Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts also writes as: J.D. Robb.

Recent/Upcoming Nora Roberts Books

May 21st, 2024: Mind Games

September 3rd, 2024: Passions in Death

November 19th, 2024: The Mirror

February 4th, 2025: Bonded in Death

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Nora Roberts Stats: The highest rated book by Nora Roberts on Book Notification is Valley of Silence, the 3rd novel in the Circle Trilogy series. The second-highest rated book is Dance of the Gods (Circle Trilogy #2).

The most read book by Nora Roberts on Book Notification is Year One, the first novel in the Chronicles of The One series. The second most read book is The Awakening (The Dragon Heart Legacy #1).

Below is a complete list of Nora Roberts books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of In Death Books in Publication Order (as J.D. Robb)

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
8.6
Naked in Death
1995
2
9.2
Glory in Death
1995
3
9.3
Immortal in Death
1996
4
9.3
Rapture in Death
1996
5
9.5
Ceremony in Death
1997
6
9.6
Vengeance in Death
1997
7
9.5
Holiday in Death
1998
8
8.7
Conspiracy in Death
1999
9
9.6
Loyalty in Death
1999
10
9.5
Witness in Death
2000
11
9.6
Judgment in Death
2000
12
9.5
Betrayal in Death
2001
13
9.3
Seduction in Death
2001
14
9.3
Reunion in Death
2002
15
9.4
Purity in Death
2002
16
9.4
Portrait in Death
2003
17
9.4
Imitation in Death
2003
18
9.2
Divided in Death
2004
19
9.4
Visions in Death
2004
20
9.1
Survivor In Death
2005
21
9.1
Origin in Death
2005
22
9.1
Memory in Death
2006
23
9.3
Born in Death
2006
24
9.3
Innocent in Death
2007
25
9.3
Creation in Death
2007
26
9.1
Strangers in Death
2008
27
9.1
Salvation in Death
2008
28
9.3
Promises in Death
2009
29
9.3
Kindred in Death
2009
30
9
Fantasy in Death
2010
31
9.1
Indulgence in Death
2010
32
9.4
Treachery in Death
2011
33
9.1
New York to Dallas
2011
34
9.1
Celebrity in Death
2012
35
9.1
Delusion in Death
2012
36
8.5
Calculated in Death
2013
37
9.4
Thankless in Death
2013
38
8.4
Concealed in Death
2014
39
9.1
Festive in Death
2014
40
9.3
Obsession in Death
2015
41
9.1
Devoted in Death
2015
42
9
Brotherhood in Death
2016
43
9.5
Apprentice in Death
2016
44
9.1
Echoes in Death
2017
45
9.4
Secrets in Death
2017
46
8.9
Dark in Death
2018
47
9.8
Leverage in Death
2018
48
9.2
Connections in Death
2019
49
8.6
Vendetta in Death
2019
50
9
Golden in Death
2020
51
8.6
Shadows in Death
2020
52
9.1
Faithless in Death
2021
53
8.9
Forgotten in Death
2021
54
8.3
Abandoned in Death
2022
55
9
Desperation in Death
2022
56
9.3
Encore in Death
2023
57
9.8
Payback in Death
2023
58
9.7
Random in Death
2024
59
Passions in Death
2024
60
Bonded in Death
2025

List of Bride Quartet Books in Publication Order

List of The Calhoun Women Books in Publication Order

List of Celebrity Magazine Books in Publication Order

List of Chesapeake Bay Saga Books in Publication Order

List of Chronicles of The One Books in Publication Order

List of Circle Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Cordina's Royal Family Books in Publication Order

List of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of The Donovan Legacy Books in Publication Order

List of The Dragon Heart Legacy Books in Publication Order

List of Dream Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Great Chefs Books in Publication Order

List of The Guardians Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of In the Garden Books in Publication Order

List of Irish Hearts Books in Publication Order

List of Key Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Lost Bride Trilogy Books in Publication Order

