Order of Nora Roberts Books
Nora Roberts, a prolific and celebrated author, has captivated readers worldwide with her enchanting storytelling and diverse characters across various genres. Known for her romance novels, she also writes under the pseudonym J.D. Robb, where she weaves intricate tales of suspense and intrigue set in a futuristic world, epitomized by her popular "In Death" series featuring the tenacious detective Eve Dallas. Alongside her work as Nora Roberts, she has crafted the beloved "Three Sisters Island" trilogy, which seamlessly blends romance with elements of fantasy and the supernatural, showcasing her ability to create immersive settings and relatable characters. With a career spanning decades, her books have garnered numerous awards and a loyal following, solidifying her status as a cornerstone of contemporary fiction.
Order of In Death Series as J.D. Robb
Order of In Death Short Stories & Novellas as J.D. Robb
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Midnight in Death (Short Story) | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Interlude in Death (Short Story) | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Haunted in Death | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Eternity in Death | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Ritual In Death | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Missing in Death | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Big Jack | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Possession in Death | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Chaos in Death | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Taken in Death | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Wonderment Death | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of In Death Collections as J.D. Robb
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Three in Death | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Time of Death | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Bride Quartet Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Vision in White | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Bed of Roses | 2009 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Savor the Moment | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Happy Ever After | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Calhoun Women Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Courting Catherine | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Man for Amanda | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | For the Love of Lilah | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Suzanna's Surrender | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Megan's Mate | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Celebrity Magazine Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Second Nature | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | One Summer | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Chesapeake Bay Saga Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Sea Swept | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Rising Tides | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Inner Harbor | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Quinns' Christmas | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Chesapeake Blue | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Chronicles of The One Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Year One | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Of Blood and Bone | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Rise of Magicks | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Circle Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Morrigan's Cross | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Dance of the Gods | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Valley of Silence | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Born in Fire | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Born in Ice | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Born in Shame | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Cordina's Royal Family Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Affaire Royale | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Command Performance | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Playboy Prince / Starlit Winter Nights | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Cordina's Crown Jewel | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Dark Witch | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Shadow Spell | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Blood Magick | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Donovan Legacy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Captivated | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Entranced | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Charmed | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Enchanted | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Dragon Heart Legacy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Awakening | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Becoming | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Choice | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Dream Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Daring to Dream | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Holding the Dream | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Finding the Dream | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Jewels of the Sun | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Tears of the Moon | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Heart of the Sea | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Great Chefs Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Summer Desserts | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Lessons Learned | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Guardians Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Stars of Fortune | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Bay of Sighs | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Island of Glass | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Next Always | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Last Boyfriend | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Perfect Hope | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of In the Garden Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Blue Dahlia | 2004 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Black Rose | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Red Lily | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Irish Hearts Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Irish Thoroughbred | 1981 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Sullivan's Woman | 1984 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Irish Rose | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Irish Rebel | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Key Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Key of Light | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Key of Knowledge | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Key of Valor | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Lost Bride Trilogy Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Inheritance | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Mirror | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Seven Rings | 2025 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Loving Jack Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Loving Jack | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Best Laid Plans | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Lawless | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The MacGregors Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Playing The Odds | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Tempting Fate | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | All The Possibilities | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | One Man's Art | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | For Now, Forever | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Rebellion | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | In from the Cold (Short Story) | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | The MacGregor Brides | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | The Winning Hand | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | The MacGregor Grooms | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | The Perfect Neighbor | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | MacGregor Ever After | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The MacKade Brothers Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Return of Rafe MacKade | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Pride of Jared Mackade | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Heart of Devin MacKade | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Fall of Shane MacKade | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Night Tales Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Night Moves | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Night Shift | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Night Shadow | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Nightshade | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Night Smoke | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Night Shield | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The O'Hurleys Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Dance to the Piper | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Skin Deep | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Last Honest Woman | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Without a Trace | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Reflections | 1983 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Dance of Dreams | 1983 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Sacred Sins Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Sacred Sins | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Brazen Virtue | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Sign of Seven Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Blood Brothers | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Hollow | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Pagan Stone | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Taming Natasha | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Luring a Lady | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Falling for Rachel | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Convincing Alex | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Waiting for Nick | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Considering Kate | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Stars of Mithra Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Hidden Star | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Captive Star | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Secret Star | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Three Sisters Island Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Dance Upon The Air | 2001 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
2 | Heaven and Earth | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Face the Fire | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Time Was | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Times Change | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Nora Roberts Standalone Novels
Order of Nora Roberts Short Stories/Novellas
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Home for Christmas (Short Story) | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | All I Want for Christmas (Short Story) | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Remember When By: J.D. Robb | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Spellbound (Short Story) | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Ever After | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Winter Rose | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | A World Apart | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | The Witching Hour | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | In Dreams | 2012 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Wolf Moon | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of J.D. Robb Short Stories/Novellas as J.D. Robb
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Remember When | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Nora Roberts Anthologies
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Mysterious | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Western Skies | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1990 | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Once Upon a Castle | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Silent Night | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Once Upon A Star | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Take This Man | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Naked Came the Phoenix | 2001 | 3.9 | Amazon.com |
9 | Out of This World | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Moon Shadows | 2004 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Bump in the Night | 2006 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
12 | Dead of Night | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | The Lost | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | What I Know Now | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Suite 606 | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | The Other Side | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | The Unquiet | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Mirror, Mirror | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Down the Rabbit Hole | 2015 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
Nora Roberts: A Literary Legacy
Introduction
Nora Roberts, a prolific and celebrated novelist, has captivated millions of readers around the world with her rich storytelling, complex characters, and mastery of various genres. Born on October 10, 1950, in Silver Spring, Maryland, she has transcended the boundaries of romance literature to become a household name, known not only for her works under her own name but also for writing under the pseudonym J.D. Robb.
