Daphne Clair books in order
New Zealand writer and activist
- Born
- 1939
- Country
- New Zealand
- Books
- 72
- Also writes as
- Claire Lorel, Clarissa Garland, Laurey Bright, Daphne de Jong
Daphne Clair has published 68 novels, 2 novellas and 2 other books, beginning with A Streak of Gold (1978). The best-known is Never Count Tomorrow (1980). The latest is A Perfect Marriage (2012).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Daphne Clair
Start here
Never Count Tomorrow
Daphne Clair's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Makeshift Marriage
One of the most-read, at about 185 pages.
Newest
A Perfect Marriage
Published 2012.
Standalone novels in order
A Streak of Gold (1978)
The Jade Girl (1978)
Something Less Than Love (1979)
The Jasmine Bride (1979)
The Sleeping Fire (1979)
A Wilder Shore (1980)
Darling Deceiver (1980)
Frozen Heart (1980)
Never Count Tomorrow (1980)
The Loving Trap (1980)
Dark Remembrance (1981)
Lord Brandsley's Bride (1981)
Promise to Pay (1981)
Tears of Morning (1981)
Deepwaters (1982)
Pacific Pretence (1982)
Sweet Vengeance (1982)
Marriage Under Fire (1983)
Fetters Of The Past (1984)
Take Hold of Tomorrow (1984)
When Morning Comes (1984)
Dark Dream (1985)
Long Way From Home (1985)
No Escape (1987)
No Winner (1987)
The Rainbow Way (1987)
Jacinth (1988)
A Sudden Sunlight (1989)
Games of Chance (1989)
The Wayward Bride (1989)
A Guilty Passion (1990)
And Then Came Morning (1992)
The Older Man (1992)
Flame on the Horizon (1993)
Summers Past (1993)
The Kindness of Strangers (1993)
An Interrupted Marriage (1994)
Dark Mirror (1994)
Infamous Bargain (1994)
Makeshift Marriage (1994)
Edge of Deception (1995)
Wilde Heart (1996)
Lovers' Lies (1997)
Reckless Engagement (1997)
Wilde Man (1997)
Return to Opal Reach (1998)
Gather The Wind (1999)
Summer Seduction (1999)
The Mother of His Child (1999)
Carpenter's Mermaid (2001)
His Trophy Mistress (2001)
Marrying Marcus (Virgin Bride) (2001)
The Heiress Bride (2002)
The Marriage Debt (2002)
The Determined Virgin (2003)
Tiempo De Esperanza (Time of Hope) (2003)
Her Passionate Protector (2004)
Wed in White (2007)
Salzano's Captive Bride (2009)
The Timber Baron's Virgin Bride (2009)
Dangerous Waters (2010)
Taken by the Pirate Tycoon (2010)
Grounds for Marriage (2011)
A Perfect Marriage (2012)
Claiming His Bride
Life With Riley
The Brunellesci Baby
The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!)
Novellas in order
My Darling Clementina (1978)
Writing Romantic Fiction (1999)
Other books in order
Miss Miranda's Marriage (Coventry Romances, No 160) (1982)
Ruling Passion
About Daphne Clair
Daphne Clair de Jong, née Williams is a New Zealand writer of over 75 romance novels since 1977 as Daphne Clair and Daphne de Jong, and under the pseudonyms Laurey Bright, Clair Lorel, and Clarissa Garland, and she also publishes poetry and articles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Daphne Clair FAQ
- How many books has Daphne Clair written?
- Daphne Clair has published 68 novels, 2 novellas and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Daphne Clair's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Never Count Tomorrow.
- What is Daphne Clair's latest book?
- A Perfect Marriage (2012).
- What is Daphne Clair's most famous book?
- Never Count Tomorrow (1980) is Daphne Clair's most widely read book.
- Does Daphne Clair write under a pen name?
- Yes: Daphne Clair has also published as Claire Lorel, Clarissa Garland, Laurey Bright and Daphne de Jong.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.