The best books by Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of hundreds of romance novels. Throughout her career, many of her books have reached the top of the New York Times best-sellers list.
We’ll look at some of her best novels and the story behind this remarkable author whose popularity keeps increasing over the years.
Who is Nora Roberts?
Nora Roberts is an American author born in Maryland. From a young age, she enjoyed reading and creating her own stories.
She married after finishing high school and had two children. In 1979, when a blizzard confined her to her home, she wrote her first book, Irish Thoroughbred.
Following the success of her first published work, she wrote on a schedule that led her to complete dozens of books a year. The key to her success was creating characters relatable to the readers.
In 1995, she began writing romantic suspense under the pen name J. D. Robb. Her first novel in this genre was Naked in Death.
In 2012, Roberts reached an outstanding total of 200 published novels. One of her most successful novels, The Witness, has achieved worldwide recognition.
Throughout her career, Roberts has been awarded on multiple occasions. Roberts received the RITA award for best novel in 1996 and 2009 and the Quill award for romance in 2006 and 2007. In 2007 she was also granted the Quill award for book of the year.
The best Nora Roberts books
Nora Roberts is one of the most prolific romance authors of all time. If you’re a romance fan, here are the top must-read books by Nora Roberts.
Vision in White
Mackensie Mac Elliot is a wedding photographer looking for a distraction from the demanding bride during the rehearsal party.
Bumping into the bride’s brother, Carter Maguire, might give her exactly what she’s looking for, except this fortuitous encounter could end up being more than just a fling.
In Death
In Death is the first novel of the In Death series Roberts published under the J. D. Robb pen name.
Eve Dallas is a New York police detective, and Roarke is a handsome businessman. He finds Eve intriguing, and Eve’s attempts to resist him may not be enough.
Year One
Year One is the first installment of a series about a global pandemic named the Doom that begins on New Year’s Eve. After the death of millions of people worldwide, some of the survivors realize they have magical powers.
Lana, Fred, Jonah, and Kate all have unique and special abilities. Now they need to learn how to use them to survive.
The Next Always
The Next Always is the first book of the Inn Boonsboro trilogy.
The Montgomery brothers and their mother plan to give a historic hotel in BoonsBoro its lost glory back. However, one of the Beckett brothers is preparing to do the architectural plans. But he also wants to get closer to the girl he’s been in love with since he was a teenager.
Blue Dahlia
After her husband’s death, Stella Rothchild returns to southern Tennessee with her two boys. She takes a new job in the Harper house nursery in the garden, where she meets Logan, the handsome and considerate gardener.
She might have found exactly what she needs, except a ghostly bride that roams along the hallways might be against this new romance.
Blue Dahlia was published in 2004 as the first novel of the In the Garden trilogy.
Dance Upon the Air
Three Sisters Islands is the refuge for Nell Channing, who needs to get away from her abusive husband. Her simple life turns upside down when she meets the island sheriff, Zack Todd.
But she must be careful not to reveal the darkest secrets of her past. That’s until she finds out about the curse the island is under. She will need the help of two gifted women to save everything she has achieved.
The Awakening
The Awakening follows the story of Breen Kelly. When she discovers her father has left her an investment account worth millions of dollars, she quits the job she hates and travels to Ireland.
She will find her true destiny behind a portal in Galway that leads her to magical places full of fairies and mermaids, like the ones in the stories her father used to tell her.
Dark Witch
Iona Sheehan arrives in County Mayo, Ireland, with the direction her grandmother gave her and an optimistic heart.
Her cousins Branna and Connor take her in, and she starts making a life for herself when she finds a job in the local stables, where she meets Boyle McGrath.
However, things will not be that simple. Friends and family will have to work together to defeat an ancient evil force threatening to destroy everything.
Bed of Roses
Bed of Roses is the second novel of the Bride Quartet series. Emmaline Grant is a wedding florist along with her three best friends.
Despite having men swooning over her, she still hasn’t found the right one. That’s until her long-time friend Jack Cooke admits he’s looking for much more than friendship.
Midnight Bayou
Declan Fitzgerald is not sure what took over him when he bought a crumbling mansion, Manet Hall, in New Orleans.
The restoring process is slow, and he spends most of his time alone, except for the companionship of the beautiful Angelina Simone.
Local legends that suggest the mansion is haunted become real when Declan starts experiencing chilling visions of the past. Now he has to uncover the secrets of the house with the help of Angelina, who has her own surprising connection to the property.
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FAQ
What is Nora Roberts’ best-selling book?
Nora Roberts’ best-selling book is Sea Swept from the Chesapeake Bay saga. The four books in the saga reached the top of the New York Times best-seller list.
In the story, the Quinn brothers return to their family home as per their father’s last request. Cameron Quinn, a boat racing champion, knows nothing about home chores and even less about caring for a troubled young boy.
What is Nora Roberts’ best trilogy?
Nora Roberts best trilogy is The Concannon Sisters trilogy. Born in Fire, Born in Ice, and Born in Shame are the three installments of the trilogy. Each novel follows the story of one of the Concannon sisters.
Where should I start with Nora Roberts?
One of the best books to start with Nora Roberts is Black Hills. It’s a standalone novel set in South Dakota. It features the love story of Cooper Sullivan and Lil Chance.
They reunite after 12 years apart, but before they can be together, they have to catch a serial killer threatening their lives.
What should I read after Nora Roberts?
If you enjoyed Nora Roberts’ romance novels, you may love romance writers such as Jasmine Guillory, Tracey Livesay, and Alyssa Cole.
Why does Nora Roberts write as J.D. Robb?
Nora Roberts decided to use a different name to publish her suspense romance novels, so she came up with J.D. Robb. J and D are for her children’s names, Jason and Dan. Robb is the shortened form of Roberts.
