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Dance To The Piper
Nora Roberts

Dance To The Piper

Quick Answer

Read "Dance To The Piper" as the 2nd book in the The O'Hurleys sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Last Honest Woman" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2020288 pp
<p><b>“The most successful novelist on Planet Earth” (<i>Washington Post</i>), #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Nora Roberts choreographs a passionate novel of the O’Hurleys featuring a woman following the rhythm of her heart to capture the man of her dreams in <i>Dance to the Piper</i>.</b><br><br>Dancer Maddy O’Hurley conjures magic from the music that guides her movements across Broadway stages, bringing her standing ovations after every performance. Reed Valentine is a music mogul who hears moneymaking opportunities between the notes of every popular and beloved song. And when Maddy is featured in Reed’s newest musical, he becomes captivated by her beauty and grace onstage—and off—as she shows him how to truly listen and feel the melody of the love growing between them.</p>
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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

high 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 The O'Hurleys 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 Dance To The Piper?

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

Can I read Dance To The Piper before The Last Honest Woman?

No. We recommend reading The Last Honest Woman first. Dance To The Piper is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Dance To The Piper required reading for the The O'Hurleys?

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

What comes after Dance To The Piper in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Dance To The Piper is Skin Deep (Book #3).