Order of Lisa Kleypas Books

If you’ve ever picked up a historical romance that made your heart skip a beat, chances are, it had Lisa Kleypas' name etched in gold across the cover. Lisa Kleypas isn't just another bestselling author in the world of romantic fiction—she’s the very heartbeat of it. Her words have seduced millions, her characters have become icons, and her stories have carved themselves into the souls of readers across the globe. But how did this queen of sweeping romance and slow-burn tension come to be? Oh, it’s quite the tale.

Who is Lisa Kleypas?

Born on November 5, 1964, in Temple, Texas, Lisa Kleypas grew up in the humid heart of the South—perhaps explaining why her books are often saturated with heat, longing, and a tension that burns just under the surface. She was a storyteller even as a child, dreaming up dramatic tales of heroines with fiery spirits and brooding gentlemen with secrets too heavy to bear. But it wasn’t until she entered her college years that the world would start to take notice of her.

She studied at Wellesley College, an institution known for empowering strong, ambitious women. There, she majored in Political Science, which might sound surprising for someone who would go on to write about dukes, debutantes, and dangerous kisses in dark gardens. But maybe it’s not so strange after all—politics, like romance, is all about power, persuasion, and strategy. Lisa mastered it all.

But here’s where the story takes an ironic, almost cinematic twist: while still in college, Kleypas won the title of Miss Massachusetts in 1985 and even competed in the Miss America pageant in 1986. Yes, the future queen of historical romance once stood under dazzling lights in evening gowns and swimwear, judged by millions, while secretly dreaming of quill pens and windswept moors. Talk about plot twist material.

From Beauty Queen to Bestseller

After graduation, Lisa Kleypas didn’t take the safe route. She didn’t head to Washington, D.C., or climb the corporate ladder. Instead, she sat down and wrote. And the world, thank goodness, listened. At just 21 years old, she sold her first novel. It was the beginning of a career that would soon redefine the romance genre.

Since then, Lisa has authored over 30 novels, including wildly popular historical series like the Wallflowers, The Hathaways, and Ravenels, as well as several contemporary romances that are just as intoxicating. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages, earning her an international fan base that hangs on her every word.

Her signature? A lush blend of rich historical detail, emotionally complex characters, and scenes so vividly romantic they practically breathe. Lisa Kleypas doesn’t just write love stories—she crafts empires of emotion, where every whispered word and accidental touch carries the weight of destiny.

The Secret to Her Allure?

Kleypas’ heroines are never helpless. They're intelligent, witty, and often one step ahead of the men who try (and usually fail) to resist them. Her heroes? Devastatingly handsome, fiercely loyal, and flawed in the most heartbreakingly human ways. She has a knack for writing characters you want to live with, not just read about.

Yet behind all the glamorous ballrooms and stolen glances lies something deeper: Lisa’s stories are about transformation. Redemption. Belonging. Whether set in Victorian England or modern-day Texas, her books remind us that love can heal, that past wounds don’t have to define us, and that sometimes the person you were meant to be has been waiting all along for just the right person to believe in you.

Life Today and Legacy

Lisa Kleypas currently resides in Washington with her husband Gregory and their two children. Though she has kept her personal life relatively private, she continues to write, enchant, and inspire. Her work regularly appears on New York Times bestseller lists, and she’s won multiple RITA Awards—the Oscars of the romance world.

And no, she’s not dead. Far from it. Lisa Kleypas is very much alive and continues to write stories that make hearts flutter and knees weaken. But if the romance genre were a fairytale kingdom, she would already be the reigning monarch, cloaked in velvet and crowned in gold, her books spread like rose petals across the realm.

So if you haven’t read her yet—what are you waiting for? Because once you step into a Lisa Kleypas novel, you don’t come out the same.

And trust me—your heart will thank you for the journey.