This page lists Alice Coldbreath books in publication order, series order, Karadok-world order, Victorian-series order, and recommended reading paths.
Quick Index
- Scope: Alice Coldbreath novels, novellas, series books, paranormal works, and current releases
- Default Order: Publication order by series group
- Best Starting Point: Her Baseborn Bridegroom for Karadok, or A Bride for the Prizefighter for Victorian romance
- Order Matters: Moderate. Vawdrey Brothers should be read before Brides of Karadok for the cleanest Karadok-world path.
- Includes: Vawdrey Brothers, Brides of Karadok, Victorian Prizefighters, Reversal of Fortune, and paranormal or other early works
- Not to be confused with: Alice Coldbreath’s fictional Kingdom of Karadok books are separate from her Victorian Prizefighters and Reversal of Fortune books.
Coldbreath’s official books page identifies Vawdrey Brothers and Brides of Karadok as medieval-style Karadok stories, while Victorian Prizefighters and Reversal of Fortune are separate Victorian-era series.
Reading Paths
1. Publication Order
Use this when tracking Coldbreath’s catalog from early paranormal romance through current historical romance.
- Love Potion for the Alpha
- Striped Not Spotted
- Bumping Uglies
- Blaise: Doppelganger-3000
- LIVIA: Doppelganger-3000
- All for Lorne
- Her Baseborn Bridegroom
- His Forsaken Bride
- Bear Faced Liar
- An Ill-Made Match
- Wed by Proxy
- A Bride for the Prizefighter
- The Unlovely Bride
- The Consolation Prize
- A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter
- Her Bridegroom, Bought and Paid For
- An Inconvenient Vow
- A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter
- The Favourite
- A Foolish Flirtation
- A Most Forgettable Girl
- A Much Maligned Miss
2. Karadok World Path
Best for the fictional medieval kingdom shared by Vawdrey Brothers and Brides of Karadok.
- Her Baseborn Bridegroom
- His Forsaken Bride
- An Ill-Made Match
- Wed by Proxy
- The Unlovely Bride
- The Consolation Prize
- Her Bridegroom, Bought and Paid For
- An Inconvenient Vow
- The Favourite
- A Most Forgettable Girl
3. Victorian Romance Path
Best for readers starting with Coldbreath’s Victorian settings.
- A Bride for the Prizefighter
- A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter
- A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter
- A Foolish Flirtation
- A Much Maligned Miss
4. Beginner Path
A compact route through the main reader entry points.
- Her Baseborn Bridegroom
- His Forsaken Bride
- Wed by Proxy
- The Unlovely Bride
- A Bride for the Prizefighter
- A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter
- A Foolish Flirtation
5. Early Fantasy and Paranormal Path
Use this for Coldbreath’s non-main-series early work.
- Love Potion for the Alpha
- Striped Not Spotted
- Bumping Uglies
- Blaise: Doppelganger-3000
- LIVIA: Doppelganger-3000
- All for Lorne
- Bear Faced Liar
Publication Order Master List
- Love Potion for the Alpha (2014) – Novel – Paranormal / shifter romance
- Striped Not Spotted (2014) – Novella – Paranormal romance
- Bumping Uglies (2014) – Short story / novella – Fairy-tale related romance
- Blaise: Doppelganger-3000 (2014) – Short work – Science fiction romance
- LIVIA: Doppelganger-3000 (2014) – Short work – Science fiction romance
- All for Lorne (2015) – Novel – Time-travel / fantasy romance
- Her Baseborn Bridegroom (2016) – Novel – Vawdrey Brothers #1, also listed as Her Bastard Bridegroom in some catalog records
- His Forsaken Bride (2018) – Novel – Vawdrey Brothers #2
- Bear Faced Liar (2018) – Short work – Paranormal romance
- An Ill-Made Match (2018) – Novel – Vawdrey Brothers #3
- Wed by Proxy (2019) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #1
- A Bride for the Prizefighter (2020) – Novel – Victorian Prizefighters #1
- The Unlovely Bride (2020) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #2
- The Consolation Prize (2020) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #3
- A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter (2020) – Novel – Victorian Prizefighters #2
- Her Bridegroom, Bought and Paid For (2021) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #4
- An Inconvenient Vow (2022) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #5
- A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter (2022) – Novel – Victorian Prizefighters #3
- The Favourite (2023) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #6
- A Foolish Flirtation (2024) – Novel – Reversal of Fortune #1
- A Most Forgettable Girl (2025) – Novel – Brides of Karadok #7
- A Much Maligned Miss (2026) – Novel – Reversal of Fortune #2
Publication years and series placement were checked against Coldbreath’s official series pages, Fantastic Fiction, Goodreads, and current release listings. Fantastic Fiction lists A Much Maligned Miss as Reversal of Fortune Book #2, and Coldbreath’s official work-in-progress page states that its ebook and paperback have been released.
Related Works and Where They Fit
Vawdrey Brothers
Medieval-style romance series set in the fictional Kingdom of Karadok.
