Romancing the Shelf

J.D. Robb's In Death "Trilogy": Part 2

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are finishing our two-part discussion of the first three books in the In Death Series. Listen as we discuss Glory in Death (1996), and answer the ...

J.D. Robb's In Death "Trilogy": Part 1

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we are off with a bang. You've asked and we are answering! We are reading the first three books in the In Death Series. These a...

Nora Roberts' Born In Trilogy: Part 2

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for Part 2 as we wrap up our discussion of the Born in Trilogy! We discuss Born in Shame (1996), and break down what makes a TRUE Nora trilog...

Nora Roberts' Born In Trilogy: Part 1

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We can't believe it! We have finally made it to (what we consider) the first true Nora trilogy! Listen to part one as we discuss Born in Fire (1994) ...

Nora Roberts: True Betrayals

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you love sticky family stories, we've got one for you today! True Betrayals (1995) has all the family-infighting, horse racing, and murder you cou...

Nora Roberts: Hidden Riches

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back to murder, intrigue and complicated men who suppress their emotions! Join us as we discuss the romantic suspense Hidden Riches (1994).

Nora Roberts' Last Sillouette Standalones: Unfinished Business, The Best Mistake, and All I Want for Christmas

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of an era! Nora wrote her last standalones for Sillouette in the early 90s. Listen as we reminiscence and discuss Unfinished Business (1...

Our Trip to Boonsboro!

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, the dream came true! We visited Boonsboro, Maryland and stayed in Inn Boonsboro! Enjoy this bonus episode as we tell you all the details. (This ...

Nora Roberts' The Donovan Legacy: Charmed and Enchanted

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are finishing up the Donovan series with two books that, in our opinion, are very different. Whether you like your witches domestic or shape shift...

Nora Roberts' The Donovan Legacy: Captivated and Entranced

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now fantasy is a Nora staple, but it wasn't always! In this episode, we are going back to the roots with her first books in the genre with the first ...

Spooky Nora Book Bingo is Back!

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We love the Halloween season, especially when celebrating with some of Nora Roberts' scarier titles. In this episode, we are giving you all the detai...

Nora Roberts: Private Scandals

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

High-powered careers, frenemies, stalkers, and lots of murder - this book brings all the drama. Nora is in her element now. Listen in as we break all...

Nora Roberts: Honest Illusions

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nora loves a charming thief, and so do we! This Nora classic brings the magic, mystery, and thrill. How does it hold-up after 30 years since publicat...

Nora Roberts: Divine Evil

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Full of murder, greed, lust, and secrets, the little town of Emmittsboro is not as quaint as it seems on the surface. Join us as we discuss one of No...

Nora Roberts: Carnal Innocence

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two things in which Nora excels: Southern settings and serial killers. Carnal Innocence (1991) is a classic Nora thriller that will have you guessing...

Nora Roberts' The Calhoun Women: Suzanna and Megan

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

These two heroines have something in common - a horrible ex who is in an even worse "father" to their respective kids. Can each woman learn to trust ...

Nora Roberts' The Calhoun Women: Catherine, Amanda, and Lilah

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another Nora family series! And this one includes some danger and intrigue. We are starting our two-part discussion of the Calhoun family with Courti...

Nora Roberts' Night Tales: Night Smoke and Night Shield

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arson and a successful burglary ring make the conclusion to the Night Tales series heart-pounding until the very last page. Listen in as we come full...

Night Tales and JD Robb Crossover with PodcastInDeath

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with the hosts of Podcast In Death for a dive into the In Death series. Did Nora use her own earlier works as inspiration for this epic s...

Nora Roberts' Night Tales: Night Shift, Night Shadow, Nightshade

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stalkers, masked vigilantes, drug rings, sex traffickers... Nora isn't pulling any punches in her Night Tales series. We are starting this two-part d...

Nora Roberts' The Stanislaskis: Nick, Freddie, and Kate

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our last discussion of the Stanislaski family, and did Nora save the best for last? It is time for the younger generation to find love! Listen as we ...

