Nora Roberts Books in Order

Below is the complete list of Nora Roberts books in order of publication. This is the recommended reading sequence for the series.

In Death Books
as J.D. Robb

1. Naked in Death (1995)
2. Glory in Death (1995)
3. Immortal in Death (1996)
4. Rapture in Death (1996)
5. Ceremony in Death (1997)
6. Vengeance in Death (1997)
7. Holiday in Death (1998)
8. Conspiracy in Death (1999)
9. Loyalty in Death (1999)
10. Witness in Death (2000)
11. Judgment in Death (2000)
12. Betrayal in Death (2001)
13. Seduction in Death (2001)
14. Reunion in Death (2002)
15. Purity in Death (2002)
16. Portrait in Death (2003)
17. Imitation in Death (2003)
18. Divided in Death (2004)
19. Visions in Death (2004)
20. Survivor In Death (2005)
21. Origin in Death (2005)
22. Memory in Death (2006)
23. Born in Death (2006)
24. Innocent in Death (2007)
25. Creation in Death (2007)
26. Strangers in Death (2008)
27. Salvation in Death (2008)
28. Promises in Death (2009)
29. Kindred in Death (2009)
30. Fantasy in Death (2010)
31. Indulgence in Death (2010)
32. Treachery in Death (2011)
33. New York to Dallas (2011)
34. Celebrity in Death (2012)
35. Delusion in Death (2012)
36. Calculated in Death (2013)
37. Thankless in Death (2013)
38. Concealed in Death (2014)
39. Festive in Death (2014)
40. Obsession in Death (2015)
41. Devoted in Death (2015)
42. Brotherhood in Death (2016)
43. Apprentice in Death (2016)
44. Echoes in Death (2017)
45. Secrets in Death (2017)
46. Dark in Death (2018)
47. Leverage in Death (2018)
48. Connections in Death (2019)
49. Vendetta in Death (2019)
50. Golden in Death (2020)
51. Shadows in Death (2020)
52. Faithless in Death (2021)
53. Forgotten in Death (2021)
54. Abandoned in Death (2022)
55. Desperation in Death (2022)
56. Encore in Death (2023)
57. Payback in Death (2023)
58. Random in Death (2024)
59. Passions in Death (2024)
60. Bonded in Death (2025)
61. Framed in Death (2025)
62. Stolen in Death (2026)
63. Fury in Death (2026)

In Death Short Stories & Novellas Books in Publication Order

1. Midnight in Death (1998)
2. Interlude in Death (2001)
3. Remember When / Hot Rocks (2003)
4. Big Jack (2003)
5. Haunted in Death (2006)
6. Eternity in Death (2007)
7. Ritual In Death (2008)
8. Missing in Death (2009)
9. Possession in Death (2010)
10. Chaos in Death (2011)
11. Taken in Death (2013)
12. Wonderment Death (2015)

In Death Collections Books
as J.D. Robb

1. Three in Death (2007)
2. Time of Death (2011)

Bride Quartet Books in Publication Order

1. Vision in White (2009)
2. Bed of Roses (2009)
3. Savor the Moment (2010)
4. Happy Ever After (2010)

The Calhoun Women Books in Publication Order

1. Courting Catherine (1991)
2. A Man for Amanda (1991)
3. For the Love of Lilah (1991)
4. Suzanna’s Surrender (1991)
5. Megan’s Mate (1995)

Celebrity Magazine Books in Publication Order

1. Second Nature (1986)
2. One Summer (1986)

Chesapeake Bay Saga Books in Publication Order

1. Sea Swept (1998)
2. Rising Tides (1998)
3. Inner Harbor (1999)
4. The Quinns’ Christmas (2000)
5. Chesapeake Blue (2002)

Chronicles of The One Books in Publication Order

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

Circle Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Morrigan’s Cross (2006)
2. Dance of the Gods (2006)
3. Valley of Silence (2006)

Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Born in Fire (1994)
2. Born in Ice (1995)
3. Born in Shame (1996)

Cordina’s Royal Family Books in Publication Order

1. Affaire Royale (1986)
2. Command Performance (1987)
3. The Playboy Prince / Starlit Winter Nights (1987)
4. Cordina’s Crown Jewel (1992)

