Mary Jo Putney books in order
American writer
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 53
- Also writes as
- M.J. Putney
Mary Jo Putney has published 49 novels, 2 short story collections, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with The Would-Be Widow (1988). The best-known is Uncommon Vows (2003). The latest is Once a Laird (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mary Jo Putney
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Uncommon Vows
Mary Jo Putney's most-read book.
Newest
Once a Laird
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
The Diabolical Baron (1987)
Lady of Fortune (1988)
The Would-Be Widow (1988)
Carousel of Hearts (1989)
The Controversial Countess (1989)
The Rake and the Reformer (1989)
Dearly Beloved (1990)
The Rogue and the Runaway (1990)
Silk and Secrets (1992)
Veils of Silk (1992)
Petals in the Storm (1993)
Dancing on the Wind (Fallen Angels) (1994)
Angel Rogue (1995)
River of Fire (1996)
Shattered Rainbows (Fallen Angels) (1996)
One Perfect Rose (1997)
The Rake (1998)
The Bargain (1999)
Thunder and Roses (1999)
Silk and Shadows (2000)
The Burning Point (2000)
The China Bride (2000)
The Wild Child (2000)
The Bartered Bride (2002)
The Spiral Path (2002)
Twist of Fate (2003)
Uncommon Vows (2003)
A Kiss of Fate (2004)
Stolen Magic (2005)
The Marriage Spell (2006)
A Distant Magic (2007)
Dangerous to Know (2007)
Fallen Angel (2009)
Loving a Lost Lord (2009)
Never Less Than a Lady (2010)
Never Less Than a Lady Lost Lords Kensington (2010)
Dark Mirror (2011)
Nowhere Near Respectable (2011)
Mischief and Mistletoe (2012)
No Longer a Gentleman (2012)
Sometimes a Rogue (2013)
Not Quite a Wife (2014)
Not Always a Saint (2015)
The Last Chance Christmas Ball (2015)
Once a Rebel (2017)
Once a Scoundrel (2018)
Once a Spy (2019)
Once Dishonored (2020)
Once a Laird (2021)
Short story collections in order
A Victorian Christmas (1992)
Christmas Revels (2003)
Children's books in order
Dark Passage (2011)
Other books in order
Once a Soldier (2021)
Mary Jo Putney FAQ
- How many books has Mary Jo Putney written?
- Mary Jo Putney has published 49 novels, 2 short story collections, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Jo Putney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Uncommon Vows.
- What is Mary Jo Putney's latest book?
- Once a Laird (2021).
- What is Mary Jo Putney's most famous book?
- Uncommon Vows (2003) is Mary Jo Putney's most widely read book.
- Does Mary Jo Putney write under a pen name?
- Yes: Mary Jo Putney has also published as M.J. Putney.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.