Early Life and Inspiration
Raised in a family that valued reading, Roberts developed a passion for literature early on. Her mother introduced her to the world of books, and by the age of 12, Roberts had begun writing stories of her own. She attended the local school system and graduated from high school in 1968. Although she briefly pursued a career in the business world, the desire to tell stories remained at the forefront of her ambitions.
Writing Career Beginnings
Roberts's writing career began in the early 1970s when she penned her first manuscript, which, like many aspiring authors, was rejected by publishers. Undeterred, she continued to refine her craft and eventually published her first book, "Irish Thoroughbred," in 1981. This novel marked the beginning of her illustrious career and was followed by numerous bestsellers that solidified her status as a leading voice in contemporary romance.
Nora Roberts: The Bestselling Novelist
Writing under her own name, Nora Roberts has published over 200 novels, many of which have become bestsellers. Her work often features strong, intelligent female protagonists and explorations of relationships and familial ties. Among her most renowned series is The Three Sisters Island Trilogy, consisting of "Dance Upon the Air," "Heaven and Echo," and "Face the Fire." These novels interweave themes of magic, love, and self-discovery, set against the enchanting backdrop of a fictional island off the coast of Massachusetts.
Roberts’s ability to weave richly detailed worlds has earned her a dedicated following and critical acclaim, with her books translated into over 30 languages. Furthermore, her work has been adapted into television movies, further broadening her reach and impact.
J.D. Robb: A New Dimension
In 1995, Roberts ventured into the realm of futuristic crime fiction, adopting the pen name J.D. Robb. This shift allowed her to explore darker themes while maintaining her signature approach to character development. The In Death series, featuring the iconic character of Lieutenant Eve Dallas, follows the complex interplay of love and justice in a technologically advanced society. Beginning with Naked in Death, the series has grown to include over 50 novels, combining elements of mystery, romance, and science fiction, and has garnered a dedicated fan base.
The dual identity of Roberts as both a romance writer and a mystery author highlights her versatility and commitment to storytelling. Her success in these two vastly different genres has set her apart as a unique and influential voice in modern literature.
Legacy and Recognition
Over the years, Nora Roberts has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including several RITA Awards from the Romance Writers of America, and she has been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. In addition to her literary accomplishments, she is known for her philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the Nora Roberts Foundation, which supports various philanthropic initiatives, particularly in the arts and education.
Conclusion
Today, Nora Roberts stands as one of the most prolific and successful authors of her generation, with her books touching on themes that resonate deeply with readers. She continues to write, drawing inspiration from her life experiences and the ever-evolving landscape of storytelling. As both Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb, she remains a powerful force in literature, inspiring countless readers and aspiring writers to explore the magic of storytelling. Her enduring legacy is a testament to her talent, resilience, and undying passion for writing.
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Book series:
- In Death Series as J.D. Robb
- In Death Short Stories & Novellas as J.D. Robb
- In Death Collections as J.D. Robb
- Bride Quartet Series
- The Calhoun Women Series
- Celebrity Magazine Series
- Chesapeake Bay Saga Series
- Chronicles of The One Series
- Circle Trilogy Series
- Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Series
- Cordina's Royal Family Series
- The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Series
- The Donovan Legacy Series
- The Dragon Heart Legacy Series
- Dream Trilogy Series
- Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Series
- Great Chefs Series
- The Guardians Trilogy Series
- Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Series
- In the Garden Series
- Irish Hearts Series
- Key Trilogy Series
- Lost Bride Trilogy Series
- Loving Jack Series
- The MacGregors Series
- The MacKade Brothers Series
- Night Tales Series
- The O'Hurleys Series
- Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Series
- Sacred Sins Series
- Sign of Seven Series
- The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Series
- Stars of Mithra Series
- Three Sisters Island Series
- Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Series
- Nora Roberts Standalone Novels
- Nora Roberts Short Stories/Novellas
- J.D. Robb Short Stories/Novellas as J.D. Robb
- Nora Roberts Anthologies
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