Summer Hanford Books in Order (Updated May 9, 2026)

Summer Hanford writes across three main areas: Pride and Prejudice variations, historical romance, and epic fantasy. She has also published picture books, shorter works, anthology pieces, and several titles co-written with Renata McMann.

The most important reading-order rule is that her bibliography is not one continuous timeline.

Her Thrice Born and Rise of the Summer God fantasy books should be read in order. Her Bennet Gang, Wickham Coin, Under the Shadow of the Marquess, Ladies Always Shoot First, Lord’s Kiss, Children of the Wald, and Duke’s Bequest books should also be kept in series order.

Most of the Pride and Prejudice variations are separate alternate versions of Austen’s story. They can usually be read independently unless they are clearly marked as a duology, prequel, or volume set.

The Short Version

1. For Austen readers, begin with The Second Mrs. Darcy if you want the co-written Renata McMann era, or Once Upon a Time in Pemberley if you want a solo Summer Hanford variation.
2. For fantasy readers, begin with Gift of the Aluien for Thrice Born, or Daughters of Awen for Rise of the Summer God.
3. For historical romance readers, begin with Captured by a Duke, Last Chance for a Lord, or The Archaeologist’s Daughter, depending on which series premise interests you most.

Summer Hanford Pride and Prejudice Variations in Order

These books are mostly separate Austen variations. Publication order is the cleanest way to list them because they do not form one shared Darcy-and-Elizabeth timeline.

1. Three Daughters Married (2014): A Pride and Prejudice variation that changes the Bennet sisters’ marriage situation and creates a different family pressure point.
2. Heiress to Longbourn (2014): A variation that reworks inheritance and Longbourn’s future, giving the Bennet family’s property problem a different shape.
3. The Second Mrs. Darcy (2014): A co-written variation with Renata McMann that begins one of Hanford’s longest Austen collaboration periods.
4. Caroline and the Footman (2015): A Pride and Prejudice variation that shifts attention toward Caroline Bingley and a socially unexpected romantic possibility.
5. The Scandalous Stepmother (2015): A variation built around reputation, family complication, and the social damage caused by scandal.
6. Mr. Collins’ Deception (2015): A variation that uses Mr. Collins as the source of altered expectations and comic or social disruption.
7. Poor Mr. Darcy (2015): A shorter Darcy-centered variation that places Darcy in a humbler or more vulnerable situation than usual.
8. Mary Younge (2015): A variation that gives a more prominent role to Mrs. Younge and the consequences of her connection to Georgiana Darcy.
9. A Death at Rosings (2015): A mystery-leaning Pride and Prejudice variation where Rosings becomes the center of danger rather than only social tension.
10. Lady Catherine Regrets (2015): A variation that turns Lady Catherine’s choices and consequences into the main point of change.
11. Entanglements of Honor (2016): A variation about obligation, reputation, and the way honorable conduct can trap characters as much as rescue them.
12. From Ashes to Heiresses (2016): A Pride and Prejudice variation that reshapes fortune and family prospects after disruption.
13. The Fire at Netherfield Park (2016): A variation where an emergency at Netherfield changes proximity, social rules, and Darcy and Elizabeth’s path.
14. Courting Elizabeth (2016): A Darcy-and-Elizabeth variation focused on courtship itself, with the romance brought into a more deliberate pursuit.
15. Epiphany with Tea (2016): A shorter variation in which realization, conversation, and altered perception drive the romantic change.
16. Miss Bingley’s Christmas (2016): A seasonal Austen variation that brings Caroline Bingley into a holiday-centered shift of circumstances.
17. Her Final Wish (2017): A variation shaped by a last request, placing emotional duty at the center of the plot.
18. Believing in Darcy (2017): A variation about trust, reputation, and Elizabeth’s willingness to see Darcy differently.
19. Foiled Elopement (2017): A Lydia-and-Wickham variation in which the elopement problem is interrupted before it can follow Austen’s original path.
20. The Widow Elizabeth (2017): A variation that changes Elizabeth’s marital status and gives the Darcy romance a different emotional starting point.
21. The Forgiving Season (2018): A Pride and Prejudice variation about reconciliation, second chances, and the work of forgiving earlier wrongs.
22. Hypothetically Married (2018): A variation that plays with the idea of an assumed, false, or socially complicated marriage arrangement.
23. The Long Road to Longbourn (2018): A variation that draws the romance through a longer journey back toward Longbourn, family, and resolution.
24. Love, Letters and Lies (2018): A shorter co-written variation where correspondence and deception complicate the usual Darcy-and-Elizabeth route.
25. A Duel in Meryton (2019): A variation where conflict becomes more direct and public, with Meryton becoming the site of heightened danger.
26. Their Secret Love (2020): A variation about hidden attachment and the consequences of a romance that cannot be openly acknowledged.
27. A Dollop of Pride and a Dash of Prejudice (2020): A lighter Austen variation that uses a playful title and tone while still returning to Darcy and Elizabeth.
28. After Anne (2020): A variation that moves from Anne de Bourgh’s situation into a changed future for the Rosings and Darcy circles.
29. More Than He Seems (2021): A variation centered on misjudgment, with Darcy or another key figure proving more complicated than first appearances suggest.
30. Mr. Collins’ Will (2021): A variation that uses Mr. Collins’ estate or final wishes as the device that changes the Bennet family’s prospects.
31. To Fall for Mr. Darcy (2022): A Darcy-and-Elizabeth variation focused on the emotional process of moving from resistance to love.
32. Once Upon a Time in Pemberley (2022): A solo Summer Hanford variation that places Pemberley at the center of the altered romance.
33. Pride & Prejudice and Planets (2023): A co-written alternate-reality variation that pushes Austen’s story into a more speculative frame.
34. Mr. Darcy’s Matchmaker (2023): A variation where matchmaking interference redirects Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship.
35. The Adventures of Miss Anne de Bourgh of Rosings (2023): A Pride and Prejudice prequel-style story that gives Anne de Bourgh a more active life before the familiar Darcy-and-Elizabeth plot.
36. Charitable Endeavors (2023): A co-written variation where charitable work and social duty alter character relationships.
37. Mr. Darcy’s Bookshop (2024): A solo variation that gives Darcy a bookshop-centered premise and a quieter, more literary route to romance.
38. To Catch a Poisoner (2024): A co-written variation with mystery elements, using poison and investigation to reshape the Austen cast’s usual conflicts.
39. The Adventures of Miss Anne de Bourgh of Rosings V. II (2024): The second Anne de Bourgh volume, continuing the prequel-style focus on Anne’s own adventures.
40. Dishonorable Gentlemen (2025): The first Bennet Gang book, using a more action-driven or criminally shaded premise around the Bennet family world.
41. Gentlemen of Honor (2025): The second Bennet Gang book and the direct follow-up to Dishonorable Gentlemen.
42. A Theft at Rosings (2025): A Rosings-centered mystery variation, best read after To Catch a Poisoner if you enjoy the co-written mystery side.
43. The Christmas Unicorn (2025): A short Christmas Pride and Prejudice variation about Kitty Bennet, fear, sisterly support, and a touch of wonder.
44. One Darcy Too Many (2026): A Pride and Prejudice variation listed for March 2026, making it the newest confirmed Austen title in current listings.