List of Loving Jack Books in Publication Order

List of The MacGregors Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Playing The Odds
1985
2
Tempting Fate
1985
3
All The Possibilities
1985
4
One Man's Art
1985
5
For Now, Forever
1987
6
Rebellion
1988
7
In from the Cold
1990
8
4
The MacGregor Brides
1997
9
The Winning Hand
1998
10
The MacGregor Grooms
1998
11
The Perfect Neighbor
1999
12
MacGregor Ever After
2023

List of The MacKade Brothers Books in Publication Order

List of Night Tales Books in Publication Order

List of The O'Hurleys Books in Publication Order

List of Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Books in Publication Order

List of Sacred Sins Books in Publication Order

List of Sign of Seven Books in Publication Order

List of The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Books in Publication Order

List of Stars of Mithra Books in Publication Order

List of Three Sisters Island Books in Publication Order

List of Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Blithe Images
1982
2
The Heart's Victory
1982
3
Island of Flowers
1982
4
Search For Love
1982
5
8
Song of the West
1982
6
From This Day
1983
7
Her Mother's Keeper
1983
8
Once More With Feeling
1983
9
This Magic Moment
1983
10
Tonight and Always
1983
11
Untamed
1983
12
Endings and Beginnings
1984
13
First Impressions
1984
14
The Law is a Lady
1984
15
Less of a Stranger
1984
16
A Matter of Choice
1984
17
Opposites Attract
1984
18
Promise Me Tomorrow
1984
19
Rules of the Game
1984
20
Storm Warning
1984
21
Boundary Lines
1985
22
Dual Image
1985
23
Partners
1985
24
The Right Path
1985
25
Risky Business
1986
26
Treasures Lost, Treasures Found
1986
27
10
A Will and a Way
1986
28
6
The Art of Deception
1986
29
8
Mind over Matter
1987
30
10
Hot Ice
1987
31
Temptation
1987
32
Local Hero
1988
33
The Name of the Game
1988
34
8
Gabriel's Angel
1989
35
Sweet Revenge
1989
36
The Welcoming
1989
37
Impulse
1989
38
3
Public Secrets
1990
39
Genuine Lies
1991
40
8
Carnal Innocence
1991
41
7
Divine Evil
1992
42
10
Honest Illusions
1992
43
Unfinished Business
1992
44
Private Scandals
1993
45
10
Hidden Riches
1994
46
True Betrayals
1995
47
10
Montana Sky
1996
48
9
Sanctuary
1997
49
10
Homeport
1998
50
8
The Reef
1998
51
8.7
River's End
1999
52
8.7
Carolina Moon
2000
53
9
Midnight Bayou
2001
54
8
The Villa
2001
55
9
Three Fates
2002
56
10
Birthright
2003
57
9
Northern Lights
2004
58
10
Blue Smoke
2005
59
The Best Mistake
2005
60
7.7
Angels Fall
2006
61
10
High Noon
2007
62
10
Tribute
2008
63
8.7
Black Hills
2009
64
9
The Search
2010
65
8.5
Chasing Fire
2011
66
8.5
The Witness
2012
67
8.6
Whiskey Beach
2013
68
8.3
The Collector
2014
69
8.5
The Liar
2015
70
9.3
The Obsession
2016
71
9.3
Come Sundown
2017
72
9.4
Shelter in Place
2018
73
8.8
Under Currents
2019
74
8.8
Hideaway
2020
75
9.2
Legacy
2021
76
Christmas Everlasting
2021
77
9
Nightwork
2022
78
8
Identity
2023
79
Mind Games
2024

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Nora Roberts Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Mysterious
1985
2
8
Western Skies
1985
3
Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1990
1986
4
Once Upon a Castle
1998
5
10
Silent Night
1998
6
Once Upon A Star
1999
7
Take This Man
2000
8
6
Naked Came the Phoenix
2001
9
Out of This World
2001
10
What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self
2006
11
10
Bump in the Night
2006
12
10
Dead of Night
2007
13
The Lost
2008
14
10
Suite 606
2008
15
10
The Other Side
2010
16
10
The Unquiet
2011
17
8.7
Mirror, Mirror
2013
18
9.3
Down the Rabbit Hole
2015
19
Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
2024
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Nora Roberts: Biography

Nora Roberts was born on October 10th, 1950 and is currently 73 years old. Nora Roberts was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.

