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Laura Lee Guhrke Books in Order

Explore Laura Lee Guhrke's books in order, with concise summaries, series background, reading paths, and practical guidance on where to start.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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Prelude to Heaven

by Laura Lee Guhrke

1994

Fleeing a dangerous marriage while pregnant, Countess Tess Ridgeway collapses at the French home of reclusive artist Alexandre Dumond. Their uneasy refuge becomes a chance at love, if secrets from both their pasts do not destroy it.

To Dream Again

by Laura Lee Guhrke

1995

Widow Mara Elliot is determined to save her London factory from creditors. Inventor Nathaniel Chase becomes her unwanted partner, and his risky ideas threaten everything she has built while challenging the careful life she trusts.

Conor's Way

by Laura Lee Guhrke

1996

After the Civil War, Olivia Maitland takes in injured Irish prizefighter Conor Branigan to help save her Louisiana farm. Conor has sworn off roots and family, but Olivia and her adopted daughters make leaving far harder.

The Seduction

by Laura Lee Guhrke

1997

American heiress Margaret Van Alden wants adventure, not a title-seeking husband. When broke Earl Trevor St. James offers passion without a proposal, Margaret is drawn into a dangerous affair that may change both their plans.

Breathless

by Laura Lee Guhrke

1999

Lily Morgan has never forgiven Daniel Walker, the lawyer who helped destroy her marriage and reputation. When a murder shakes their Georgia town, they must work together to find the killer while old anger turns unexpectedly passionate.

The Charade

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2000

In colonial Boston, runaway indentured servant Katie Armstrong is forced to spy on the patriot known as John Smith. Playing both sides keeps her alive, until posing as Smith's mistress entangles her heart with the man she was sent to betray.

Not So Innocent

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2002

Sophie Haversham's unwanted visions warn her of a crime that has not happened yet. Scotland Yard inspector Mick Dunbar doubts her story, but when Sophie becomes a target, skepticism gives way to a dangerous search for the truth.

Guilty Pleasures

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2004

Shy antiquities expert Daphne Wade works for the Duke of Tremore on an archaeological excavation, secretly admiring him from afar. When she is underestimated, Daphne steps out of her shell and makes Anthony finally take notice.

His Every Kiss

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2004

Disgraced Grace Cheval accepts a job as governess to Dylan Moore's newly discovered daughter, though she distrusts his interest in her. Beneath Dylan's reckless charm lies real pain, and their household arrangement tests both their defenses.

The Marriage Bed

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2005

Lady Viola has spent years apart from the husband who married her for money. Now John Hammond needs an heir and must persuade his estranged wife to share his bed again, while proving he has finally learned how to love.

She's No Princess

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2006

Lucia, the scandal-prone illegitimate daughter of a prince, is ordered to marry. Proper diplomat Sir Ian Moore is assigned to find her a husband, but every suitable candidate looks less convincing the better he knows her.

And Then He Kissed Her

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2007

Secretary Emmaline Dove discovers that her publisher employer has rejected her etiquette book without reading it. After she quits in fury, Viscount Marlowe tries to teach her a lesson, only to find Emma is not easily managed.

The Wicked Ways of a Duke

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2007

Seamstress Prudence Bosworth inherits a fortune and meets Rhys de Winter, the charming Duke of St. Cyres. His courtship seems like a fairy tale until Prudence learns that the duke's intentions are tied to a costly deception.

Secret Desires of a Gentleman

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2008

Twelve years after Phillip Hawthorne stopped her elopement, Maria Martingale finds the arrogant marquess holding power over her future again. Moving in next door while launching her pâtisserie brings old resentment and attraction back to life.

With Seduction in Mind

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2009

Outspoken Daisy Merrick is hired to help a famous but blocked author finish his next book. Sebastian Grant wants her gone, until their forced collaboration at his country home makes seduction seem like his only escape.

Wedding of the Season

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2010

Lady Beatrix's former fiancé returns six years after abandoning her before their wedding, only to find she is about to marry someone else. William must prove that the dream he chose was never worth losing Beatrix.

Scandal of the Year

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2011

Julia needs to be caught in a compromising position, and proper Duke Aidan Carr seems like the perfect partner for one carefully planned scandal. Their arrangement is meant to last one night, but neither is prepared for the fallout.

Trouble at the Wedding

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2011

Heiress Annabel Wheaton chooses a practical marriage that should protect her heart. Then Christian, Duke of Scarborough, is paid to stop the wedding, and his interference turns their battle of wills into something far less sensible.

When the Marquess Met His Match

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2013

Matchmaker Lady Belinda Featherstone is hired by Nicholas, Marquess of Trubridge, to find him a wealthy bride. But when the cash-poor rogue starts wanting his matchmaker instead, business becomes dangerously personal.

How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2014

Edie's marriage of convenience has worked perfectly because her duke husband lives far away. When Stuart returns determined to win a real marriage, he gives himself ten days to earn the kiss, and trust, she has long withheld.

