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The Wicked Widows

by Karen Hawkins

The Wicked Widows series by Karen Hawkins has 1 known book (1 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with The Lady in the Tower (2012).

Books
1 known book (1 novella)
Published
1
First published
2012
Status
completed
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Start here: The Lady in the Tower (2012) — then read straight through in publication order.

Book one

Cover of The Lady in the Tower

The Lady in the Tower (2012)

Reading order

The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.

  1. The Lady in the Tower

    Novella

    The Lady in the Tower, published in 2012, opens The Wicked Widows -- a two-book Regency romance novella series Karen Hawkins co-wrote in equal partnership with Holly Crawford -- following an independent-minded widow finding an unexpected second chance at love; it's the conventional starting point ahead of 2013's The Lucky One.

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About The Wicked Widows

The Wicked Widows is a two-book Regency romance novella series Karen Hawkins co-wrote in equal partnership with Holly Crawford, following a pair of independent-minded widows navigating society and romance on their own terms. The Lady in the Tower (2012) and The Lucky One (2013) each follow a different widow finding an unexpected second chance at love.

As a shorter-form, two-author collaboration outside Hawkins' solo series, the novellas lean into a brisk, focused romance structure rather than the multi-book family sagas she's better known for.

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in The Wicked Widows series?

Two novellas: The Lady in the Tower (2012) and The Lucky One (2013).

Who co-wrote The Wicked Widows with Karen Hawkins?

Romance author Holly Crawford, credited as an equal co-author on both novellas.

Do I need to read The Wicked Widows books in order?

No -- each novella follows a different widow with her own self-contained romance.

Is The Wicked Widows connected to Hawkins' other series?

No -- it's a standalone two-author novella series, unconnected to her solo series like MacLean Curse or Hurst Amulet.

Is a third Wicked Widows book planned?

None has been announced as of August 2026.

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