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Start with More Than a Mistress and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.

3 books
Published 2000 to 2011
Status: Likely complete

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More Than a Mistress

Start with More Than a Mistress

Book 1 by Mary Balogh • Published 2000

A practical arrangement turns into a complicated relationship when a powerful man offers a woman security in exchange for being his mistress. Both expect control, neither expects attachment, and the cost of real feeli...

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Mistress reading order

Ends with The Secret Mistress

  1. 1
    More Than a Mistress

    Book 1:More Than a Mistress

    Mary Balogh • 2000

    A practical arrangement turns into a complicated relationship when a powerful man offers a woman security in exchange for being his mistress. Both expect control, neither expects attachment, and the cost of real feeli...

  2. 2
    No Man's Mistress

    Book 2:No Man's Mistress

    Mary Balogh • 2001

    A woman determined to stay independent clashes with a man used to getting what he wants. When circumstances force them into close company, desire and pride collide, and both must choose between safety and surrender.

  3. 3
    The Secret Mistress

    Book 3:The Secret Mistress

    Mary Balogh • 2011

    A woman who has spent years in the shadows of someone else's life wants more than half-measures. When the man she loves must choose between duty and desire, a secret mistress becomes the center of a very public decision.

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Mistress FAQ

What is the best order to read the Mistress series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with More Than a Mistress.

How many books are in the Mistress series?

There are 3 books currently listed in the Mistress series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Mistress series?

New readers should start with More Than a Mistress, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Mistress series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2000 to 2011.