Nora Roberts (born Eleanor Marie Robertson on October 10, 1950) is an American author of more than 225 romance novels. She writes as J. D. Robb for the in Death series and has also written under the pseudonyms Jill March and for publications in the U.K. as Sarah Hardesty. Roberts was the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.
New to Nora?
Start with "Bride Quartet"
The most popular entry point is Vision In White (Bride Quartet). It introduces the core world-building and key themes found in the author's most acclaimed works.
Bride Quartet Series
Recommended reading order for the Bride Quartet universe.
Chesapeake Bay Saga Series
Recommended reading order for the Chesapeake Bay Saga universe.
Cordina's Royal Family Series
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Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Series
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Dream Trilogy Series
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In Death (J.D. Robb) Series
Recommended reading order for the In Death (J.D. Robb) universe.
In The Garden Trilogy Series
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Inn Boonsboro Trilogy Series
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Stars of Mithra Series
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The Bride Quartet Series
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The Calhoun Women Series
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The Chronicles of The One Series
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The Circle Trilogy Series
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The Concannon Sisters (Irish Trilogy) Series
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The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Series
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The Donovan Legacy Series
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The Dragon Heart Legacy Series
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The Guardians Trilogy (Stars of Fortune) Series
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The Key Trilogy Series
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The Macgregors Series
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The Mackade Brothers Series
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The O'Hurleys Series
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The Sign of Seven Trilogy Series
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The Stanislaskis Series
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The Stars of Mithra Series
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Three Sisters Island Trilogy Series
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start reading Nora Roberts?
For most new readers, the best place to start is the Bride Quartet series, beginning with the first book, "Vision In White (Bride Quartet)".
How many series has Nora Roberts written?
We currently cover 26 series by Nora Roberts, spanning 136 books.
What is the correct reading order for Nora Roberts books?
We recommend reading each specific series in its Publication Order to preserve character reveals and plot twists as the author intended.