Books by Nora Roberts

Book SynopsisFrom the outside Laura Templeton''s life looks charmed: the daughter of a wealthy family, married to the man of her dreams and the mother to two beautiful daughters. But her dreams are short-lived, and it all collapses when Peter doesn''t prove to be the kind of husband or father material Laura has dreamed of. With her best friends, Margo and Kate, recently married and starting their own families, Laura feels isolated. Then her brother''s friend, bad boy Michael, asks to rent her stables and she reluctantly agrees. Laura finds him disturbingly attractive, but Michael is a man who has never stayed long with any project or commitment. Dare she lay her heart open once again?Trade ReviewNora Roberts is amazing! * JANET EVANOVICH *the best romance novelist ... Nora Roberts amazes me * STEPHEN KING *Exciting, romantic, great fun * COSMOPOLITAN *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“America’s favorite writer.”—The New Yorker“Nora Roberts’s novels are always an entertaining mix of high romance and high drama, and her Dream trilogy is no exception.”—Bookpage“In this novel Roberts does what she does best: maturing her characters and expanding the relationships among them—all with her adroit touch and snappy dialogue.”—The Romance Reader

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“[Roberts] writes a great story with likeable characters so warm and real—nobody does it better.”—New York Journal of Books “Roberts opens her heart and invites the die-hard romantics to stick around and snuggle with this poignant tale about trust, commitment, and optimism.”—USA Today“No one writes relationships as well as Ms. Roberts, with the subtleties and quirkiness of the give-and-take of friendship and romance.”—Fresh Fiction

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Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a thrilling contemporary romance that “burns with all the brilliance and fire of a finely cut diamond”(Publishers Weekly).Antiques dealer Laine Tavish is an ordinary woman living an ordinary life. At least, that's what everyone in the small town of Angel's Gap, Maryland, thinks. They have no idea that she used to be Elaine O'Hara, the daughter of a notorious con man...Laine's past catches up with her when one of Big Jack's associates turns up in her shop with a cryptic warning and is then run down in the street. Now the next target of a ruthless killer, Laine teams up with sexy PI Max Gannon to find out who's chasing her, and why. The anwer lies in a hidden fortune that will change Laine's life forever...Don’t want the story to end? Look for Big Jack by #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb and continue the adventure with LieuTrade Review“A perfect marriage of sensuality and suspense...A true master of her craft, Roberts has penned an exceptional tale.”—Publishers Weekly “[A] sexy, suspensful novel...another addictive blend of scintillating prose and sharply etched characters that will dazzle and delight her devoted readers.”—Booklist

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Book SynopsisNow the big day has finally arrived, it's time to ... savour the moment. Enjoy the third installment of Nora Roberts' highly successful Bride quartet

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Book SynopsisAncient magic, modern-day mishap and passionate love affairs are combined in these two mesmerising short stories.SpellboundRoguish and overworked, world-famous photographer Calin Farrell is struggling to shut out the strangely vivid dreams that have beset him since his childhood. Then, on a visit to Ireland, a glimpse of the bewitchingly beautiful Bryna changes everything. When Bryna reveals that their destinies are bound by an ancient spell, Calin laughs it aside. But if Calin does not fight for her, Bryna will face a terrifying fate.Ever AfterAllena has always struggled to get her life on track. And, true to form, on a trip to Ireland she is distracted by a beautiful, ancient pendant - and then a strange storm leaves her stranded on a distant island. Allena is forced to take shelter with her rescuer: the rugged and surly Conal. But Conal is horrified to see Allena wearing the pendant - a sign that fate is catching up with him. He fights it at

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Book SynopsisThe fourth novel in Nora Roberts' stunning Chesapeake Bay Quartet. A forgotten past will cause a storm . . .

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Book SynopsisThe brilliant conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy - an epic story of love, war, family and magic.

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Book SynopsisWhen she arrives at her long lost relative''s French estate, Serenity Smith is greeted with cold politeness by the Comtesse de Kergallen and her darkly handsome grandson, Christophe. Refusing to believe their scandalous stories about her late parents, Serenity sets out to prove they were false. But getting the enigmatic and demanding Christophe to change his mind about her will prove an equally worthy challenge.

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Book SynopsisCreative and spontaneous, antiques dealer Dora Conroy has an infectious enthusiasm for life. She also has an eye for quality, and her gorgeous shop in Philadelphia is overflowing with fascinating finds. But when - on impulse - she buys a few curiosities at auction, she gets a lot more than she bargained for. Because Dora doesn''t realise she has brought home a priceless cache of treasure: a collection that one ruthless criminal is determined to make his own - whatever the cost . . .Caught up in a deadly chase, Dora turns in desperation to her new neighbour, ex-cop Jed Skimmerhorn. Jed, struggling with a personal tragedy, has no wish to jump back into the line of fire. But there is something irresistible about Dora . . . As Jed and Dora fight their growing attraction, they must work out what they value the most, before it''s too late.

