Litchfield Books in Order

The Litchfield books, Nothing But Velvet and Silk and Steel, show Kat Martin in high-drama historical mode. These stories are full of forced proximity, hidden identity, family pressure, and heroines whose safest choice often turns out to be the one that changes everything.

What makes the pair memorable is the speed with which trouble arrives. A wedding that should solve one problem creates another. A flight from danger leads straight into dependence on a man who may or may not be trustworthy. Coaches, estates, dark roads, and old titles all help give the books that sweeping, slightly perilous feel Martin does so well.

The tone is intense, but readable.

The heroes tend to be strong, suspicious, and used to command. The heroines are cornered in practical ways, yet they are not weak. Martin likes that push and pull, two people drawn together while each has very good reason to resist.

If you want historical romance with kidnappings, rescues, unwanted bargains, and a lot of emotional heat, Litchfield is a satisfying stop. It is a small set, but it delivers a lot of what longtime Martin readers come looking for.