Books by Nora Roberts

Book Synopsis''If you''re after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she''s your woman'' The Guardian''Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon''Heat''I love Nora Roberts''Stephen KingAbigail Lowery has a dark and terrifying secret. Aged just sixteen, she witnessed a shocking mafia murder. Narrowly escaping with her life, she was forced to leave her old identity - even her real name - behind for good. Fifteen years later Abigail is still hiding from the world - a semi-recluse in the quiet, rural town of Bickford, Arkansas. She has convinced herself that this is all she needs: peace, safety... and her faithful guard dog Bert. Perhaps now, at last, she can stop running. But Brooks Gleason, the local chief of police, has other ideas. Abigail intrigues him - and he''d like nothing better than to break through the walls she has built around herself. His persistence and det

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a brand new Wedding Quartet from Nora Roberts. A wedding a week doesn't guarantee you romance . . .

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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 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 Synopsis''A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King''s The Stand'' - New York Times Review of Books ''Breathtaking'' - Heat Thirteen years ago, a catastrophic pandemic known as The Doom killed billions. For those left behind, it is a chance to build a new world. But The Doom was no ordinary virus. In some survivors, it awoke strange powers - to heal, to harm, even to predict the future. Fallon Swift has no memories of the old world - but she is destined to shape this new one. Growing up with her three brothers on a quiet farm, she has been protected from danger by her mother and stepfather. Now she must leave them, and learn to fight. Because Fallon is not only a powerful ''Uncanny'' - she also has a pivotal role to play in the bloody battles ahead. A war between good and evil is brewing, and Fallon - young, tough, headstrong - must be ready. A sequel to the number one bestselling Year One, tTrade ReviewThough it's the middle book in a planned trilogy, this can be read on its own and will appeal to fans of fast-paced dystopian tales with a strong heroine * Publishers Weekly *

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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 SynopsisThe second novel in Nora Roberts' brand new Bride Quartet: a colourful tangle of family ties, old friends and new-found passion ...

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Book SynopsisPhoebe MacNamara first comes face to face with Duncan Swift high up on a roof, as she tries to stop one of his ex-employees from jumping to his death. As Savannah''s chief hostage negotiator, Phoebe is calm, courageous, and ready to risk her life to save others. But this chance meeting with Duncan will bring dramatic repercussions for them both. When Phoebe is brutally assaulted in her precinct house she realizes that someone is out to destroy her - both professionally and personally. With Duncan''s support, Phoebe must discover just who is pursuing her, before it''s too late . . .Trade ReviewA fast-paced action adventure . . . With twists and turns in every chapter, you're taken through a rollercoaster journey that will constantly keep you guessing. Lovers, stalkers, killers, High Noon is more than just your average love story * Xeher *You can't bottle wish fulfillment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page * New York Times *The most successful novelist on Planet Earth * Washington Post *When Roberts puts her expert fingers on the pulse of romance, legions of fans feel the heartbeat * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAs a young girl, Tate Beaumont fell in love with Matthew Lassiter... and had her heart brutally crushed. Eight years later, Tate has worked hard to become a marine archaeologist, while Matthew is a talented but troubled salvage diver. And both share a dream - to find Angelique''s Curse, a ruby and diamond encrusted amulet, steeped in legend and said to be lost somewhere at the bottom of the Caribbean. Forced into a reluctant partnership with Matthew and his uncle, Tate soon learns that her arrogant but attractive fellow diver holds as many secrets as the sea itself. Desires, buried for so long, begin to rise to the surface. But when the truth emerges about the mysterious death of Matthew''s father, their treasure hunt soon becomes deadly . . .

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Book SynopsisModern-day New York: Glenna Ward is a strong, independent woman. She is also a witch, and knows that one day her powers will be put to the test. When the mysterious Hoyt Mac Cionaoith enters her life in the strangest of circumstances, Glenna finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. But even she is unprepared for the reason he has sought her out and the danger that lies ahead of them.Twelfth-century Ireland: Hoyt Mac Cionaoith is visited by the goddess Morrigan and charged with the ultimate task: to save his and all future worlds. Hoyt''s enemy is Lilith, the beatiful but deadly vampire queen who recruited Hoyt''s twin brother, Cian. Five others must join Hoyt in his battle to defeat Lilith: ''the witch, the warrior, the scholar, the one of many forms, and the one you''ve lost''. Now he must find them, before it''s too late. And Glenna is the first on his list . . .