Bennet Gang Books in Order

This is a short Pride and Prejudice variation duology. Read it in order.

1. Dishonorable Gentlemen (2025): The first Bennet Gang book introduces the altered, more adventurous version of the Bennet world.
2. Gentlemen of Honor (2025): The second book completes the duology and should be read after Dishonorable Gentlemen.

Wickham Coin Books in Order

The Wickham Coin books are co-written with Renata McMann. Read them in numbered order.

1. Georgiana’s Folly (2014): A variation centered on Georgiana Darcy and the consequences of youthful vulnerability, Wickham’s influence, or compromised judgment.
2. Elizabeth’s Plight (2014): The second Wickham Coin book shifts the consequences toward Elizabeth and should be read after Georgiana’s Folly.

Thrice Born Books in Order

Thrice Born is Summer Hanford’s YA epic fantasy series. Read these in order, because the story follows a continuing fantasy arc.

1. Gift of the Aluien (2012): The first Thrice Born book introduces Aridian, dark dreams, rebirth, and the kingdom-level danger that begins the fantasy sequence.
2. Hawks of Sorga (2013): The second book follows Ari into a larger conflict involving Sorga, leadership, and the threat of an ancient enemy.
3. Throne of Wheylia (2014): The third main novel expands the political and magical stakes around the throne and the kingdom’s survival.
4. Plains of Tybrunn (2016): The fourth book carries the fantasy journey into new territory and deeper consequences.
5. Shores of K’Orge (2017): The fifth book concludes the main Thrice Born arc as the story reaches its final shore.

