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Secret Getaway
Nora Roberts

Secret Getaway

Quick Answer

Read "Secret Getaway" as the 12th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Pale Horse" (Book 11)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 12th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Diamonds can be a girl's best friend--or her worst enemy--in these fan-favorite stories of desire and suspense...<br> <br> Captive Star<br> <br> M.J. O'Leary is used to punching first and asking questions later. So when bounty hunter Jack Dakota tries to arrest her for bail jumping, she doesn't go down easily. On the run from hired killers, M.J. refuses to talk about who's after her...or why she has a massive blue diamond hidden in her purse. M.J. and Jack are drawn to each other, despite their better judgment, but can Jack learn to trust M.J. when she has so many secrets?<br> <br> Secret Star<br> <br> Lieutenant Seth Buchanan is astonished when the beautiful victim of his homicide investigation turns up--very much alive--at the scene of the murder. Grace Fontaine is keeping secrets, ones that should have killed her, but the notorious heiress refuses to reveal anything. With a killer at large, Seth can't afford any distractions, but there's something irresistible about Grace...and eventually Seth finds it hard to remember there's any mystery more important to solve than that of Grace herself.
Next Recommended Book

Six Years

Book #12 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 Secret Getaway?

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

Can I read Secret Getaway before The Pale Horse?

No. We recommend reading The Pale Horse first. Secret Getaway is the 12th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Secret Getaway 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 Secret Getaway in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Secret Getaway is Six Years (Book #12).