Karen Hawkins has published 34 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with The Abduction of Julia (2000). The best-known is How To Abduct A Highland Lord (2007). The latest is Secret Recipe of Ella Dove (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Karen Hawkins

Start here
How To Abduct A Highland Lord
Karen Hawkins's most-read book.

Shortest way in
One Night in Scotland
One of the most-read, at about 335 pages.

Newest
Secret Recipe of Ella Dove
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order

The Abduction of Julia (2000)

A Belated Bride (2001)

The Seduction of Sara (2001)

An Affair to Remember (2002)

Catherine and the Pirate (2002)

Confessions of a Scoundrel (2003)

How to Treat a Lady (2003)

And the Bride Wore Plaid (2004)

Lady in Red (2005)

Her Master and Commander (2006)

Her Officer and Gentleman (2006)

How To Abduct A Highland Lord (2007)

To Scotland, With Love (2007)

Talk of the Town (2008)

To Catch A Highlander (2008)

Sleepless in Scotland (2009)

Much Ado About Marriage (2010)

One Night in Scotland (2010)

A Most Dangerous Profession (2011)

Scandal in Scotland (2011)

How To Capture A Countess (2012)

The Taming of a Scottish Princess (Hurst Amulet #4) (2012)

How to Entice an Enchantress (2013)

How to Pursue a Princess (2013)

The Prince Who Loved Me (2014)

The Prince and I (2015)

Mad for the Plaid (2016)

Caught by the Scot (2017)

The Legend of Nimway Hall (2018)

The Book Charmer (2019)

Cup of Silver Linings (2021)

Last Chance Motel (2021)

Secret Recipe of Ella Dove (2023)

The Laird Who Loved Me Macleans
Novellas in order

Princess in Disguise (2013)
Other books in order

Bookshop of Hidden Dreams (2024)
About Karen Hawkins
Karen Hawkins is an American author of sixteen historical romance novels. Her novels are best known for their humorous theme.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Karen Hawkins FAQ
- How many books has Karen Hawkins written?
- Karen Hawkins has published 34 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karen Hawkins's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How To Abduct A Highland Lord.
- What is Karen Hawkins's latest book?
- Secret Recipe of Ella Dove (2023).
- What is Karen Hawkins's most famous book?
- How To Abduct A Highland Lord (2007) is Karen Hawkins's most widely read book.
Authors like Karen Hawkins
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.

