Jude Deveraux Books in Order
This page has Jude Deveraux books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and suggestions on where to start across her romances and mysteries.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
80 books
The Enchanted Land
by Jude Deveraux
1978
An early Jude Deveraux romance that leans historical, following a young woman caught between family duty and a dangerous attraction to a man with secrets of his own.
The Black Lyon
by Jude Deveraux
1980
A medieval arranged marriage throws a proud young lady together with a feared warrior known as the Black Lyon. As they battle politics, rivals, and mistrust, passion grows into something neither expected.
The Velvet Promise / Judith
by Jude Deveraux
1981
In Norman England, a strong-willed bride is matched to the commanding head of the Montgomery family. Living under one roof forces them to confront grudges, dangerous enemies, and the tenderness that can grow out of duty.
Casa Grande
by Jude Deveraux
1982
A woman arrives at Casa Grande hoping for a reset and instead lands in the middle of family tensions and a guarded man who does not want her there. The desert backdrop keeps the stakes close and personal.
Highland Velvet
by Jude Deveraux
1982
Sent into the Scottish Highlands, a Montgomery warrior becomes responsible for a fierce Highland woman and her clan. Torn between loyalty and love, they must navigate feuds, harsh terrain, and a marriage that changes both their lives.
Sweetbriar
by Jude Deveraux
1983
In early America, a young woman comes to a struggling place called Sweetbriar and finds herself tied to a hard, honorable man. Building a home means facing danger, gossip, and their own stubborn hearts.
Velvet Angel
by Jude Deveraux
1983
A runaway bride disguises herself to escape an unwanted marriage and collides with a powerful Montgomery used to getting his way. Between mistaken identities and court intrigue, they discover a love that refuses to be controlled.
Velvet Song
by Jude Deveraux
1983
A daring heroine goes to rescue her brother and ends up bargaining with a notorious Montgomery who can save him. Their uneasy alliance turns intimate as secrets, loyalty, and a dangerous plot force them to trust each other.
Counterfeit Lady
by Jude Deveraux
1984
A quick-witted woman living by her wits is mistaken for a society lady and forced into a dangerous impersonation. A determined man sees through the act, and together they chase the truth while falling hard.
Lost Lady
by Jude Deveraux
1985
A proud young woman with a complicated past is thrown together with a man who wants the truth more than he wants her affection. When danger closes in, they must decide what to risk for a real future.
River Lady
by Jude Deveraux
1985
Raised in comfort, a young woman is suddenly pushed into a rougher world where survival is not guaranteed. A rugged man becomes her guide, and their growing love is tested by threats that keep coming by river and road.
Twin of Fire
by Jude Deveraux
1985
Two very different twin sisters trade places, and the quiet, sensible one finds herself caught in a wild adventure and an unexpected romance. The switch exposes family schemes and proves the "wrong" twin has real power.
Twin of Ice
by Jude Deveraux
1985
The glamorous twin thinks she can control any man, until the consequences of the swap catch up with her. Forced to face her own choices, she discovers that real love requires honesty, not performance.
The Temptress
by Jude Deveraux
1986
A woman determined to shape her own future meets a man whose reputation screams trouble. Their attraction is immediate, but so are the consequences, as family loyalties and old wrongs turn romance into a test of courage.
The Princess
by Jude Deveraux
1987
A young woman raised to be a "princess" in society is forced out of her comfort zone when a dangerous mission brings her together with a hard-edged hero. Adventure, loyalty, and a sweeping romance follow.
The Raider
by Jude Deveraux
1987
When a notorious raider captures a strong-minded woman, the line between enemy and protector blurs. Set against upheaval and family rivalries, their journey becomes a fight for trust, freedom, and survival.
The Awakening
by Jude Deveraux
1988
A woman whose life has been carefully planned senses something missing, until a sudden twist pulls her into family secrets and unexpected desire. Her awakening is not just romantic, it is about choosing her own story.
The Maiden
by Jude Deveraux
1988
A sheltered maiden is promised to a man she barely knows, but she refuses to be a pawn. As threats mount around her new household, she learns to use her wits and heart to claim a life on her own terms.
A Knight in Shining Armor
by Jude Deveraux
1989
After a brutal breakup, a modern woman seeks refuge in an English church and meets a man who seems to have stepped out of the past. Time slips, danger follows, and their love tests what "happily ever after" really means.
