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Governess Brides Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Governess Brides books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Governess Brides series? Start with "That Scandalous Evening (By: Christina Dodd)" (1998) and follow publication order through all 20 books.
The complete Governess Brides reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
That Scandalous Evening (By: Christina Dodd)
1998
Rules of Surrender (By: Christina Dodd)
2000
Rules of Engagement (By: Christina Dodd)
2000
Rules of Attraction (By: Christina Dodd)
2001
In My Wildest Dreams (By: Christina Dodd)
2001
Lost in Your Arms (By: Christina Dodd)
2002
My Favorite Bride (By: Christina Dodd)
2002
My Fair Temptress (By: Christina Dodd)
2005
Hero, Come Back (With: Christina Dodd,Elizabeth Boyle)
2005
In Bed with the Duke (By: Christina Dodd)
2010
Taken by the Prince (By: Christina Dodd)
2011
A Pirate's Wife for Me (By: Christina Dodd)
2015
Scottish Brides
1999
My Scandalous Bride
1999
A Season For Scandal
2001
Royal Weddings
2011
Rules of Engagement
2012
Royal Bridesmaids
2012
The Trouble with Virtue
2013
Book Series In Order
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