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Start The Mackade Brothers by Nora Roberts with "Pride Of Jared Mackade", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

Four romantic suspense novels about four fiercely loyal brothers who return to their childhood home in rural Maryland.

Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "Pride Of Jared Mackade"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Mackade Brothers 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.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for The Mackade Brothers. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "Pride Of Jared Mackade" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "The Mackade Brothers" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Publication Reading Order3 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Pride Of Jared Mackade

Pub: 2021

Don’t miss the next fan-favorite story in the MacKade Brothers series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts! Jared MacKade always fights for what’s right. As a kid he was competitive, and that spirit has continued in his career as an attorney. So when a challenge arrives in the form of stubborn single mother Savannah Morningstar, Jared won’t be deterred by her cool and defensive attitude—quite the opposite. Jared is drawn in by the strong woman, and though Savannah is prepared to keep her guard up, Jared knows what he wants. Not only is he interested in Savannah, he’s grown to love her son too. The former bad boy has always longed for a family of his own, and now that he’s found the one woman he wants to come home to, Jared is ready to shed his pride and take a chance on love. Previously published.

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Heart Of Devin Mackade

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "Pride Of Jared Mackade".

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the beloved MacKade Brothers series with Devin, the handsome and dependable sheriff! Since he was a young man, Devin MacKade has always known his destiny was to become sheriff of his small town, to serve and protect Antietam, Maryland. For a long while he thought his future would also include Cassie Connor—the woman he’s known, and certainly loved, forever. But when Cassie married the wrong man, Devin did the honorable thing and kept his feelings to himself. Twelve years later, Cassie’s divorced and Devin can finally follow his heart. The question is, can Cassie? Previously published.

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Fall Of Shane Mackade

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "Heart Of Devin Mackade".

The daring and passionate MacKade Brothers return in these two classic stories! The Heart of Devin MacKade Sheriff Devin MacKade has always known his destiny was to serve and protect the small town of Antietam, Maryland—and for a long while he thought that future would include Cassie Connor. But when Cassie married the wrong man, Devin did the honorable thing and kept his feelings to himself. Now that Cassie’s divorced, Devin can finally follow his heart. The question is, can Cassie? The Fall of Shane MacKade Shane MacKade is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. So it comes as a shock when he is rebuffed by the brilliant Dr. Rebecca Knight. The PhD-toting academic takes Shane completely off guard with her intelligence and wit while she conducts a research experiment at his family’s ancestral farm. Rebecca is too busy to make any time for romance, but she can’t help but succumb to the MacKade charm. Shane’s days as a bachelor might just be coming to an end… Previously Published.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the The Mackade Brothers series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read The Mackade Brothers?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Pride Of Jared Mackade" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Nora Roberts intended.

Can I read The Mackade Brothers books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the The Mackade Brothers universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.