About Nora Roberts
In 1997, the author that was the cause of her being turned down by Harlequin Publishing in 1980, Janet Dailey admitted to plagiarizing numerous passages form many of Nora Roberts’ works. After a lawsuit was settled in her favor, she donated the entire proceeds to the Literacy Volunteers of America Foundation. This is not her only work with charity, however, as she is also a frequent contributor to numerous other charitable foundations, with the Giving Back Fund report regularly listing her as one of the most charitable donors. Her work has been honored by numerous awards, and she was the first writer honored with induction to the Romance Writer’s Hall of Fame. She was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in 2007, and since 1999 every one of her publi
Publication Order of In Death Books
63 books in seriesPublication Order
- 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)
Publication Order of In Death Short Stories & Novellas
12 books in seriesPublication Order
- Midnight in Death(1998)
- Interlude in Death(2001)
- Remember When / Hot Rocks(2003)
- Big Jack(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 Death(2015)
Publication Order of In Death Collections
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Three in Death(2007)
- Time of Death(2011)
Publication Order of Bride Quartet Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Vision in White(2009)
- Bed of Roses(2009)
- Savor the Moment(2010)
- Happy Ever After(2010)
Publication Order of The Calhoun Women Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Courting Catherine(1991)
- A Man for Amanda(1991)
- For the Love of Lilah(1991)
- Suzanna's Surrender(1991)
- Megan's Mate(1995)
Publication Order of Celebrity Magazine Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Second Nature(1986)
- One Summer(1986)
Publication Order of Chesapeake Bay Saga Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sea Swept(1998)
- Rising Tides(1998)
- Inner Harbor(1999)
- The Quinns' Christmas(2000)
- Chesapeake Blue(2002)
Publication Order of Chronicles of The One Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Year One(2017)
- Of Blood and Bone(2018)
- The Rise of Magicks(2019)
Publication Order of Circle Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Morrigan's Cross(2006)
- Dance of the Gods(2006)
- Valley of Silence(2006)
Publication Order of Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Born in Fire(1994)
- Born in Ice(1995)
- Born in Shame(1996)
Publication Order of Cordina's Royal Family Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Affaire Royale(1986)
- Command Performance(1987)
- The Playboy Prince / Starlit Winter Nights(1987)
- Cordina's Crown Jewel(1992)
Publication Order of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dark Witch(2013)
- Shadow Spell(2014)
- Blood Magick(2014)
Publication Order of A Coven of Three Trilogy Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Birth of the Witch: A Coven of Three Trilogy Book 1(2026)
Publication Order of The Donovan Legacy Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Captivated(1992)
- Entranced(1992)
- Charmed(1992)
- Enchanted(1999)
Publication Order of The Dragon Heart Legacy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Awakening(2020)
- The Becoming(2021)
- The Choice(2022)
Publication Order of Dream Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Daring to Dream(1996)
- Holding the Dream(1996)
- Finding the Dream(1996)
Publication Order of Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Jewels of the Sun(1999)
- Tears of the Moon(1999)
- Heart of the Sea(2000)
Publication Order of Great Chefs Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Summer Desserts(1985)
- Lessons Learned(1986)
Publication Order of The Guardians Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Stars of Fortune(2015)
- Bay of Sighs(2016)
- Island of Glass(2016)
Publication Order of Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Next Always(2011)
- The Last Boyfriend(2012)
- The Perfect Hope(2012)
Publication Order of In the Garden Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blue Dahlia(2004)
- Black Rose(2005)
- Red Lily(2005)
Publication Order of Irish Hearts Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Irish Thoroughbred(1981)
- Sullivan's Woman(1984)
- Irish Rose(1988)
- Irish Rebel(2000)
Publication Order of Key Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Key of Light(2003)