Thrice Born Related Shorts

These works appear around the Thrice Born world. Treat them as optional extras unless you are reading the fantasy material completely.

1. The Fall of Larkesong (2013): A related fantasy short or companion piece that adds background to the broader Thrice Born world.
2. The Forging of Cadwel (2014): A companion piece connected to the history and character background behind the main series.
3. Hawk Trials for Mirimel (2014): A shorter Thrice Born-world entry that expands a side character or cultural thread.
4. The Sword of Three (2015): A related fantasy entry that belongs with the world-building around the main novels.
5. The Lost Stone (2019): A Thrice Born Chronicles story focused on Mattah, exile, identity, and a challenge beyond the main five-book arc.

Rise of the Summer God Books in Order

Rise of the Summer God is Summer Hanford’s second epic fantasy series. Some database listings show only the first three books, but the author’s current site and Goodreads series listing show six primary works, with the series completed.

1. Daughters of Awen (2021): The opening book begins the gods, war, and prophecy arc that drives the series.
2. The Battle of Greypass (2021): The second book moves the conflict into open battle and tests loyalties after the first book’s setup.
3. Wyvern’s Call (2022): The third book follows the aftermath of battle and pushes the fantasy world into deeper magical and political danger.
4. Shroud of Fate (2024): The fourth book continues the prophecy-driven arc as choices narrow and consequences gather.
5. Shards of Deceit (2024): The fifth book brings deception and fragmentation into the larger war-and-gods storyline.
6. Destiny of Truth (2024): The sixth book is the conclusion of the Rise of the Summer God sequence.

The Tempest Stone Books in Order

• Bloodstone Blade (TBA): Listed on the author’s site as The Tempest Stone Book One and described as the next epic fantasy project; no reliable publication date was confirmed during this update.

Ladies Always Shoot First Books in Order

This is a historical romance series. Read it in order for the smoothest character and series progression.

1. Captured by a Duke (2017): The first book introduces the series’ swashbuckling historical-romance style with danger and aristocratic romance.
2. To Save a Lord (2017): The second book continues the action-romance pattern with a lord in need of rescue or protection.
3. One Shot for a Gentleman (2017): The third book keeps the series focused on decisive heroines, danger, and romantic stakes.
4. Anything for a Lord (2017): The fourth book closes the main listed run with another high-stakes historical romance.
5. Ladies Always Shoot First (2017): A collected edition of the series; use it as a bundle, not as a separate story after book four.

Lord’s Kiss Books in Order

The Lord’s Kiss books are historical romances. Read them in publication order.

1. Last Chance for a Lord (2017): The first book introduces the series’ lord-centered Regency romance structure.
2. To Know a Lord’s Kiss (2017): The second book continues the theme of courtship, secrets, and romantic recognition.
3. A Lord’s Dream (2017): The third book turns desire and expectation into the central romantic pressure.
4. Deceived by a Lord (2017): The fourth book uses deception as the main obstacle to trust and resolution.
5. A Lord’s Kiss Boxed Set: Books 1-4 (2018): A collection of the four books, useful for convenience but not a new installment.

Under the Shadow of the Marquess Books in Order

Read these in order. The series is historical romance rather than Austenesque variation.

1. The Archaeologist’s Daughter (2017): The first book introduces the series through hidden identity, social danger, and a heroine tied to archaeological or antiquarian intrigue.
2. The Duke’s Widow (2018): The second book shifts to a widow and a duke, building the romance around second chances and estate or inheritance pressure.
3. The False Lady (2021): The third book uses mistaken or hidden identity as the central complication in the series’ historical-romance world.

Children of the Wald Books in Order

1. Kestrel (2020): The first Children of the Wald book introduces a shorter fantasy or folklore-style sequence.
2. Red Fox (2021): The second book continues the Children of the Wald world and should be read after Kestrel.

Duke’s Bequest Books in Order

Current listings disagree on the display order, but the safest series order is the numbered Fantastic Fiction order.

1. Grace’s Story (2021): The first Duke’s Bequest book introduces the inheritance-linked premise and its romantic consequences.
2. Sleigh Bells & Slander (2021): The second book adds a seasonal and scandal-focused turn to the series.
3. Wildflowers & Wiles (2021): The third book continues the inheritance-world romance with deception, strategy, or social maneuvering.