Nora Roberts' The Stanislaskis: Rachel and Alex

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing our discussion of the Stanislaski family with the two younger siblings, Rachel and Alex. These books are full of misunderstandings ...

If You're New to Nora Roberts...

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You asked, and we answered! This bonus episode is for those who want to start reading Nora Roberts, but don't know where to begin. We (along with a s...

Nora Roberts' The Stanislaskis: Natasha and Mikhail

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The start of another Nora family! This is part one of our three part discussion of the Stanislaski family. We are starting with the two oldest siblin...

Nora Roberts: Genuine Lies

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Old Hollywood glam and all the secrets and scandals that come with fame collide in this Nora Roberts' romantic thriller. We draw parallels between th...

Nora Roberts: Public Secrets

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Nora Roberts epic! Rock and roll, fame, scandal, murder, and a coming of age story unlike any we have discussed so far. So much happens in Public S...

Nora Roberts: The 1980s!

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Roberts wrote an astounding 70 books in the 1980s, and we have now read them all. Listen in as we discuss the heroes who made us swoon, the hero...

Nora Roberts' Hornblower Brothers: Time Was and Times Change

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for some Sci-fi romance Nora Roberts style? The romances of the Hornblower brothers and the Stone sisters are about sibling sets who ar...

Nora Roberts' 1989 Romances: Gabriel's Angel, The Welcoming, and Impulse

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a vacation! Our discussion on the romances of 1989 cover an adventure to Greece, a cozy winter mountain cabin, and a friendly little in...

Nora Roberts' Loving Jack Series: Loving Jack, Best Laid Plans, and Lawless

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you love a reluctant gunslinger and damsels who can take care of themselves then saddle up, because we are discussing the Loving Jack series, whic...

Nora Roberts' The O'Hurley's: Skin Deep and Without a Trace

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are concluding the O'Hurley series, and Nora has added danger and intrique to the family story! It's time for the oldest triplet and Hollywood sta...

Nora Roberts' The O'Hurleys: The Last Honest Woman and Dance to the Piper

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the O'Hurleys, one of Nora's most colorful families! Triplets Chantel, Maddie, and Abby grow up to follow vastly different (but equally...

Nora Roberts' 1988 Romances: Local Hero and Name of the Game

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like your heroes a bit pushy and your heroines guarded? Listen as we discuss the Nora romances of 1988, Local Hero and Name of the Game.

Nora Roberts' D.C. Detectives Duo: Sacred Sins and Brazen Virtue

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You'll want to keep all your lights on as we are discussing Nora's first (but definitely not last!) serial killers in the DC Detectives Duo, with Sac...

Nora Roberts: Hot Ice and Sweet Revenge

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning of Nora Roberts' Bantam Thrillers! Hot Ice (1987) and Sweet Revenge (1988) are full of action, suspense, scary villains, and heart stop...

Nora Roberts' 1987: Mind Over Matter and Temptation

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it destiny that brings these lovers together? Nora begins to dip her toes into the paranormal with Mind Over Matter while we experience a bit of e...

Nora Roberts' Cordina Royal Family: Playboy Prince and Cordina's Crown Jewel

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of an era! In part 2 of Nora's Cordina Royal Family, we are discussing The Playboy Prince (1987) and, the last romance she ever wrote fo...

Nora Roberts' Cordina Royal Family: Affaire Royale and Command Performance

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are rolling out the red carpet with part one of our discussion of Nora's Cordina Royal Family, featuring Affaire Royale and Command Performance. W...

Nora Roberts' Celebrity Magazine Duo: Second Nature and One Summer

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you missing that old summer feeling? Well get ready for some serious summer vibes as we discuss Nora Roberts' Celebrity Magazine duo of Second Na...

Nora Roberts' 1986: Home for Christmas and A Will and a Way

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cozy up! In this episode of Romancing the Shelf we have two festive love stories from 1986, including her first published novella. You will feel the ...

Spooky Nora Book Bingo!

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spooky Nora Book Bingo is almost here! Romancing the Shelf is getting into the Halloween season by celebrating some of Nora Roberts' paranormal books...

