If you’re that crazy fan of spicy romance fiction, don’t miss the work of Nora Roberts. A bestselling author, she writes novels on romance fiction and romantic suspense. Her novels are perfect page-turners because of her intoxicating style of writing. Explore a complete list of Nora Roberts books, and a brief description of the author, in this Buzzle article.
Now That’s a Record!
Since her first bestseller in 1991, Nora’s books have spent a total of 996 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list, which is equivalent to over 19 consecutive years of weekly bestsellers.
About Nora
Nora Roberts a.k.a. Eleanor Marie Robertson, was born on October 10, 1950, in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is an American author and has written more than 200 bestselling novels. Belonging to a family of avid readers, books are an important part of her life. Her passion for writing started after a blizzard in February 1979, when she spent most of the time at home with her two kids, Jason and Dan. This was a phase when Roberts begin putting her stories on paper. She believes this crucial time was a turning point in her life, and is responsible for giving a kick-start to her career as a writer. She started with the manuscript of her first book, Irish Thoroughbred. After several rejections from the famous romance novel publisher Harlequin, a new publishing company Silhouette Books agreed to publish her first book, which was a big hit as well as a reinforcement for Roberts to write more. As a kid, she claims to have told lies and made up stories, some of which her mother still believes. Roberts did not write anything much as a child, except for essays in school.
Style of Writing
Roberts has a unique style of writing; instead of beginning with the story outline, she envisages a key incident, character or setting. She follows a draft-by-draft fashion while writing, beginning with a short first draft which contains the important elements. She then writes the second draft, where she adds details and flavor to the content, and does a deeper study of the key elements. The final draft is all about polishing and final touches, after which she sends the now-completed novel to her publisher. Most of her content is themed upon romance fiction, and she has received some of the most prestigious awards for her content, including popular ones like ‘Gold Medallion Awards’, ‘RITA Awards’, and ‘Quill Awards’.
Genre
She mostly writes trilogies, completing three books in a row, which are released in paperback. She writes a lot on contemporary romance fiction. A popular series she has been writing is the ‘In Death’ series under the pen name J.D. Robb, which is based on a mix of futuristic science fiction, suspense, and romantic relationships. The series contains a total of 49 novels, till date. Likewise, Roberts also writes under two more pseudonyms, Jill March (Melodies of Love) and Sarah Hardesty (‘Born In’ series).
List of Novels in Chronological Order
1981 – 1990
| Irish Thoroughbred | 1981 |
| Blithe Images Song of the West Search for Love Island of Flowers The Heart’s Victory |
1982 |
| From This Day Her Mother’s Keeper Once More With Feeling Reflections Tonight and Always Dance of Dreams Untamed This Magic Moment |
1983 |
| Endings & Beginnings Storm Warning Promise Me Tomorrow Sullivan’s Woman First Impression A Matter of Choice Less of a Stranger The Law is a Lady Rules of the Game Opposites Attract |
1984 |
| Playing The Odds The Right Path Partners Tempting Fate Night Moves All the Possibilities One Man’s Art Boundary Lines Summer Desserts Dual Image |
1985 |
| Second Nature The Art of Deception One Summer Affaire Royale Lessons Learned Treasures Lost, Treasures Found Risky Business A Will and a Way Home for Christmas |
1986 |
| For Now, Forever Mind Over Matter Command Performance Hot Ice Temptation The Playboy Prince Sacred Sins |
1987 |
| Local Hero Irish Rose The Last Honest Woman Brazen Virtue Dance to the Piper Rebellion Skin Deep The Name of the Game Sweet Revenge |
1988 |
| Loving Jack Best Laid Plans Lawless Impulse Gabriel’s Angel The Welcoming Time Was |
1989 |
| Times Change Public Secrets Taming Natasha Without a Trace In From the Cold |
1990 |
1991 – 2000
| Night Shift Night Shadow Courting Catherine A Man for Amanda For the Love of Lilah Genuine Lies Suzanna’s Surrender Luring a Lady Carnal Innocence |
1991 |
| Unfinished Business Honest Illusions Captivated Divine Evil Entranced Charmed |
1992 |
| Falling for Rachel Private Scandals Nightshade |
1993 |
| Convincing Alex The Best Mistake Night Smoke Born in Fire All I Want for Christmas |
1994 |
| The Return of Rafe Mackade Naked in Death Born in Ice True Betrayals The Pride of Jared Mackade Glory in Death |
1995 |
| Born in Shame The Heart of Devin Mackade Montana Sky The Fall of Shane Mackade Immortal in Death Daring to Dream Rapture in Death Megan’s Mate |
1996 |
| Holding the Dream Waiting for Nick Sanctuary Ceremony in Death Finding the Dream Hidden Star Vengeance in Death The Macgregor Brides Captive Star |
1997 |
| Sea Swept Secret Star Homeport Once Upon a Castle Holiday in Death Rising Tides The Reef Silent Night The Macgregor Grooms |
1998 |
| Inner Harbor The Perfect Neighbor River’s End Conspiracy in Death Loyalty in Death Enchanted Jewels of the Sun Once Upon a Star |
1999 |
| Carolina Moon Witness in Death Irish Rebel Tears of The Moon Night Shield Judgment in Death Once Upon a Dream Heart of the Sea |
2000 |
2001 – 2010
| Considering Kate Betrayal in Death The Villa Dance Upon the Air Out of this World Seduction in Death Midnight Bayou Once Upon a Rose Heaven and Earth |
2001 |
| Cordina’s Crown Jewel Reunion in Deaththree Fates Face the Fire Purity in Death Chesapeake Blue Once Upon a Kiss |
2002 |
| Portrait in Death Birthright Imitation in Death Remember When Once Upon a Midnight Key of Light Key of Knowledge |
2003 |
| Key of Valor Divided in Death Visions in Death Northern Lights Moon Shadows Blue Dahlia |
2004 |
| Survivor in Death Black Rose Origin in Death Blue Smoke Red Lily |
2005 |
| Memory in Death Bump in the Night Angels Fall Morrigan”S Cross Dance of the Gods Valley of Silence Born in Death |
2006 |
| Innocent in Death High Noon Dead of Night Blood Brothers Creation in Death |
2007 |
| Strangers in Death The Hollow Tribute The Pagan Stone Salvation in Death Suite 606 |
2008 |
| Promises in Death Vision in White Black Hills Bed of Roses Kindred in Death The Lost |
2009 |
| Fantasy in Death Savor the Moment The Search Indulgence in Death The Other Side Happy Ever After |
2010 |
2011 – Present
| Treachery in Death Chasing Fire New York to Dallas The Unquiet The Next Always |
2011 |
| Celebrity in Death The Witness The Last Boyfriend Delusion in Death The Perfect Hope |
2012 |
| Calculated in Death Whiskey Beach Thankless in Death Mirror, Mirror Dark Witch |
2013 |
| Concealed in Death Shadow Spell The Collector Festive in Death Blood Magick |
2014 |
Roberts’s books have attracted a lot of youth all over the world. If you have just begun reading her books, you should have a look at some of the ‘must-reads’, which include; The Witness, The Reef, Sea Swept, Homeport, and The MacGregors, to name a few. You could even read some of her famous trilogies and the J.D. Robb series. Also, don’t forget to pre-order an author-signed copy of her upcoming book ‘Festive in Death’ from Nora Roberts.
