Can we really ever go home again? What about after our emotionally abusive husband is lost at sea and leaves us with a three year old and a mountain of debt? Welcome to The Liar (2015)! Shelby is trying to move on by moving back to her hometown, but her husband's drama just keeps following her... Listen in as we enjoy the small town feels!…

Time and maturity is giving us a newfound perspective on these 2010 Nora's! This is the last episode of Season 7, and we are ending it with murder, mystery, a moody artist, and a peeping Tom heroine. Listen as we talk The Collector (2014)!Romancing the Shelf

Oh my, did we have opinions on this one! And we desparately want to know your thoughts too! It's the final book in this trilogy, so of course, it is time to take down the big bad Cabhan and resolve the second chance romance between Fin and Branna. How does Nora do it all? Listen in as we discuss Blood Magick (2014).…

Who doesn't love a friends-to-lovers story?! But while reading this story, we started to have some déjà vu.... We are breaking it all down in this episode as we discuss Connor and Meara in Shadow Spell (2014).Romancing the Shelf

Another witchy Nora trilogy! Our heroine Iona goes to Ireland ready to find where she belongs. This one has charming Irish cousins, grumpy/sunshine meets boss/employee, and a big bad evil! Come listen to us discuss The Dark Witch (2013)!Romancing the Shelf

In part 2 of "Nora Roberts is our secret best friend," we are headed to Boston! Our hero is suspected of murder and needs a safe haven, but someone is breaking into the family mansion looking for treasure and the cleaning lady keeps forcing him to drink water. Listen in on our discussion of Whiskey Beach (2013)!…

Our heroine is a woman of many names - Elizabeth, Liz, Abigail - but who is she really? Well, our hero Brooks really wants to find out! Is he pushy or just dedicated to his job and community? Is Liz/Abby frustrating or endearing? Also, where did the Russian mafia go?? We have some mixed feelings on The Witness (2012). Listen in and let us know if y…

Another In Death! And the stakes are HIGH in this one. Eve is taking on Cassandra - a greedy terrorist group with a delusional self-image as selfless vigilantes. Even with all that going on, what's really on our mind is...what's happening with Peabody and McNab?? Listen in as we discuss Loyalty In Death (1999)!…

We are back in the In Death universe! For one of us Conspiracy In Death (1999) is our favorite In Death so far, and for the other, it has our biggest heart flutter in the series! Don't miss this one!Romancing the Shelf

Another classic opposites attract story! Or is it?? We are wrapping up the Inn Boonsboro Trilogy with big brother Ryder and our girl Hope (aka, The Perfect Hope). And we also have a ghost mystery to solve. Don't miss it!Romancing the Shelf

Ah, the friends to lovers trope. Is there any more adorably sweet? Owen was Avery's first boyfriend and now one of her best friends. Can they be something more? Listen in as discuss The Last Boyfriend (2012)!Romancing the Shelf

We are so excited to be in THE trilogy - the guidebook for Nora-land - the Inn Boonsboro trilogy! We will be starting with Claire and Beckett in The Next Always (2011), where the line between a sweet unrequited crush and an obsessive stalker is clearly drawn!Romancing the Shelf

Fire jumping, equipment tampering, murder, and co-worker romance - it's Chasing Fire (2011)! We had so much fun with this one! Plus, the heroine is a real baddie - in the best way.Romancing the Shelf

Can a girl just get some peace?? Poor Fiona needs to face, not just one, but two serial killers! Thankfully she finds a grumpy, carpenter boyfriend to help. We are loving the dogs and woodsy vibes in The Search (2010).Romancing the Shelf

We have completed another Nora decade! The 2000s were so much fun, and we need to recap. Who were our favorite heroes and heroines? What were the big themes and changes through the decade? And, what are we looking forward to as we move into the 2010s? We have all that and more in this season wrap-up!…

We just couldn't help ourselves. The Nora movie adaptations were calling to us and we had to answer! We watched the Lifetime adaptations of High Noon and Tribute, and it is time to discuss. Also on the agenda, what makes a great book to movie adaptation? Plus, some of our favorites!Romancing the Shelf

