irish Rose

    by Joan Wolf

    1985
  19. Book cover for "The Rebel and the Rose"

    The Rebel and the Rose

    by Joan Wolf

    1986
  20. Book cover for "Highland Sunset"

    Highland Sunset

    by Joan Wolf

    1987
  21. Book cover for "The Deception"

    The Deception

    by Joan Wolf

    1996
  22. Book cover for "The Arrangement"

    The Arrangement

    by Joan Wolf

    1997
  23. Book cover for "The Guardian"

    The Guardian

    by Joan Wolf

    1997
  24. Book cover for "The Gamble"

    The Gamble

    by Joan Wolf

    1998
  25. Book cover for "Golden Girl"

    Golden Girl

    by Joan Wolf

    1999
  26. Book cover for "The Pretenders"

    The Pretenders

    by Joan Wolf

    1999
  27. Book cover for "Someday Soon"

    Someday Soon

    by Joan Wolf

    2000
  28. Book cover for "Silverbridge"

    Silverbridge

    by Joan Wolf

    2002
  29. Book cover for "High Meadow"

    High Meadow

    by Joan Wolf

    2003
  30. Book cover for "That Summer"

    That Summer

    by Joan Wolf

    2003
  31. Book cover for "To the Castle"

    To the Castle

    by Joan Wolf

    2005
  32. Book cover for "His Lordship's Desire"

    His Lordship's Desire

    by Joan Wolf

    2006
  33. Book cover for "A Reluctant Queen"

    A Reluctant Queen

    by Joan Wolf

    2011The Love Story of Esther
  34. Book cover for "This Scarlet Cord"

    This Scarlet Cord

    by Joan Wolf

    2012
  35. Book cover for "Daughter of Jerusalem"

    Daughter of Jerusalem

    by Joan Wolf

    2013
  36. Book cover for "The American Earl"

    The American Earl

    by Joan Wolf

    2014
  37. Book cover for "The Reluctant Earl"

    The Reluctant Earl

    by Joan Wolf

    2016
  38. Book cover for "The Portrait"

    The Portrait

    by Joan Wolf

    2020
  39. Book cover for "The Return of the Earl"

    The Return of the Earl

    by Joan Wolf

    2021
  40. Book cover for "A Hasty Marriage"

    A Hasty Marriage

    by Joan Wolf

    2023
  41. Book cover for "A Dangerous Masquerade"

    A Dangerous Masquerade

    by Joan Wolf

    Publication date unknown
  42. Book cover for "The English Bride"

    The English Bride

    by Joan Wolf

    Publication date unknown
  43. Book cover for "The Heiress"

    The Heiress

    by Joan Wolf

    Publication date unknown
  44. Book cover for "The Master of Grex"

    The Master of Grex

    by Joan Wolf

    Publication date unknown

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