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Waite books in order A series by Mary Balogh

The Waite series by Mary Balogh has 3 books, from The Trysting Place (1986) to The Notorious Rake (1992). Read it in order, starting with The Trysting Place.

Reading order: 1 The Trysting Place (1986) · 2 The Counterfeit Betrothal (1987) · 3 The Notorious Rake (1992)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Waite books in order

  1. 1.

    The Trysting Place (1986)

    222 pages

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  2. 2.

    The Counterfeit Betrothal (1987)

    219 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    The Notorious Rake (1992)

    224 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)

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Waite FAQ

How many Waite books are there?
There are 3 Waite books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Waite books in?
In publication order, starting with The Trysting Place (1986): 1 The Trysting Place (1986) · 2 The Counterfeit Betrothal (1987) · 3 The Notorious Rake (1992).
What is the first Waite book?
The Trysting Place (1986).
What is the latest Waite book?
The Notorious Rake (1992).
Is the Waite series finished?
There have been no new Waite books since 1992.
Did Mary Balogh write other series?
Yes: Brides & Wives, Sullivan, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Trilogy, Mistress Trilogy and Bedwyn Saga.

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