Getting into the holiday spirit In Death style! We are closing out season 6 with Holiday In Death (1998). Is it wrong for us to say that we had SO MUCH fun while reading this festive Christmas tale with a murdering Santa Claus? Because we did! Seriously, don't miss this one!Romancing the Shelf

A certain cop who struggles with work-life balance and her billionaire husband have been on our mind, so it is time to return to the In Death universe! Vegeance in Death (1997) doesn't disappoint with gruesome murders, explosions, passion, a trip to Ireland, and the introduction of McNab!Romancing the Shelf

Parker always has a plan, but she didn't plan for bad-boy Malcolm! We are wrapping up the Bride Quartet with Happily Ever After (2010). This book gives us ALL the feels as a beautiful, friend-focused series gets wrapped up in a bow.Romancing the Shelf

Our 100th episode! We had to celebrate with ceremony, so this is the Emidi Awards: Nora Edition. We have nominees and winners for a variety of categories, and we discuss almost 30 Nora titles! We also have honorable mention categories at the end, and we need YOU to weigh on the winners. Don't miss this one!…

This episode we've got the tropes! If you love best friends to lovers or best friends brother then this is the Bride Quartet story for you. Del and Laurel have known each other FOREVER, but what happens when the attraction is out in the open? It is time for Savor the Moment (2010)!Romancing the Shelf

Love is in the air, and no one loves love like our girl Emma! And, is this one of the spiciest Nora's we've read? Jack and Emma are heating things up in Bed of Roses (2009). Come listen!Romancing the Shelf

Reading was a bit intense over the summer, so we are excited to go a little less high stakes. (Or is it??) It's the Bride Quartet! We are loving this friend group and the business they've built together. Our girl Mac is up first as we focus on Vision in White (2009)!Romancing the Shelf

It's cooling off outside, so it's the perfect time to head to the rugged landscape of South Dakota! Black Hills (2009) has childhood friends, exes trope, big cats, and a murderous stalker that can't spell. Don't miss this one!Romancing the Shelf

If you love a great whodunit, this is a great one! Tribute (2008) has a driven but vulnerable heroine, a hot but nerdy neighbor, and a decades long mystery to solve. We loved every minute!Romancing the Shelf

When you are a top level hostage negotiator with a daughter and an agoraphobic mom, it can be hard to make time for love and romance! We were on the edge of our seats watching our heroine in High Noon (2007) try to balance it all. We had a lot to say in this one!Romancing the Shelf

It has been quite the ride, but I think it's time to take this demon down! This is our third and final episode discussing the Sign of Seven trilogy, with a focus on Pagan Stone (2008)! Neither Gage nor Cybil ever planned on settling down, but is there room in their lives for love? Don't miss this exciting conclusion!…

We are continuing on with our discussion of the Sign of Seven trilogy, with a focus this time on The Hollow (2008)! We are loving the sexy, loyal, hippie-raised, small town laywer that is Fox. Can he and NYC Layla make a lifetime work? Oh, and there's a demon wreaking havoc. Don't miss this one!

It's July, so there is better time to discuss The Sign of Seven Trilogy! This is one of Emily's all time favorites, full of small town vibes and demon scares. In this episode, we are diving deep into Blood Brothers (2007).Romancing the Shelf

If you love age gap then we have the story for you! We are closing out The Circle Trilogy with a vampire and queen love story in Valley of Silence (2006). Don't miss the final battle at the end of this epic fantasy trilogy!Romancing the Shelf

We are in full Nora-fantasy mode now! The Circle Trilogy has it all - vampires, witches, shape-shifters, demon hunters, and godesses with missions and really poor timing. This episode we are focusing on Morrigan's Cross (2006) and Dance of the Gods (2006).Romancing the Shelf

We see something new from Nora in Angel's Fall (2006) as she makes use of an unreliable narrator. Was there even a murder? Is a killer playing mindgames? Or is our heroine's past trauma taking over? Come listen as we discuss it all!Romancing the Shelf