Once Upon a Kiss Book

• The Tailor and the Demoiselle (2021): A historical romance novella or short novel listed under Once Upon a Kiss, best read as a standalone.

Songs of Rebellion Book

• Ballad of Discord (2019): A co-written historical romance with Tarah Scott, separate from Hanford’s main Austen and fantasy series.

Standalone and Separate Historical Romances

1. His Yuletide Kiss (2020): A seasonal historical romance, best read as a standalone holiday title.
2. One Good Gentleman (2017): A Marriage Maker contribution and historical romance entry; read it as part of that shared world, not as a Summer Hanford-only series.
3. My Lady of Danger (2018): A Marriage Maker contribution with danger, rescue, and historical-romance stakes.
4. Rake Ruiner (2018): A Marriage Maker entry built around reform, reputation, and romantic reversal.
5. Dreaming of a Gentleman (2018): A Marriage Maker contribution centered on courtship expectations and the idea of a worthy gentleman.
6. My Lady, My Siren (2019): A Marriage Maker / Forbidden Love title, best read as a shared-world historical romance.
7. His Imaginary Courtship (2020): A Marriage Maker contribution built around a false or imagined courtship premise.
8. The Runaway Baroness (2020): A Marriage Maker contribution involving a fleeing heroine and a new romantic future.
9. Rules of Refinement (2018): A co-written Marriage Maker-related title with Erin Rye and Tarah Scott, best treated as shared-world material.

Picture Books

1. Boxing Day (2022): A picture book co-created with Tabitha Lines, separate from Hanford’s romance and fantasy bibliography.
2. Lufu (2022): A picture book title listed among Hanford’s children’s works.
3. Bunny Lore (2022): A picture book title, separate from the adult fiction reading order.
4. Minnie and the Mink (2022): A picture book title for younger readers.
5. Minnie y el Visón (2022): A Spanish-language version connected to Minnie and the Mink.

Collections and Anthologies

These are optional unless you are collecting everything.

1. Pride and Prejudice Villains Revisited – Redeemed – Reimagined (2015): A collection focused on reworking Austen’s villains or difficult characters.
2. Scarsdale Publishing Half Hour Read Summer Mixer 2017 (2017): A multi-author short-read collection connected to the publisher’s half-hour format.
3. Scandalous Lords and Courtship (2019): A historical romance collection with multiple contributors.
4. The Flowers of Scotland Four Book Collection (2020): A multi-author historical romance collection.
5. Christmas Celebrations (2024): A holiday anthology appearance.
6. Regency Summer Melodies (2025): A multi-author Regency collection with a summer and music theme.
7. Summer Hanford Regency Romance Collection (2024): An omnibus of Hanford’s Regency romance work, useful as a bundle rather than a new story.

Best Summer Hanford Reading Order

Because Summer Hanford writes in several genres, the best order depends on what you came for.

For Pride and Prejudice variations, read:

1. The Second Mrs. Darcy (2014): A good starting point for the Hanford/McMann collaboration period.
2. Poor Mr. Darcy (2015): A shorter Darcy-centered variation that gives a quick sample of the style.
3. A Death at Rosings (2015): A useful next step if you like mystery inside the Austen frame.
4. The Fire at Netherfield Park (2016): A strong “changed event” variation that alters the familiar early setting.
5. The Forgiving Season (2018): A later co-written variation centered on reconciliation.
6. A Duel in Meryton (2019): A more dramatic variation with public conflict and danger.
7. Once Upon a Time in Pemberley (2022): A solo Hanford variation and a clean entry into her independent Austen work.
8. Mr. Darcy’s Matchmaker (2023): A lighter solo variation with matchmaking pressure.
9. The Adventures of Miss Anne de Bourgh of Rosings (2023): Read here if you want Anne de Bourgh expanded beyond her original role.
10. Mr. Darcy’s Bookshop (2024): A newer solo variation with a bookish premise.
11. The Christmas Unicorn (2025): Save this as a short seasonal extra.
12. One Darcy Too Many (2026): Read as the newest confirmed Austen variation once available.

