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Nora Roberts

Finding the Dream

Quick Answer

Read "Finding the Dream" as the 8th book in the Dream Trilogy sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Lovers and Dreamers" (Book 7)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 8th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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In the final novel of Nora Roberts’s Dream Trilogy, Laura struggles to mend a broken heart and broken family—until someone from her past makes all of her dreams come true… Laura Templeton found out the hard way that nothing in life is guaranteed. The daughter of a wealthy hotelier, she had always known comfort, privilege, and security. But by the age of thirty, her storybook marriage had been destroyed by her husband’s infidelity. Laura’s divorce left her both emotionally and financially devastated—but determined to rebuild her life without the Templeton fortune. Laura had always defined herself as a wife, a daughter, or a mother. Now, she must finally discover Laura the woman... Don't miss the other books in the Dream Trilogy Daring to Dream Holding the Dream
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Dream Makers

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

Medium Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Dream Trilogy conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Finding the Dream?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Finding the Dream before Lovers and Dreamers?

No. We recommend reading Lovers and Dreamers first. Finding the Dream is the 8th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Finding the Dream required reading for the Dream Trilogy?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Finding the Dream in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Finding the Dream is Dream Makers (Book #9).