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Summer Desserts
Nora Roberts

Summer Desserts

Quick Answer

Read "Summer Desserts" as the 16th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Key To Rebecca" (Book 15)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 16th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<p><b>A sweet and savory romance from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Nora Roberts, <i>Summer Desserts</i> serves up passion and pleasure when two chefs combine the right ingredients for love.</b><br><br>A designer of decadent desserts, Summer Lyndon is celebrated around the world for sharing her creations with the wealthy and celebrity sets. So she is intrigued when the renowned hotel chain owner, Blake Cocharan, taps her to spend the summer in the restaurant of his luxury Philadelphia hotel to give his menu a makeover. Taking a break from her travels will be just as challenging at developing delectable cuisines, but Summer never expected working so closely with Blake would mean losing her heart to him.</p>
Next Recommended Book

Edge

Book #16 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 Summer Desserts?

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

Can I read Summer Desserts before The Key To Rebecca?

No. We recommend reading The Key To Rebecca first. Summer Desserts is the 16th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Summer Desserts 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 Summer Desserts in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Summer Desserts is Edge (Book #16).