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Book SynopsisIrish RoseBurke Logan came to Ireland looking for horses, not for Erin McKinnon. But unable to get her out of his mind, Burke offers her a bookkeeping position back in America. Erin jumps at the chance to leave her small town and get to know her handsome employer. Their initial attraction grows stronger, but Burke is keeping Erin at arm's lengthto protect her from a secret that could destroy their love. Skin DeepChantel O'Hurley makes box office gold with every role. But fame and fortune come with a price: a stalker. As his behavior becomes threatening, Chantel hires P.I. Quinn Doran as a bodyguard. Initially unable to see past his client's Hollywood glitz, Quinn realizes Chantel's appearance is deceivingand there's a tale of romantic suspense building between them.

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Book SynopsisLilah Calhoun falls in love with a man who harbors scandalous secrets about her family.During a storm off the coast of Maine where her home, the Towers, stands, Lilah Calhoun rescues a mysterious stranger from the turbulent sea. Professor Max Quartermain believes he hallucinated the beautiful mermaid who rescued him from certain death.In the wake of the near tragedy, an undeniable desire grows between them. Lilah is surprised by the intense attraction she feels for the man she saved. She''s never met a man like him before - reserved and intelligent, but with a deep, passionate side she wants to know better. But Lilah knows Max is hiding something - something about the Calhouns that threatens her family''s future and any chance for love between them.This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

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Book SynopsisEve Benedict is a legend: a movie goddess with two Oscars, four ex-husbands and a legion of lovers to her name. She knows the truth behind every Hollywood scandal - and now she''s planning to tell all in a no-holds-barred memoir. But telling the truth can be a dangerous business, especially in a town built on dreams and secrets. Eve''s stepson Paul Winthrop is worried that the book will only bring trouble. But he can''t argue with Eve''s choice of ghostwriter, the talented and very beautiful Julia Summers. As Paul and Julia clash over Eve''s book, they also have to fight a deep and growing attraction to each other. Struggling against their intense feelings, they don''t realise they are also tangled in a very dark plot. Eve has one last, great secret to reveal - and it will put them all in danger . . .

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Book SynopsisDark secrets. Hidden desires. And a truth that won't be denied . . . Scandal, secrets and sex combine in this passionate novel of romantic suspense by Nora Roberts.

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORThe most successful novelist on Planet Earth' Washington PostLiz Palmer runs a dive business in the quiet tranquillity of a Caribbean island. Tranquil, that is, until a routine trip over the reef reveals the body of her newest employee diver Jerry Sharpe. But when his brother, Jonas, shows up asking questions, Liz can't see how she can help. She barely knew Jerry. Then someone breaks into Liz's apartment, intent on her murder. Liz realises that she is already more involved in Jonas's quest to unravel Jerry's murky past than she wanted to be. And now Jonas and Liz will be drawn into a dangerous criminal underworld that could cost them both their livesNora Roberts is a publishing phenomenon; this New York Times bestselling author of over 200 novels has more than 450 million of her books in print worldwide.Praise for Nora RobertsA storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent' Publisher's WeeklyYou can't bottle wish fulfilment, but Nora Roberts cert

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Book SynopsisBeautiful, independent-minded Hillary Baxter was only twenty-one when she swapped the fields of rural Kansas for the bright lights of New York City. Three years later she is a successful model and proud to have made it on her own terms. Now a chance encounter with Bret Bardoff, the charismatic owner of Mode magazine, might just send her career into the stratosphere. But at what cost?Bret is famed for being strong-willed, demanding . . . and brilliant. As Hillary spends more time with him she begins to discover another, softer side to his character. Hillary knows she should keep her distance - with the frosty Charlene Mason on his arm, Bret is very much spoken for. But it''s much easier to strike a pose than it is to control your heart . . .

