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Nora Roberts

Once upon a Dream

Quick Answer

Read "Once upon a Dream" as the 5th book in the Dream Trilogy sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Finding the Dream" (Book 4)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 5th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents four romantic stories of impossible dreams come true... In Nora Roberts’s “In Dreams,” a beautiful young woman is drawn to a castle in the forests of Ireland and becomes the link to a stranger’s past—and the curse that has trapped him forever in the eternity of his own dreams. In Jill Gregory’s “The Sorcerer’s Daughter,” the fate of a captive wizard depends on his lovely daughter—and the intentions of a spellcast adventurer who dreams of a priceless treasure, and a love that could be the greatest reward of all. In Ruth Ryan Langan’s “The Enchantment,” two strangers seek refuge in an abandoned estate on a storm-swept night—only to discover that their most elusive dreams of romance are as enchanted, and as real, as true love itself. In Marianne Willman’s “The Bridge of Sighs,” an American art appraiser becomes haunted by dreams of a lonely young girl while visiting Venice—a vision that illuminates a tragic past, and a future of endless love.
Next Recommended Book

Roberts Dream

Book #6 of 9 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

Medium 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 Dream Trilogy 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 Once upon a Dream?

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

Can I read Once upon a Dream before Finding the Dream?

No. We recommend reading Finding the Dream first. Once upon a Dream is the 5th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Once upon a Dream required reading for the Dream Trilogy?

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

What comes after Once upon a Dream in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Once upon a Dream is Roberts Dream (Book #6).