New Releases by Nora Roberts

A young author becomes the object of a fan’s desire—and rage—in the gripping thriller by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Hidden Nature. He showed up at Arden Bowie’s debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph. Then he came to her next event. And the one after that. Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake... An introvert at heart, Arden had long craved solitude—but now, after a harrowing assault, she finds herself hiding behind locked doors and startling at every sound. And her relief at his imprisonment is tempered by anxiety when Dustin’s wealthy mother helps to get him a paltry five-year sentence at a psychiatric facility. Arden decides to write a new story for herself, moving to a tiny Oregon town and befriending Gideon, an ex-LAPD detective. But while she learns to thrive, Dustin remains his delusional, twisted self, as fixated as ever and now seething with anger. He still believes Arden''s purpose on earth is to serve and please him. And his job is to protect her. But who will protect her from him?

Find out what happens next in the fan-favourite Stars of Mithra trilogy from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts! M.J. O''Leary is used to punching first and asking questions later. So when bounty hunter Jack Dakota tries to arrest her for bail jumping, she doesn''t go down easily. Little does Jack know, getting involved with M.J. will land him in a world of trouble. On the run from hired killers, M.J. refuses to talk about who''s after her...or why she has a massive blue diamond hidden in her purse. M.J. and Jack are drawn to each other, despite their better judgment, but can Jack learn to trust M.J. when she has so many secrets?

Diamonds can be a girl''s best friend...or her worst enemy. Don''t miss the first thrilling story in the Stars of Mithra trilogy from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts! Bailey James can''t remember a thing. She doesn''t even know who she is, let alone why her bag is filled with cash, a gun, and a large blue diamond. Desperate for help, she heads to the first detective office she can find, hoping that PI Cade Parris is someone she can trust - and with no options, Bailey doesn''t have much of a choice. Cade is sure the woman of his dreams just walked through the door when Bailey shuffles in, but he''ll have to convince her that she''s not a criminal before he can consider his love for her...

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author''s terrifying next thriller about one man''s ice-cold malice, and one woman''s fight to reclaim her life. Former Army brat Morgan Albright has finally planted roots in a friendly neighborhood near Baltimore. Her friend and roommate Nina helps her make the mortgage payments, as does Morgan''s job as a bartender. But after she and Nina host their first dinner party—attended by Luke, the flirtatious IT guy who''d been chatting her up at the bar—her carefully built world is shattered. The back door glass is broken, cash and jewelry are missing, her car is gone, and Nina lies dead on the floor. Soon, a horrific truth emerges: It was Morgan who let the monster in. "Luke" is actually a cold-hearted con artist named Gavin who targets a particular type of woman, steals her assets and identity, and then commits his ultimate goal: murder. What the FBI tells Morgan is beyond chilling. Nina wasn''t his type. Morgan is. Nina was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. And Morgan''s nightmare is just beginning. Soon she has no choice but to flee to her mother''s home in Vermont. While she struggles to build something new, she meets another man, Miles Jameson. He isn''t flashy or flirtatious, and his family business has deep roots in town. But Gavin is still out there hunting new victims, and he hasn''t forgotten the one who got away.

In For Now, Forever, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts reveals the love story that brought The MacGregors together—the heartfelt affair of the couple behind the dynamic family whose forty year marriage inspired their children to greatness in all areas of their lives. Daniel MacGregor amassed a millionaire’s fortune through hard work and ingenuity. He wants for nothing, except for someone to share his life. The beautiful Anna Whitfield has captivated his mind and heart like no one he has ever met, but she has her own ambitious medical career to pursue and isn’t interested in marrying such a domineering personality. Undeterred, Daniel will prove to Anna that his value lies in more than his wealth—promising her a love and a future that has much to offer the world.

A woman falls for a very special guy whose super powers of kindness and compassion win her love—in #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts''s Local Hero. Widowed just a few years into her marriage, Hester Wallace has met the challenge of raising her son Radley as a single mom, earning enough to secure them an apartment in the heart of Manhattan. She''s proven that she has the courage and the strength to save and protect her nine-year-old''s world time and again. But when it comes to her new neighbor Mitch Dempsey, she feels powerless. The creator of Radley''s favorite comic book superhero, Mitch is as charismatic and confident as anyone fighting for truth and justice in a cape and cowl. And he has the uncanny ability to capture Hester''s heart.