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Book SynopsisTwo months before Halloween. Two months before the final battle. But is the Circle ready to face its powerful enemy? Blair Murphy is no stranger to a good fight. Tough, stubborn and brave, it''s no wonder she has been recruited to the circle of six warriors charged with defeating Lilith, the vampire queen. But Blair also has her own personal battles to fight - the father who abandoned her and the fiancé who walked out after learning what she is: a demon hunter. As if this wasn''t enough, Blair has been thrown together with Larkin - the handsome, flirtatious and downright infuriating shapeshifter. After a couple of terrifying run-ins with one of Lilith''s loyal followers, Blair begins to wonder - can she stay alive long enough to defeat Lilith''s army? And can she protect her heart from Larkin''s dangerous charms?

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Book SynopsisNora Roberts - The World''s Greatest Storyteller.IN DREAMSDrawn to a castle in the forests of Ireland, a beautiful young woman becomes the link to a stranger''s past - and the curse that has trapped him for ever in the eternity of his own dreams . . .WINTER ROSEOn a remote island cursed with eternal winter, a young queen risks her own life to heal others. When a badly wounded warrior prince stumbles into her realm of ice and snow, she saves his life - and warms her heart with the joys of true love . . .

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Book Synopsis Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts returns with a brand new standalone novel - a story about the power of love to light a way through the darkness''If you''re after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she''s your woman''The Guardian When he was nine, and his mother had her first deadly dance with cancer, Harry became a thief. Someone had to find food and pay the mortgage even if his mother was too sick to work. When his mother finally succumbs to cancer, Harry leaves Chicago but somehow he can''t quite leave all of his past behind.Harry lives a quiet, careful, rootless life - he can''t afford to attract attention or get attached - until he meets Miranda. But just when Harry thinks he has a chance at happiness his old life comes back to haunt him. Harry has had dealings with some bad people in his past but none more dangerous than Carter LaPorte and Harry is forced to ru

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Book SynopsisNora Roberts - the World''s Greatest StorytellerIrish siblings Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan are on a mission. A precious family heirloom has been stolen - a small silver statue that just happens to be one of three priceless, long-separated ''Fates''. They are determined to recover it - no matter the cost. Their quest will take them from Ireland to Helsinki, Prague and New York, where they meet a brilliant formidable female professor; a daring exotic dancer and a seductive security expert. Together they will confront a dangerous and unscrupulous enemy in this passionate and gripping novel from the peerless and brilliant Nora Roberts.

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Book SynopsisThe pleasure of your company is desired for cocktails and conversation. 8pm, 4th September. Warrior''s Peak. You are the Key. The lock awaits. When Malory Price is issued with the above invitation she is naturally suspicious, especially as Warrior''s Peak is a local mansion house straight out of a Hollywood horror movie. But with her overdraft at crisis limit and on the verge of losing her job at a local art gallery, she has little to lose by attending the event. But Malory is about to get more than she bargained for. At Warrior''s Peak she finds that she and two other women are the only guests of their mysterious hosts. They are told an amazing story of magic, gods and goddesses; and of three demi-goddesses who have been cast into an eternal sleep, their mortal souls placed under lock and key. And in every generation, three women are born who alone have the power to free them - if they are prepared to accept the challenge. Three women. Three keys to find.

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Book Synopsis Inheritance is the first in a brand new gothic trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts-a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations.Book 2 in the Lost Bride trilogy - The Mirror - is available for pre-order now! After finding her fiancé in a compromising position with her cousin, Sonya MacTavish needs an escape. When a lawyer turns up on her doorstep out of the blue with news that she has inherited a beautiful Victorian house, Sonya thinks maybe this is just the change of scene she needs.The house - nicknamed Lost Bride manor - is beautiful, the setting idyllic and the local town offers Sonya the smalltown comforts she craves after life in a big city. So what if there are sometimes shadows in the windows, objects move of their own accord and music starts playing out of nowhere. Sonya can live with the house being a little haunted.But things soon star

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Book SynopsisA classic tale about finding the man of your dreams right under your nose.Ex-model Zoe Fleming is now a hardworking single mom - and she wouldn''t have it any other way, though she would like a tenant to share household expenses. What she gets is confirmed bachelor J. Cooper McKinnon. Coop quickly befriends her son and in no time has the reluctant Zoe charmed, too. But she has zero room in her life for a man. Could this be a recipe for disaster, or the best mistake she''s ever made?This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

