The Powerful and the Pure Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Powerful and the Pure books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Forbidden Wife (By: Sharon Kendrick)
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The Forbidden Innocent (By: Sharon Kendrick)
Buy on Amazon2010
In Want of a Wife?
Buy on Amazon2011
The Return of the Stranger (By: Kate Walker)
Buy on Amazon2011
Distracted by Her Virtue (By: Kate Hewitt,Maggie Cox)
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Powerful and the Pure series is publication order: 1. The Forbidden Wife (By: Sharon Kendrick) (2010), 2. The Forbidden Innocent (By: Sharon Kendrick) (2010), 3. In Want of a Wife? (2011), 4. The Return of the Stranger (By: Kate Walker) (2011), 5. Distracted by Her Virtue (By: Kate Hewitt,Maggie Cox) (2014). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Powerful and the Pure series by Cathy Williams contains 5 books. The series began in 2010 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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