Irish Hearts books in order

The complete reading order for Nora Roberts' Irish Hearts series, spanning from 1981 to 2000, featuring connected stories of Irish families, horses, and romance.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Irish Thoroughbred 1981 Nora Roberts Buy
2 Irish Hearts 1988 Nora Roberts N/A
3 Sullivan’s Woman 1984 Nora Roberts Buy
4 Irish Rose 1988 Nora Roberts Buy
5 Irish Rebel 2000 Nora Roberts Buy

The Irish Hearts series holds a special place in Nora Roberts’ bibliography because it includes Irish Thoroughbred, her first published novel from 1981. The books span nearly twenty years and feature characters tied together by Irish heritage, family bonds, and the world of horse breeding and racing.

This listing includes the collected edition Irish Hearts along with the individual novels. The series grew over time, with Irish Rebel arriving in 2000 to connect a new generation back to the earlier stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Irish Hearts series?

There are five books in the Irish Hearts series, published between 1981 and 2000.

What is the first book in the Irish Hearts series?

The first book in the Irish Hearts series is Irish Thoroughbred, published in 1981.

How are the books in the Irish Hearts series connected?

The books follow members of interconnected Irish and Irish-American families across two decades. Irish Thoroughbred, Roberts’ very first published novel, introduces the Cunnane family and their ties to horse breeding. Later books bring in new characters related by blood or circumstance, with the horse-country setting as a common thread.

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