The O'Hurleys books in order

The complete reading order for Nora Roberts' The O'Hurleys series, following four siblings from a show business family as they find love and independence.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Keeping Secrets 1988 Nora Roberts N/A
2 Dance to the Piper 1988 Nora Roberts Buy
3 Skin Deep 1988 Nora Roberts Buy
4 The Last Honest Woman 1988 Nora Roberts Buy
5 Without a Trace 1990 Nora Roberts Buy

The O’Hurleys series follows four siblings raised by parents who spent their lives performing on the road. Each book picks one of the O’Hurley children and gives them a love story shaped by the pressures and freedoms of growing up in show business.

Published between 1988 and 1990, the five books include a collected edition (Keeping Secrets) alongside the four individual novels. The series captures the different paths the siblings take while staying connected to their colorful, close-knit family.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The O'Hurleys series?

There are five books in the The O’Hurleys series, published between 1988 and 1990.

What is the first book in the The O'Hurleys series?

The first book in the The O’Hurleys series is Keeping Secrets, published in 1988.

Can the O'Hurleys books be read as standalones?

Each book focuses on a different O’Hurley sibling and has its own complete romance, so they can be read individually. However, the family dynamic and recurring characters are richer when you read them in order. The Last Honest Woman and Dance to the Piper cover the sisters, while Skin Deep and Without a Trace follow the remaining siblings.

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