Nora Roberts 1986: Tales of Intrigue

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of Nora Roberts' novels of 1986 we are talking art forgery, drug smuggling, and sunken treasure. Join us as we try to unravel the mysteri...

Nora Roberts' Great Chefs Duo: Summer Desserts and Lessons Learned

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's heating up in the kitchen as we discuss the Great Chefs Duo: Summer Desserts and Lessons Learned. Do these couples have the ingredients to make ...

Nora Roberts' 1985: Boundary Lines and Dual Image

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Romancing the Shelf we have two classic tales; one of city love and one of country love. In Dual Image we follow the vibrant life ...

Nora Roberts: The Mysteries of 1985

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What pairs well with love and romance? Murder! Or at least Nora thinks so. In this episode of Romancing the Shelf, we discuss her mysteries of 1985: ...

MacGregor Madness!

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our MacGregor Madness online event is almost here! In this bonus episode, we are joined by our first guest to discuss the rules of MacGregor Madness ...

Nora Roberts' The MacGregors: Mac & Cybil

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode (but certainly not the least) of our MacGregor series! The Winning Hand (1998) and The Perfect Neighbor (1999) have the ingre...

Nora Roberts: The MacGregor Grooms

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steam and sizzle are just a couple of the words we use to describe the three novellas in Nora Roberts' MacGregor Grooms (1998). Our discussion of the ...

Nora Roberts: The MacGregor Brides

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The three Nora Roberts novellas in the MacGregor Brides (1997) pack a passionate punch! In this episode of Romancing the Shelf, listen as we discuss ...

Nora Roberts' The MacGregors: For Now, Forever, Rebellion, and In From the Cold

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Roberts has only written three historical romances, and we are discussing two in this episode. Listen in as we dive into 18th century Scotland, R...

Nora Roberts' The MacGregors: Alan & Grant

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion of Nora Robert's MacGregor family by reading and discussing All the Possibilities (1985) and One Man's Art (1985), the stor...

Nora Roberts' The MacGregors: Serena & Caine

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Roberts wrote more about the MacGregor family than she has any other with a total of 8 books and 7 novellas, and of course we will discuss them a...

Nora Roberts 1984: The Law is a Lady, Rules of the Game, and Opposites Attract

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Women in power positions with messy romantic pasts and the (famous) men who love them! Check out episode 9 to hear all about it as we discuss the last...

Nora Roberts 1984: First Impressions, A Matter of Choice, and Less of a Stranger

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode of Romancing the Shelf featuring Men With Secrets! We will discuss three Nora Roberts books from 1984 with heroes who are all keeping ...

Nora Roberts 1984: Endings and Beginnings, Storm Warning, Sullivan's Woman, Promise Me Tomorrow

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Nora Roberts has disowned one of her books? In this episode, we will be discussing that infamous title (Promise Me Tomorrow) along with t...

Nora Roberts 1983: This Magic Moment, Tonight and Always, Once More with Feeling

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Roberts is a master at exploring character career options. In Part 2 of our discussion of Nora's books from 1983, we meet musicians, a magician, ...

Nora Roberts 1983: From This Day, Untamed, Her Mother's Keeper

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever read a romance book with a mother-daughter love triangle? Well, now we have! For that and more, join us as we read three of Nora Roberts...

Nora Roberts Reflections and Dance of Dreams

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nora's first, but definitely not her last, books about the world of professional ballet. Career ambitions and love collide as we discuss two of Nora R...

Nora Roberts Irish Hearts: Irish Thoroughbred, Irish Rose, Irish Rebel

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our first ever episode, we start at the beginning of Nora Roberts' career with her book, Irish Thoroughbred, published in 1981. We also talk about ...

Nora Roberts 1982: Blithe Images, Search for Love, Song of the West, Island of Flowers, A Heart's Victory

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, the Nora Roberts' novels of 1982. Heroines with child-like innocence. Aggressively dominate heroes who lack communication skills. We love them but...

Trailer: Welcome to Romancing the Shelf!

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas