The Untouchables Books in Order
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The Untouchables books in publication order
13 books
The Duke of Daring
by Darcy Burke
2016
A daring duke and a heroine with her own hard-earned defenses are thrown together in the glittering world of the ton. Attraction comes fast, but reputation and old wounds make trust the real challenge.
The Duke of Deception
by Darcy Burke
2016
In a story built on secrets, a deceptive duke meets a woman strong enough to question everything she is told. Their romance has to survive the truth before it can survive Society.
The Forbidden Duke
by Darcy Burke
2016
Spinster Eleanor Lockhart is suddenly homeless and forced to seek work, which brings her back into the orbit of Titus St. John, the mysterious Duke of Kendal. He ruined her once, and helping her now may ruin them both all over again.
The Duke of Danger
by Darcy Burke
2017
Danger follows this duke into a romance where reputation and safety are never guaranteed. The heroine who draws close may be his greatest vulnerability and his best chance at happiness.
The Duke of Defiance
by Darcy Burke
2017
Defiance defines this duke until he meets a woman equally unwilling to bend. Their clash with Society, family, and their own fears turns into a high-stakes Regency romance.
The Duke of Desire
by Darcy Burke
2017
Desire is the last thing this guarded duke needs, which is precisely why it becomes impossible to ignore. As attraction deepens, both leads have to decide what they are willing to risk for love.
The Duke of Ice
by Darcy Burke
2017
Cold manners and a frozen heart are no match for the right heroine. This Untouchables entry pairs reserve with warmth, and lets the thaw happen slowly.
The Duke of Kisses
by Darcy Burke
2018
What begins with flirtation and a few dangerous kisses grows into a far more complicated bond. In a world ruled by appearances, affection can become its own scandal.
The Duke of Lies
by Darcy Burke
2018
Lies and half-truths are everywhere when another elusive nobleman meets his match. To reach a happy ending, both leads have to confront the damage done by deception.
The Duke of Ruin
by Darcy Burke
2018
A notorious duke and the woman who sees past his reputation collide in a romance shaped by secrets and social peril. In the Untouchables world, ruin can mean scandal, heartbreak, or unexpected salvation.
The Duke of Seduction
by Darcy Burke
2018
Seduction is easy for this duke, honesty is harder. When he falls for a woman who demands more than charm, the game turns serious.
The Duke of Distraction
by Darcy Burke
2019
One of Society's most elusive nobles meets the woman capable of unsettling his carefully ordered world. Wit, attraction, and emotional risk turn distraction into something much deeper.
The Bachelor Earl
by Darcy Burke
2020
Widowed Eugenia attends a house party expecting a quiet return to society, only to discover it is meant to make matches. Old feelings flare with the Earl of Satterfield, but grief, duty, and the need for an heir complicate everything.
The Untouchables books in chronological order

The Forbidden Duke
by Darcy Burke
2016The Untouchables, Book 1
The Duke of Daring
by Darcy Burke
2016The Untouchables, Book 2
The Duke of Deception
by Darcy Burke
2016The Untouchables, Book 3
The Duke of Desire
by Darcy Burke
2017The Untouchables, Book 4
The Duke of Defiance
by Darcy Burke
2017The Untouchables, Book 5
The Duke of Danger
by Darcy Burke
2017The Untouchables, Book 6
The Duke of Ice
by Darcy Burke
2017The Untouchables, Book 7
The Duke of Ruin
by Darcy Burke
2018The Untouchables, Book 8
The Duke of Lies
by Darcy Burke
2018The Untouchables, Book 9
The Duke of Seduction
by Darcy Burke
2018The Untouchables, Book 10
The Duke of Kisses
by Darcy Burke
2018The Untouchables, Book 11
The Duke of Distraction
by Darcy Burke
2019The Untouchables, Book 12
The Bachelor Earl
by Darcy Burke
2020The Untouchables, Book 13
Series background & context
The Untouchables is one of Darcy Burke's biggest and most recognisable Regency worlds. The premise is simple and strong: Society's most eligible, elusive bachelor peers keep meeting the women who can finally unsettle them. Some of those women are bluestockings, some are wallflowers, some are outcasts, and some are simply too perceptive to be impressed by rank alone.
That combination carries the whole series.
These books are rich in aristocratic glamour, but they are not only about titles and status. Burke uses the social power of dukes and earls as pressure, then puts them opposite women who have their own grievances, intelligence, and limits. The best moments usually come when a hero who has always moved easily through the world discovers that charm, money, or inherited position will not solve the emotional problem in front of him.
Because the series is long, it develops a strong sense of continuity. Families overlap. Friends appear again. Earlier couples echo into later books. That makes it especially satisfying for readers who like to settle into a world and stay there a while. You can read a single book for the romance, but reading in order gives the friendships and rivalries more weight.
The tone is polished and emotional. There is wit, attraction, and plenty of ballroom sparkle, but also room for loneliness, regret, damaged reputations, and hard-earned trust. Burke is interested in the way high status can protect people and isolate them at the same time, and this series gives her a lot of room to play with that idea.
If you want the broadest doorway into Burke's historical work, this is it. Start with The Bachelor Earl if you like a prequel, or jump into The Forbidden Duke and keep going from there. Readers who enjoy long connected Regency series with strong character payoffs will feel at home very quickly.
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