About
Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts (born Eleanor Marie Robertson) is a prolific American author known for her popular romance novels. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1950, Roberts began writing at a young age. She published her first novel, "Irish Thoroughbred," in 1981. Since then, she has written over 225 novels, mostly romances with elements of suspense and fantasy. Roberts's works have garnered critical and commercial success. She has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has received numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award and the RITA Award. Notable works include the "In Death" series (co-authored with J.D. Robb), which follows Lieutenant Eve Dallas of the New York Police Department, and the "Three Sisters Island" series, which explores the lives of three siblings on a secluded island. Roberts's books have been praised for their strong female characters, engaging storylines, and evocative settings.
Book Series by Nora Roberts
In Death Series as J.D. Robb
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Naked in Death | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Glory in Death | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Immortal in Death | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rapture in Death | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ceremony in Death | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vengeance in Death | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Holiday in Death | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Conspiracy in Death | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Loyalty in Death | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Witness in Death | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Judgment in Death | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Betrayal in Death | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seduction in Death | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reunion in Death | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Purity in Death | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Portrait in Death | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Imitation in Death | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Divided in Death | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Visions in Death | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Survivor In Death | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Origin in Death | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Memory in Death | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Born in Death | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Innocent in Death | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Creation in Death | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Strangers in Death | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Salvation in Death | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Promises in Death | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kindred in Death | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fantasy in Death | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Indulgence in Death | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Treachery in Death | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| New York to Dallas | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Celebrity in Death | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Delusion in Death | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Calculated in Death | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Thankless in Death | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Concealed in Death | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Festive in Death | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Obsession in Death | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Devoted in Death | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brotherhood in Death | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Apprentice in Death | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Echoes in Death | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Secrets in Death | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark in Death | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Leverage in Death | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Connections in Death | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vendetta in Death | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Golden in Death | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadows in Death | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Faithless in Death | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Forgotten in Death | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Abandoned in Death | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Desperation in Death | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Encore in Death | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Payback in Death | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Random in Death | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Passions in Death | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bonded in Death | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
In Death Short Stories & Novellas as J.D. Robb
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight in Death (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Interlude in Death (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Haunted in Death | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eternity in Death | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ritual In Death | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Missing in Death | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Big Jack | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Possession in Death | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chaos in Death | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Taken in Death | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wonderment Death | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
In Death Collections as J.D. Robb
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Three in Death | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Time of Death | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Bride Quartet Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Vision in White | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bed of Roses | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Savor the Moment | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Happy Ever After | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
The Calhoun Women Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Courting Catherine | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Man for Amanda | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| For the Love of Lilah | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Suzanna's Surrender | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Megan's Mate | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
Celebrity Magazine Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Second Nature | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Summer | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
Chesapeake Bay Saga Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Swept | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rising Tides | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Inner Harbor | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Quinns' Christmas | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chesapeake Blue | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronicles of The One Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Year One | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Of Blood and Bone | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rise of Magicks | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Circle Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Morrigan's Cross | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dance of the Gods | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Valley of Silence | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Born in Fire | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Born in Ice | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Born in Shame | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
Cordina's Royal Family Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Affaire Royale | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Command Performance | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Playboy Prince / Starlit Winter Nights | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cordina's Crown Jewel | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Witch | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadow Spell | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Magick | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
The Donovan Legacy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Captivated | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Entranced | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Charmed | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Enchanted | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
The Dragon Heart Legacy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Awakening | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Becoming | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Choice | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Dream Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Daring to Dream | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Holding the Dream | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Finding the Dream | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Jewels of the Sun | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tears of the Moon | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heart of the Sea | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Great Chefs Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Desserts | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lessons Learned | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
The Guardians Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Stars of Fortune | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bay of Sighs | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Island of Glass | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Next Always | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Boyfriend | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Perfect Hope | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
In the Garden Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Dahlia | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Rose | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Red Lily | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Irish Hearts Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Thoroughbred | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sullivan's Woman | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Irish Rose | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Irish Rebel | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Key Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Key of Light | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Key of Knowledge | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Key of Valor | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
Lost Bride Trilogy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Inheritance | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mirror | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Seven Rings | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Loving Jack Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Loving Jack | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Best Laid Plans | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lawless | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
The MacGregors Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Playing The Odds | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tempting Fate | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| All The Possibilities | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Man's Art | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| For Now, Forever | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rebellion | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| In from the Cold (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The MacGregor Brides | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Winning Hand | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The MacGregor Grooms | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Perfect Neighbor | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| MacGregor Ever After | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
The MacKade Brothers Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Return of Rafe MacKade | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pride of Jared Mackade | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heart of Devin MacKade | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fall of Shane MacKade | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
Night Tales Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Night Moves | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Shift | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Shadow | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Nightshade | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Smoke | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Shield | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
The O'Hurleys Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dance to the Piper | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Skin Deep | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Honest Woman | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Without a Trace | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Reflections | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dance of Dreams | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
Sacred Sins Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Sins | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brazen Virtue | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Sign of Seven Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Brothers | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hollow | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pagan Stone | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Taming Natasha | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Luring a Lady | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Falling for Rachel | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Convincing Alex | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Waiting for Nick | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Considering Kate | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
Stars of Mithra Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Star | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Captive Star | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Secret Star | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
Three Sisters Island Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Upon The Air | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heaven and Earth | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Face the Fire | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Time Was | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Times Change | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
Nora Roberts Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Blithe Images | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heart's Victory | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Island of Flowers | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Search For Love | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Song of the West | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| From This Day | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Her Mother's Keeper | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Once More With Feeling | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| This Magic Moment | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tonight and Always | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Untamed | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Endings and Beginnings | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| First Impressions | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Law is a Lady | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Less of a Stranger | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Matter of Choice | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Opposites Attract | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Promise Me Tomorrow | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rules of the Game | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Storm Warning | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Boundary Lines | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dual Image | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Partners | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Right Path | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Risky Business | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Treasures Lost, Treasures Found | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Will and a Way | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Art of Deception | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mind over Matter | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hot Ice | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Temptation | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Local Hero | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Name of the Game | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gabriel's Angel | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sweet Revenge | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Welcoming | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Impulse (Short Story) | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Public Secrets | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Genuine Lies | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Carnal Innocence | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Divine Evil | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Honest Illusions | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Unfinished Business | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Private Scandals | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hidden Riches | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| True Betrayals | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Montana Sky | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sanctuary | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Homeport | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Reef | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| River's End | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Carolina Moon | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Bayou | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Villa | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Three Fates | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Birthright | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Northern Lights | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blue Smoke | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Best Mistake | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Angels Fall | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| High Noon | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tribute | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Hills | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Search | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chasing Fire | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Witness | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Whiskey Beach | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Collector | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Liar | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Obsession | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Come Sundown | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shelter in Place | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Under Currents | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hideaway | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Legacy | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Everlasting | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Nightwork | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Identity | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mind Games | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hidden Nature | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Nora Roberts Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Home for Christmas (Short Story) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| All I Want for Christmas (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Remember When (As: J.D. Robb) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spellbound (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ever After | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winter Rose | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| A World Apart | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Witching Hour | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| In Dreams | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wolf Moon | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
J.D. Robb Short Stories/Novellas as J.D. Robb
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Remember When | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
Nora Roberts Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Mysterious | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Western Skies | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1990 | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Once Upon a Castle | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silent Night | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Once Upon A Star | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Take This Man | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Naked Came the Phoenix | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Out of This World | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bump in the Night | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead of Night | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lost | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| What I Know Now | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Suite 606 | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Other Side | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Unquiet | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mirror, Mirror | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Down the Rabbit Hole | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
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