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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 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 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 SynopsisIn the village of Hawkins Hollow, three young friends unwittingly unleash a three-hundred year curse. Now, every seven years, the locals are plagued by a week of collective madness, leading to acts of inexplicable evil.Since that terrible day at the Pagan Stone, town lawyer Fox O''Dell has been able to see into other people''s minds. It''s a talent he shares with Layla, recently arrived from New York. Fox knows that he must earn her trust, because their link will help fight the darkness that threatens to engulf the town. But Layla is having trouble coming to terms with her newfound ability - and this intimate connection to Fox. She knows that once she opens her mind, she''ll have no defence against the desire that threatens to consume them both...

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Book Synopsis''If you''re after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she''s your woman'' The Guardian''Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon''Heat''I love Nora Roberts''Stephen KingWhen the shots rang out in the shopping mall, Simone Knox knew what to do. Shelter in place. That''s what they taught you to do in the event of a mass shooting. So on that terrible, hot summer day in 2005, Simone was lucky. She escaped death. But she would never be the same again. More than ten years later, Simone still struggles with grief, trauma and the misplaced guilt of a survivor. She spends much of her time alone on Tranquility Island - a quiet, artistic community off the coast of Maine. But she is transforming - shaping herself the way she shapes her extraordinary and highly prized sculptures. As she heals herself, she opens up to Reed Quartermaine, who survived the shooting himself and has Trade Reviewthe most popular novelist on Planet Earth - Washington Post

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Book SynopsisA legend and a mystery, the Calhoun Emeralds vanished from the Towers, a mansion on the shores of Maine, long ago. Suzanna Calhoun has taken it upon herself to find them - only to discover Holt Bradford along the way. The last time they crossed paths was in high school. Now she''s a single mother protecting her family and he''s an exhausted ex-cop who''s turned his back on the world. But Holt is also the link to the Calhouns'' missing fortune - and when he agrees to help her, Suzanna realizes something even deeper and more passionate draws them together.This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

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Book SynopsisCilla McGowan - granddaughter of movie goddess Janet Hardy - has fled the cut-throat world of Hollywood for the peace and quiet of Virginia''s Shenandoah Valley. Cilla restores houses for a living and has always dreamed of returning her grandmother''s country retreat to its former glory. But a tragedy haunts the old farmhouse, and Cilla''s restoration project is stirring up old scandals along with the dust and cobwebs. As Cilla begins to dig deeper into her grandmother''s mysterious death thirty years ago, events take a darker turn. Someone in town is determined to keep the truth buried - at any cost. Cilla''s new neighbour Ford Sawyer wants to help - but Ford is exactly the kind of man Cilla is running from . . .Trade Review* 'Sheer entertainment * GUARDIAN * ‘A truly great read’ *BELLA * 'You can't bottle wish fulfillment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page * NEW YORK TIMES ‘A consistently entertaining writer’ *USA TODAY

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Book SynopsisNora Roberts - The World's Greatest Storyteller

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Book SynopsisSuccessful photographer Jo Ellen Hathaway thought she''d escaped the house called Sanctuary long ago. She''d spent her loneliest years there after the sudden, shattering disappearance of her mother. But now someone is sending Jo strange, candid pictures, culminating in the most shocking portrait of all - a photo of her mother, naked, beautiful and dead.Jo returns home to face her bitterly estranged family, only to find an unexpected chance for happiness in the form of architect Nathan Delaney. But while Jo and Nathan hope to lay the past to rest, a sinister presence is watching from the shadows. And Jo will soon learn there is no peace at Sanctuary . . .Trade ReviewExciting, romantic, great fun * Cosmopolitan *Nora Roberts is amazing! * Janet Evanovich *

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Book SynopsisReena Hale has always understood the destructive power of fire. When she was a child, her family''s Baltimore restaurant was burned to the ground in a cruel arson attack. The Hale family banded together to rebuild, and Reena found her life''s calling: to become an arson investigator.Reena loves her job - but the danger and crazy hours have left her unlucky in love. When she meets handsome carpenter Bo Goodnight, things look promising - until a series of suspicious fires are connected not just to each other, but to Reena herself. As danger ignites all around her, Reena must rely on hard-won experience and gut instinct to catch a man determined to burn down everything - and everyone - she loves.