Nora Roberts is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 79 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1982 with the novel Blithe Images. The most recently released novel was Identity which was released in 2023.

Nora Roberts has also written the In Death series which has 60 books including Naked in Death and Glory in Death.

Nora Roberts: Awards & Accolades

The following novels by Nora Roberts were also nominated for these awards:

  • Vision in White: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2009).
  • Black Hills: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2009).
  • Chasing Fire: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2011).
  • The Witness: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2012).
  • The Liar: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2015).
  • The Obsession: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2016).
  • Come Sundown: Goodreads Awards, Best Romance (2017).
  • Year One: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2018).
  • Of Blood and Bone: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2019).

Nora Roberts: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Midnight Bayou was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001.
  • Chesapeake Blue was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • Three Fates was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • Birthright was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2003.
  • Angels Fall was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
  • Tribute was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Black Hills was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • The Search was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • The Perfect Hope was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Whiskey Beach was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Dark Witch was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • Shadow Spell was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • The Collector was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Blood Magick was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • The Liar was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • The Obsession was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Bay of Sighs was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Island of Glass was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Come Sundown was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • Year One was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • Of Blood and Bone was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • Shelter in Place was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • The Rise of Magicks was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • Under Currents was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
  • Hideaway was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2020.
  • Legacy was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • Nightwork was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2022.
  • Identity was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2023.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Nora Roberts are:

  1. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  2. James Patterson, author of the Women's Murder Club Series.
  3. J.D. Robb, author of the In Death Series.
  4. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  5. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.

Nora Roberts: F.A.Q

When was Nora Roberts Born? How old is Nora Roberts?

Nora Roberts was born on October 10th, 1950. Nora Roberts is currently 73 years old.

Where was Nora Roberts Born?

Nora Roberts was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA and is American.

What was the first book Nora Roberts wrote?

The first novel written by Nora Roberts was Irish Thoroughbred, published in 1981.

What was the most recent book Nora Roberts wrote?

Her most recently released work was Random in Death on January 23rd, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Nora Roberts?

Nora Roberts has four new books coming out: Mind Games will be released on May 21st, 2024. Passions in Death will be released on September 3rd, 2024. The Mirror will be released on November 19th, 2024. Bonded in Death will be released on February 4th, 2025.

How many books has Nora Roberts written?

Nora Roberts has written 276 books across 40 series.
  • 60 books in the In Death Series
  • 11 In Death Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 In Death Collections
  • 4 books in the Bride Quartet Series
  • 5 books in The Calhoun Women Series
  • 2 books in the Celebrity Magazine Series
  • 4 books in the Chesapeake Bay Saga Series
  • 3 books in the Chronicles of The One Series
  • 3 books in the Circle Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Series
  • 4 books in the Cordina's Royal Family Series
  • 3 books in The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Series
  • 4 books in The Donovan Legacy Series
  • 3 books in The Dragon Heart Legacy Series
  • 3 books in the Dream Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Series
  • 2 books in the Great Chefs Series
  • 3 books in The Guardians Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the In the Garden Series
  • 4 books in the Irish Hearts Series
  • 3 books in the Key Trilogy Series
  • 2 books in the Lost Bride Trilogy Series
  • 3 books in the Loving Jack Series
  • 12 books in The MacGregors Series
  • 4 books in The MacKade Brothers Series
  • 6 books in the Night Tales Series
  • 4 books in The O'Hurleys Series
  • 2 books in the Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Series
  • 2 books in the Sacred Sins Series
  • 3 books in the Sign of Seven Series
  • 6 books in The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Series
  • 3 books in the Stars of Mithra Series
  • 3 books in the Three Sisters Island Series
  • 2 books in the Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Series
  • 79 Standalone Novels
  • 10 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 J.D. Robb Short Stories/Novellas

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    Austin D.
    Austin D.
    2 years ago

    Nora is a great writer, especially when it comes to the novel Legacy, a book that is bound to make you cry in different areas as you read through it.

    Another excellent read is Midnight Bayou, which is highly enjoyable and easy to read. And the entire time I read The Collector, I just wished I had the same strength that Lila did. Nora adds some true facts about the actual lost imperial Faberge eggs to the book.

