Cathy Maxwell

Cathy Maxwell is a successful author of historical romance novels, based in the United States. She has a deep fascination for the mystery of why people fall in love, which she attributes as the secret to happiness. Maxwell spends much of her time pondering this question as she sits in front of her computer, creating engaging and captivating stories.

Growing up in Olathe, Kansas, Maxwell's love for stories and history was nurtured by the family tales shared around the dinner table. After completing her education, she ventured into television news as a broadcaster before serving in the navy for six years. It was only after this period that she began her career as a writer of romantic fiction. Maxwell currently resides in Virginia, sharing a Mayflower ancestor with Dick Cheney.

Maxwell's career as a romance novelist has been highly successful, with over forty historical romances to her name. Many of her books have hit the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, earning her nominations and awards. She has built a strong community of reading and writing friends, and has had the time of her life pursuing her passion.

Although Maxwell's writing has earned her a significant online following, she remains humble and approachable, encouraging her readers to connect with her on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, where she can be found under the handle "maxwellcathy". She also maintains her own website, where readers can learn more about her and her books, and sign up for her occasional newsletters.
The Brides of Wishmore Books
# Title Year
1 The Bride Says No 2014
2 The Bride Says Maybe 2014
3 The Groom Says Yes 2014
Cameron Sisters Books
# Title Year
1 Temptation of a Proper Governess 2004
2 The Price of Indiscretion 2005
3 In the Bed of a Duke 2006
4 Bedding the Heiress 2007
5 In the Highlander's Bed 2008
The Chattan Curse Books
# Title Year
1 The Scottish Witch 2012
2 Lyon's Bride 2012
3 The Devil's Heart 2013
The Gambler's Daughters Books
# Title Year
1 A Kiss in the Moonlight 2023
2 One Dangerous Night 2024
A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women Books
# Title Year
1 His Secret Mistress 2020
2 Her First Desire 2021
3 His Lessons on Love 2022
Marriage Books
# Title Year
1 Married in Haste 1999
2 A Scandalous Marriage 2000
3 The Marriage Contract 2001
Marrying the Duke Books
# Title Year
1 A Little Thing Called Love 2015
2 The Match of the Century 2015
3 The Fairest of Them All 2016
4 A Date at the Altar 2016
Scandals and Seductions Books
# Title Year
1 A Seduction at Christmas 2008
2 The Earl Claims His Wife 2009
3 The Marriage Ring 2010
4 His Christmas Pleasure 2010
5 The Seduction of Scandal 2011
Spinster Heiresses Books
# Title Year
1 If Ever I Should Love You 2017
2 A Match Made in Bed 2018
3 The Duke That I Marry 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 All Things Beautiful 1994
2 Treasured Vows 1996
3 You And No Other 1996
4 Falling in Love Again 1997
5 When Dreams Come True 1998
6 Because of You 1999
7 Flanna and the Lawman 2001
8 The Wedding Wager 2001
9 The Lady Is Tempted 2002
10 Adventures of a Scottish Heiress 2003
11 The Seduction of an English Lady 2003
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Nightingale (From The One That Got Away) 2004
2 In a Moonlit Garden 2012
Cathy Maxwell Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The One That Got Away 2004
2 Four Dukes and a Devil 2009