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Book SynopsisTory Bodeen grew up in a small, rundown house where her father ruled with an iron fist and a leather belt. But she had Hope, who lived in the big house nearby, whose friendship allowed Tory to be the girl she wanted to be - the girl she could never be at home. But when Hope is brutally killed one terrible night, Tory''s life falls apart.Now Tory has returned to her home town, determined to put the nightmare behind her and settle down to a fresh life. Forging a bond with Hope''s brother Cade, she wonders if their shared loss will unite them or drive them apart. Either way, she''s willing to open her heart, just a little, and try. But living so close to those unhappy memories is more difficult and dangerous than she ever expected. Because Hope''s killer is still free - and has been waiting patiently for Tory''s return...

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Book SynopsisThe six members of the Circle are united at last - and prepared for the final battle. Led by sorcerer Hoyt Mac Cionaoith, they stand shoulder to shoulder with the local people of Geall. Together they must defeat the vampire queen Lilith and her army: or lose the world to her dark embrace.But one of the Circle is hiding a troubling secret. To lead her people into battle, Geall''s scholar-princess Moira must follow her destiny and become their queen. But she must also deal with her growing feelings for Cian, the vampire - and a love as impossible and fraught with danger as the war they must face together . . .

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Book SynopsisIona Sheehan has always felt a powerful connection to Ireland. So when her beloved grandmother confesses an extraordinary family secret, she can''t resist visiting County Mayo to discover the truth for herself. Arriving at the atmospheric Castle Ashford, Iona is excited to meet her enigmatic cousins, Connor and Branna O''Dwyer. And when she lands a job at the local riding school she is soon drawn to its owner - the charismatic, fiercely independent Boyle McGrath. Perhaps she has found her true home at last... But Iona''s arrival is no accident. The three cousins have each inherited a dangerous gift from an ancestor known as the Dark Witch. And they are about to discover that some old legends can return to haunt the present.The first in a magical new trilogy, Dark Witch is a captivating story of love, family and destiny.

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Book SynopsisIn the enchanted woods of County Mayo, a young woman must fight the one thing she fears the most - her own heart. Meara Quinn is in trouble. Fiercely independent and scarred by a tough childhood, she is convinced that love is for other people. She is certainly not going to fall for Connor O''Dwyer - her best friend''s brother. He may be drop dead gorgeous, with a good heart and a wicked smile, but he''s never taken his relationships seriously. Safer for them to stay friends, share the odd pint - nothing more. And loving Connor would be a dangerous business. With his sister Branna and his American cousin Iona, Connor has inherited a dark gift, passed down through generations. The cousins use their powers for good, but they are being hunted by evil. An evil that is determined to destroy them - and everyone they care for...Trade ReviewA delight for fans of the supernatural * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisBranna O''Dwyer has a rich and remarkable life. Her little shop in County Mayo is thriving and her close circle of friends and family have found love and happiness. But Branna''s own heart remains closed - to protect herself and the man she loves from a terrible threat.She reached out once to Finbar Burke - and it almost destroyed them both. Fin and Branna have both inherited a gift for magic, but Fin shares his blood with an old and terrible enemy. And so the two friends have kept their distance, both secretly yearning for the impossible.That distance has kept them safe - and unhappy. But as a final battle draws close, Branna and Fin are brought irresistibly together. And while they succumb to the heat between them, there can be no promises for tomorrow . . .

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Book SynopsisA World ApartKadra is a warrior - a demon slayer from another world. With her highly tuned senses and Amazonian physique she was born to fight, and lives only to protect her people. That is her duty - something she accepts without question, just as she accepts she will always be alone. But when the king of Demons escapes through a mysterious portal, Kadra must follow - and finds herself in modern day New York. This strange and dangerous city is a baffling place, even for a warrior like Kadra. And when she meets Harper Doyle, the handsome and sceptical private investigator destined to help her, things become very complicated. And exciting . . . The Witching HourA kingdom is plagued by tragedy until a wizard-god''s spell brings forth a courageous and beautiful young woman who must follow her heart in love and follow her destiny in battle . . .