- Key of Knowledge(2003)
- Key of Valor(2003)
Publication Order of Lost Bride Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Inheritance(2023)
- The Mirror(2024)
- The Seven Rings(2025)
Publication Order of Loving Jack Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Loving Jack(1989)
- BestLaid Plans(1989)
- Lawless(1989)
Publication Order of The MacGregors Books
12 books in seriesPublication Order
- Playing The Odds(1985)
- Tempting Fate(1985)
- All The Possibilities(1985)
- One Man's Art(1985)
- For Now, Forever(1987)
- Rebellion(1988)
- In from the Cold(1990)
- The MacGregor Brides(1997)
- The Winning Hand(1998)
- The MacGregor Grooms(1998)
- The Perfect Neighbor(1999)
- MacGregor Ever After(2023)
Publication Order of The MacKade Brothers Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Return of Rafe MacKade(1995)
- The Pride of Jared Mackade(1995)
- The Heart of Devin MacKade(1996)
- The Fall of Shane MacKade(1996)
Publication Order of Night Tales Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Night Moves(1985)
- Night Shift(1991)
- Night Shadow(1991)
- Nightshade(1993)
- Night Smoke(1994)
- Night Shield(2000)
Publication Order of The O'Hurleys Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dance to the Piper(1988)
- Skin Deep(1988)
- The Last Honest Woman(1988)
- Without a Trace(1990)
Publication Order of Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Reflections(1983)
- Dance of Dreams(1983)
Publication Order of Sacred Sins Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sacred Sins(1987)
- Brazen Virtue(1988)
Publication Order of Sign of Seven Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blood Brothers(2007)
- The Hollow(2008)
- The Pagan Stone(2008)
Publication Order of The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Taming Natasha(1990)
- Luring a Lady(1991)
- Falling for Rachel(1993)
- Convincing Alex(1994)
- Waiting for Nick(1997)
- Considering Kate(2001)
Publication Order of Stars of Mithra Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Hidden Star(1997)
- Captive Star(1997)
- Secret Star(1998)
Publication Order of Three Sisters Island Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dance Upon The Air(2001)
- Heaven and Earth(2001)
- Face the Fire(2002)
Publication Order of Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Time Was(1989)
- Times Change(1989)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
82 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blithe Images(1982)
- The Heart's Victory(1982)
- Island of Flowers(1982)
- Search For Love(1982)
- Song of the West(1982)
- From This Day(1983)
- Her Mother's Keeper(1983)
- Once More With Feeling(1983)
- This Magic Moment(1983)
- Tonight and Always(1983)
- Untamed(1983)
- Endings and Beginnings(1984)
- First Impressions(1984)
- The Law is a Lady(1984)
- Less of a Stranger(1984)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- Home for Christmas(1986)
- All I Want for Christmas(1994)
- Spellbound(2005)
- Ever After(2010)
- Winter Rose(2011)
- A World Apart(2011)
- The Witching Hour(2011)
- In Dreams(2012)
- Wolf Moon(2015)
Publication Order of In Death Universe Books
74 books in seriesPublication Order
- 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)
- Midnight in Death(1998)
- Conspiracy in Death(1999)
- Loyalty in Death(1999)
- Witness in Death(2000)
- Judgment in Death(2000)
- Betrayal in Death(2001)
- Interlude in Death(2001)
- Seduction in Death(2001)
Publication Order of Anthologies
24 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mysterious(1985)
- Western Skies(1985)
- Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories 1990(1986)
- Once Upon a Castle(1998)
- Silent Night(1998)
- Once Upon A Star(1999)
- Take This Man(2000)
- Once Upon a Dream(2000)
- Naked Came the Phoenix(2001)
- Out of This World(2001)
- Once Upon a Rose(2001)
- Once Upon a Kiss(2002)
- Once Upon a Midnight(2003)
- Moon Shadows(2004)
- Bump in the Night(2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nora Roberts?
Nora Roberts is a bestselling author known for 40 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Nora Roberts book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of In Death Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Nora Roberts written?
Nora Roberts has written over 383 books across 40 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.