Scandalous House of Calydon Books in Order

The Scandalous House of Calydon series is a family saga built around a powerful aristocratic clan whose members seem fated to court scandal. Set in the Regency era, the books mix sensual romance with secrets, past sins, and the kind of gossip that can ruin reputations overnight.

One of the early entries, The Irresistible Miss Peppiwell, introduces Phillipa Peppiwell, a woman disillusioned by betrayal and deeply wary of marriage. Society sees her as the Ice Maiden, but beneath that composed exterior is someone who craves adventure and acceptance. Lord Anthony Thornton, restless and dissatisfied with a life of empty pleasures, becomes fascinated by Phillipa. Determined to thaw her reserve, he tempts her with offers of freedom and experiences that push against the boundaries of propriety.

The Duke's Shotgun Wedding is the book that first put the Calydons on many readers’ radar and also marked Reid’s debut. Here, an outraged heroine storms into a notorious duke’s home with a pistol, intending to force him to do right by her sister. A scandalous compromise in the wrong bedchamber leads instead to her own shotgun wedding. What follows is a tug of war between a fierce, protective woman and a man used to absolute control, with plenty of banter and heat.

In Sins of a Duke, Reid turns to a hero whose charm hides darker layers and a heroine whose innocence is far more complicated than it appears. Obsession, deception, and the weight of past actions all play roles as the couple move from wary attraction to something much deeper. The title itself nods to the idea that even powerful men cannot outrun the consequences of their choices.

The Royal Conquest widens the stage further by introducing royal intrigue. A seemingly ordinary gentleman is in fact a prince traveling incognito, and the woman who captures his heart must decide whether she can share a life that will thrust her into the harsh light of public scrutiny. The Calydon name threads through events, tying these couples together through blood, friendship, and mutual interference.

Across the series, readers can expect recurring side characters, interconnected backstories, and a satisfying sense that every scandal, no matter how explosive in the moment, is an opportunity for someone to claim a love that does not fit the usual rules.