Zoe Burton Books in Order (Updated May 10, 2026)

Zoe Burton writes sweet Pride and Prejudice variations, most often pairing Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy in altered Regency, modern, holiday, western, Victorian, or suspense-leaning situations.

Her catalogue is not one long Darcy-and-Elizabeth timeline. Some books belong to short connected series, but most are standalone variations where the Austen premise resets.

The best reading plan is to separate the connected groups first, then read the remaining single titles by publication order.

The Three Shelves to Know First

1. Connected series: Promises, The Darcy Marriage Series, Pride & Prejudice & Racecars, and In Peril with Darcy.
2. Standalone variations: Most of Burton’s Regency single titles, plus the Victorian and western variations.
3. Bundles and collections: Several books are compilations and may duplicate stories published separately.

Zoe Burton Books in Publication Order

1. I Promise To… (2014): Elizabeth and Darcy have known each other since childhood, and an arranged marriage becomes the escape route from an unwanted suitor.
2. Lilacs & Lavender (2015): Elizabeth meets Darcy unexpectedly in London on her way to Kent, changing the emotional path that would usually lead to Hunsford.
3. Promises Kept (2015): This sequel follows Elizabeth and Darcy through the first year of the marriage arranged in I Promise To….
4. Bits of Ribbon and Lace (2015): A collection of short Pride and Prejudice vignettes, mixing quick Regency and modern pieces rather than one continuous plot.
5. Mr. Darcy’s Love (2015): Elizabeth loses her memory of Darcy’s Meryton insult after an injury, giving their relationship a gentler first chance.
6. Decisions and Consequences (2016): Elizabeth is forced to respond to unwanted marriage pressure after refusing two proposals, turning choice and survival into the central conflict.
7. Darcy’s Deal (2016): Darcy must marry to keep guardianship of Georgiana, while Elizabeth is sent away from Longbourn, creating a practical bargain with romantic consequences.
8. The Essence of Love (2016): Elizabeth meets Darcy through Mary’s friendship with Georgiana, allowing affection to begin before the usual misunderstandings harden.
9. Matches Made at Netherfield (2017): Bingley’s attempt to outmaneuver Caroline leads to a Netherfield Ball with more than one romantic compromise.
10. Darcy’s Adventures (2017): A four-novella anthology that gives Darcy and Elizabeth several separate paths to happiness.
11. Promises (2017): A collected edition of I Promise To… and Promises Kept, useful for convenience but not a new story.
12. Darcy’s Race to Love (2017): A modern stock-car racing variation where Will Darcy and Liz Bennet meet in the world of pit roads, teams, and competition.
13. Forced to Wed (2017): A two-book compilation built around forced-marriage or forced-choice premises, best treated as a bundle rather than a new installment.
14. Darcy’s Wife Search (2017): Darcy meets Elizabeth in Hyde Park while looking for a suitable wife, beginning the connected Darcy Marriage Series.
15. Lady Catherine Impedes (2017): Elizabeth and Darcy are already married, but Lady Catherine, Anne, and Mr. Collins attempt to break their union apart.
16. Caroline’s Censure (2017): Caroline Bingley becomes the next obstacle for the newly married Darcys, continuing the Darcy Marriage Series after Lady Catherine’s interference.
17. Mr. Darcy Finds Love (2017): A pair of novellas, including Mr. Darcy’s Love, that offers two shorter routes to Darcy-and-Elizabeth romance.
18. Georgie’s Redemption (2017): The second Pride & Prejudice & Racecars book shifts attention toward Georgiana while keeping Will and Liz within the modern racing world.
19. Darcy’s Perfect Present (2017): A Christmas short variation where Darcy arrives in Hertfordshire wanting peace and finds Elizabeth instead.
20. Darcy’s Bodie Mine (2018): A western Pride and Prejudice variation that recasts Will Darcy as a mine owner and Lizzy Bennet as a saloon singer in Bodie, California.
21. Darcy’s Surprise Betrothal (2018): After Mr. Bennet’s death, Elizabeth faces an uncertain future and discovers that secrets around Longbourn may change her expectations of Darcy.
22. To Save Elizabeth (2018): Elizabeth survives a violent ordeal and is cared for by the Gardiners while Darcy becomes determined to protect her.
