Love Is All Around Books in Order

Love Is All Around is Darcy Burke in holiday mode, which means warmth, family friction, old feelings, and a cozy village atmosphere that still leaves room for real emotional stakes. The books are set in Regency England, but they are built as playful holiday retellings of classic Christmas stories and songs.

That could have felt gimmicky. It does not.

Instead, the seasonal inspiration gives the series a soft, familiar structure while Burke fills it with characters who have genuine problems. There are siblings with history, strained traditions, people trying to save beloved celebrations, and men and women who have to decide whether the past gets the final word. The holiday setting adds comfort, but the romances still have something to work through.

The village backdrop matters a lot here. These are not big London-season books. They are smaller in scale and more community-centered. Parties, longstanding customs, and local expectations shape the action. That gives the series a close, intimate feel that suits the holiday mood.

A nice part of the setup is how the books connect through family. The Stafford siblings and the people around them keep the series feeling continuous, even though each romance stands on its own. If you like stories where love and tradition are tangled together, this run does that very well.

Start with The Red Hot Earl, continue to The Gift of the Marquess, and finish with Joy to the Duke. These are good books for readers who want Regency romance that is festive without becoming too sugary, and comforting without losing the emotional pull of second chances, grief, and family loyalty.