Reading Order

by Tanya Anne Crosby | Apr 6, 2017 | General, Writing Life | 31 comments

The one question I get more than any other is this: In what order do I read your books?

Until recently, I stubbornly resisted labeling my books as a “series,” because the word “series” implies that books are written in order, and/or the plots are all connected, so you must read all the books in chronological order. This isn’t true of my books, and in fact, I began writing the Highland Brides “series” without any thought to future works, nearly two decades ago, with The MacKinnon’s Bride. Originally published in 1996, little did I know I had given “birth” to a petty King.

These days I’m far, far more deliberate in the choreography of my books and even more so of my series. Below, I’ve included a reading order for all “true” series in my list. If it’s not listed below, reading order is unimportant, or the stories are not connected.

Warmly,

The Highland Brides

Guardians of the Stone

Additionally, Angel Of Fire is very loosely connected to this series.

*Sweet Scottish Brides

*If you prefer your books without sexy scenes, you may wish to read the Sweet Scottish Brides instead of The Highland Brides. It’s the same story, without sex and strong language. These books are also more appropriate for younger readers.

The Impostor Series

The Impostor’s Kiss
The Impostor Prince

The Girl Who Stayed

The Things We Leave Behind
The Girl Who Stayed

The Aldridge Sisters

Leave No Trace
Speak No Evil
Tell No Lies

31 Comments

Cheryl on April 8, 2017 at 8:26 pm

I love series since it usually means I get to read more about characters I enjoy. At the same time, it is nice when they are also a stand alone so as to not be too confusing if you don’t start at the first book.
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Carole D. on April 8, 2017 at 9:04 pm

Thank you, for the reading order, makes it easier.
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Noma on April 8, 2017 at 9:32 pm

I love this kind of books! Thanks for writing them!
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stephen jones on April 8, 2017 at 10:18 pm

thank you! seeing the reading order helps a lot.
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Kay Martinez on April 8, 2017 at 11:46 pm

I love knowing what order to read a series in! Thanks for making the chart. Love the new website.
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Sandy Haber on April 9, 2017 at 12:26 am

Always nice to know the order especially since the characters often overlap.
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Linda Townsend on April 9, 2017 at 1:41 am

It’s always nice to know the proper reading order… and, IF it matters. Thanks!
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Brianna Helton on April 9, 2017 at 3:21 am

Thank you for taking the time to list a reading order! It’s definitely appreciated!
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Mary McCoy on April 9, 2017 at 5:15 am

Thank you for the reading order!
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Denise on April 9, 2017 at 6:12 pm

thanks for the reading order
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Elaine Carlson on April 9, 2017 at 6:25 pm

I also like to have the reading order of series.
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Kelly Braun on April 9, 2017 at 10:24 pm

Thank you! This helps when I want to start with a genre/series an author has written.
Cheers-
Kelly Braun
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Angelia S on April 10, 2017 at 1:30 am

Thank you for the reading order.
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Cindy on April 10, 2017 at 1:34 am

I love your books. McKinnons bride is by far one of my favorite books. I have at least tow and some i have 4 of the srries. Thank you for the list. It will help my ocd brain.
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- Mariela on January 6, 2021 at 3:04 am
  
  Love the books , is there a book already out about Constance?
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  - Tanya Anne Crosby on January 8, 2021 at 1:33 am
    
    Thank you so much! No, at this point, there isn’t one, though her happily ever after is mentioned in the epilogue of Maiden From the Mist. I do want to write her story some day though!
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Alison on April 10, 2017 at 1:42 am

You are such a talented author and I love reading your books.
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Violet Brown on April 10, 2017 at 2:27 am

I googled Scottish hisorical romance and your books popped up. I downloaded a free one from Amazon, I think Highland Steel, and loved it. I do like to read most series in order, but I’m glad to know it’s not really necessary. Thanks for writing great stories.
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Tina Carlson on April 10, 2017 at 2:33 am

Thank you so much for the reading order
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Priscilla Pomeroy on April 10, 2017 at 2:46 am

I love series & stand-alones. It is nice to have the reading order though so I know what to read next. Nothing is worse than starting in the middle of a series!
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Angel on April 10, 2017 at 4:26 am

Thank you!! It is always to start a series in the right order
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Nicole Ortiz on April 10, 2017 at 5:29 am

Thank you for posting this!
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Debbie Des Roches on April 10, 2017 at 9:33 am

Thanks so much for the chance! Love all your books
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Carol Luciano on April 10, 2017 at 2:29 pm

I love series. I get to get glimpses of the characters from all the books. The reading order is a plus so thank you for that. My favorite reading is Scottish historical romance.
Carol L
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Kim Lynch on April 10, 2017 at 6:13 pm

Thanks for the great info. I prefer to read even remotely connected books in ‘series’ and I love continuing stories of the same peeps.
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cheryl c. on April 10, 2017 at 6:33 pm

This is very helpful. Thanks for creating this list.
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Crystal Cox on April 22, 2017 at 1:33 am

I used to be very cray cray about making sure I read series in order but now unless I feel lost I just go with the flow. I do have to admit that if I find out it was part of a series when I go looking for more I will go back to making sure I read in order 😉 So this is fabulous.
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Patricia B. on April 24, 2017 at 1:57 am

Thank you for the lists. I always try to read series in order and usually wait to read them until the series is complete.. It is better for the continuity of the overall series theme and development of the characters. It is helpful for me to know which books I need to get to fill in the series I want to read.
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Wendy on June 7, 2017 at 4:14 am

Thanks for the printable book list. Even though most of your books are not considered series books, I prefer to read them in the order a writer writes the books.
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Kim Daugherty on December 5, 2018 at 1:44 pm

Where do I find the epilogue to McKennen’s Bride?
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- Tanya Anne Crosby on December 10, 2018 at 10:54 pm
  
  Hi Kim- what reader do you use? It’s called MacKinnon’s hope.
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