23. Darcy Overhears (2018): Darcy overhears a threat against Elizabeth and acts to protect her reputation, pushing the romance forward through danger.
24. Merry Christmas, Mr. Darcy! (2018): Darcy and Elizabeth fall quickly in love during the Christmas season, only for weather and family concerns to test the match.
25. Mr. Darcy (2018): A separately listed Burton title that appears in catalogue records as a collection or short-form related edition; treat it as completist material unless the exact edition contents are confirmed.
26. Mr. Darcy, My Hero (2019): A collection of four previously published variations where Elizabeth needs rescue and Darcy becomes the protective figure.
27. Darcy’s Secret Marriage (2019): Darcy and Elizabeth are separated after a secret marriage, creating a second-chance story built around jealousy and reunion.
28. Coming Together (2019): A compilation combining two Burton series, making it convenient for collected reading but unnecessary if you own the individual books.
29. Darcy’s Caution (2019): The third Pride & Prejudice & Racecars book brings suspense into Will and Liz’s married life when a stalker threatens their future.
30. Darcy’s Christmas Compromise (2019): A Christmas variation where Elizabeth meets Darcy in Derbyshire after an injury, and rescue opens the way to romance.
31. Darcy’s Predicament (2019): Darcy falls for Elizabeth quickly but must overcome family objections and social obstacles before happiness is secure.
32. Darcy’s Uneasy Betrothal (2020): Elizabeth’s danger during a walk around Longbourn brings Darcy into her life and creates a betrothal neither can easily manage.
33. A MUCH Later Meeting (2020): A Victorian-set variation imagining Darcy and Elizabeth meeting decades later than usual, after youth has passed but love has not.
34. Christmas in Meryton (2020): A three-book Christmas compilation, best read as a bundle of seasonal stories rather than a new continuity step.
35. Darcy’s Yuletide Wedding (2020): Darcy falls instantly for Elizabeth, but a plot against them threatens to separate the couple before their love can settle.
36. Darcy’s Unwanted Bride (2021): A young Darcy is forced into a betrothal arranged by his abusive father, turning an unwanted marriage into a test of trust.
37. Darcy’s Favorite (2021): Darcy’s sense of duty clashes with his attraction to Elizabeth, making his emotional restraint the main obstacle.
38. Darcy’s Christmas Scheme (2021): Darcy tries to win Elizabeth during the Christmas season, but his plans must overcome her poor opinion of him.
39. Darcy’s Christmas Ball (2022): Darcy meets Elizabeth at his aunt’s charity ball, and one promising encounter is threatened by an unexpected complication.
40. Mr. Darcy: The Key to Her Heart (2022): A Hertfordshire house party brings young Darcy into Elizabeth’s circle and ties their hearts before the usual Meryton timeline.
41. Darcy’s Happy Compromise (2022): The first In Peril with Darcy book begins with a compromise that leads to danger as well as a forced proposal.
42. Darcy’s Honorable Proposal (2023): The second In Peril with Darcy book uses another compromise setup, but this time the danger follows Elizabeth after the proposal.
43. Mr. Darcy’s Impulsive Moment (2024): Darcy, usually careful and deliberate, acts impulsively in a way that changes his future with Elizabeth.
44. Darcy’s Hopeful Future (2024): The third In Peril with Darcy book begins with Darcy and Elizabeth meeting at the theater before a staged compromise turns potentially murderous.
45. Darcy’s Newlywed Christmas (2025): A sequel-style Christmas story where newly married Darcy and Elizabeth return to Pemberley and face danger from a visitor.

Connected Zoe Burton Series in Order

Promises Books

1. I Promise To… (2014): Childhood acquaintance and family arrangement push Elizabeth and Darcy into marriage before ordinary courtship can begin.
2. Promises Kept (2015): The story continues into the Darcys’ first year of marriage, where their bond must survive outside interference.

Promises (2017) is the bundle edition of these two books.

The Darcy Marriage Series

1. Darcy’s Wife Search (2017): Darcy’s search for a suitable wife leads him to Elizabeth, whose family chaos challenges his expectations.
2. Lady Catherine Impedes (2017): Darcy and Elizabeth’s marriage is threatened by Lady Catherine’s schemes.
3. Caroline’s Censure (2017): Caroline Bingley challenges the newly married couple, adding one more social obstacle after Lady Catherine.

