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Night Shadow
Nora Roberts

Night Shadow

Quick Answer

Read "Night Shadow" as the 28th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The President Is Missing" (Book 27)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 28th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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The classic New York Times bestselling tale of romance and intrigue in Regency England Dear Reader: You met Knight Winthrop, Viscount Castlerosse, in Night Fire. He's the quintessential Regency bachelor, very happy with his life just the way it is. Then Lily shows up on his doorstep claiming she was betrothed to his murdered cousin. With her are his cousin's three children. She has no money, nowhere to go. What's even worse—Ugly Arnold is hard on her heels. So what's Knight supposed to do now? He takes them in and kisses his former life goodbye. I hope you'll laugh your socks off at the antics of Laura Beth, Sam, and Theo—and at how the very clever, creative Lord Castlerosse deals with this new species. How does he deal with Lily? Read on, you'll love it. Catherine Coulter
Next Recommended Book

The Rooster Bar*

Book #28 of 524 in Series

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 Standalone Novels 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 Night Shadow?

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

Can I read Night Shadow before The President Is Missing?

No. We recommend reading The President Is Missing first. Night Shadow is the 28th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Night Shadow required reading for the Standalone Novels?

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

What comes after Night Shadow in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Night Shadow is The Rooster Bar* (Book #28).