Lauren Willig is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for her historical romance novels. She has written numerous bestselling books, many of which are part of the Pink Carnation series. Willig's love for historical romance was sparked at a young age when she idolized Eleanor of Aquitaine. This early interest has since blossomed into a successful career, with her books frequently appearing on the New York Times bestseller list.
Willig's work has been recognized and honored by various institutions and organizations. Her novels have been named a Romantic Times Top Pick and have won prestigious awards such as the RITA Award for Best Regency Historical Romance, the Booksellers Best Award for Long Historical Romance, and the Golden Leaf Award. These accolades are a testament to her storytelling abilities and deep understanding of historical romance.
Willig is a prolific author with nineteen works of historical fiction to her name. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and have been chosen for the American Library Association's annual list of the best genre fiction. This global recognition is a reflection of her wide-ranging appeal and the universal appeal of her stories.
After graduating from Yale University, Willig pursued a PhD in History at Harvard before embarking on a JD at Harvard Law. During this period, she began writing her "Pink Carnation" series of Napoleonic-set novels. Eventually, she left academia to focus on her writing career. This background in history and law has undoubtedly enriched her storytelling, providing her with a deep well of knowledge to draw from when crafting her historical romances. Willig now lives in New York City, where she writes full time.
Pink Carnation Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
2004
2
The Masque of the Black Tulip
2005
3
The Deception of the Emerald Ring
2006
4
The Seduction of the Crimson Rose
2008
5
Ivy & Intrigue
2008
6
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine
2009
7
The Betrayal of the Blood Lily
2009
8
The Mischief of the Mistletoe
2010
9
The Orchid Affair
2011
10
Away in a Manger
2011
11
The Garden Intrigue
2012
12
The Passion of the Purple Plumeria
2013
13
The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla
2014
14
The Lure of the Moonflower
2015
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Two L
2011
2
The Ashford Affair
2013
3
That Summer
2014
4
The Other Daughter
2015
5
The Forgotten Room (With: Karen White, Beatriz Williams)
2016
6
The Forgotten Room
2016
7
The English Wife
2018
8
The Glass Ocean
2018
9
The Glass Ocean (With: Karen White, Beatriz Williams)
2018
10
The Summer Country
2019
11
All the Ways We Said Goodbye (With: Karen White, Beatriz Williams)
2020
12
All the Ways We Said Goodbye
2020
13
Band of Sisters
2021
14
The Lost Summers of Newport (With: Beatriz Williams)
2022
15
The Lost Summers of Newport
2022
16
Two Wars and a Wedding
2023
17
The Author's Guide to Murder (With: Karen White, Beatriz Williams)