Order of Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Books
Nora Roberts is a prolific American novelist of romance novels. She writes her In Death mystery/suspense series under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. Her other pseudonyms include Jill March and Sarah Hardesty (in the UK). She has written over 200 romance novels.
Several of Roberts’ novels have been given screen adaptations, including Magic Moments, Sanctuary, Angels Fall, Montana Sky, Carolina Moon, Blue Smoke, Northern Lights, Midnight Bayou, High Noon, Tribute and Carnal Innocence. Many of these are made-for-TV Lifetime movies. Below is a look at Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb’s vast list of published works in order of when they were originally released:
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Publication Order of In Death Books
(as J.D. Robb)
Publication Order of In Death Short Stories & Novellas
(as J.D. Robb)
| Midnight in Death | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Interlude in Death | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Remember When | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Haunted in Death | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Eternity in Death | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Ritual In Death | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Missing in Death | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Big Jack | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Possession in Death | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Chaos in Death | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Taken in Death | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Wonderment Death | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of In Death Collections
(as J.D. Robb)
| Three in Death | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Time of Death | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Bride Quartet Books
| Vision in White | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Bed of Roses | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Savor the Moment | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Happy Ever After | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Calhoun Women Books
| Courting Catherine | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Man for Amanda | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| For the Love of Lilah | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Suzanna's Surrender | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Megan's Mate | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Celebrity Magazine Books
| Second Nature | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| One Summer | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Chesapeake Bay Saga Books
| Sea Swept | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Rising Tides | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Inner Harbor | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Quinns' Christmas | (2000) | Info. |
| Chesapeake Blue | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Chronicles of The One Books
| Year One | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Of Blood and Bone | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Rise of Magicks | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Circle Trilogy Books
| Morrigan's Cross | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Dance of the Gods | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Valley of Silence | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Concannon Sisters / Irish Born Trilogy Books
| Born in Fire | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Born in Ice | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Born in Shame | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Cordina's Royal Family Books
| Affaire Royale | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Command Performance | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Playboy Prince / Starlit Winter Nights | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Cordina's Crown Jewel | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Books
| Dark Witch | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Shadow Spell | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood Magick | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Donovan Legacy Books
| Captivated | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Entranced | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Charmed | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Enchanted | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Dragon Heart Legacy Books
| The Awakening | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Becoming | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Choice | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Dream Trilogy Books
| Daring to Dream | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Holding the Dream | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Finding the Dream | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy Books
| Jewels of the Sun | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Tears of the Moon | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Heart of the Sea | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Great Chefs Books
| Summer Desserts | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Lessons Learned | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Guardians Trilogy Books
| Stars of Fortune | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Bay of Sighs | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Island of Glass | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy Books
| The Next Always | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Last Boyfriend | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Perfect Hope | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of In the Garden Books
| Blue Dahlia | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Black Rose | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Red Lily | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Irish Hearts Books
| Irish Thoroughbred | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Sullivan's Woman | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Irish Rose | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Irish Rebel | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Key Trilogy Books
| Key of Light | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Key of Knowledge | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Key of Valor | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Lost Bride Trilogy Books
| Inheritance | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Mirror | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Seven Rings | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Loving Jack Books
| Loving Jack | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| BestLaid Plans | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Lawless | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The MacGregors Books
| Playing The Odds | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Tempting Fate | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| All The Possibilities | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| One Man's Art | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| For Now, Forever | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Rebellion | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| In from the Cold | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The MacGregor Brides | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Winning Hand | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The MacGregor Grooms | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Perfect Neighbor | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| MacGregor Ever After | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The MacKade Brothers Books
| The Return of Rafe MacKade | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Pride of Jared Mackade | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Heart of Devin MacKade | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Fall of Shane MacKade | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Night Tales Books
| Night Moves | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Night Shift | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Night Shadow | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Nightshade | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Night Smoke | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Night Shield | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The O'Hurleys Books
| Dance to the Piper | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Skin Deep | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Last Honest Woman | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Without a Trace | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Reflections and Dreams: The Bannions Books
| Reflections | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Dance of Dreams | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Sacred Sins Books
| Sacred Sins | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Brazen Virtue | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Sign of Seven Books
| Blood Brothers | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Hollow | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Pagan Stone | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Books
| Taming Natasha | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Luring a Lady | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Falling for Rachel | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Convincing Alex | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Waiting for Nick | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Considering Kate | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Stars of Mithra Books
| Hidden Star | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Captive Star | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Secret Star | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Three Sisters Island Books
| Dance Upon The Air | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Heaven and Earth | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Face the Fire | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Time and Again: Hornblower-Stone Books
| Time Was | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Times Change | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| Home for Christmas | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| All I Want for Christmas | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Spellbound | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Ever After | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Winter Rose | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A World Apart | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Witching Hour | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| In Dreams | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Wolf Moon | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Note: The In Death series is written under the pen name of J.D. Robb. Remember When is a “collaboration” between Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb. Silent Night is a collection of stories by Claire Cross, Dee Holmes, Susan Plunkett and J.D. Robb. Out of This World is written as J.D. Robb and also contains contributions by Laurell K. Hamilton, Susan Krinard and Maggie Shayne. Written as J.D. Robb, Bump in the Night and Suite 606 also contain contributions by Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan and Mary Kay McComas. Dead of Night is written as J.D. Robb and contains stories by Mary Blayney, R.C. Ryan and Mary Kay McComas. The Lost is written under the pen name J.D. Robb was written with Patricia Gaffney, Mary Blayney and Ruth Ryan Langan. The Other Side and The Unquiet are written as J.D. Robb also contain contributions by Patricia Gaffney, Mary Kay McComes, Mary Blayney and Ruth Ryan Langan. The anthology Historical Christmas Stories 1990 also contains stories by Ruth Langan and Patricia Potter.
Naked Came the Phoenix is a collaborative novel, written as J.D. Robb and co-authored with Nevada Barr, Mary Jane Clark, Diana Gabaldon, J.A. Jance, Faye Kellerman, Laurie R. King, Val McDermid, Pam and Mary O’Shaughnessy, Anne Perry, Nancy Pickard, Lisa Scottoline and Marcia Talley.
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her newest Legacy (2021) is fabulous.
I have a Combined novel entitled ‘The MacGregors; Daniel ~ Ian’ which separated out are the books ‘For Now, Forever’ being Daniel’s story and ‘In From the Cold’ being Ian’s story. In looking up the orders of her books I found that Ian’s story is missing from the lineup. copyright says 1990
While Roberts/Robb remains one of my favorite writers, I have been disappointed with her latest efforts. It almost seems as if this writer cannot think of new ways to present her material. I understand that it would be a challenge to come up with new characters, settings and action after having so many books in print, but Roberts/Robb used to hold my attention. Her award-winning “formula” has become way too predictable, and I do not rush out to get the new releases. The Boonsboro Inn books read like a how-to manuals for building your own B&B. I recommend the Eve and Rourke “In Death” series, the Quinn Brother Chesapeake Bay series, the Concannon Sisters trilogy, the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy and stand alones such as The Reef, Carolina Moon and Birthright.