- Her Baseborn Bridegroom (2016) – Novel – Book #1
- His Forsaken Bride (2018) – Novel – Book #2
- An Ill-Made Match (2018) – Novel – Book #3
Coldbreath’s official Vawdrey Brothers page lists these three books as Books #1 through #3.
Brides of Karadok
Spin-off and continuation series in the Karadok setting.
- Wed by Proxy (2019) – Novel – Book #1
- The Unlovely Bride (2020) – Novel – Book #2
- The Consolation Prize (2020) – Novel – Book #3
- Her Bridegroom, Bought and Paid For (2021) – Novel – Book #4
- An Inconvenient Vow (2022) – Novel – Book #5
- The Favourite (2023) – Novel – Book #6
- A Most Forgettable Girl (2025) – Novel – Book #7
The author’s official Brides of Karadok page lists the seven books from Wed by Proxy through A Most Forgettable Girl.
Victorian Prizefighters
Victorian historical romance trilogy.
- A Bride for the Prizefighter (2020) – Novel – Book #1
- A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter (2020) – Novel – Book #2
- A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter (2022) – Novel – Book #3
The official Victorian Prizefighters page labels the three titles as Books #1, #2, and #3.
Reversal of Fortune
Victorian romance series connected by period setting, not by Karadok continuity.
- A Foolish Flirtation (2024) – Novel – Book #1
- A Much Maligned Miss (2026) – Novel – Book #2
Fantastic Fiction lists Reversal of Fortune in this order, and Coldbreath’s official Reversal of Fortune page identifies A Foolish Flirtation as Book #1.
Paranormal and Other Stories
Earlier fantasy, paranormal, fairy-tale, and science fiction romance work.
- Love Potion for the Alpha (2014) – Novel – Paranormal / shifter romance
- Striped Not Spotted (2014) – Novella – Paranormal romance
- Bumping Uglies (2014) – Short story / novella – Fairy-tale related romance
- Blaise: Doppelganger-3000 (2014) – Short work – Science fiction romance
- LIVIA: Doppelganger-3000 (2014) – Short work – Science fiction romance
- All for Lorne (2015) – Novel – Time-travel / fantasy romance
- Bear Faced Liar (2018) – Short work – Paranormal romance
Coldbreath’s official site groups Love Potion for the Alpha under paranormal and fantasy stories, and Goodreads lists the remaining early works with their publication years.
Dependencies & Notes
- Karadok order: Read Vawdrey Brothers before Brides of Karadok for the cleanest world introduction.
- Vawdrey Brothers: Read in numbered order. The trilogy introduces the Karadok setting and Vawdrey family.
- Brides of Karadok: Read in numbered order. The books share court, tournament, and recurring-character context.
- Victorian Prizefighters: Read in numbered order. The trilogy shares the prizefighting world but follows different central couples.
- Reversal of Fortune: Read A Foolish Flirtation before A Much Maligned Miss.
- Karadok and Victorian books: They are separate settings. Karadok books are medieval-style fantasy historical romance; Prizefighters and Reversal of Fortune are Victorian historical romance.
- Her Baseborn Bridegroom: Some catalog records use the older alternate title Her Bastard Bridegroom. Treat these as the same core book.
- A Bride for the Prizefighter: The author’s page uses the spelling A Bride for the Prize-fighter, while many catalog listings use A Bride for the Prizefighter. Treat the spelling variation as one title.
- Early paranormal works: These are optional for the main historical romance reading paths.
- A Much Maligned Miss: Released in 2026. It is now included in the master list rather than upcoming placement.
FAQs
What Alice Coldbreath book should I read first?
Start with Her Baseborn Bridegroom for the Karadok world. Start with A Bride for the Prizefighter for the Victorian Prizefighters trilogy.
What is the Vawdrey Brothers reading order?
Read Her Baseborn Bridegroom, His Forsaken Bride, then An Ill-Made Match.
What is the Brides of Karadok reading order?
Read Wed by Proxy, The Unlovely Bride, The Consolation Prize, Her Bridegroom, Bought and Paid For, An Inconvenient Vow, The Favourite, then A Most Forgettable Girl.
Should I read Vawdrey Brothers before Brides of Karadok?
Yes for the clearest continuity. The two series share the fictional Kingdom of Karadok, and Vawdrey Brothers establishes the earlier series foundation.
What is the Victorian Prizefighters order?
Read A Bride for the Prizefighter, A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter, then A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter.
What is the Reversal of Fortune order?
Read A Foolish Flirtation, then A Much Maligned Miss.
Are Alice Coldbreath books standalones?
Many books follow a new central couple, but series order is still recommended because settings, families, and court or community details recur.
What is Alice Coldbreath’s newest book?
As of June 15, 2026, A Much Maligned Miss is the newest Alice Coldbreath book included in the main list. It is Reversal of Fortune Book #2 and was released in March 2026.
Change Log
- Last checked: June 15, 2026
- What changed: Added A Much Maligned Miss as a released Reversal of Fortune title and confirmed A Most Forgettable Girl as Brides of Karadok #7.
- Most recent known release included: A Much Maligned Miss (2026)
- Upcoming title noted: No later firm Alice Coldbreath title found in the checked bibliography sources.