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The Abduction and Seduction
The Abduction and Seduction series by Karen Hawkins has 3 books and is best read in publication order, starting with The Abduction of Julia (2000).
- Books
- 3 books
- First published
- 2000
- Status
- completed
- Last checked
Start here: The Abduction of Julia (2000) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
The Abduction of Julia
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Abduction of Julia - Book 2:
A Belated Bride
Alternative text for cover: Cover of A Belated Bride - Book 3:
The Seduction of Sara
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Seduction of Sara
About The Abduction and Seduction
The Abduction and Seduction is Karen Hawkins' debut Regency-era trilogy, following the interconnected St. John siblings and their circle as scandal, mistaken identity and forced proximity push each of them toward an unlikely match. The Abduction of Julia (2000) opens the series when a case of mistaken identity strands a young woman with a rakish lord she was never meant to meet. A Belated Bride (2001) and The Seduction of Sara (2001) followed within roughly a year, each pairing a new couple from the same social circle while carrying forward the trilogy's blend of comic misunderstanding and slow-burn romance.
As Hawkins' first published series, it set the template she'd return to across her career: witty, plot-driven Regency romance built around a tight-knit group of family and friends rather than a single grand estate or curse, the structural device she'd later use in series like MacLean Curse.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in The Abduction and Seduction series?
Three: The Abduction of Julia (2000), A Belated Bride (2001), and The Seduction of Sara (2001).
Is this Karen Hawkins' first published series?
Yes -- The Abduction of Julia (2000) was Karen Hawkins' debut novel, launching her career in Regency historical romance.
What order should I read these books in?
Publication order: The Abduction of Julia, then A Belated Bride, then The Seduction of Sara.
Is The Abduction and Seduction connected to Hawkins' other series?
No -- it's a standalone trilogy, unconnected to her later MacLean Curse, Talisman Ring or Hurst Amulet series.
Is a fourth book in this series planned?
None has been announced as of August 2026; the trilogy appears complete.
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