    First picked up her work during a road trip some years ago, and was hooked from there. They are great escapism and make for some fun reading.

    Edgar A.
    Edgar A.
    2 years ago

    When I need to read some compelling love story, I have always turned to Nora Roberts as she never disappoints.
    Regardless of whether I am looking for romance with a slice of mystery, a cozy domestic tale, or a paranormal romance, I always know that Roberts will deliver in spades.
    Her novels are so addictive and once I read Midnight Bayou I was hooked. I have always loved Gothic romances but the creepy novel set in Louisiana was on a different level.
    Nora tells the story of the restoration of an old family mansion by Declan Fitzgerald though what makes this one of my most memorable reads is the fiery chemistry between the mysterious Angela Simone and Declan.
    The Garden Trilogy is also another of my favorite series by Roberts. It is a series chock full of strong female friendships, romance, ghosts and enough gardening porn to leave most gardening enthusiasts blushing.

    Andrew M.
    Andrew M.
    2 years ago

    I am a Nora Roberts fan, and anyone who has ever read her books knows the pleasant and easy-to-read stories she creates.
    She writes a cute romantic love story that leaves the readers yearning for more.
    Her writing style and humorous dialogues between the characters are very entertaining and refreshing.
    I loved Carter and Mackenzie, even though they seem to be ultimately the opposite; they complement each other so well.
    I am not a frequent romance reader, but Roberts develops her stories so well, which keeps me coming back for more.
    Vision in White was my best, but the Jack Stories series was enjoyable too.

    Kyler F
    Kyler F
    2 years ago

    Nora Roberts is the prolific author of more than two hundred romance novels; however, she is more known to me as J. D. Robb, the writer of the “In Death” series. This is how I was introduced to her writing, and had gone through a number of the books in the series before finding out the author’s real name. While I have not tried her romance series, I have kept up with her Robb writings and am still constantly thrilled by the near-future crime mysteries. The relationship between the two leads is always entertaining and maturing, and they characters feel like real people, which makes it much easier to get into the story. Several of Roberts romance books have been adapted into movies, but I have not seen any of them so can’t comment on their quality. 

    Michael K.
    Michael K.
    2 years ago

    I always compare prolific authors like Nora Roberts to long-running shows like Friends. I watch Friends all the time because it has ten incredibly entertaining seasons. The show has so many episodes that I can’t remember everything that happened. So, I can pop any random episode on and enjoy it without worrying that it has grown stale.

    J.K. Rowling is one of my favorite authors. But I can’t read Harry Potter every year. I’ve read those seven books so many times that I can practically recite them from memory. This is where Nora stands out.

    Her bibliography is so extensive that it took me years to read all her books. Additionally, today, I can pick any book of hers at random, read it, and enjoy it because I simply can’t remember what happened in all her books. This is why I turn to her whenever I can’t find a book to read. I don’t expect her to disappoint, and so far, she hasn’t.

    Cindy M
    Cindy M
    7 months ago

    Nora Roberts is definitely one of those authors I’d put in the ‘feel good’ category of books you enjoy reading. Sometimes a bit predictable, but the occasional story twist can be found. I always consider her to be like Debbie Macomber as they have similar styles.

    mngirlco
    mngirlco
    5 months ago

    When I read my first trilogy set I was hooked. So many good stories and when I was reading the author notes on one of the books it talked about the In Death books under JD Robb and I was off on another adventure. I was given a chance to add a title to my Kindle and decided that I wanted of Nora’s trilogy sets and when reviewing the list I was amazed just how many I have read through the years.

    azangie
    azangie
    4 months ago

    Nora Roberts – what can I say? I have yet to read a poor book of hers. From fantasy to bridal to mysteries. She is an excellent author that I will never grow tired of.

    skmc529
    skmc529
    1 month ago

    Nora Roberts is one of my favorite artists. I especially love her In Death series written under her J.D. Robb pen name! I would really love to see this series made into a television series. I buy and read those books as soon as they are released – I just can’t wait for the next book to be released!

    azangie
    azangie
    9 days ago

    Once again Nora Roberts outdid herself. I have never read a poorly written book of hers. Hope she keeps them coming!!

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