Read these three in order because they follow the same marriage continuity.

Pride & Prejudice & Racecars

1. Darcy’s Race to Love (2017): Will Darcy and Liz Bennet meet in a modern stock-car racing world.
2. Georgie’s Redemption (2017): Georgiana’s story expands the racing-world continuity.
3. Darcy’s Caution (2019): Will and Liz face a stalker threat after marriage, giving the modern series a suspense turn.

Read this trilogy in order.

In Peril with Darcy

1. Darcy’s Happy Compromise (2022): A forced proposal and mortal danger begin this suspense-leaning Regency sequence.
2. Darcy’s Honorable Proposal (2023): Elizabeth is compromised at a ball, and the danger surrounding the couple grows.
3. Darcy’s Hopeful Future (2024): A theater meeting becomes a staged compromise with potentially deadly consequences.

This is the most important Burton series to read in order if you want the suspense arc grouped correctly.

Standalone Reading Groups

Regency Standalone Variations

Read these whenever the premise appeals:

1. Lilacs & Lavender (2015): A London meeting before Kent softens Elizabeth’s path toward Darcy.
2. Mr. Darcy’s Love (2015): Elizabeth’s memory loss removes the sting of Darcy’s first insult.
3. Decisions and Consequences (2016): Refused proposals and family pressure force Elizabeth toward a difficult choice.
4. Darcy’s Deal (2016): Darcy and Elizabeth enter a marriage bargain for practical reasons.
5. The Essence of Love (2016): Mary and Georgiana’s friendship helps Elizabeth and Darcy meet differently.
6. Matches Made at Netherfield (2017): Bingley’s plotting turns Netherfield into a stage for multiple romantic outcomes.
7. Darcy’s Surprise Betrothal (2018): Longbourn’s future and hidden secrets reshape Elizabeth’s view of Darcy.
8. To Save Elizabeth (2018): Darcy becomes Elizabeth’s protector after trauma.
9. Darcy Overhears (2018): A threat overheard by Darcy turns protection into courtship.
10. Darcy’s Secret Marriage (2019): A secret marriage and separation create a second-chance romance.
11. Darcy’s Predicament (2019): Instant affection meets family resistance.
12. Darcy’s Uneasy Betrothal (2020): Danger near Longbourn leads to an uneasy engagement.
13. Darcy’s Unwanted Bride (2021): An arranged betrothal made under cruel family pressure must become something kinder.
14. Darcy’s Favorite (2021): Darcy’s duty and desire clash after he meets Elizabeth in Hertfordshire.
15. Mr. Darcy: The Key to Her Heart (2022): A house party creates an early attachment between Darcy and Elizabeth.
16. Mr. Darcy’s Impulsive Moment (2024): Darcy’s one reckless act changes the course of his relationship with Elizabeth.

Holiday Stories

1. Darcy’s Perfect Present (2017): Darcy’s quiet Christmas plans end when Elizabeth becomes the only gift he wants.
2. Merry Christmas, Mr. Darcy! (2018): A sudden Christmas romance faces weather and family trouble.
3. Darcy’s Christmas Compromise (2019): Injury and rescue bring Darcy and Elizabeth together during the season.
4. Darcy’s Yuletide Wedding (2020): A Christmas romance is threatened by a plot to divide the couple.
5. Darcy’s Christmas Scheme (2021): Darcy tries to win Elizabeth after a poor first impression.
6. Darcy’s Christmas Ball (2022): A charity ball gives Darcy and Elizabeth a promising first encounter.
7. Darcy’s Newlywed Christmas (2025): Newly married Darcy and Elizabeth face danger at Pemberley during Christmas.

Christmas in Meryton (2020) is a seasonal compilation and may duplicate some Christmas material.

Alternate Setting Variations

1. Darcy’s Bodie Mine (2018): A western variation moves the Darcy-Elizabeth romance to California mining country.
2. A MUCH Later Meeting (2020): A Victorian variation delays the Darcy-Elizabeth meeting until later life.

These stand apart from the Regency variations and can be read at any time.

