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Will And A Way
Nora Roberts

Will And A Way

Quick Answer

Read "Will And A Way" as the 7th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Last Man Standing" (Book 6)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 7th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2022256 pp
<p><b>From “America’s favorite novelist” (<i>The New Yorker</i>), a young woman inherits a fortune—and an even greater gift of love just in time for the holidays—in #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Nora Roberts’s <i>A Will and a Way</i>.</b><br><br>When her beloved Uncle Jolley died, Pandora McVie couldn’t imagine her life without him—only to discover that he planned for her future by leaving her $150 million. But to collect her inheritance, Pandora must spend six months in her uncle’s isolated Catskills mansion with her co-beneficiary, Michael Donohue. If being set up on a half-year date that lasts through Christmas by a last will and testament isn’t humiliating enough, Pandora finds living with Michael intolerable—even as she falls in love with him…</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 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 Will And A Way?

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

Can I read Will And A Way before Last Man Standing?

No. We recommend reading Last Man Standing first. Will And A Way is the 7th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Will And A Way 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 Will And A Way in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Will And A Way is The Partner (Book #7).