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      Contemporary Romance · 206 books · 33 series

      Nora Roberts is a prolific author with dozens of interconnected series and standalone novels. She primarily writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense, known for strong heroines, compelling relationships, and richly developed settings.

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      All Nora Roberts Books in Publication Order

      206 books

      Complete Nora Roberts bibliography in publication order. Prefer series order? Browse books by series.

      Title
      Date
      Rating
      Reflections
      Jun 1983
      Untamed
      Oct 1983
      Partners
      May 1985
      Night Moves
      Jun 1985
      Dual Image
      Dec 1985
      One Summer
      Apr 1986
      Hot Ice
      Jul 1987
      Temptation
      Sep 1987
      Sacred Sins
      Nov 1987
      Local Hero
      Jan 1988
      Irish Rose
      Mar 1988
      Rebellion
      Aug 1988
      Skin Deep
      Sep 1988
      Loving Jack
      Jan 1989
      Lawless
      May 1989
      Time Was
      Dec 1989
      Night Shift
      Jan 1991
      Captivated
      Sep 1992
      Divine Evil
      Oct 1992
      Entranced
      Oct 1992
      Charmed
      Nov 1992
      Nightshade
      Nov 1993
      Night Smoke
      Oct 1994
      Born in Ice
      Aug 1995
      Montana Sky
      Mar 1996
      Angels Fall
      Oct 1996
      Sanctuary
      Mar 1997
      Hidden Star
      Oct 1997
      Sea Swept
      Jan 1998
      Secret Star
      Feb 1998
      Homeport
      Mar 1998
      Spellbound
      Short story · Once Upon a Castle
      Mar 1998
      The Reef
      Oct 1998
      River's End
      Feb 1999
      Enchanted
      Nov 1999
      Ever After
      Short story · Once Upon a Star
      Dec 1999
      Irish Rebel
      Jun 2000
      In Dreams
      Short story · Once upon a Dream
      Nov 2000
      The Villa
      Mar 2001
      Winter Rose
      Short story · Once Upon a Rose
      Oct 2001
      Three Fates
      Apr 2002
      Birthright
      Jul 2002
      Wolf Moon
      Short story · Moon Shadows
      Oct 2004
      Blue Dahlia
      Nov 2004
      Black Rose
      Jun 2005
      Blue Smoke
      Oct 2005
      Red Lily
      Dec 2005
      High Noon
      Jul 2007
      The Hollow
      May 2008
      Tribute
      Jul 2008
      Black Hills
      Jul 2009
      The Search
      Jul 2010
      The Witness
      Apr 2012
      Dark Witch
      Nov 2013
      The Liar
      Apr 2015
      Year One
      Dec 2017
      Hideaway
      May 2020
      Legacy
      May 2021
      Nightwork
      May 2022
      The Choice
      Nov 2022
      Identity
      May 2023
      Inheritance
      Nov 2023
      Mind Games
      May 2024
      The Mirror
      Nov 2024
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      Nora Roberts books can be explored by series or read in publication order above. Series are listed with their books in reading order.

      Bannion Family

      1. Reflections Jun 1983
      2. Dance of Dreams Sep 1983

      The Born Concannon Trilogy

      1. Born in Fire Oct 1994
      2. Born in Ice Aug 1995
      3. Born in Shame Jan 1996

      Celebrity Magazine

      1. Second Nature Jan 1986
      2. One Summer Apr 1986

      Chronicles of the One

      1. Year One Dec 2017
      2. Of Blood and Bone Dec 2018
      3. The Rise of Magicks Nov 2019

      Cordina's Royal Family

      1. Affaire Royale May 1986
      2. Command Performance Jul 1987
      3. The Playboy Prince Oct 1987
      4. Cordina's Crown Jewel Feb 2002

      The Coven of Three Trilogy

      1. Birth of the Witch Nov 2026

      D.C. Detectives

      1. Sacred Sins Nov 1987
      2. Brazen Virtue May 1988

      The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy

      1. Jewels of the Sun Nov 1999
      2. Tears of the Moon Jul 2000
      3. Heart of the Sea Dec 2000

      Great Chefs

      1. Summer Desserts Nov 1985
      2. Lessons Learned Jun 1986

      The In the Garden Trilogy

      1. Blue Dahlia Nov 2004
      2. Black Rose Jun 2005
      3. Red Lily Dec 2005

      Irish Hearts

      1. Irish Thoroughbred May 1981
      2. Irish Rose Mar 1988
      3. Irish Rebel Jun 2000

      Jack's Stories

      1. Lawless May 1989
      2. Loving Jack Jan 1989
      3. Best Laid Plans Mar 1989

      Night Tales

      1. Night Shift Jan 1991
      2. Night Shadow Mar 1991
      3. Nightshade Nov 1993
      4. Night Smoke Oct 1994
      5. Night Shield Sep 2000