The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Dark Witch (2013)
2. Shadow Spell (2014)
3. Blood Magick (2014)

A Coven of Three Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Birth of the Witch: A Coven of Three Trilogy Book 1 (2026)

The Donovan Legacy Books in Publication Order

1. Captivated (1992)
2. Entranced (1992)
3. Charmed (1992)
4. Enchanted (1999)

The Dragon Heart Legacy Books in Publication Order

1. The Awakening (2020)
2. The Becoming (2021)
3. The Choice (2022)

Dream Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Daring to Dream (1996)
2. Holding the Dream (1996)
3. Finding the Dream (1996)

Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Jewels of the Sun (1999)
2. Tears of the Moon (1999)
3. Heart of the Sea (2000)

Great Chefs Books in Publication Order

1. Summer Desserts (1985)
2. Lessons Learned (1986)

The Guardians Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Stars of Fortune (2015)
2. Bay of Sighs (2016)
3. Island of Glass (2016)

Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. The Next Always (2011)
2. The Last Boyfriend (2012)
3. The Perfect Hope (2012)

In the Garden Books in Publication Order

1. Blue Dahlia (2004)
2. Black Rose (2005)
3. Red Lily (2005)

Irish Hearts Books in Publication Order

1. Irish Thoroughbred (1981)
2. Sullivan’s Woman (1984)
3. Irish Rose (1988)
4. Irish Rebel (2000)

Key Trilogy Books in Publication Order

1. Key of Light (2003)
2. Key of Knowledge (2003)
3. Key of Valor (2003)

Lost Bride Trilogy Books in Publication Order

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

Loving Jack Books in Publication Order

1. Loving Jack (1989)
2. BestLaid Plans (1989)
3. Lawless (1989)

The MacGregors Books in Publication Order

1. Playing The Odds (1985)
2. Tempting Fate (1985)
3. All The Possibilities (1985)
4. One Man’s Art (1985)
5. For Now, Forever (1987)
6. Rebellion (1988)
7. In from the Cold (1990)
8. The MacGregor Brides (1997)
9. The Winning Hand (1998)
10. The MacGregor Grooms (1998)
11. The Perfect Neighbor (1999)
12. MacGregor Ever After (2023)

The MacKade Brothers Books in Publication Order

1. The Return of Rafe MacKade (1995)
2. The Pride of Jared Mackade (1995)
3. The Heart of Devin MacKade (1996)
4. The Fall of Shane MacKade (1996)

Night Tales Books in Publication Order

1. Night Moves (1985)
2. Night Shift (1991)
3. Night Shadow (1991)
4. Nightshade (1993)
5. Night Smoke (1994)
6. Night Shield (2000)

The O’Hurleys Books in Publication Order

1. Dance to the Piper (1988)
2. Skin Deep (1988)
3. The Last Honest Woman (1988)
4. Without a Trace (1990)

Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Books in Publication Order

1. Reflections (1983)
2. Dance of Dreams (1983)

Sacred Sins Books in Publication Order

1. Sacred Sins (1987)
2. Brazen Virtue (1988)

Sign of Seven Books in Publication Order

1. Blood Brothers (2007)
2. The Hollow (2008)
3. The Pagan Stone (2008)

The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Books in Publication Order