Bundles and Collections

1. Bits of Ribbon and Lace (2015): A collection of short vignettes, useful for readers who want quick Darcy-and-Elizabeth scenes.
2. Darcy’s Adventures (2017): A four-novella anthology with separate Darcy-and-Elizabeth routes.
3. Promises (2017): A bundle of I Promise To… and Promises Kept.
4. Forced to Wed (2017): A two-book compilation centered on forced marriage and difficult choice.
5. Mr. Darcy Finds Love (2017): A pair of novellas, including Mr. Darcy’s Love.
6. Mr. Darcy, My Hero (2019): A four-story collection built around Darcy rescuing Elizabeth.
7. Coming Together (2019): A compilation of two Burton series.
8. Christmas in Meryton (2020): A Christmas compilation collecting seasonal Darcy-and-Elizabeth stories.

Collections are not usually the best way to track first publication order. They are best for convenience after checking whether you already own the individual stories.

Best Zoe Burton Reading Order

For a clean first read, use this order:

1. I Promise To… (2014): Start here because it is Burton’s first listed Pride and Prejudice variation.
2. Promises Kept (2015): Continue directly because it is the sequel.
3. Darcy’s Wife Search (2017): Begin the Darcy Marriage Series.
4. Lady Catherine Impedes (2017): Continue the same married-couple continuity.
5. Caroline’s Censure (2017): Finish the Darcy Marriage Series.
6. Darcy’s Race to Love (2017): Move to the modern racing trilogy.
7. Georgie’s Redemption (2017): Continue the racing continuity.
8. Darcy’s Caution (2019): Finish the racing trilogy.
9. Darcy’s Happy Compromise (2022): Begin In Peril with Darcy.
10. Darcy’s Honorable Proposal (2023): Continue the suspense-leaning sequence.
11. Darcy’s Hopeful Future (2024): Finish the confirmed In Peril with Darcy trilogy.
12. Darcy’s Newlywed Christmas (2025): Read as the newest confirmed sequel-style holiday title.

After those, choose standalone Regency, holiday, western, Victorian, or collection titles by premise.

Chronological Order

There is no single chronological order for Zoe Burton’s full catalogue.

Most books are separate Pride and Prejudice variations. Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship resets from one title to the next, so one book’s marriage, compromise, rescue, or altered first meeting does not carry into the next unless the book belongs to a named connected series.

Use chronological order only within the short connected groups listed above.

Latest Release Status

• The newest confirmed Zoe Burton title found in current listings is Darcy’s Newlywed Christmas, published in July 2025.
• Before that, the latest confirmed In Peril with Darcy title was Darcy’s Hopeful Future, published in June 2024.

No later original Zoe Burton release beyond Darcy’s Newlywed Christmas was reliably confirmed during this check.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first Zoe Burton book?

The first listed Zoe Burton Pride and Prejudice variation is I Promise To…, published in 2014.

What Zoe Burton book should I read first?

Start with I Promise To… if you want publication order. Start with Darcy’s Wife Search if you want a short connected marriage series. Start with Darcy’s Happy Compromise if you want suspense.

Are Zoe Burton’s books connected?

Some are connected, but most are standalone. The main connected groups are Promises, The Darcy Marriage Series, Pride & Prejudice & Racecars, and In Peril with Darcy.

Do I need to read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice first?

Yes. Burton’s variations assume familiarity with Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, the Bennet family, Lady Catherine, Caroline Bingley, Wickham, and the original romance structure.

Are the bundles required?

No. Bundles and collections are convenience editions. They may duplicate stories already published separately.

Is Pride & Prejudice & Racecars a Regency series?

No. It is a modern variation series set around stock-car racing.

Is Darcy’s Bodie Mine part of a series?

No confirmed continuing series is needed for Darcy’s Bodie Mine. Treat it as a standalone western variation.

What is Zoe Burton’s newest book?

The newest confirmed title is Darcy’s Newlywed Christmas, published in 2025.

Conclusion

Read Zoe Burton by connected group first, then by standalone premise. Begin with I Promise To… for publication order, or use the cleaner series path: Promises, The Darcy Marriage Series, Pride & Prejudice & Racecars, and In Peril with Darcy.