In #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts''s Night Moves, a widow gets a second chance at happiness—only to unearth a long buried secret that threatens the new life and love she''s found. When her husband died, Maggie Fitzgerald abandoned her career and place among the wealthy elite for a small town existence where she could grieve in peace and quiet. Her broken heart finds solace in the company of her landscaper, Cliff Delaney. But Cliff has a temperamental side, and when human bones are found on Maggie''s property, he becomes the police''s number one suspect. Obsessed with learning if the man she''s grown to love is capable of murder, Maggie puts her own life in a killer''s crosshairs...

The Calhoun Women return in #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts’s A Man for Amanda. Home renovations get complicated when a woman finds herself in unfamiliar territory with a skillful, hands-on contractor. To keep their family mansion, the Towers, standing tall on the coast of Maine, the Calhouns have hired local architect Sloan O’Riley to perform long-needed repairs. Amanda Calhoun is responsible for overseeing Sloan’s work, and while he’s easy on the eyes, his pride causes friction with her perfectionism. Sloan proves more than capable of fixing an historical house. But when it comes to her heart, the walls she’s built around it aren’t so easily toppled, no matter how tempting it is to set herself free.

Nora Roberts'' brand new novel Mind Games - an unputdownable thriller filled with resilience and revenge - is available to pre-order now THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Every 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 past behind them. But a childhood like that can cast a shadow the length of a lifetime. Can Zane and Britt ever be free of their past? Or will those dark undercurrents rise to the surface, forcing them to fight for their lives once again... ''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 King

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a novel about a woman who needs nothing, a man who sees everything, and the web of deceit, greed and danger that brings them together—and could tear them apart... When professional house-sitter Lila Emerson witnesses a murder/suicide from her current apartment-sitting job, life as she knows it takes a dramatic turn. Suddenly, the woman with no permanent ties finds herself almost wishing for one... Artist Ashton Archer knows his brother isn’t capable of violence—against himself or others. He recruits Lila, the only eyewitness, to help him uncover what happened. Chalking up their intense attraction to the heat of the moment, Lila agrees to help Ash try to find out who murdered his brother and why. From the penthouses of Manhattan to grand Italian villas, their investigation draws them into a rarefied circle where priceless antiques are bought, sold, gambled away and stolen; where what you possess is who you are; and where what you desire becomes a deadly obsession...

Combining elements of the supernatural with gripping suspense and seduction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second novel in her Circle Trilogy… He saw where the earth was scorched, where it was trampled. He saw his own hoofprints left in the sodden earth when he’d galloped through the battle in the form of a horse. And he saw the woman who’d ridden him, slashing destruction with a flaming sword… Blair Murphy has always worked alone. Destined to be a demon hunter in a world that doesn’t believe in such things, she lives for the kill. But now, she finds herself the warrior in a circle of six, chosen by the goddess Morrigan to defeat the vampire Lilith and her minions. Learning to trust the others has been hard, for Blair has never allowed herself such a luxury. But she finds herself drawn to Larkin, a man of many shapes. As a horse, he is proud and graceful; as a dragon, beautifully fierce; and as a man…well, Blair has never seen one quite so ruggedly handsome and playfully charming as this nobleman from the past. In two months’ time, the circle of six will face Lilith and her army in Geall. To complete preparations and round up forces to fight, the circle travels through time to Larkin’s world, where Blair must choose between battling her overwhelming attraction to him—or risking everything for a love that can never be… Don’t miss the other books in the Circle Trilogy Morrigan’s Cross Valley of Silence

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts opens the door to one woman’s search for truth and passion in the first Key Trilogy novel. Malory Price’s life plan has hit a snag. She’s in danger of losing her job managing an art gallery in Pleasant Valley, Pennsylvania. A welcome distraction comes in the form of an invitation to a cocktail party at Warrior’s Peak, an infamous estate overlooking the town. But no one else she knows has been invited… There are only two other guests: Dana Steele, a librarian, and Zoe McCourt, a single mother. On the surface, it seems the women have nothing in common, until their mysterious hosts tell them a story—and offer them a challenge. Legend has it that the souls of three demigoddesses—one an artist, one a bard, and one a warrior—have been locked in a box that has three keys. Now it’s up to Malory and the others to find the keys. Their reward: a million dollars each. It all seems too bizarre to be true. But none of them can ignore the financial windfall they stand to gain. And now Malory—with her soul of an artist and eye for beauty—must find her key first. She soon discovers that whatever locked the souls away is dark, powerful, and greedy…and it doesn’t want the women to win. Don’t miss the other books in the Key Trilogy Key of Knowledge Key of Valor

A novel of peril and passion from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. The last thing NYPD Sergeant James “Slade” Sladerman needs is to babysit a spoiled heiress. But Jessica Winslow’s antiques shop is suspected of being used by an international smuggling ring, and Slade is being sent undercover to investigate—and keep Jessica out of trouble. The woman Slade meets isn’t what he expected. And neither is the desire that springs up between them… A Matter of Choice previously appeared in From the Heart.