The Taming
by Jude Deveraux
1989
A fiercely independent woman is forced into close quarters with a powerful Peregrine warrior who believes he can tame anything. Their clash of wills becomes partnership as they face enemies, family politics, and the cost of pride.
Wishes
by Jude Deveraux
1989
Three wishes sound like a dream, until a lonely heroine discovers how messy they can be. With humor and heart, she navigates unexpected turns, a complicated love interest, and the lesson that the right wish is rarely the obvious one.
Mountain Laurel
by Jude Deveraux
1990
In the mountains of Virginia, a woman named Laurel is drawn into a tangled family legacy and a man who is equal parts charming and infuriating. Old secrets surface, and love becomes the one thing neither planned for.
The Conquest
by Jude Deveraux
1991
A conquering Peregrine hero is determined to claim land, and the woman who stands in his way. Their marriage of necessity turns into a battle of trust as they navigate conflict, grudges, and a love neither can conquer.
The Duchess
by Jude Deveraux
1991
A young woman unexpectedly becomes a duchess and learns that titles do not protect you from betrayal, loneliness, or desire. When a complicated man challenges her walls, she must decide what power and love really look like.
Eternity
by Jude Deveraux
1992
Two people feel inexplicably bound across time, as if their story started long ago. When the past refuses to stay buried, they must untangle an old mystery and decide if this love is worth an eternal leap.
Sweet Liar
by Jude Deveraux
1992
A woman with a talent for bending the truth meets a man who has every reason not to trust her. A high-stakes scheme forces them into partnership, where one wrong move could cost everything, including their hearts.
A Holiday of Love
by Jude Deveraux
1994
A cozy collection of romance stories for the holiday season, including Jude Deveraux’s tale of second chances and unexpected connection. Perfect for a quick, warm read when you want love, family, and a little seasonal sparkle.
Remembrance
by Jude Deveraux
1994
Strange dreams and a haunting sense of déjà vu pull a modern heroine toward a love story that began long ago. As memories surface, she and a guarded man must untangle an old tragedy without repeating it.
The Invitation
by Jude Deveraux
1994
Three linked novellas set in the Montgomery and Taggert world, where matchmaking, mistaken assumptions, and family plans set romances in motion. Each story delivers a fresh couple, a twisty setup, and that moment when love finally clicks.
Just Curious
by Jude Deveraux
1995
A short Montgomery and Taggert romance where curiosity leads to a chance meeting and a relationship neither person expected. It is a quick, warm story about asking the questions you normally swallow and taking a leap when love shows up.
The Heiress
by Jude Deveraux
1995
When a young heiress inherits more than money, she finds herself in danger from people who want what is hers. A protective stranger becomes her ally, and their partnership turns into a romance tested by secrets and power.
A Gift of Love
by Jude Deveraux
1996
This anthology gathers romantic stories about unexpected gifts and the ways love shows up at the right moment. It includes Jude Deveraux’s Montgomery and Taggert novella "Just Curious," along with other warm, quick reads.
Legend
by Jude Deveraux
1996
A modern woman arrives in the isolated Colorado town of Legend and senses that the past is not finished with her. As mysteries pile up and danger grows, a rugged man becomes both her guide and her temptation.
Someone to Love
by Jude Deveraux
1997
When a woman’s carefully managed life is upended, she turns back toward family and the one place she swore off. A man who sees her too clearly pushes her toward the truth, and together they find a love that sticks.
The Teacher / Upon a Midnight Clear
by Jude Deveraux
1997
A holiday collection that includes Jude Deveraux’s story "The Teacher," tied to her Legend world, where a chance meeting and a small town bring old hurts to the surface. Expect romance with a gentle wintertime glow.
An Angel for Emily
by Jude Deveraux
1998
Emily is at a crossroads when a stranger appears with the timing of a miracle. Whether he is an angel or just the right man at the right moment, he helps her face grief, hope, and a fresh start.
Simple Gifts
by Jude Deveraux
1998
A collection of romance stories focused on everyday acts of love, from small surprises to life-changing choices. It is designed for quick reading and pairs emotional warmth with Jude Deveraux’s mix of humor and heart.
