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The James River books in order A series by Jude Deveraux

The James River series by Jude Deveraux has 4 books, from Sweetbriar (1983) to River Lady (1985). Read it in order, starting with Sweetbriar.

Reading order: 1 Sweetbriar (1983) · 2 Counterfeit Lady (1984) · 3 Lost Lady (1985) · 4 River Lady (1985)

Updated September 2026

All 4 The James River books in order

  1. 1.

    Sweetbriar (1983)

    313 pages★ 3.0 (5 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Counterfeit Lady (1984)

    384 pages★ 4.0 (7 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Lost Lady (1985)

    310 pages

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  4. 4.

    River Lady (1985)

    348 pages

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The James River FAQ

How many The James River books are there?
There are 4 The James River books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The James River books in?
In publication order, starting with Sweetbriar (1983): 1 Sweetbriar (1983) · 2 Counterfeit Lady (1984) · 3 Lost Lady (1985) · 4 River Lady (1985).
What is the first The James River book?
Sweetbriar (1983).
What is the latest The James River book?
River Lady (1985).
Is the James River series finished?
There have been no new The James River books since 1985.
Did Jude Deveraux write other series?
Yes: The Summerhouse, Forever Trilogy, The Edilean, The Moonlight Trilogy and Nantucket Brides Trilogy.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.