A woman on a mission gets sidetracked by love in this irresistible story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Gwen Lacrosse has no reason to doubt that famous novelist and infamous womanizer Luke Powers is taking advantage—romantically—of her mother. His name is mentioned in fawning terms all over her mother’s letters to Gwen, which is why she now finds herself jetting from Manhattan to her hometown on the outskirts of New Orleans. But her mother’s new boarder is not what Gwen imagined. With an uncomplicated masculinity and searing wit, Luke makes her feel like she’s losing all of her dependable common sense—and all of her inhibitions... A NORA ROBERTS CLASSIC AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Author Jackie ''Jack'' MacNamara is a little in love with her own fictional hero: a brooding Old West cowboy who lives by the gun. That''s why she can''t understand her reaction to buttoned-down, real-life architect Nathan Powell. Thrown together under the same roof, they vow to respect each other''s privacy, which should be easy for the mismatched couple. But fate is writing the plot to this story - and throwing in all kinds of unpredictable twists and turns... Includes a preview for Lawless - the historical romance Jack writes in Loving Jack.

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME After a four-year absence, Shane Abbott returns to her rural Maryland hometown to find that not much has changed, except she now has a new neighbour - and a rather bad-tempered and unfriendly one at that. Vance Banning isn''t the unemployed carpenter he lets Shane think he is. He''s a man looking for some peace and quiet - away from work, away from the city and away from women. He''s been burned once before, and has vowed never to be taken in by the same innocent act again. But Shane doesn''t fit into any of his plans. With her quiet beauty, her kindness and good nature, she might just be the only woman who could bring hope back into his life - and make him risk everything for one last chance at happiness. Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach, published in April 2013

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME When fun-loving soap star Ariel Kirkwood is offered the part of a conniving femme fatale in an exciting new movie, she jumps at the chance to play against type. And working with talented screenwriter Booth DeWitt is the chance of a lifetime. The more Ariel gets to know Booth, the more she feels a powerful connection with the handsome but troubled writer. The problem is, Booth based Ariel''s character on his ex-wife. The marriage had been bitter and bruising, and Booth vowed never to make the same mistake again. Ariel''s eerily perfect portrayal is a complete turn off. If Ariel wants to win Booth over, she will have to convince him to see her for the woman she really is when the cameras stop rolling. Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach, published in April 2013.

Join the Montgomery brothers as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their Maryland hometown in this collection that includes all three novels in #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts'' Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy. THE NEXT ALWAYS As the architect of the family, Beckett has little time for a social life. But there’s another project he’s got his eye on: Clare Brewster, the girl he’s been waiting to kiss since he was sixteen. THE LAST BOYFRIEND Owen is the organizer of the Montgomery clan, running the family’s construction business with an iron fist—and an even less flexible spreadsheet. The only thing he didn’t plan for was Avery McTavish... THE PERFECT HOPE Ryder is surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except apparently Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro…

Kate Powell faces a professional impropriety and a dark secret from her past that forces her to search deep within herself.

“A consistently entertaining writer” (USA Today), Nora Roberts spins a passionate tale about what can happen when the sun goes down in the first novel in her Night Tales series. When Detective Boyd Fletcher is assigned to protect radio DJ Cilla O’Roarke, he is surprised by the intense attraction he feels for his charge. Cilla keeps her vulnerability hidden behind an impenetrable wall, but when the threatening phone calls she’s receiving force her to rely on Boyd, she finds herself letting him into her heart. A NORA ROBERTS CLASSIC AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME

“The queen of romantic suspense” (The Columbus Dispatch) delivers international intrigue in the fourth gripping O’Hurley novel. A long time ago, Trace O''Hurley left his show business family behind and set off on his own path. Now a disillusioned spy, Trace has nothing left to lose or prove, until the beautiful Dr. Gillian Fitzpatrick asks him to save her family, who have been kidnapped by terrorists. As their desperate search puts them in untold danger, Trace discovers he may have found someone worth risking everything for... A NORA ROBERTS CLASSIC AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME

