Loving Jack books in order

The complete reading order for the Loving Jack series by Nora Roberts, three connected romance novels published in 1989 featuring strong-willed heroines and the men they fall for.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Best Laid Plans 1989 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
2 Lawless 1989 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
3 Loving Jack 1989 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy

The Loving Jack series collects three Nora Roberts romances from 1989, each with a different setting and cast. Best Laid Plans is set in the construction world, Lawless takes readers to the Old West, and the title novel Loving Jack is a lighter story about a quirky writer who falls for her straitlaced neighbor. The variety of settings shows Roberts’ range even within a single year of her early career.

These are shorter, category-length romances typical of Roberts’ late-1980s output. They work well as quick reads, and each stands on its own despite being grouped as a series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Loving Jack series?

There are three books in the Loving Jack series, published in 1989.

What is the first book in the Loving Jack series?

The first book in the Loving Jack series is Best Laid Plans, published in 1989.

Are the Loving Jack books connected to each other?

The three books share a loose thematic connection and were published together in 1989, but they feature different characters and storylines. Best Laid Plans follows an architect and a construction manager, Lawless is a historical western romance, and Loving Jack pairs a free-spirited writer with her uptight landlord.

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