How to read Nora Roberts’ books in order

Are you interested in reading Nora Roberts’ books? You might want to know more about the reading order and where to start.

Do I have to read Nora Roberts’ books in order?

The majority of Nora Roberts’ romance novels are standalone, which means that you can read them in any order you like. But if you plan on reading one of many series she wrote, you will need to read them in order.

In Death series

The name of the series refers to the “...in Death” part, which is in every title. It is a series of novels and novellas, and Nora Roberts wrote it under her pseudonym J. D. Robb.

• Naked in Death (1995)
• Glory in Death (1995)
• Immortal in Death (1996)
• Rapture in Death (1996)
• Ceremony in Death (1997)
• Vengeance in Death (1997)
• Holiday in Death (1998)
• Conspiracy in Death (1999)
• Loyalty in Death (1999)
• Witness in Death (2000)
• Judgment in Death (2000)
• Betrayal in Death (2001)
• Seduction in Death (2001)
• Reunion in Death (2002)
• Purity in Death (2002)
• Portrait in Death (2003)
• Imitation in Death (2003)
• Divided in Death (2004)
• Visions in Death (2004)
• Survivor in Death (2005)
• Origin in Death (2005)
• Memory in Death (2006)
• Born in Death (2006)
• Innocent in Death (2007)
• Creation in Death (2007)
• Strangers in Death (2008)
• Salvation in Death (2008)
• Promises in Death (2009)
• Kindred in Death (2009)
• Fantasy in Death (2010)
• Indulge in Death (2010)
• Treachery in Death (2011)
• New York to Dallas (2011)
• Celebrity in Death (2012)
• Delusion in Death (2012)
• Calculated in Death (2013)
• Thankless in Death (2013)
• Concealed in Death (2014)
• Festive in Death (2014)
• Obsession in Death (2015)
• Devoted in Death (2015)
• Brotherhood in Death (2016)
• Apprentice in Death (2016)
• Echoes in Death (2017)
• Secrets in Death (2017)
• Dark in Death (2018)
• Leverage in Death (2019)
• Connections in Death (2019)
• Vendetta in Death (2019)
• Golden in Death (2020)
• Shadows in Death (2020)
• Faithless in Death (2021)
• Forgotten in Death (2021)
• Abandoned in Death (2022)
• Desperation in Death (2022)
• Encore in Death (2023)
• Payback in Death (2023)

There are over fifty novels in the series.

In Death novellas and short stories

Additionally, the In Death series includes novellas and short stories as well.

• Midnight in Death (1998)
• Interlude in Death (2001)
• Remember When (2003)
• Haunted in Death (2006)
• Eternity in Death (2007)
• Ritual in Death (2008)
• Missing in Death (2009)
• Possession in Death (2010)
• Chaos in Death (2011)
• Taken in Death (2013)
• Wonderment in Death (2015)

Other series by Nora Roberts

There are other series by Nora Roberts besides in Death, and they are worth checking out if you enjoy her stories.

Irish Hearts

Irish Hearts is a trilogy that started in 1981, and it was Nora Roberts’ debut novel.

• Irish Thoroughbred (1981)
• Irish Rose (1988)
• Irish Rebel (2000)

There was also a collection named Irish Hearts that included the first two novels, which came out in 2000 and 2007.

Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions

Reflections and Dreams is a story in two books that started in 1983.

• Reflections (1983)
• Dance of Dreams (1983)

The series is also known as the Davidov series.

The MacGregors

Another series you can follow is The MacGregors, and there are nine books in it.

• Playing the Odds (1985)
• Tempting the Fate (1985)
• All the Possibilities (1985)
• One Man’s Art (1985)
• For Now, Forever (1987)
• The MacGregor Brides (1997)
• The Winning Hand (1998)
• The MacGregor Grooms (1998)
• The Perfect Neighbor (1999)

The series also includes novellas Rebellion (1988) and In From the Cold (1990).

Great Chefs

Great Chefs is a two-part story, and it is available in one book.

• Summer Desserts (1985)
• Lessons Learned (1986)

If you want to get both books in one, you should check out Table for Two (2002).

Cordina’s Royal Family

Cordina’s Royal Family has four books, and the series started in 1986.