Catch a Falling Heiress

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2015

Linnet Holland wants love, not a fortune hunter, until Earl Jack Featherstone ruins her expected engagement with a shocking kiss. Trying to save her from a villain leaves Jack responsible for repairing her reputation and her heart.

No Mistress of Mine

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2016

Lord Denys Somerton has spent years putting his reckless past behind him. Then Lola Valentine, the American woman he once loved and lost, inherits money and returns to London, bringing every old desire and danger back with her.

The Truth About Love and Dukes

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2017

Duke Henry blames the Dear Lady Truelove advice column for his mother's elopement and targets publisher Irene Deverill. Unmasking the columnist could destroy Irene's career, but resisting the infuriating duke may prove even harder.

The Trouble with True Love

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2018

Shy Clara Deverill fills in for Lady Truelove and publicly uses a rake's advice on jilting. Furious heir Rex Galbraith is forced into an alliance with her, where their arguments expose feelings neither expected.

Governess Gone Rogue

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2019

To win her dream job tutoring an earl's unruly sons, former teacher Amanda Leighton disguises herself as a man. When Lord Kenyon discovers her secret, Amanda's skill with his boys makes dismissing her much more complicated.

Heiress Gone Wild

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2019

New York heiress Marjorie McGann wants a London season and a titled husband. Her guardian, Jonathan Deverill, wants to protect her fortune, but his watchful interference makes finding romance difficult for them both.

Bookshop Cinderella

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2023

London bookshop owner Evie Harlow refuses a duke's absurd offer to make her a society star. After disaster threatens her shop, she enters his world, where a harmless wager becomes a threat to her hard-won independence.

Lady Scandal

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2024

Three-time widow Delia Stratham loves planning lavish Savoy Hotel events, until investigator Simon Hayden suspects fraud at the hotel. Their clashing priorities spark a romance that could expose a scandal or cost Delia the work she loves.

Bad Luck Bride

by Laura Lee Guhrke

2025

Lady Kay Matheson thinks a new engagement will finally bury the scandal of her failed elopement. Then Devlin Sharpe, the rake who broke her heart years ago, returns with a fiancée and rekindles every dangerous old feeling.

Where to start with Laura Lee Guhrke

For a smart workplace romance: And Then He Kissed HerWith Seduction in Mind
For American heiresses and London society: When the Marquess Met His MatchHow to Lose a Duke in Ten DaysCatch a Falling Heiress
For witty newspaper and advice-column trouble: The Truth About Love and DukesThe Trouble with True LoveGoverness Gone Rogue
For an emotional early standalone: Prelude to HeavenTo Dream AgainConor's Way

Abandoned at the Altar books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Wedding of the Season"

    Wedding of the Season

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2010Abandoned at the Altar, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Scandal of the Year"

    Scandal of the Year

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2011Abandoned at the Altar, Book 3
  3. Book cover for "Trouble at the Wedding"

    Trouble at the Wedding

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2011Abandoned at the Altar, Book 2

Abandoned at the Altar books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Wedding of the Season"

    Wedding of the Season

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2010Abandoned at the Altar, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Trouble at the Wedding"

    Trouble at the Wedding

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2011Abandoned at the Altar, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Scandal of the Year"

    Scandal of the Year

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2011Abandoned at the Altar, Book 3

An American Heiress in London books in order

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  1. Book cover for "When the Marquess Met His Match"

    When the Marquess Met His Match

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2013An American Heiress in London, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days"

    How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2014An American Heiress in London, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Catch a Falling Heiress"

    Catch a Falling Heiress

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2015An American Heiress in London, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "No Mistress of Mine"

    No Mistress of Mine

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2016An American Heiress in London, Book 4

An American Heiress in London books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "When the Marquess Met His Match"

    When the Marquess Met His Match

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2013An American Heiress in London, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days"

    How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2014An American Heiress in London, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Catch a Falling Heiress"

    Catch a Falling Heiress

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2015An American Heiress in London, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "No Mistress of Mine"

    No Mistress of Mine

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2016An American Heiress in London, Book 4

Dear Lady Truelove books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Truth About Love and Dukes"

    The Truth About Love and Dukes

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2017Dear Lady Truelove, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Trouble with True Love"

    The Trouble with True Love

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2018Dear Lady Truelove, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Governess Gone Rogue"

    Governess Gone Rogue

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2019Dear Lady Truelove, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Heiress Gone Wild"

    Heiress Gone Wild

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2019Dear Lady Truelove, Book 4

Dear Lady Truelove books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Truth About Love and Dukes"

    The Truth About Love and Dukes

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2017Dear Lady Truelove, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Trouble with True Love"

    The Trouble with True Love

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2018Dear Lady Truelove, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Governess Gone Rogue"

    Governess Gone Rogue

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2019Dear Lady Truelove, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Heiress Gone Wild"

    Heiress Gone Wild

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2019Dear Lady Truelove, Book 4

Girl Bachelors books in order

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  1. Book cover for "And Then He Kissed Her"