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR `The most successful novelist on Planet Earth' Washington Post Trade Review‘A storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent’ – Publisher’s Weekly ‘You can’t bottle wish fulfilment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page.’ New York Times ‘Everything Nora Roberts writes turns to gold.’ Romantic Times ‘Roberts’ bestselling novels are… thoughtfully plotted, well-written stories featuring fascinating characters.’ USA Today

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ Washington Post Trade Review‘A storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent’ Publisher’s Weekly ‘You can’t bottle wish fulfilment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page.’ New York Times ‘Everything Nora Roberts writes turns to gold.’ Romantic Times ‘Roberts’ bestselling novels are… thoughtfully plotted, well-written stories featuring fascinating characters.’ USA Today

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Book Synopsis The International Bestselling Author Second Chances at Christmas

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Book SynopsisHe had wanted Laurel Armand for years though professionally she was his nemesis. But once the two rival reporters headed down to steamy New Orleans to investigate a murder, Matt Bates was determined to make his lovely adversary his willing partner in passion.Nora Roberts is a publishing phenomenon; this New York Times bestselling author of over 200 novels has more than 450 million of her books in print worldwide.Praise for Nora Roberts''The most successful novelist on Planet Earth'' Washington PostA storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent' Publisher's Weekly

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Book SynopsisIn one extraordinary moment, Darcy Wallace was transformed from being down-on-her-luck into a millionaire sharing candlelight dinners with Robert MacGregor Blade. Mac was the most seductive man she ever met though he certainly wasn''t the marrying kind. But Darcy was feeling luckySo with searching kisses and aching vulnerability, the innocent beauty set about making the stubborn bachelor see that love was the biggest gamble and he was going to have to up the ante!Nora Roberts is a publishing phenomenon; this New York Times bestselling author of over 200 novels has more than 450 million of her books in print worldwide.Praise for Nora Roberts''The most successful novelist on Planet Earth'' Washington PostA storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent' Publisher's Weekly

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ Washington Post

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ Washington Post

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ Washington Post

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ – Washington Post

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ – Washington Post

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Book Synopsis Sparkling Christmas romance. Mitch hadn't been planning on spending Christmas with anyone, until shy single mum Hester Wallace moved in upstairs. Now he is determined to become her Christmas hero.

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ – Washington PostTrade Review‘You can’t bottle wish fulfilment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page.’ – New York Times‘Everything Nora Roberts writes turns to gold.’ Romantic Times‘Roberts’ bestselling novels are… thoughtfully plotted, well-written stories featuring fascinating characters.’ – USA Today

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Book SynopsisWhen her husband Richard is killed in a freak accident, Shelby Pomeroy is devastated. But she soon learns a horrible truth - Richard was a conman and a cheat, and their life together was a lie.Returning home to Tennessee, Shelby discovers a new sense of strength and freedom. And hope, too, in the form of handsome carpenter Griffin Lott. But not everyone is thrilled to see Shelby Pomeroy back in town. And when a shocking act of violence is traced back to Richard''s shady business, Shelby realises she is still not safe from his lies...

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Book SynopsisDeanna Reynolds has everything mapped out: her dream job, her dream life. A talented TV journalist, she is determined to make it big on her own terms. But in a world of public smiles and private feuds, Deanna has attracted some dangerous enemies - including her old mentor, the brilliant but emotionally manipulative Angela Perkins.As Deanna''s star rises, she is flung together with Finn Riley, the network''s most charismatic journalist. Finn is instantly attracted to Dee - but he is also Angela''s ex-lover. As sparks fly between Finn and Deanna, Angela plots her revenge. But there is an even darker obsession growing in the shadows - and no one is safe.Filled with intense passions, dark obsessions and bitter feuds, Private Scandals is pure, addictive pleasure.

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Book SynopsisDeanna Reynolds has everything mapped out: her dream job, her dream life. A talented TV journalist, she is determined to make it big on her own terms. But in a world of public smiles and private feuds, Deanna has attracted some dangerous enemies - including her old mentor, the brilliant but emotionally manipulative Angela Perkins.As Deanna''s star rises, she is flung together with Finn Riley, the network''s most charismatic journalist. Finn is instantly attracted to Dee - but he is also Angela''s ex-lover. As sparks fly between Finn and Deanna, Angela plots her revenge. But there is an even darker obsession growing in the shadows - and no one is safe.Filled with intense passions, dark obsessions and bitter feuds, Private Scandals is pure, addictive pleasure.