      Quinn Brothers of Chesapeake Bay

      1. Sea Swept Jan 1998
      2. Rising Tides Aug 1998
      3. Inner Harbor Jan 1999
      4. The Quinns Christmas Dec 2000
      5. Chesapeake Blue Nov 2002

      The Bride Quartet

      1. Vision In White May 2009
      2. Bed of Roses Nov 2009
      3. Savor the Moment May 2010
      4. Happy Ever After Nov 2010

      The Calhoun Women

      1. Courting Catherine Jun 1991
      2. A Man for Amanda Jul 1991
      3. For the Love of Lilah Aug 1991
      4. Suzanna's Surrender Sep 1991
      5. Megan's Mate Nov 1996

      The Circle Trilogy

      1. Morrigan's Cross Sep 2006
      2. Dance of the Gods Oct 2006
      3. Valley of Silence Nov 2006

      The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy

      1. Dark Witch Nov 2013
      2. Shadow Spell Mar 2014
      3. Blood Magick Nov 2014

      The Donovan Legacy

      1. Captivated Sep 1992
      2. Entranced Oct 1992
      3. Charmed Nov 1992
      4. Enchanted Nov 1999

      The Dragon Heart Legacy

      1. The Awakening Nov 2020
      2. The Becoming Nov 2021
      3. The Choice Nov 2022

      The Dream Trilogy

      1. Daring To Dream Aug 1996
      2. Holding the Dream Jan 1997
      3. Finding the Dream Jul 1997

      The Guardians Trilogy

      1. Stars of Fortune Nov 2015
      2. Bay of Sighs Jun 2016
      3. Island of Glass Dec 2016

      The Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy

      1. The Next Always Oct 2011
      2. The Last Boyfriend May 2012
      3. The Perfect Hope Nov 2012

      The Key Trilogy

      1. Key of Light Nov 2003
      2. Key of Knowledge Nov 2003
      3. Key of Valor Jan 2004

      The Lost Bride Trilogy

      1. Inheritance Nov 2023
      2. The Mirror Nov 2024
      3. The Seven Rings Nov 2025

      The MacGregors

      1. Rebellion Aug 1988
      2. In from the Cold Nov 1990
      3. Playing the Odds Mar 1985
      4. Tempting Fate May 1985
      5. All the Possibilities Jul 1985
      6. One Man's Art Sep 1985
      7. For Now, Forever Feb 1987
      8. The MacGregor Brides Nov 1997
      9. The Winning Hand Oct 1998
      10. The MacGregor Grooms Nov 1998
      11. The Perfect Neighbor Mar 1999

      The MacKade Brothers

      1. The Return of Rafe MacKade Apr 1995
      2. The Pride of Jared MacKade Dec 1995
      3. The Heart of Devin MacKade Mar 1996
      4. The Fall of Shane MacKade Apr 1996

      The O'Hurleys

      1. The Last Honest Woman May 1988
      2. Dance to the Piper Jul 1988
      3. Skin Deep Sep 1988
      4. Without a Trace Oct 1990

      The Sign of Seven Trilogy

      1. Blood Brothers Dec 2007
      2. The Hollow May 2008
      3. The Pagan Stone Dec 2008

      The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians

      1. Taming Natasha Mar 1990
      2. Luring a Lady Dec 1991
      3. Falling for Rachel Apr 1993
      4. Convincing Alex Mar 1994
      5. Waiting for Nick Mar 1997
      6. Considering Kate Feb 2001

      The Stars of Mithra Trilogy

      1. Hidden Star Oct 1997
      2. Captive Star Dec 1997
      3. Secret Star Feb 1998

      The Three Sisters Island Trilogy

      1. Dance Upon the Air Jun 2001
      2. Heaven and Earth Dec 2001
      3. Face the Fire Jun 2002

      Time & Again: Hornblower-Stone

      1. Time Was Dec 1989
      2. Times Change Jan 1990

      Multi-Author Series

      American Hero (Silhouette Intimate Moments)

