Welcome to the complete reading order for Samantha Kane’s beloved Brothers in Arms series — 16 historical romance novels set against the backdrop of Regency and Napoleonic England. The series is famous for its bold polyamorous romances, complex military heroes, and deeply emotional love stories.
While each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, characters from earlier books frequently reappear throughout the series. For the richest experience, start with the Prequel or Book 1 and read in order.
Prequel: Love and War: The Beginning (2012)
Heroes: Jason Randall & Anthony “Tony” Richards
Setting: Portugal, 1810 (Peninsular War)
Where it all began. Two British officers forge an extraordinary bond on the battlefields of Portugal during the Peninsular War. This prequel sets the stage for the entire Brothers in Arms world.
Book 1: The Courage to Love (May 2006)
Heroes: Jason Randall, Tony Richards & Kate Collier
Setting: Portugal & England
The book that launched the series. Jason and Tony return from war changed men — and find unexpected love with widow Kate Collier. A groundbreaking poly romance set in Regency England.
Book 2: Love Under Siege (November 2006)
Heroes: Phillip Neville, Jonathan Overton & Maggie Neville
Setting: London, England
A woman struggling in a floundering marriage finds herself at the center of an unconventional arrangement with two men who will stop at nothing to win her heart — and keep her safe.
Book 3: Love’s Strategy (2007)
Heroes: Valentine Westridge, Kurt Schillig & Leah Marleston
Setting: English countryside estate
A clever widow and two determined men navigate desire, honor, and the secrets of the English countryside in this witty and sensual addition to the series.
Book 4: At Love’s Command (2007)
Heroes: Ian Witherspoon, Derek Knightly & Sophie Middleton
Setting: London & English countryside
In this award-winning romance, Sophie finds herself caught between two commanding men determined to make her theirs, her husband and his lover. Fans of Jason and Kate will enjoy seeing familiar faces from Book 1.
Book 5: Retreat From Love (2008)
Heroes: Frederick Duke of Ashland, Brett Haversham & Anne Goode
Setting: Derbyshire, Ashton Park
A duke in hiding, a soldier with scars inside and out, and a woman who sees past both their defenses. Set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
Book 6: Love in Exile (2009)
Heroes: Gregory “Palu” Anderson, Nat & Alecia
Setting: London & at sea
An exotic adventurer, and a man and wife who have never felt truly at home anywhere. This installment takes the series to the high seas.
Book 7: Love’s Fortress (2010)
Heroes: Gideon North, Charles Borden & Sarah Whitley
Setting: England (Gideon’s horse estate)
A reclusive veteran, his trusted estate manager, and the woman who breaks through both their walls. Horse country England provides a lush backdrop for this touching story.
Book 8: Prisoner of Love (2011)
Heroes: Wolf Tarrant, Michael Kensington & Veronica “Very” Thomas
Setting: London & Manchester
Wolf is a man of dangerous secrets. Michael is a man of rigid principles. Very is the woman who refuses to be a prisoner — of convention or of their hearts.
Book 9: Love’s Surrender (2011)
Heroes: Oliver Gabriel, Nicholas Wilkes & Lady Vanessa Carlton-Smythe
Setting: London, England
A titled lady who has never surrendered to anyone meets two men who make her want to. A fast-paced and passionate Christmas story.
Book 10: Love Betrayed (2013)
Heroes: Daniel Steinberg & Harry Ashbury
Setting: Portugal, 1811 (Peninsular War)
A bold departure from the series’ usual format — this M/M romance tells the story of Daniel and Harry’s bond forged in the heat of the Peninsular War. Emotional and unforgettable.
Book 11: Defeated by Love (2013)
Heroes: Daniel Steinberg, Harry Ashbury & Christine “Christy” Ashbury
Setting: London, 1821
Picking up from Book 10, in this M/M romance sequel Daniel and Harry must navigate their feelings — and Harry’s complicated life — in post-war London society.
Book 12: Fight for Love (2014)
Heroes: Dr. Thomas Peters, Devlin O’Shaughnessy & Kitty Markham
Setting: London, 1821–1822
A doctor haunted by war, an Irish crime lord trapped in London’s underworld, and a woman who has been fighting her whole life. One of the most emotionally complex books in the series.
Book 13: For Love and Country (2016)
Heroes: Sir Barnabas James, Lord Wetherald & Melinda de Vere
Setting: London (Whitehall)
Intrigue, espionage, and passion collide in the halls of power. Sir Barnabas is a man with secrets while his nemesis, Lord Wetherald, has none until the two become entangled; Melinda is a woman who knows how to keep their secrets.
Book 14: Mission to Love (2018)
Heroes: Simon Gantry, Robert Manderley & Christy Manderley
Setting: London & Scotland
Simon Gantry finally gets his story. A man of shadows and duty finds himself on an unexpected mission — one that could cost him everything, including his heart.
Book 15: Hastings (December 2024)
Heroes: Hastings, Rev. Stephen Matthews & Maddy Hyde
Setting: Derbyshire (Ashton-on-the-Green)
The long-awaited return to Derbyshire! Many beloved series characters appear as Hastings — a man who has always stood at the edge of the Brothers in Arms world — finally steps into the center.
New to the Series? Start Here
If you’re brand new to Brothers in Arms, start with The Courage to Love (Book 1) — the perfect introduction to Samantha Kane’s world of steamy Regency polyamorous romance. For extra historical context on how Jason and Tony met, read the Prequel: Love and War: The Beginning first.