Jane Taylor books in order

The Jane Taylor series by Lauren Baratz-Logsted follows a woman through a wild fake-pregnancy scheme and its aftermath across three novels.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Thin Pink Line 2003 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
2 Crossing the Line 2004 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy
3 Jane’s World 2012 Lauren Baratz Logsted Buy

The Jane Taylor series by Lauren Baratz-Logsted begins with The Thin Pink Line (2003), where Jane Taylor decides to fake a pregnancy. Crossing the Line (2004) picks up the story as Jane faces the fallout of her deception. Jane’s World (2012) arrived years later to close out the trilogy with Jane navigating new challenges.

The books are comedic but grounded, following Jane as she makes questionable decisions and scrambles to keep up appearances. Readers who enjoy women’s fiction with a strong comic voice and a protagonist who learns from her mistakes over time will find this series entertaining. The long gap between the second and third books gives the final entry a different feel, showing Jane at a later stage of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jane Taylor series?

There are three books in the Jane Taylor series, published between 2003 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Jane Taylor series?

The first book in the Jane Taylor series is The Thin Pink Line, published in 2003.

What is the Jane Taylor series about?

The Jane Taylor series follows Jane Taylor, a woman who fakes a pregnancy for attention and then has to deal with the increasingly complicated consequences. The series blends comedy with honest looks at relationships and self-deception.

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