• Affaire Royale (1986)
• Command Performance (1987)
• The Playboy Prince (1987)
• Cordina’s Crown Jewel (1992)

Corina’s Royal Family collection from 2002 also includes the first three entries of the series.

Celebrity Magazine

Celebrity Magazine is a collection from 1986, and it includes two books.

• Second Nature (1986)
• One Summer (1986)

The collection of both entries is called Summer Pleasures, and it was published in 2002.

Sacred Sins

Sacred Sins is the name of the first book in the series, and there are two entries you should check out if you are interested.

• Sacred Sins (1987)
• Brazen Virtue (1988)

The O’Hurleys

The O’Hurleys include four titles you can read, and this is the publication order.

• The Last Honest Woman (1988)
• Dance to the Piper (1988)
• Skin Deep (1988)
• Without a Trace (1990)

There are also Born O’Hurley and O’Hurley’s Return, which are compilations.

Loving Jack

All three books from the Loving Jack series came out in 1989.

• Loving Jack (1989)
• Best Laid Plans (1989)
• Lawless (1989)

You can also get Love by Design (2003), which includes all three books.

Time and Again

The Time and Again series is also known as the Hornblower Bros, and there are two books.

• Time Was (1989)
• Times Change (1990)

Time and Again is also the name of the collection that includes both stories, and it was published in 2001.

The Stanislaskis

The Stanislaskis started in 1990, and there are six books.

• Taming Natasha (1990)
• Luring a Lady (1991)
• Falling for Rachel (1993)
• Convincing Alex (1994)
• Waiting for Nick (1997)
• Considering Kate (2001)

There are also compilations that include two books, and the series is also known as Those Wild Ukrainians.

The Calhoun Women

The Calhoun Women is another series that includes five books.

• Courting Catherine (1991)
• A Man for Amanda (1991)
• For the Love of Lilah (1991)
• Suzanna’s Surrender (1991)
• Megan’s Mate (1996)

Night Tales

Night Tales started in 1991, and there are five books in the series.

• Night Shift (1991)
• Night Shadow (1991)
• Nightshade (1993)
• Night Smoke (1994)
• Night Shield (2000)

Night Tales is also the name of the compilation that includes the first four entries.

The Donovan Legacy

The Donovan Legacy includes four books, and the first three came out in 1992.

• Captivated (1992)
• Entranced (1992)
• Charmed (1992)
• Enchanted (1999)

Concannon Sisters

The Concannon Sisters is a trilogy that was published between 1994 and 1996.

• Born in Fire (1994)
• Born in Ice (1995)
• Born in Shame (1996)

The series is also known as Born in Trilogy.

MacKade Brothers

The MacKade Brothers series started in 1995.

• The Return of Rafe MacKade (1995)
• The Pride of Jared MacKade (1995)
• The Heart of Devin MacKade (1996)
• The Fall of Shane MacKade (1996)

Dream trilogy

The Dream trilogy is a trilogy that started in 1996.

• Daring to Dream (1996)
• Holding the Dream (1997)
• Finding the Dream (1997)

The series is also known as Templeton House.

Stars of Mithra

Stars of Mithra is another trilogy you can check out, and it was published between 1997 and 1998.

• Hidden Star (1997)
• Captive Star (1997)
• Secret Star (1998)

The series is also available in a compilation named Stars, which was published in 2007.

Chesapeake Bay Saga

Chesapeake Bay was published between 1998 and 2002.

• Sea Swept (1998)
• Rising Tides (1998)
• Inner Harbor (1999)
• Chesapeake Blue (2002)

The series also goes by the name of Quinn Bros, and it includes Christmas with the Quinns, a short story from 2000.

Gallaghers of Ardmore

Gallaghers of Ardmore is a trilogy that started in 1999.

• Jewels of the Sun (1999)
• Tears of the Moon (2000)
• Heart of the Sea (2000)

The trilogy is also known as the Irish Trilogy, and there are short stories named Christmas in Ardmore (2000).

Three Sisters Island

The Three Sisters Island was published between 2001 and 2002.

• Dance Upon the Air (2001)
• Heaven and Earth (2001)
• Face the Fire (2001)

Key Trilogy

The Key Trilogy books came between 2003 and 2004, and you can find them in a compilation as well.

• Key of Knowledge (2003)
• Key of Light (2003)
• Key of Valor (2004)

The compilation came out in 2011, and it’s called Key Trilogy.