For fantasy, read:

1. Gift of the Aluien (2012): Begin the Thrice Born sequence here.
2. Hawks of Sorga (2013): Continue Ari’s fantasy arc.
3. Throne of Wheylia (2014): Read third for the political and magical escalation.
4. Plains of Tybrunn (2016): Continue the main quest.
5. Shores of K’Orge (2017): Finish the main Thrice Born series.
6. Daughters of Awen (2021): Start Rise of the Summer God.
7. The Battle of Greypass (2021): Continue the new epic fantasy conflict.
8. Wyvern’s Call (2022): Read third in the Rise of the Summer God arc.
9. Shroud of Fate (2024): Continue the completed six-book sequence.
10. Shards of Deceit (2024): Read fifth.
11. Destiny of Truth (2024): Finish Rise of the Summer God.

For historical romance, read:

1. Captured by a Duke (2017): Start Ladies Always Shoot First.
2. To Save a Lord (2017): Continue the action-romance series.
3. One Shot for a Gentleman (2017): Read third.
4. Anything for a Lord (2017): Finish the main Ladies Always Shoot First run.
5. Last Chance for a Lord (2017): Begin Lord’s Kiss.
6. To Know a Lord’s Kiss (2017): Continue the series.
7. A Lord’s Dream (2017): Read third.
8. Deceived by a Lord (2017): Finish the Lord’s Kiss sequence.
9. The Archaeologist’s Daughter (2017): Start Under the Shadow of the Marquess.
10. The Duke’s Widow (2018): Continue the series.
11. The False Lady (2021): Finish the listed trilogy.

Chronological Order

A single chronological order does not work for Summer Hanford.

The Pride and Prejudice variations are alternate versions of Austen’s world, not one combined timeline. Darcy and Elizabeth may meet under different conditions, Anne de Bourgh may receive a new role, Wickham may create different damage, or Rosings may become a mystery setting.

Use chronological order only inside series:

1. Thrice Born: Read from Gift of the Aluien through Shores of K’Orge.
2. Rise of the Summer God: Read from Daughters of Awen through Destiny of Truth.
3. Bennet Gang: Read Dishonorable Gentlemen before Gentlemen of Honor.
4. Wickham Coin: Read Georgiana’s Folly before Elizabeth’s Plight.
5. Ladies Always Shoot First: Read the four main books in numbered order.
6. Lord’s Kiss: Read the four main books in numbered order.
7. Under the Shadow of the Marquess: Read The Archaeologist’s Daughter, then The Duke’s Widow, then The False Lady.
8. Children of the Wald: Read Kestrel before Red Fox.
9. Duke’s Bequest: Read Grace’s Story, then Sleigh Bells & Slander, then Wildflowers & Wiles.

Latest Summer Hanford Book Status

The newest confirmed Summer Hanford Austen listing is One Darcy Too Many (2026), listed for March 2026.

The newest confirmed Pride and Prejudice short before that is The Christmas Unicorn (2025).

On the fantasy side, Summer Hanford’s official site states that Rise of the Summer God was completed in 2024, and it lists Bloodstone Blade as book one of The Tempest Stone. No firm publication date for Bloodstone Blade was confirmed during this update.

FAQs

Do Summer Hanford books need to be read in order?

Only within connected series. Read the fantasy series and historical romance series in order. Most Pride and Prejudice variations can be read independently.

What Summer Hanford book should I read first?

Start with The Second Mrs. Darcy for the early co-written Austen variations. Start with Once Upon a Time in Pemberley or Mr. Darcy’s Bookshop for solo Austen variations. Start with Gift of the Aluien for fantasy.

Are Summer Hanford and Renata McMann’s books connected?

They share a collaboration catalog of Pride and Prejudice variations, but most are separate alternate stories rather than one continuous series.

Is Bennet Gang connected?

Yes. Dishonorable Gentlemen is book one and Gentlemen of Honor is book two. Read them in that order.

Is Rise of the Summer God complete?

Yes, current author information and series listings show Rise of the Summer God as a completed six-book epic fantasy series.

Is Thrice Born for adults or younger readers?

The author’s site describes Thrice Born as YA epic fantasy suitable for age 12 and up.

Are the picture books part of the main reading order?

No. The picture books are separate children’s titles and do not affect the romance, Austen, or fantasy series.

Which Summer Hanford books are optional?

Optional items include anthologies, omnibus editions, picture books, and shorter companion pieces. For story continuity, focus on the numbered series first.

Conclusion

Summer Hanford’s bibliography is best handled by genre.

For Austen variations, start with The Second Mrs. Darcy or Once Upon a Time in Pemberley. For epic fantasy, start with Gift of the Aluien or Daughters of Awen. For historical romance, start with Captured by a Duke, Last Chance for a Lord, or The Archaeologist’s Daughter.