Rachel Ann Smith Books In Order

Publication Order of Agents of the Home Office Books

Publication Order of The Hadfields Books

Publication Order of Ladies of Risk Books

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Publication Order of Wagering On Love Books

Publication Order of Lords and Ladies of St. James Books

Publication Order of Wedding Wager Books

Publication Order of Wicked Widows' League Books

Publication Order of Revenge of the Wallflowers Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

Rachel Ann Smith
Rachel Ann Smith writes steamy historical romances with a twist. They feature female protagonists who defy convention. She also writes contemporary romance novels as Rachel A. Smith.

When she is not busy writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading. She’s frequently found with her Kindle by the pool during the summer time, on the soccer field during the fall and spring, or curled up on the couch during the winter months.

She is a romance addict. She’ll read all the books and watch any movie which promises an HEA.

“Secrets of Lady Lucy” is the first novel in the “Agents of the Home Office” series and was released in 2019. It is never easy keeping secrets. Just her desires to crush the Crown’s enemies could possibly induce Lady Lucille Stanford to endure one more Season. For a number of years she’s been working for the Home Office, and she’s come to London with a single purpose: foil the attempted abduction of a highly valuable target, identity currently unknown. Inconveniently for her, Lord Harrington (Lucy’s brother and guardian) has got other plans. He will not be satisfied until she’s at long last married.

He never forgets a face. Blake Gower (Earl of Devonton) spent years on the Continent, and has just returned to England needing a wife. He shouldn’t be all that surprised when his best friend Harrington’s sister recaptures his attention. However there is more to the woman Lady Lucy has become than the delightful girl that Blake remembers. When she takes this unexpected jaunt to the country during the Season’s peak, Blake is determined to learn why, and to find out all of Lady Lucy’s secrets.

Lucy is unwilling to give up this patriotic mission she’s on for marriage, and becomes conflicted when she meets the enigmatic Lord Devonton. She never expected she’d feel this way about a man ever again. When the ransom demand comes due, is it going to be for Lady Lucy’s heart?

This is the first novel in the steamy Regency romance series. For those that like unconventional heroines, heroes with hidden talents, and romance with a twist, then you’ll love this fast paced series opener.

“Mysteries of Lady Theo” is the second novel in the “Agents of the Home Office” series and was released in 2019. It was left up to her to fulfill her family’s duty to the Crown.

Lady Theodora Neale’s dad dies, this volume guarded by her family for generations comes into her possession, and with it this sacred duty. Lady Theo is determined to honor her dad’s deathbed request to carry out the missions directed by the esteemed Lord Archbroke. However when Archbroke suggests that they enter into this feigned courtship, Lady Theo is blindsided. She is willing to put her life on the line for the Crown, however nobody said anything about risking her heart.

For years he prioritized his duty to the Crown before everything else. Graham Drummond, the Earl of Archbroke is bewitched upon first sight by this mysterious Lady Theodora. While he evaluates this woman’s ability to complete her missions for the Home Office, he finds himself assessing her suitability as his future countess.

These two work well with each other and enjoy one another’s company far more than they really ought to. However while Theo gets involved in one of Archbroke’s open investigations, she discovers that he’s the one man that she can never have. Is the same duty which forced them together going to be what ultimately drives the couple apart?

“Revealing a Rogue” is the first novel in the “Hadfields” series and was released in 2020. She worked for him for years, and was loyal to a fault. Why would allow herself to yearn for a man, with whom she didn’t have a future?

There was little that surprised Miss Bronwyn Cadby, who is the secretary at Neale & Sons barristers. It was eight years ago that she dared to even apply for the job, and Landon Neale made her heart leap. She was nothing if not grounded in reality and she was no blushing debutante. Bronwyn was so many things, skilled with a dagger, smart, and witty. Clever and organized, she knew their secrets and never got caught off guard. Then it happened.

He asked that one question, one that she was ill-prepared. Would she follow her heart or her mind? While panic set in, unsure of how she should really respond, she did the only thing that made sense and bought time. And thus, their journey started.

You will love this friends to lovers Regency Romance novel, because she is a woman whose single insecurity makes getting to the Happily Ever After the adventure of a lifetime.

“An Earl Unmasked” is the first novel in the “Ladies of Risk” series and was released in 2022. Lady Diana Malbury is known for her intelligence and charm, why else would she much rather be solving another of the late Earl of Chestwick’s word puzzles instead of entertaining potential suitors for the Season? The old earl has presented her with the highest stake challenge to date. Should she remain unwed for the Season, she will be able to return to his estate the following summer and solve his latest puzzle by way of his extensive library, which is her favorite place in England.

However Randal Wilson, who is the new Earl of Chestwick, has just returned from the war now a decorated hero however also angry and wounded. His estate is now off-limits to everybody. Why would the Beast of Chestwick allow any of these mindless fools from society to infiltrate his private world when he’s got much greater things to worry about, like getting back to the war front.

However Diana doesn’t give up that easily, and when she meets the Earl after she trespasses on his land, the two share this brief yet soul awakening kiss. All of a sudden Randal and Diana get forced to rethink their solitary ambitions. Love is but a riddle that just two hearts are able to solve together.