In the Garden

In the Garden is another trilogy, and it includes the following books:

• Blue Dahlia (2004)
• Black Rose (2005)
• Red Lily (2005)

Circle Trilogy

The entire Circle trilogy was published in 2006.

• Morrigan’s Cross (2006)
• Dance of the Gods (2006)
• Valley of Silence (2006)

Sign of Seven

The Sign of Seven books were published in 2007 and 2008, and it is another trilogy by Nora Roberts.

• Blood Brothers (2007)
• The Hollow (2008)
• The Pagan Stone (2008)

Bride of Quartet

The Bride Quartet series is among the most popular on the list. It includes four titles.

• Vision in White (2009)
• Bed of Roses (2009)
• Savor the Moment (2010)
• Happy Ever After (2010)

Vision in White also spent three weeks on the New York Times bestseller List.

Inn BoonsBoro

The Inn BoonsBoro trilogy came out in 2011 and 2012.

• The Next Always (2011)
• The Last Boyfriend (2012)
• The Perfect Hope (2012)

Cousins of O’Dwyer

The Cousins O’Dwyer trilogy is the next one on the list, and the books were published in 2013 and 2014.

• Dark Witch (2013)
• Shadow Spell (2014)
• Blood Magick (2014)

The Guardians

Books from the Guardians Trilogy were published in 2015 and 2016.

• Stars of Fortune (2015)
• Bay of Sighs (2016)
• Island of Glass (2016)

Chronicles of The One

Chronicles of the One is another trilogy by Nora Roberts.

• Year One (2017)
• Of Blood & Bone (2018)
• The Rise of Magicks (2019)

The Dragon Heart Legacy

The Dragon Heart Legacy is one of the newest trilogies Nora Roberts published.

• The Awakening (2020)
• The Becoming (2021)
• The Choice (2022)

The Lost Bride Trilogy

The reason why the Lost Bride is not the latest trilogy is that it is not complete.

• The Inheritance (2023)

Standalone Novels

Nora Roberts has also written numerous standalone stories, and if you don’t feel like reading a trilogy or entire series, these are an excellent way to go. Additionally, you won’t need to worry about the reading order since all the books are independent.

• Promise Me Tomorrow (1984)
• Sullivan’s Woman (1984)
• Sweet Revenge (1989)
• Public Secrets (1990)
• Genuine Lies (1991)
• Carnal Innocence (1992)
• Honest Illusions (1992)
• Divine Evil (1992)
• Private Scandals (1993)
• Hidden Riches (1994)
• True Betrayals (1995)
• Montana Sky (1996)
• Sanctuary (1997)
• Homeport (1998)
• The Reef (1998)
• River’s End (1999)
• Carolina Moon (2000)
• The Villa (2001)
• Midnight Bayou (2001)
• Three Fates (2002)
• Birthright (2003)
• Northern Lights (2004)
• Blue Smoke (2005)
• Angels Fall (2006)
• High Noon (2007)
• Tribute (2008)
• Black Hills (2009)
• The Search (2010)
• Chasing Fire (2011)
• The Witness (2012)
• Whiskey Beach (2013)
• The Collector (2014)
• The Liar (2015)
• The Obsession (2016)
• Come Sundown (2017)
• Shelter in Place (2018)
• Under Currents (2019)
• Hideaway (2020)
• Legacy (2021)
• Nightwork (2022)
• Identity (2023)
• Mind Games (2024)

Fun fact: A lot of the standalone novels from this list received a film adaptation.

Listen to Roberts’ stories

One of the simplest ways to enjoy Nora Roberts’ books is to listen to them. Since there are so many on the list, finding them all in the physical edition will be challenging. Even if you look on Amazon. But, with audiobooks, everything is a lot simpler.

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FAQ

What is the best trilogy by Nora Roberts?

The Three Sisters Island Trilogy is among the best Nora Roberts series.

What is the name of Nora Roberts' book series about the O'Hurleys?

The series is called The O’Hurleys, and there are four titles in it. These books were published between 1988 and 1990.

What books will Nora Roberts release in 2025?

In 2025, Nora Roberts will release Hidden Nature in May and Seven Rings in November, the latter concluding the Lost Bride Trilogy​