What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedWritten in the Stars
Nora Roberts · Book
If you loved Written in the Stars, start with The Fault in Our Stars (Josh Boone, 2014) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Written in the Stars across media.
What hooked you in Written in the Stars was the way that grand, fated connections inevitably ground themselves in deeply emotional intimacy.
Films on the same thread
The Fault in Our Stars
Josh Boone · Film · 2014
Explores: Terminal Illness, Young Love, Existentialism.
If the emotional intimacy of Written in the Stars resonated with you, this story offers a similarly profound look at how love persists through life's most challenging and inevitable circumstances.
Serendipity
Peter Chelsom · Film · 2001
Explores: fate, destiny, chance encounters.
Just like the destined love found in Written in the Stars, this film explores the push and pull of fate as two people navigate the complexities of long-term romantic connections.
A Star Is Born
Bradley Cooper · Film · 2018
Explores: Fame and Addiction, The Price of Fame, Intergenerational Romance.
Much like the romantic anthology format of Written in the Stars, this drama captures the evolution of a relationship defined by creative collaboration and the weight of public expectations.
Notting Hill
Roger Michell · Film · 1999
Explores: Romance across social classes, Ordinary person meets celebrity, Culture clash.
The second chances and unexpected romance in Written in the Stars mirror this film's focus on how two people from different worlds find common ground through a singular, intimate connection.
Series on the same thread
Sex and the City
Darren Star · Series · 1998
Explores: Female Friendship, Dating in the City, Single Life.
If you enjoyed the focus on relationships in Written in the Stars, you will appreciate how this series centers on the enduring bonds of intimacy and the pursuit of personal happiness.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Written in the Stars: Contemporary Romance.
This story mirrors the themes of destined love in Written in the Stars, tracing the emotional journey of two individuals whose lives become inextricably linked through their shared ambitions and rivalry.
My Love from the Star
Park Ji-eun · Series · 2013
Explores: Alien Romance, Fish Out of Water, Forbidden Love.
This narrative echoes the fated romance of Written in the Stars by exploring how a larger-than-life circumstance cannot prevent an intimate, undeniable connection between two people who belong together.
Cheers
Les Charles · Series · 1982
Explores: Friendship, Community, Finding your place.
The character-driven focus of Written in the Stars is reflected here, as this ensemble piece highlights the way personal history and community create a foundation for lasting, meaningful human connections.
Podcasts on the same thread
Insta Love
Podcast
Explores: second chance romance, influencer culture, content creation.
Echoing the second chance themes in Written in the Stars, this podcast examines the messy reality of moving on and the persistent emotional ties that remain after a significant romantic split.
Ebook Intruder
Podcast
Explores: Literary Adaptations, Storytelling, Narrative Audio.
If the anthology structure of Written in the Stars kept you engaged, this collection offers a similar variety of emotional narratives designed to satisfy your craving for diverse romantic storytelling.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What stories are included in Written in the Stars?
Written in the Stars by Nora Roberts is a compilation that features two distinct romance stories titled Loving Jack and Lawless. Both of these novels are contained within this single volume.
Is Written in the Stars a single novel or a collection?
Written in the Stars is a collection rather than a single novel. It packages two separate romance stories, Loving Jack and Lawless, into one book for the reader.
How many romance stories will I find in Written in the Stars?
You will find two romance stories in Written in the Stars. The book presents the works Loving Jack and Lawless as a combined collection of Nora Roberts' writing.
Are Loving Jack and Lawless the only stories in Written in the Stars?
Yes, Written in the Stars consists exclusively of the two romance stories Loving Jack and Lawless. There are no additional stories or supplementary materials included in this specific volume.