      1. Nightshade Nov 1993
      2. Night Smoke Oct 1994

      That Special Woman

      1. Falling for Rachel Apr 1993

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      Nora Roberts Series

      Bannion Family 2 books The Born Concannon Trilogy 3 books Celebrity Magazine 2 books Chronicles of the One 3 books Cordina's Royal Family 4 books The Coven of Three Trilogy 1 book D.C. Detectives 2 books The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy 3 books Great Chefs 2 books The In the Garden Trilogy 3 books Irish Hearts 3 books Jack's Stories 3 books Night Tales 5 books Quinn Brothers of Chesapeake Bay 5 books The Bride Quartet 4 books The Calhoun Women 5 books The Circle Trilogy 3 books The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy 3 books The Donovan Legacy 4 books The Dragon Heart Legacy 3 books The Dream Trilogy 3 books The Guardians Trilogy 3 books The Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy 3 books The Key Trilogy 3 books The Lost Bride Trilogy 3 books The MacGregors 11 books The MacKade Brothers 4 books The O'Hurleys 4 books The Sign of Seven Trilogy 3 books The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians 6 books The Stars of Mithra Trilogy 3 books The Three Sisters Island Trilogy 3 books Time & Again: Hornblower-Stone 2 books

      Multi-Author Series

      American Hero (Silhouette Intimate Moments) 2 books That Special Woman 1 book

      Publisher Series

      Bantam Fanfare 2 books Harlequin Historical 2 books Harlequin Intrigue 1 book Language of Love 48 books Mills & Boon Desire 2 books Mills & Boon Historical 1 book Mills & Boon Intimate (Australia) 5 books Mills & Boon Intrigue 1 book Mills & Boon Special Edition 41 books Silhouette Desire 1 book Silhouette Intimate Moments / Harlequin Romantic Suspense 36 books Silhouette Romance 13 books Silhouette Romance UK 11 books Silhouette Sensation 31 books Silhouette Special Edition / Harlequin Special Edition 40 books

      Other Names and Collaborations

      Nora Roberts has published under other names, including pseudonyms and collaborations.

      Also writes as

      J.D. Robb Solo byline

      Award-Winning Books by Nora Roberts

      Tribute

      2009 Rita Award -- Novel with Strong Romantic Elements (Winner) — Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

      Birthright

      2004 Rita Award -- Contemporary Single Title (Winner) — Contemporary Single Title

      Three Fates

      2003 Rita Award -- Romantic Suspense (Winner) — Romantic Suspense

      Carolina Moon

      2001 Rita Award -- Romantic Suspense (Winner) — Romantic Suspense

      Born in Ice

      1996 Rita Award -- Contemporary Single Title (Winner) — Contemporary Single Title

      Hidden Riches

      1995 Rita Award -- Romantic Suspense (Winner) — Romantic Suspense

      Nightshade

      1994 Rita Award -- Romantic Suspense (Winner) — Romantic Suspense

      Private Scandals

      1994 Rita Award -- Contemporary Single Title (Winner) — Contemporary Single Title

      Divine Evil

      1993 Rita Award -- Romantic Suspense (Winner) — Romantic Suspense

      Night Shift

      1992 Rita Award -- Romantic Suspense (Winner) — Romantic Suspense

      One Summer

      1986 Golden Medallion -- Long Contemporary (Winner) — Long Contemporary

      Opposites Attract

      1984 Golden Medallion -- Short Contemporary (Winner) — Short Contemporary

      This Magic Moment

      1983 Golden Medallion -- Contemporary 65-80,000 words (Winner) — Contemporary 65-80,000 words

      Untamed

      1983 Golden Medallion -- Traditional (Winner) — Traditional

      Nora Roberts Books FAQ

      How many books has Nora Roberts written?

      Nora Roberts has written 206 books.

      What is the latest Nora Roberts book?

      The most recent release by Nora Roberts is The Final Target, published in May 2026.

      What genres does Nora Roberts write?

      Nora Roberts writes primarily Contemporary Romance.

      What series has Nora Roberts written?

      Nora Roberts has written 33 series. Series listed on FictionDB include Bannion Family, the Born Concannon Trilogy, and Celebrity Magazine, among others.