Judith McNaught has published 19 novels and 6 other books, beginning with Tender Triumph (1983). The 3 series include Paradise (5 books, starting with Paradise), Westmoreland Dynasty Saga (3 books, starting with A Kingdom of Dreams) and Sequels (3 books, starting with Once and Always). The best-known is A Kingdom of Dreams (1989). The latest is Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (2007).
Updated September 2026
Paradise books in order (5)Series page
Reading order: 1 Paradise (1991) · 2 Perfect (1993) · 3 Night Whispers (1998) · 4 Someone to Watch Over Me (2000) · 5 Every Breath You Take (2005)
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Paradise (1991)
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Perfect (1993)
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Night Whispers (1998)
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Someone to Watch Over Me (2000)
- 5.
Every Breath You Take (2005)
Westmoreland Dynasty Saga books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 A Kingdom of Dreams (1989) · 2 Whitney, My Love (1985) · 3 Until You (1994)
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A Kingdom of Dreams (Mar 1989)
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Whitney, My Love (1985)
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Until You (1994)
Sequels books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Once and Always (1987) · 2 Something Wonderful (1988) · 3 Almost Heaven (1990)
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Once and Always (1987)
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Something Wonderful (1988)
- 3.
Almost Heaven (1990)
Where to start with Judith McNaught
Start here
A Kingdom of Dreams
Judith McNaught's most-read book and the first of the 3 Westmoreland Dynasty Saga books.
Shortest way in
Double Standards
One of the most-read, at about 310 pages.
Newest
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
Published 2007.
Standalone novels in order
Tender Triumph (1983)
Double Standards (1985)
A Holiday of Love (1995)
Remember When (1996)
Simple Gifts: Four Heartwarming Christmas Stories (1998)
Simple Gifts (2002)
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (2007)
Sweetest Thing
Other books in order
Wings Bestsellers (1994)
Tender Triumph 27 Copy Bin (1995)
DOUBLE EXPOSURE from a GIFT of LOVE (1996)
Water's Edge (2003)
Paradise/Tender Triumph (2005)
Miracles (2016)
About Judith McNaught
Judith McNaught is a bestselling author of over a dozen historical and contemporary romance novels, with 30 million copies of her works in print. She was also the first female executive producer at a CBS radio station.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Judith McNaught FAQ
- How many books has Judith McNaught written?
- Judith McNaught has published 19 novels and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Judith McNaught's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Paradise with Paradise, Westmoreland Dynasty Saga with A Kingdom of Dreams and Sequels with Once and Always. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Judith McNaught's latest book?
- Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (2007).
- What is Judith McNaught's most famous book?
- A Kingdom of Dreams (1989) is Judith McNaught's most widely read book.
- Are Judith McNaught's books connected?
- 11 books belong to 3 series (Paradise, Westmoreland Dynasty Saga and Sequels); the other 14 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.