10 Nora Roberts Titles That Made Her Into the Queen of Romance

Zoe Fleming left behind her modeling career to raise her son Keenan as a single mother in a normal world where people aren't judged constantly for their looks and weight. But it's tough making a living without that income, and her post-model jobs barely cover expenses. So, she decides to take in a tenant. Enter J. Cooper McKinnon, a sports writer who likes to talk a big game. Coop immediately charms Keenan, then turns his attention to Zoe. Is she ready to join him in the sport of love?

The Barons and the Murdocks have been at war for generations. The rancher rivals have shared a property line and battled one another for as long as they've lived on the wild plains of Montana. Jillian Baron has inherited her grandfather’s ranch but wants nothing to do with this silly war, but when Aaron Murdock gives her a most un-neighborly welcome, she's ready to fight tooth and nail for the Baron name. It seems like a new era of Baron-Murdock grudgery is unfolding, but soon the pair discover shared interests and a growing love that could heal the rift... or make it worse.

Vance Banning made his fortune through sheer hard work, but now he wants a break from business pressures, so he packed hid bags and moved to rural Maryland in search of some well-earned peace and quiet. Reinventing himself as an out-of-work carpenter, his new neighbors view him as a surly outsider with a chip on his shoulder. But to Shane Abbott, he's just in need of a little kindness. Vance’s suspicions of the stunning beauty’s intense interest in him start to fade when he realizes Shane is as earnest as she is gorgeous. Maybe it's time for him to put aside his skepticism around love and embrace the real thing.

The Lakeside Inn is a historic New England landmark, but to its manager, B.J. Clark, it's so much more. It's a home away from home for her, her staff, and the many guests who visit year after year. So when wealthy hotelier Taylor Reynolds decides to add it to his global hospitality empire, and has plans to renovate the inn from the ground up, B.J. is prepared to fight for the honor of Lakeside. She'll do anything to retain the charm and decidedly un-modern beauty of her beloved hotel. What she didn't prepare for was for her heated discussions with her new boss to evolve into pure unfettered passion.

Hester Wallace was ready for her happily ever after, but only a few years into her marriage, her husband died. Now, she's raising her son Radley as a single mom, earning enough to secure them an apartment in the heart of Manhattan. She's done everything to make a good life for herself and her child. What she's not prepared for is her new neighbor Mitch Dempsey. The creator of Radley’s favorite comic book superhero, Mitch is as charismatic and confident as his creations, and he's thrown Hester for a loop. She's not ready for a second chance at love, but she also can't bring herself to completely ignore Mitch and his undeniable charms.

Maggie Fitzgerald has spent years navigating the bustle of Hollywood thanks to her work as a celebrated songwriter. After her husband's accidental death, she craves a quieter life, so, on pure instinct, she buys a house in the small Maryland town of Morganville. It's a fixer-upper, though, and she'll need help making it into her dream home. Enter Cliff Delaney, the owner of a local landscaping company. Before the project can begin, however, the remains of a dead man were discovered on the land. Everyone in Morganville seems to have a motive for the death. Who can she trust, and will she be next?

Investigative reporters Laurel Armand and Matthew Bates work the streets of New Orleans, a city of history, desire, and danger. They're used to taking on the toughest and most sinister cases. When they’re assigned to work together to solve a murder, they're ready for anything. But there's an unexpected hitch: the underlying tension between them has become impossible to ignore. They want one another desperately, but as their partnership grows, so does the threat of a predator lurking behind them in the shadows.

Autumn Gallegher has returned to her hometown in rural Virginia to take over her beloved aunt's mountain inn. She's surprised to find the resort so full of guests, one of whom is Lucas McLean. Many years ago, Autumn and Lucas had a passionate love affair but he ended it without warning and Autumn has never found out why he did so. Time has passed but she's still drawn to him. The chemistry is undeniable. But when a guest’s dead body is discovered, Lucas becomes the police’s prime suspect. She wants to be loyal to him, but she also has evidence that could convict him of murder…

Charity Ford runs a picturesque seaside inn on the coast of Orcas Island. It's a place of comfort and solace for many people seeking an escape from their normal lives, something Charity knows all too well after surviving a hit-and-run accident. But what she doesn’t know is some of her guests are not who they appear to be. Some are involved in illegal activities, and they were the ones responsible for her brush with death. Roman DeWinter is an undercover federal agent on a mission to bring down those criminal empire. He failed to protect Charity once but now he’ll do anything to keep her safe.

Director Phillip Kincaid has relocated to Friendly, New Mexico, to shoot his latest blockbuster movie. It's a cozy small town where everyone knows your name, but Phillip gets off on the wrong foot when he finds himself behind bars for speeding. The kicker? The arresting officer is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. Now, Phillip wants nothing more than to show Sheriff Victoria “Tory” Ashton how the outlaw life is far more exciting than obeying the rules.