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Book SynopsisA retreat to the bayou for some rest and relaxation becomes anything but for celebrated concert violinist Caroline Waverly as she finds herself falling in love . . . with a man who may be a serial killer in this novel from ''the greatest novelist on Planet Earth'' (Washington Post)Burned out by a whirlwind musical career, Caroline Waverly arrives in the small Mississippi town of Innocence desperate for some peace and quiet.Relaxing in her grandmother''s beautiful home by the bayou, Caroline has no intention of indulging in a summer fling . . . until she meets Tucker Longstreet. Tucker has a reputation for keeping his romances short and shallow, but this feels different for both of them. Perhaps they might both have a chance for real, lasting love.But then Caroline''s quiet summer is shattered by tragedy. A killer is stalking the town, targeting young women. Worse still, evidence seems to point to Tucker himself. And the remote town of Innoce

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Book SynopsisRoxy Nouvelle understands the art of deception. The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy has inherited her father''s talents - and his secret life as a jewel thief. She loves the thrill of the game and can take care of herself.Roxy is smart and resilient, but she has one weakness: Luke Callahan, a sexy escape artist with a roguish reputation. Five years ago they fell into a passionate affair - but then, true to his art - he disappeared, leaving Roxy broken hearted and furious.Now Luke is back, trailing secrets and danger in his wake. Why did he run out on Roxy all those years ago? And can she ever trust him again?

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Book SynopsisRecently widowed, Stella Rothchild is no stranger to the ghosts of the past, but the move from Michigan back to her roots near Memphis, Tennessee is supposed to be about the future. Her two energetic young sons are thriving in their new school. Stella''s got a great job managing successful nursery ''In the Garden'' and an interesting boss and landlady in local legend Roz Harper. She even has a new friend in Hayley Phillips, the feisty young pregnant woman who turns up at Harper House, Stella''s new home, looking for a job. More than that, Stella feels an instant attraction to ''In the Garden''s'' landscaper, Logan Kitridge, who gets under her skin and makes her feel truly alive for the first time in years. But there is someone at Harper House who isn''t happy about Stella''s growing feelings for Logan - the Harper Bride, an unidentified woman whose grief and rage have kept her spirit alive long past the death of her body. Love and loss broke her mind, and in her

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Book SynopsisRoz Harper is a woman who has lived life on her own terms. She had dearly loved her first husband. After his death, she had thrown herself into raising their boys, and then into making a business out of her passion for gardening. Roz likes her life just as it is, and it would take a very special man to convince her to take that leap of faith into love again. A man like Dr. Mitchell Carnegie, the genealogist she''s hired to research the origins of the family ghost, known as the Harper Bride. Mitch and Roz are drawn together from the start. But the Harper Bride is enraged by the sight of love, and though she may have brought Mitch and Roz together, she will stop at nothing to tear them apart.

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Book SynopsisHayley Phillips has come to Memphis hoping for a new start, for herself and her unborn child. She isn''t looking for a handout from her distant older cousin, Roz, just a job. What she finds is a home complete with resident ghost, and the best friends she''s ever had. And if Roz''s son Harper occasionally shows up in her private fantasies as more than a friend...well, she''ll just have to get over it. Her new daughter, Lily, is the focus of her life now; and Hayley is reluctant to risk her friendship with Harper and her new life on the promise of an affair. However, the ghost - a madwoman who has been haunting the family home for centuries - has now turned her attentions to Hayley, consuming her thoughts and dreams. Harper is determined to protect her, but before Hayley can begin to trust her growing feelings for him, they must battle to discover the truth behind the ghost''s despair, so that they can finally lay her spirit to rest.

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Book SynopsisYou are the Key. The lock awaits. Librarian Dana Steele has always considered herself to be an enlightened woman but her recent experiences at Warrior''s Peak have required much more of her than just an open-mind. Along with Malory Price and Zoe McCourt she has had to take a huge leap of faith and believe in the ancient mythic story she has been told. It is a tale of a young Celtic god who fell for a human girl and of their three daughters, demi-goddesses all, who were cast into an eternal sleep, their mortal souls placed under lock and key. And in each generation three are chosen who have the power to release them - if they dare accept a challenge that could promise them great riches but also grave danger And now it is Dana''s turn. Three women. Three keys to find. If one fails, they all lose. If they all succeed - money, power and a new destiny awaits. It will take more than intellect, more than determination. They will have to open their hearts, their minds,

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Book SynopsisRaised together, Kate, Margo, and Laura are as close as real sisters, despite their differing backgrounds. Laura Templeton is the beloved daughter of the wealthy Templetons, Kate Powell is her orphaned cousin, and Margo Sullivan is the housekeeper''s daughter. Margo has achieved fame and success far away from home, but her world comes crashing down when the man she thought she loved loses all her money and involves her in an international scandal. Devastated and broke, Margo has no choice but to return home to try to rebuild her life. Laura''s older brother, Josh, has been in love with Margo for years. He''s always disapproved of her lifestyle, but her unexpected return heats up the long dormant passion between them. But is Margo just on the rebound, or could she really be falling for Josh?

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