Nora Roberts ​

Nora Roberts is an American author of more than 225 romance novels. She also writes under the pen names J.D. Robb, Jill March, and Sarah Hardesty. Roberts' writing typically features strong, independent women as her protagonists. She is a prolific author and is considered one of America's most successful living authors.

Quick Facts ​

• Has written more than 225 romance novels.
• Writes under the pen names J.D. Robb, Jill March, and Sarah Hardesty.
• She is the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.
• Her books have been published in 35 languages.
• There are over 500 million copies of her books in print.
• Publisher's Weekly once described her as "America’s favorite novelist."

Background ​

Roberts was born in 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, the youngest of five children in a family of Irish descent. Both of her parents were avid readers, which helped foster a love of the written word in their daughter from a young age. After graduating high school, Roberts married young and soon had two sons. During a blizzard in 1979, to stave off boredom she started working on a story, marking her foray into writing. In 1981, she had her first novel, Irish Thoroughbred, published. Since then, she has become one of the most successful and respected authors in popular fiction, with over 200 novels to her credit, including standalone novels and her notable series such as The Irish Born Trilogy and The Bride Quartet. She also writes under the pseudonym J.D. Robb for her In Death series.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Nora Roberts is renowned for her romance novels that blend suspense and mystery into gripping tales that captivate readers. Her books are often characterized by strong, independent characters and erotic, engaging dialogues. Despite criticism about her work being formulaic, she's one of the most successful and prolific authors in the genre. Her romance novels have heavily influenced popular culture perception of romantic relationships and female empowerment.

Notable Works ​

• Angels Fall (2006)
• Blue Smoke (2005)
• The Search (2010)
• The Witness (2012)
• Black Hills (2009)
• Whiskey Beach (2013)