We are kicking Season 6 off with a hot one! (Literally.) Blue Smoke (2005) delivers with great family dynamics, some love at first sight, and so much murder!Romancing the Shelf

We are wrapping up the In the Garden trilogy and season 5 with Red Lily (2005)! We have the love story of a sweet, young mother coupled with a vengeful, body-possessing ghost! But she also really loves kids... Join us for this exciting conclusion!Romancing the Shelf

We are so excited to discuss this trilogy that has so many unique elements within the Nora cannon! All of our heroines are mothers, our heroines represent three different decades of life, and don't forget the mothering but also homicidal ghost! In part 1, we are focusing on Blue Dahlia (2004) and Black Rose (2005).…

Nora takes a distinct step in another direction in Northern Lights (2004). This book has all the intrigue and moody scenery we know and love, but does it have romance? We are discussing it all in this episode!Romancing the Shelf

We have reached Emily's favorite Nora! A big statement, we know, but it's not hard to see why. Birthright (2003) has multiple love stories, mystery, family drama, and more! Listen in as we break it all down.Romancing the Shelf

Who doesn't love a single mom with a bit of a chip on her shoulder? Zoe is used to handling everything herself, but she can't finish this epic quest all on her own! We are finishing up the Key Trilogy with Key of Valor (2003).Romancing the Shelf

Who is ready for a quest?! The Key Trilogy brings together three women at a crossroads with action, mystery, mythology, magic, and love! In part one of our discussion, we are focusing on Key of Light (2003) and Key of Knowledge (2003).Romancing the Shelf

A book so great we needed two episodes! We are finishing up our discussion of Three Fates (2002). It's time for the couples to fall in love and take Anita down!Romancing the Shelf

The time has come! Three Fates (2002) is one of our all-time favorite Nora's! It is packed with great characters, mystery, murder, and love. So we couldn't fit it all in one episode! This is part one of our discussion of Three Fates.Romancing the Shelf

It's time to brush up on your Italian and get ready for lots of family drama. We are talking about The Villa (2001)! This book is full of wine, murder, love, and even some humor. Come listen!Romancing the Shelf

We are finishing up our discussion of the Three Sisters Island Trilogy with Face the Fire (2002)! We don't always think so highly of our hero in this one? Can he turn things around by the end? Don't miss this conclusion!Romancing the Shelf

We have waited for this day a long time! It is time for the Three Sister's Island Trilogy! This trilogy is full of magic, suspense, friendship, and love. In part 1 of our discussion, we are focusing on Dance Upon the Air (2001) and Heaven and Earth (2001).Romancing the Shelf

Thanks to our Patreon supporters, we have a new In Death episode for you! Continuing from where we left off, we are discussing Rapture In Death (1996) and Ceremony In Death (1997). And boy, we had some things to say. Listen in on our longest episode yet!Romancing the Shelf

Nora brings all the sticky Southern feels in this one. No one does the South better! We are back in New Orleans with Midnight Bayou (2001). For all of those who love a ghost story, this is for you!Romancing the Shelf

It's a new season and a new millenium! We are jumping into the 2000s with a Nora southern thriller: Carolina Moon (2000). Come listen as we discuss all the shocking twists and turns!Romancing the Shelf

We have finished all of Nora's books from the 1990s, arguably the best Nora decade. It's time for us to relive the magic. We are discussing our favorites, the heroes and heroines, the themes, and what we are looking forward to in the next decade!Romancing the Shelf

Before we leave the magic of Nora's Ireland, we have one more book to cover from the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy. Darcy and Trevor both think they are immune to love, so can they break Carrick and Lady Gwen's curse? We are discussing Heart of the Sea (2000)!Romancing the Shelf

In this episode we are going back to Heidi's Nora roots! Jewels of the Sun was Heidi's first Nora ever and holds a very special place in her heart. This trilogy is full of beautiful scenery, Irish accents, and magic. In part one, we are focusing on Jewels of the Sun (1999) and Tears of the Moon (2000).…