    And Then He Kissed Her

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2007Girl Bachelors, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Wicked Ways of a Duke"

    The Wicked Ways of a Duke

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2007Girl Bachelors, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Secret Desires of a Gentleman"

    Secret Desires of a Gentleman

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2008Girl Bachelors, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "With Seduction in Mind"

    With Seduction in Mind

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2009Girl Bachelors, Book 4

Girl Bachelors books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "And Then He Kissed Her"

    And Then He Kissed Her

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2007Girl Bachelors, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Wicked Ways of a Duke"

    The Wicked Ways of a Duke

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2007Girl Bachelors, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Secret Desires of a Gentleman"

    Secret Desires of a Gentleman

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2008Girl Bachelors, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "With Seduction in Mind"

    With Seduction in Mind

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2009Girl Bachelors, Book 4

Guilty books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Guilty Pleasures"

    Guilty Pleasures

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2004Guilty, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "His Every Kiss"

    His Every Kiss

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2004Guilty, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Marriage Bed"

    The Marriage Bed

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2005Guilty, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "She's No Princess"

    She's No Princess

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2006Guilty, Book 4

Guilty books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Guilty Pleasures"

    Guilty Pleasures

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2004Guilty, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "His Every Kiss"

    His Every Kiss

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2004Guilty, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Marriage Bed"

    The Marriage Bed

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2005Guilty, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "She's No Princess"

    She's No Princess

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2006Guilty, Book 4

Scandal at the Savoy books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Bookshop Cinderella"

    Bookshop Cinderella

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2023Scandal at the Savoy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Lady Scandal"

    Lady Scandal

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2024Scandal at the Savoy, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Bad Luck Bride"

    Bad Luck Bride

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2025Scandal at the Savoy, Book 3

Scandal at the Savoy books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Bookshop Cinderella"

    Bookshop Cinderella

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2023Scandal at the Savoy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Lady Scandal"

    Lady Scandal

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2024Scandal at the Savoy, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Bad Luck Bride"

    Bad Luck Bride

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2025Scandal at the Savoy, Book 3

Standalone Laura Lee Guhrke books

  1. Book cover for "Prelude to Heaven"

    Prelude to Heaven

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    1994
  2. Book cover for "To Dream Again"

    To Dream Again

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    1995
  3. Book cover for "Conor's Way"

    Conor's Way

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    1996
  4. Book cover for "The Seduction"

    The Seduction

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    1997
  5. Book cover for "Breathless"

    Breathless

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    1999
  6. Book cover for "The Charade"

    The Charade

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2000
  7. Book cover for "Not So Innocent"

    Not So Innocent

    by Laura Lee Guhrke

    2002

Author bio

Laura Lee Guhrke was born in Southern California, then moved with her family to Idaho when she was twelve. The change from Los Angeles to a small Idaho town was a big one, but Idaho became home, and its outdoor life has stayed part of her story.

Writing was not her first career plan. As a child, she wanted to be a marine biologist and study iguanas in the Galapagos Islands. Then came a high school biology class and a frog dissection. That was enough to send her looking for another future.

She did write stories, though. One English teacher dismissed them as too sentimental and suggested she did not have much of a future as a writer. Guhrke took the criticism personally, then turned it into a long-term promise to herself.

First, she went to college and earned a business degree. She spent seven years in the corporate world before deciding it was time to make good on that promise. In 1991, she completed her first novel. Prelude to Heaven was published in 1994, beginning a career built around historical settings, emotional second chances, and people who have to rethink what they want from love.

Her early standalone novels move through a wide range of eras and places. To Dream Again follows a London factory owner forced into partnership with an inventor. Conor's Way heads to post-Civil War Louisiana, where a determined farmer takes in an Irish prizefighter. The Charade brings espionage, danger, and a complicated bargain to colonial Boston.

That variety is part of the fun. Guhrke's books may feature dukes, titled families, and grand London houses, but her heroines are often working women, business owners, teachers, writers, or women trying to protect their own choices. They do not simply wait for rescue. They have plans, jobs, sharp opinions, and good reasons to distrust the men who disrupt their lives.

Conor's Way earned the RITA Award for Best Historical Romance in 1997. Later books found a strong home in linked historical romance series, including the workplace-minded women of the Girl Bachelors books, the American women navigating London society in An American Heiress in London, and the advice-column chaos of Dear Lady Truelove.

Her romances often begin with an obstacle that is hard to talk around. A broken engagement. A marriage made for money. A career threatened by gossip. A woman who wants independence and a man who thinks he knows what is best. The pleasure comes from watching both people do the work of seeing each other clearly.

Guhrke has said historical romance is her closest substitute for a time machine. It lets her visit earlier worlds while keeping the useful modern comforts close at hand.

She remains based in Eagle, Idaho, outside Boise. Her long-running connection to Idaho, along with interests such as skiing and fly-fishing, offers a nice contrast to the ballrooms, country estates, and busy streets of the historical worlds she writes about.

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