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Book SynopsisA thrilling novel of crime and passion from Nora Roberts - the world''s greatest storytellerLila Emerson is fascinated by other people''s lives. As a house-sitter, she loves looking after the glamorous homes she could never afford herself. And as a writer, she enjoys dreaming up stories for the people she sees from her window. But then one day she witnesses something only too real - the shocking murder of a young woman living across the street in New York. Now Lila is in mortal danger from an audacious, single-minded assassin who kills for profit and for pleasure.With the police following a false lead, Lila''s only hope is to team up with Ashton Archer, an artist with his own complicated reasons for getting involved. Lila wants to trust the passionate, quick-witted Ash - but is she letting her feelings blind her to his motives? Either way, she will never watch from the sidelines again...

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Book Synopsis Sunday Times bestselling author''s brand new thriller about one woman''s quest to reclaim her life What turns someone into a monster? Are they born that way, or is it a choice? I suppose it can be either or bothMorgan Albright dreams of owning her own bar one day but she''s bartending for now - working hard, saving money. Life is hectic but she loves sharing a house with her best friend, Nina, and she is even finding time to date for the first time in what feels like forever.When a seemingly random attack turns Morgan''s life upside down, she must leave the city to return to her family home. She hopes that moving back to a small town where she can feel safe will help her to put the horror of that day behind her but, as Morgan soon discovers, sometimes your past just doesn''t want to let you go...

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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 Synopsis From Sunday Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, the final thrilling instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy.''If you''re after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she''s your woman''The GuardianIt''s time for the final reckoning.... With Odran''s defeat at the Battle of the Dark Portal, his quest to rule over Talamh and Breen has stalled - for now. But the terrible battle and heart-breaking losses have taken their toll. It''s a time as painful as any Breen has ever known as she helps to treat the wounded, bring the dead home from blood-and ash-soaked battlegrounds and support her friends and family in their grief.With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed it is a time to recover but there is little time to rest. Soon the enemy''s witches begin to appear to Breen in her sleep, practicing black magick, sacrificing the innocent, and plotting brutal destruction

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Book Synopsis Sometimes you can''t resist the forces of natureA classic romance novel from Nora Roberts - the world''s greatest storyteller Olympic gymnast Samantha Evans and her twin sister Sabrina have chosen very different directions in life, but they are still as close as sisters can be. So when Sabrina begs her twin to help out during her pregnancy, Sam leaves her big city life behind for the countryside.Sam thought she knew what to expect on her sister''s ranch. But she wasn''t expecting to find gorgeous but infuriating Jake Tanner - or have to deal with his teasing. Sam tries to keep her distance but something keeps pulling her back. When they''re stranded together in a blizzard, Sam begins to wonder if there''s more to Jake than meets the eye . . .''Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon''Heat

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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 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 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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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEREvery town has its ugly little secrets...From the outside, the house in Lakeview Terrace looks perfect and the Bigelows seem like the perfect family: the respected surgeon father, the glamorous, devoted mother and two beautiful children. A perfect family, in a perfect house living their perfect lives. But perfect surfaces can hide dark undercurrents and behind closed doors lies a very different story. Teenager Zane and his younger sister, Britt, are terrorised by their violent father and dysfunctional mother. Too afraid to speak out, Zane does his best to protect his sister and counts the days until they can finally be free. One dark, brutal night when their father''s temper takes a horrifying turn for the worse, the perfect façade is exposed for the lie it is and Zane and Britt manage to escape. With the help of their beloved aunt, they rebuild their lives a day at a time, creating new families and putting their pastTrade ReviewIf you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman - GuardianThe most popular novelist on Planet Earth - Washington PostNora Roberts is a superstar - New York TimesI love Nora Roberts - Stephen King

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Book SynopsisAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMELindsay Dunne is one of the most talented ballet dancers of her generation. She''s spent years pursuing her dreams, but outside of the spotlight she knows something is missing from her life. When her mother is seriously injured in a car accident, Lindsay drops everything to take care of her. As she settles into her new life as a ballet teacher she realises she has never really found the time for family - or for love.Meanwhile Lindsay is keen to promote her protégée, Ruth Bannion - a young dancer with huge potential. Lindsay wants Ruth to attend ballet school in New York. But Ruth''s uncle and guardian, Seth Bannion, isn''t sure she''s ready. He refuses permission.As Lindsay and Seth fight over Ruth''s future, both begin to feel a strong, intoxicating passion. Can they put aside their differences and find a future together...?Reflections is a standalone novel - but readers can follow Ruth Bannion''s story in a sequel, Da

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