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

Stars of Mithra Books in Publication Order

1. Hidden Star (1997)
2. Captive Star (1997)
3. Secret Star (1998)

Three Sisters Island Books in Publication Order

1. Dance Upon The Air (2001)
2. Heaven and Earth (2001)
3. Face the Fire (2002)

Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Books in Publication Order

1. Time Was (1989)
2. Times Change (1989)

Standalone Novels Books in Publication Order

1. Blithe Images (1982)
2. The Heart’s Victory (1982)
3. Island of Flowers (1982)
4. Search For Love (1982)
5. Song of the West (1982)
6. From This Day (1983)
7. Her Mother’s Keeper (1983)
8. Once More With Feeling (1983)
9. This Magic Moment (1983)
10. Tonight and Always (1983)
11. Untamed (1983)
12. Endings and Beginnings (1984)
13. First Impressions (1984)
14. The Law is a Lady (1984)
15. Less of a Stranger (1984)
16. A Matter of Choice (1984)
17. Opposites Attract (1984)
18. Promise Me Tomorrow (1984)
19. Rules of the Game (1984)
20. Storm Warning (1984)
21. Boundary Lines (1985)
22. Dual Image (1985)
23. Partners (1985)
24. The Right Path (1985)
25. Risky Business (1986)
26. Treasures Lost, Treasures Found (1986)
27. A Will and a Way (1986)
28. The Art of Deception (1986)
29. Mind over Matter (1987)
30. Hot Ice (1987)
31. Temptation (1987)
32. Local Hero (1988)
33. The Name of the Game (1988)
34. Gabriel’s Angel (1989)
35. Sweet Revenge (1989)
36. The Welcoming (1989)
37. Impulse (1989)
38. Public Secrets (1990)
39. Genuine Lies (1991)
40. Carnal Innocence (1991)
41. Divine Evil (1992)
42. Honest Illusions (1992)
43. Unfinished Business (1992)
44. Private Scandals (1993)
45. Hidden Riches (1994)
46. True Betrayals (1995)
47. Montana Sky (1996)
48. From the Heart (1996)
49. Sanctuary (1997)
50. Homeport (1998)
51. The Reef (1998)
52. River’s End (1999)
53. Carolina Moon (2000)
54. Midnight Bayou (2001)
55. The Villa (2001)
56. Three Fates (2002)
57. Birthright (2003)
58. Remember When / Hot Rocks (2003)
    (As: J.D. Robb)
59. Northern Lights (2004)
60. Blue Smoke (2005)
61. The Best Mistake (2005)
62. Angels Fall (2006)
63. High Noon (2007)
64. Tribute (2008)
65. Black Hills (2009)
66. The Search (2010)
67. Chasing Fire (2011)
68. The Witness (2012)
69. Whiskey Beach (2013)
70. The Collector (2014)
71. The Liar (2015)
72. The Obsession (2016)
73. Come Sundown (2017)
74. Shelter in Place (2018)
75. Under Currents (2019)
76. Hideaway (2020)
77. Legacy (2021)
78. Christmas Everlasting (2021)
79. Nightwork (2022)
80. Identity (2023)
81. Mind Games (2024)
82. Hidden Nature (2025)
83. The Final Target (2026)

Short Stories/Novellas Books in Publication Order

1. Home for Christmas (1986)
2. All I Want for Christmas (1994)
3. Spellbound (2005)
4. Ever After (2010)
5. Winter Rose (2011)
6. A World Apart (2011)
7. The Witching Hour (2011)
8. In Dreams (2012)
9. Wolf Moon (2015)

In Death Universe Books in Publication Order

1. Naked in Death (1995)
2. Glory in Death (1995)
3. Immortal in Death (1996)
4. Rapture in Death (1996)
5. Ceremony in Death (1997)
6. Vengeance in Death (1997)
7. Holiday in Death (1998)
8. Midnight in Death (1998)
9. Conspiracy in Death (1999)
10. Loyalty in Death (1999)
11. Witness in Death (2000)
12. Judgment in Death (2000)
13. Betrayal in Death (2001)
14. Interlude in Death (2001)
15. Seduction in Death (2001)
16. Reunion in Death (2002)
17. Purity in Death (2002)
18. Portrait in Death (2003)
19. Imitation in Death (2003)
20. Remember When / Hot Rocks (2003)
21. Big Jack (2003)
22. Divided in Death (2004)
23. Visions in Death (2004)
24. Survivor In Death (2005)
25. Origin in Death (2005)
26. Memory in Death (2006)
27. Haunted in Death (2006)
28. Born in Death (2006)
29. Innocent in Death (2007)
30. Eternity in Death (2007)
31. Creation in Death (2007)
32. Strangers in Death (2008)
33. Salvation in Death (2008)
34. Ritual In Death (2008)
35. Promises in Death (2009)
36. Kindred in Death (2009)
37. Missing in Death (2009)
38. Fantasy in Death (2010)
39. Indulgence in Death (2010)
40. Possession in Death (2010)
41. Treachery in Death (2011)
42. New York to Dallas (2011)
43. Chaos in Death (2011)
44. Celebrity in Death (2012)
45. Delusion in Death (2012)
46. Calculated in Death (2013)
47. Thankless in Death (2013)
48. Taken in Death (2013)
49. Concealed in Death (2014)
50. Festive in Death (2014)
51. Obsession in Death (2015)
52. Devoted in Death (2015)
53. Wonderment Death (2015)
54. Brotherhood in Death (2016)
55. Apprentice in Death (2016)
56. Echoes in Death (2017)
57. Secrets in Death (2017)
58. Dark in Death (2018)
59. Leverage in Death (2018)
60. Connections in Death (2019)
61. Vendetta in Death (2019)
62. Golden in Death (2020)
63. Shadows in Death (2020)
64. Faithless in Death (2021)
65. Forgotten in Death (2021)
66. Abandoned in Death (2022)
67. Desperation in Death (2022)
68. Encore in Death (2023)
69. Payback in Death (2023)
70. Random in Death (2024)
71. Passions in Death (2024)
72. Bonded in Death (2025)
73. Framed in Death (2025)
74. Stolen in Death (2026)

About Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts is one of the most prolific and successful novelists in modern publishing, known for her expansive catalog of romance, suspense, and contemporary fiction. Over the course of several decades, she has written hundreds of novels that have appeared regularly on bestseller lists and have been translated into numerous languages. Her work has helped shape the modern romance genre while also reaching readers far beyond it.

She was born Eleanor Marie Robertson on October 10, 1950, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Roberts grew up in a large Irish Catholic family, the youngest of five children. Books were always present in the household, and reading became an early habit. Although she did not initially plan a writing career, storytelling and imagination played a strong role in her childhood.

Roberts began writing in the late 1970s after a snowstorm kept her at home for several days with young children and little else to do. During that time she started drafting her first manuscripts. While her earliest attempts were rejected by publishers, she continued writing and improving her craft. Her persistence paid off in 1981 when her first novel, Irish Thoroughbred, was published by Silhouette Books.

The success of that debut marked the beginning of an extraordinarily productive career. Roberts quickly developed a reputation for combining strong character development with emotionally engaging storylines. Many of her novels blend romance with other genres such as suspense, fantasy, and family drama, allowing her work to appeal to a wide range of readers.

Reading Nora Roberts’ books in publication order reveals the evolution of her storytelling across multiple decades. Early works focused primarily on contemporary romance, but over time she began experimenting with broader narrative themes, including supernatural elements, mystery plots, and multi-generational family sagas.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Roberts introduced numerous popular series that expanded her readership even further. Among the best known are the In the Garden trilogy, the Bride Quartet, and the Chronicles of the One series. These interconnected stories often follow groups of friends or families whose lives intertwine across multiple books.

In addition to writing under her own name, Roberts also publishes crime and suspense novels under the pen name J. D. Robb. The In Death series, which began with Naked in Death in 1995, features New York police lieutenant Eve Dallas and has become one of the longest-running futuristic crime series in contemporary fiction.

One reason for Roberts’ lasting popularity is her ability to create vivid characters and richly detailed settings. Whether the story takes place in a small town, a bustling city, or a magical world, the relationships between characters remain at the heart of her writing. Her novels frequently explore themes such as personal growth, resilience, friendship, and the search for meaningful connections.

Roberts is also known for her disciplined writing routine. She has often spoken about treating writing as a full-time profession, maintaining a consistent schedule that allows her to produce multiple novels each year. This dedication has resulted in a remarkably extensive bibliography that continues to grow.

Her achievements have earned widespread recognition within the publishing industry. Nora Roberts was the first author inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, and she has received numerous awards for her contributions to the genre. Many of her novels have been adapted for television movies, further expanding her audience.

Over the decades, Nora Roberts has built a literary career defined by both consistency and versatility. Her stories span romance, suspense, fantasy, and contemporary fiction, yet they remain unified by strong characters and emotionally engaging plots. Reading her books in publication order offers a clear view of how her storytelling voice developed and how her work helped shape modern popular fiction.