Johanna Lindsey

"Attitudes change once the die is cast"

Johanna Lindsey has been hailed as one of the most popular authors of romantic fiction, with more than sixty million copies of her novels sold. World renowned for her novels of "first-rate romance" (New York Daily News), Lindsey is the author of forty-seven previous national bestselling novels, many of which reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Lindsey lived in Maine with her family until her death in October 2019.

What genre does Johanna Lindsey write?

She is best known for romantic fiction, especially historical romance. Her work includes Regency stories, medieval/Viking settings and American West themed romances, often centered on family sagas.

Which series are good places to start reading her work?

The Malory Family Series is a common starting point (Book 1: Love Only Once). Other prominent series include the Viking Haardrad Family Series, the Wyoming Series, the Ly-San-Ter series, Cardinia's Royal Family and the Sherring Cross series.

Do her books need to be read in series order?

Many novels belong to family-based series where reading in order provides character and timeline continuity. However, individual books generally focus on a single couple, so readers can often enjoy a novel on its own.

Are Johanna Lindsey's novels standalones or interconnected?

They are a mix. Lindsey wrote linked family sagas with recurring characters across titles, but many individual books are self-contained romances that can be read independently.

Has Johanna Lindsey received notable recognition for her writing?

Yes. She is a bestselling author with more than sixty million copies sold. Many of her novels were national bestsellers and reached the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list.