Fate brings three women together for a chance to unlock their deepest desires in this collection that includes all three novels in the Key Trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Legend has it that the souls of three demigoddesses have been locked in a box that has three keys. It all seems too bizarre to be true. But the women tasked to find them can''t ignore the promised reward: a million dollars each. KEY OF LIGHT Malory—with her soul of an artist and eye for beauty—must find her key first. She soon discovers that whatever locked the souls away is dark, powerful, and greedy...and it doesn’t want the women to win. KEY OF KNOWLEDGE As Dana finds herself on the threshold of major change, it’s her turn to find a key. She has four weeks to unravel a riddle involving her past, present, and future, and to find the truth hidden among deception and lies. KEY OF VALOR As a single mother, Zoe has more to risk, more to lose. Now, she must gather all her courage to confront the dark forces amassed against her to find her key and make all of their dreams come true.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts masterfully evokes the quaint charm of New England in this collection that includes all three novels in the Three Sisters Island Trilogy—stories of friendships made and hearts lost, of legends, lovers, and longing... DANCE UPON THE AIR Careful to conceal her true identity, Nell Channing takes a job as a cook at the local bookstore café—and begins to explore her feelings for the island sheriff, Zack Todd. But there is a part of herself she can never reveal to him. One careless word, one misplaced confidence, and the new life she’s so carefully created could shatter completely. HEAVEN AND EARTH Right from the start, researcher MacAllister Booke knows there’s something extraordinary about sheriff’s deputy Ripley Todd. Fascinated by her struggle with her amazing abilities, he becomes determined to help her accept who she is—and find the courage to open her heart. FACE THE FIRE Mia Devlin knows what it’s like to love with your whole heart—and then watch your love walk away. Angry, hurt and deeply confused, Mia refuses to admit that a passion for Sam Logan still burns up her heart. But she’ll need his help—and his powers—to face her greatest, most terrifying challenge.

The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumoured hauntings. Now it''s getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother.

New love takes the cake in the third novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts''s Bride Quartet. Wedding baker Laurel McBane is surrounded by romance working at Vows wedding planning company with her best friends Parker, Emma, and Mac. But she''s too low-key to appreciate all the luxuries that their clients seem to long for. What she does appreciate is a strong, intelligent man, a man just like Parker''s older brother Delaney, on whom she''s had a mega-crush since childhood. But some infatuations last longer than others, and Laurel is convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. Plus, Del is too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her-or so she thinks. When Laurel''s quicksilver moods get the better of her-leading to an angry, hot, all-together mind-blowing kiss with Del—she''ll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever... Don''t miss the other books in the Bride Quartet Vision in White Bed of Roses Happy Ever After

#1 "New York Times" bestselling author Nora Roberts cordially invites you to meet childhood friends Parker, Emma, Laurel, and Mac--the founders of Vows, one of Connecticut''s premier wedding planning companies. With the support of her friends, Laurel McBane''s dream of attending culinary school came true. Now, she''s repaying their kindness by creating extravagantly luscious tiers of cakes and other confectionary delights that add the perfect touch to their clients'' weddings. As for romance, the low-key Laurel has had a mega crush on Parker''s older brother, Delaney Brown, since childhood. But she''s convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. When Laurel''s quicksilver moods get the better of her--leading to an angry, hot, altogether mind-blowing kiss with Del--she''ll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever...

As the public face of Vows wedding planning company, Parker Brown has an uncanny knack for fulfilling every bride''s vision. She just can''t see where her own life is headed. Mechanic Malcomb Kavanaugh loves figuring out how things work, and Parker is no exception. Both know that moving from minor flirtation to major hook-up is a serious step. Parker''s business risks have always paid off, but now she''ll have to take the chance of a lifetime with her heart

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts deftly blends romance and suspense in this compelling novel of a woman whose career, marriage, and very life are threatened by the truth about her own past. Emma McAvoy may have grown up in the limelight, but some secrets are hidden in a darkness no light can reach. Now on the verge of a successful career, and having fallen in love with the man of her dreams, Emma is looking to the future. Yet it’s the past that is about to catch up with her. For Emma, her childhood had been almost like a rags-to-riches fairy tale—until the tragic night that changed her family forever. But what Emma thinks she knows about that terrible night and the man she’s about to marry is only half the truth. The other half is locked away in the last place she’d ever think to look: her own memories. It’s a mystery a handsome and relentlessly driven homicide detective needs to solve in a case that’s haunted him for years—and a secret someone will kill to keep.

In this contemporary classic of harrowing suspense and forbidden romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, a young woman trapped in the limelight plots a daring act of revenge—which may have fatal consequences. At twenty-five, Princess Adrianne lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth. For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the façade of her parents’ fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own reasons for getting close to Adrianne. And soon she will find herself up against two formidable men: one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life. PRAISE FOR NORA ROBERTS “Her stories have fueled the dreams of twenty-five million readers.”—Entertainment Weekly “Roberts is indeed a word artist, painting her stories and her characters with vitality and verve.”—Los Angeles Daily News “Roberts is a superstar.”—The New York Times