The Blessing
by Jude Deveraux
1998
A woman returns to a place she thought she left behind and discovers that a hidden act of kindness shaped her life more than she knew. As family truths emerge, she finds love where she least expected it.
High Tide
by Jude Deveraux
1999
When a gathering by the water turns tense, a woman is caught in a mystery that will not stay quiet. A protective man helps her dig for the truth as danger rises with the tide and romance sparks.
A Season in the Highlands
by Jude Deveraux
2000
An anthology of romantic stories set against the atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands. Jude Deveraux contributes a tale of stubborn choices, second chances, and love that feels as wild as the landscape.
Temptation
by Jude Deveraux
2000
A woman who has everything on paper meets a man who makes her question the life she chose. As temptation pulls her toward a different future, she must face the past she has been avoiding and decide what she really wants.
The Summerhouse
by Jude Deveraux
2001
Three friends reunite at a summer cottage in Maine and admit they are not as happy as they look. A mysterious woman offers each of them three weeks back in time, and the do-over changes everything.
Forever...
by Jude Deveraux
2002
A contemporary romance with a supernatural edge, where an ordinary woman becomes the target of forces she does not understand. A man steps in to protect her, and their bond grows while a battle between good and evil closes in.
The Mulberry Tree
by Jude Deveraux
2002
After a painful breakup, a woman retreats to a small Southern town and the old house she has inherited. Under the shade of a mulberry tree, she untangles family secrets, finds unexpected friends, and falls for the last person she planned to trust.
Forever and Always
by Jude Deveraux
2003
The struggle that began in Forever continues as the heroine tries to build a normal life while danger still lurks. Love deepens, loyalties are tested, and the line between fate and free will grows thinner.
Holly
by Jude Deveraux
2003
Holly believes she knows what love should look like, until a turn of events forces her into new family ties and long-held secrets. Between humor, heartache, and a slow-burn romance, she learns how to start over.
Wild Orchids
by Jude Deveraux
2003
A young woman takes an unusual job that pulls her into a wealthy family’s private world, and the assignment becomes a journey far beyond what she imagined. Between culture clashes, hidden motives, and a guarded man, love grows in surprising places.
Always
by Jude Deveraux
2004
In the final book of the Forever trilogy, the last pieces fall into place as the fight between light and darkness comes to a head. The central couple must choose what to sacrifice to protect the people they love and their future.
Carolina Isle
by Jude Deveraux
2005
Look-alike pen pals Ariel and Sara finally meet and decide to swap identities for a few weeks. The adventure in a North Carolina coastal town turns risky, as romance, jealous rivals, and buried secrets collide.
First Impressions
by Jude Deveraux
2005
Eden Palmer moves into Farrington Manor in a charming North Carolina town, hoping for a fresh start after years of putting everyone else first. New friendships, two very different men, and a local mystery force her to rethink what she deserves.
Return to Summerhouse
by Jude Deveraux
2008
Three women return to the Maine summerhouse and the mysterious chance to rewrite the past. This time their trip drops them into historical England, where love and hard choices reshape the lives they thought were set.
Secrets
by Jude Deveraux
2008
After calling off her engagement, Cassandra heads to Williamsburg, Virginia, to be a nanny for a widower’s young daughter. When trouble erupts at a nearby mansion, she is pulled into a dangerous mystery, and into feelings she did not plan on.
Days of Gold
by Jude Deveraux
2009
A modern mystery opens the door to a sweeping Scottish love story, where a determined young woman needs help reclaiming an inheritance of gold. The laird who aids her is accused of crimes, and their journey becomes a fight for truth and trust.
Lavender Morning
by Jude Deveraux
2009
Jocelyn Minton inherits an old Virginia house and a letter full of clues from the woman who understood her best. Moving to the small town of Edilean, she uncovers long-buried family secrets and a love story that reaches across generations.
Promises
by Jude Deveraux
2009
A shorter Edilean story that zeroes in on a promise made long ago and the ripple it creates in the present. With the town’s warm community and a touch of mystery, it is a quick read about trust, timing, and love.
Scarlet Nights
by Jude Deveraux
2010
In Edilean, Virginia, a woman rebuilding her life stumbles into a tangle of old letters, small-town gossip, and a mystery that refuses to stay in the past. A wary man becomes her partner, and possibly more, as they chase the truth.
The Scent of Jasmine
by Jude Deveraux
2010
A determined heroine follows a trail that leads from modern-day Edilean into a past filled with risk, loyalty, and romance. As she pieces together what really happened, she falls for a man who challenges everything she thought she knew.
Heartwishes
by Jude Deveraux
2011
A woman arrives in Edilean with a job to do and a heart that has been bruised for too long. New friends, a gentle mystery, and a man who refuses to let her hide help her figure out what her heart is wishing for.
Moonlight in the Morning
by Jude Deveraux
2011
Set in Edilean, this first Moonlight story follows a woman whose quiet life is interrupted by a stranger and a mystery that hits close to home. As she looks for answers, romance sparks and the town’s secrets begin to surface.
Stranger in the Moonlight
by Jude Deveraux
2012
A stranger arrives in Edilean with a past he will not talk about, and the heroine cannot decide whether to trust him or run. While questions swirl, an unexpected bond grows, and both must choose honesty before it is too late.
Moonlight Masquerade
by Jude Deveraux
2013
A masked event in Edilean kicks off a final Moonlight romance where hidden identities and half-told stories complicate everything. As the heroine digs for the truth, she finds a partner who sees her clearly, even when she is trying to disappear.
True Love
by Jude Deveraux
2013
On Nantucket, a young woman preparing for change discovers that love on the island rarely follows a neat plan. Family ties, island legends, and a surprising man push her to take a chance on the kind of true love she never expected.
Change of Heart
by Jude Deveraux
2014
A woman who has spent years doing the sensible thing is suddenly offered a chance that feels impossible, a real change of heart. In Edilean, she and a complicated man unravel secrets and discover that love can rewrite the future.
For All Time
by Jude Deveraux
2014
A woman arrives on Nantucket thinking she is there for a simple job or favor, but the island has other plans. With a touch of time-bending mystery and a growing romance, she must decide which life she truly wants.
Ever After
by Jude Deveraux
2015
In the final Nantucket Brides book, one more couple has to face the island’s mix of romance and mystery. Old wounds, family expectations, and a few uncanny twists stand between them and an ever after that feels earned.
The Girl from Summer Hill
by Jude Deveraux
2016
A big-city woman lands in small-town Summer Hill, Virginia, and clashes with a reserved man who seems to judge her on sight. Witty misunderstandings, local drama, and a slow-burn attraction turn their sparring into something deeper.
A Willing Murder
by Jude Deveraux
2018
Bestselling author Sara Medlar inherits a mansion and a priceless rare-book collection, then stumbles onto a murder tied to the family’s past. With her niece by her side, she starts investigating, even as suspicion and danger creep closer.
As You Wish
by Jude Deveraux
2018
Three women meet in Summer Hill, Virginia, each carrying regrets she cannot shake. A strange chain of events gives them a chance to revisit the turning points of their lives, and the new paths they choose come with love and consequences.
A Justified Murder
by Jude Deveraux
2019
Sara Medlar is settling into her new role as reluctant sleuth when another death shakes the town. The case looks justified on the surface, but the deeper she digs into motives and alibis, the more she realizes someone is lying.
Met Her Match
by Jude Deveraux
2019
In Summer Hill, a woman who thinks she has love figured out gets pulled into a situation that looks a lot like fate. Between small-town gossip and a man who does not play by her rules, sparks fly.
A Forgotten Murder
by Jude Deveraux
2020
A long-buried death resurfaces when a new clue connects today’s troubles to yesterday’s secrets. Sara and her niece follow a trail through old letters and local history, knowing the killer is counting on everyone forgetting the truth.
Chance of a Lifetime
by Jude Deveraux
2020
A strange opportunity drops an unhappy heroine into Providence Falls, a town where a single decision can change everything. As she tests a different version of her life, an unexpected romance and a deeper mystery ask what a chance should cost.
An Impossible Promise
by Jude Deveraux
2021
In Providence Falls, a promise made years ago refuses to stay in the past. Two people are pulled together by coincidence that feels like fate, and by a town that seems to bend the rules. Love means risking an impossible choice.
Meant to Be
by Jude Deveraux
2021
When a woman’s life takes a sharp turn, she follows an unexpected lead that puts her in a small community full of opinions and secrets. A guarded man challenges her plans, and she starts to wonder if this detour was meant to be.
