Robyn Donald has published 93 novels, beginning with Bride at Whangatapu (1977). The 4 series include Love's Reward (3 books, starting with Love's Reward), A Year Down Under Series Multi-Author (3 books, starting with The Stone Princess) and The Marriage Maker (3 books, starting with Mirror Bride (The Marriage Maker)). The best-known is Shadow of the Past (1979). The latest is Greek's Secret Son (2018).
Updated September 2026
Love's Reward books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Love's Reward (1989) · 2 A Bitter Homecoming (1989) · 3 Some Kind of Madness (1991)
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Love's Reward (1989)
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A Bitter Homecoming (1989)
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Some Kind of Madness (1991)
A Year Down Under Series Multi-Author books in order (3)
Reading order: 1 The Stone Princess (1991) · 2 The Golden Mask (1992) · 3 Such Dark Magic (1993)
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The Stone Princess (1991)
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The Golden Mask (1992)
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Such Dark Magic (1993)
The Marriage Maker books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Mirror Bride (The Marriage Maker) (1996) · 2 Meant To Marry (1996) · 3 Final Proposal (2011)
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Mirror Bride (The Marriage Maker) (1996)
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Meant To Marry (1996)
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Final Proposal (2011)
Royal Weddings books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Prince's Pleasure (2010) · 2 His Pregnant Princess (2004) · 3 By Royal Demand (2006)
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The Prince's Pleasure (2010)
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His Pregnant Princess (2004)
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By Royal Demand (2006)
Where to start with Robyn Donald
Start here
Shadow of the Past
Robyn Donald's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Captives Of The Past
One of the most-read, at about 186 pages.
Newest
Greek's Secret Son
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
Bride at Whangatapu (1977)
Summer at Awakopu (1978)
Shadow of the Past (1979)
Wife in Exchange (1979)
Bay of Stars (1980)
Iceberg (1980)
The Dark Abyss (1981)
The Interloper (1981)
An Old Passion (1982)
Mansion for My Love (1982)
Dilemma in Paradise (1983)
Return To Yesterday (1983)
The Gates of Rangitatau (1983)
The Guarded Heart (1983)
A Durable Fire (1984)
A Willing Surrender (1986)
An Unbreakable Bond (1986)
Captives Of The Past (1986)
Long Journey Back (1986)
A Late Loving (1987)
Country of the Heart (1987)
Smoke in the Wind (1987)
The Sweetest Trap (1988)
A Matter of Will (1989)
A Summer Storm (1990)
No Guarantees (1990)
No Place Too Far (1990)
The Darker Side of Paradise (1990)
Storm Over Paradise (1991)
Duet: Long Journey Back & Smoke in the Wind (1992)
Once Bitten, Twice Shy (1992)
Island Enchantment (1993)
Pagan Surrender (1993)
Paradise Lost (1993)
Dark Fire (1994)
Element of Risk (1994)
The Colour Of Midnight (Secrets) (1994)
Tiger Eyes (1994)
Prince of Lies (Dangerous Liaisons) (1995)
Indiscretions (1996)
A Forbidden Desire (1997)
Tiger, Tiger (1997)
Forbidden Pleasure (1998)
Surrender to Seduction (1998)
The Nanny Affair (1998)
A Reluctant Mistress (1999)
The Paternity Affair (1999)
Sanchia's Secret (2000)
Forgotten Sins (2001)
The Devil's Bargain (2001)
High Society Grooms (2002)
One Night at Parenga (2002)
Pacific Passions (Foreign Affairs) (2002)
Wolfe's Temptress (2002)
The Millionaire's Virgin Mistress (2003)
By Royal Command (2004)
The Billionaire's Passion (2004)
The Blackmail Bargain (2005)
The Royal Baby Bargain (2005)
The Rich Man's Royal Mistress (2006)
The Prince's Convenient Bride (2007)
The Prince's Forbidden Virgin (2007)
The Temptress of Tarika Bay (2007)
Virgin Bought and Paid For (2007)
His Majesty's Mistress (2008)
Innocent Mistress, Royal Wife (2008)
The Mediterranean Prince’s Captive Virgin (2008)
Rich, Ruthless and Secretly Royal (2009)
Ruthless Billionaire, Inexperienced Mistress (2009)
The Rich Man's Blackmailed Mistress (2009)
The Virgin And His Majesty (2009)
Brooding Billionaire, Impoverished Princess (2010)
Powerful Greek, Housekeeper Wife (2010)
One Night In The Orient (2011)
The Disgraced Princess (2011)
The Far Side of Paradise (2011)
Stepping Out of the Shadows (2012)
Island of Secrets (2013)
Claimed by Her Billionaire Protector (2018)
Greek's Secret Son (2018)
A Ruthless Passion (Passion)
Robyn Donald FAQ
- How many books has Robyn Donald written?
- Robyn Donald has published 93 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robyn Donald's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Love's Reward with Love's Reward, A Year Down Under Series Multi-Author with The Stone Princess and The Marriage Maker with Mirror Bride (The Marriage Maker). The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Robyn Donald's latest book?
- Greek's Secret Son (2018).
- What is Robyn Donald's most famous book?
- Shadow of the Past (1979) is Robyn Donald's most widely read book.
- Are Robyn Donald's books connected?
- 12 books belong to 4 series (Love's Reward, A Year Down Under Series Multi-Author, The Marriage Maker and Royal Weddings); the other 81 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.