Vanessa's Books are listed below.

Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of historical fiction showcasing the hidden histories of women of color and emphasizing strong sisterhoods and dazzling multicultural communities. Her works encompass biographical and historical women's fiction, historical romance, and historical mystery.

Vanessa here,

I love to write. It's my purest form of expression. All my emotions are poured out on the page. If you're looking to try a book use the selector below to find a Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, or Historical Mystery pick.  A full chronological list is at the bottom of the page. Please note the several novellas / short novel serials have been combined into an omnibus. The omnibus is listed below.

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Complete List Books Written by Vanessa Riley

Queen of Exiles -- William Morrow (2023)

Sister Mother Warrior -- William Morrow (2022)

Island Queen -- William Morrow (2021)

Series: Betting on the Duke

A Gamble at Sunset -- Kensington (2024)

A Wager at Midnight -- Kensington (2025)

Series: Lady Worthing Mystery

Murder in Westminster -- Kensington (2022)

Murder in Drury Lane -- Kensington (2023)

Murder in Berkeley Square -- Kensington (2024)

Series: Rogues and Remarkable Women

A Duke, The Lady, & A  Baby -- Kensington (2020)

An Earl, The Girl, & A  Toddler -- Kensington (2021)

A Duke, The Spy, An Artist, And a Lie -- Kensington (2022)

Series: Advertisements for Love

The Bittersweet Moment -- Self Pub, 2018 -- Electronic: Series Setup
The Bittersweet Bride -- Entangled, 2018 -- Paper and Electronics
The Bashful Bride -- Entangled, 2018 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
The Butterfly Bride -- Entangled, 2018 -- Paper and Electronic
The Bewildered Bride  -- Entangled, Fall 2019

The Brides of London  -- Entangled, August 2021--Mass Market, Electronic

Series: Challenge of the Souls

Swept Away -- Self Pub, 2014 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
Unmasked Heart --Self Pub, 2015 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
Unveiling Love (I) -- Self Pub, 2016 -- Paper and Electronic
Unveiling Love (II) -- Self Pub, 2016 -- Paper and Electronic
Unveiling Love (III) -- Self Pub, 2016 -- Paper and Electronic
Unveiling Love (IV) -- Self Pub, 2016 -- Paper and Electronic
Unveiling Love (I-IV) -- Self Pub, 2016 -- Paper and Electronic
No Hiding for The Guilty -- Self Pub, 2017 -- Paper and Electronic

Series: The Bargain

The Bargain (I) -- Self Pub, 2015 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
The Bargain (II) -- Self Pub, 2015 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
The Bargain (III) -- Self Pub, 2015 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
The Bargain (IV) -- Self Pub, 2015 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio
The Bargain (I-IV) -- Self Pub, 2015 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio

Stand-Alone Books

Love by the Letters: A Regency Novella Trio with Grace Burrowes and Kelly Bowen -- Self Pub, Feb 2019 -- Paper and Electronic

Paper Snowflake Christmas -- Barbour, 2018 -- Paper and Electronic

Madeline's Protector -- Pelican, 2013 -- All Formats: Paper, Electronic, Audio

Prayer Journal: 7 Prayers to Meditate Upon Until God Answers  -- Self Pub, 2017 -- Paper and Electronic