A Relative Murder
by Jude Deveraux
2022
A death in the Medlar circle turns personal, and everyone has a motive they would rather keep quiet. Sara digs into tangled family relationships and missing facts, determined to find the truth before it becomes another relative casualty.
Thief of Fate
by Jude Deveraux
2022
The final Providence Falls story raises the stakes as someone, or something, seems to be stealing chances right out from under people. A couple caught in the middle must solve the town’s mystery while deciding whether love can survive fate itself.
My Heart Will Find You
by Jude Deveraux
2023
Stranded far from home when the world suddenly shuts down, a woman named Etta is forced to slow down and accept help from strangers. A surprising connection opens the door to family history and a love story that feels bigger than chance.
An Unfinished Murder
by Jude Deveraux
2024
An old case that never truly closed comes roaring back when new evidence surfaces in the Medlar orbit. Sara and her niece piece together past and present, knowing the person who left it unfinished is ready to stop them now.
Order of Swans
by Jude Deveraux
2025
A young woman is pulled from her ordinary life into a hidden world of royalty, secrets, and dangerous magic. A mysterious order tied to swans becomes her only protection, and a slow-burn romance grows as the rules tighten around her.
Order of Royals
by Jude Deveraux
2026
Court politics turn sharper as loyalties split and the cost of power becomes clear. The heroine must decide who to trust and what she is willing to sacrifice, while love, magic, and a royal conspiracy race toward a showdown.
Where should I start?
If you want classic medieval family drama: The Black Lyon → The Velvet Promise → Highland Velvet
If you want time-slip romance: A Knight in Shining Armor → Remembrance → Legend
If you want small-town secrets and second chances: Lavender Morning → Days of Gold → Scarlet Nights
If you want a cozy mystery with bite: A Willing Murder → A Justified Murder → A Forgotten Murder
Author bio
Jude Deveraux was born in Fairdale, Kentucky, and she grew up in the Louisville area. She was born Judith Gilliam, and she later chose the pen name that readers now know from shelves full of romance novels.
Before writing became her job, she trained as a teacher and spent years in classrooms. She studied in Kentucky and built a life that looked steady from the outside, but she has said she always had stories running in the background. At some point, she decided to see if one of those stories could live on paper.
That experiment became a career, starting in the 1970s with The Enchanted Land. From there she moved quickly into the kind of historical romance she would become famous for, full of bold heroines, stubborn heroes, and plots that do not sit still. Over the years her books have shown up on major bestseller lists, and she has written dozens of novels for romance readers to work through at their own pace.
If you picture Deveraux at her most classic, you are probably thinking of the early Montgomery books, titles like The Black Lyon, The Velvet Promise, and Highland Velvet. These are big, sweeping romances with family rivalries, high stakes, and women who refuse to be quiet or convenient.
One of her signature moves is building a whole family universe that readers can sink into. The Montgomery and Taggert stories stretch across generations, so each book delivers its own central love story, but familiar surnames, inherited houses, and long-running grudges keep connecting the dots. It is the kind of setup where a side character today can become the lead tomorrow.
She is not afraid to bend time.
A Knight in Shining Armor is the best-known example, a modern woman colliding with a man who should not be there, but you can see the same fascination with fate and timing in Remembrance and other later novels. When she uses the supernatural, it is usually in service of an emotional question, what would you change if you could, and what would you keep?
As her bibliography grows, the settings widen. She writes small-town stories where everyone knows your business, books built around friendships and reinvention, and series that mix romance with light mystery. The Summerhouse books lean into second chances, while Edilean uses inheritances, old letters, and the feeling that history is still alive in a place. She is also comfortable blending tones, funny one chapter and genuinely emotional the next.
Even when the stakes are big, she keeps the storytelling approachable.
More recently, she has written mystery fiction as well, including the Medlar Mystery novels, co-written with Tara Sheets. Those books keep her love of close-knit communities and complicated families, but swap court intrigue for clues, suspects, and cases that refuse to stay buried. She has also leaned into romantic fantasy with the Blue Swan books, showing that she still likes to explore new corners of the genre. With a backlist this big, most readers can find a doorway that fits their mood.
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