Romancing the Shelf
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Heidi and Emily are best friends who have been reading Nora Roberts’ books for over twenty years. If you are a fan of action, suspense, and thrillers all wrapped up in a glorious romance then join in as they discuss all of Nora Roberts’ romance novels. Be ready to laugh, sigh, and cringe as hundreds of book characters find their happy endings.
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Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro Trilogy: The Perfect Hope
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAnother 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!
Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro Trilogy: The Last Boyfriend
March 23, 2024 22:17 - 52 minutes - 51.9 MBAh, 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)!
Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro Trilogy: The Next Always
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts: Chasing Fire
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBFire 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.
Nora Roberts: The Search
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBCan 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).
Nora Roberts: The 2000s!
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts Movie Watch: High Noon and Tribute
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MBWe 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!
JD Robb: Holiday in Death
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBGetting 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!
JD Robb: Vengence in Death
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBA 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!
Nora Roberts' The Bride Quartet: Happily Ever After
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBParker 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.
100th Episode Special: The Emidi Awards
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBOur 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!
Nora Roberts' The Bride Quartet: Savor the Moment
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis 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)!
Nora Roberts' The Bride Quartet: Bed of Roses
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBLove 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!
Nora Roberts' The Bride Quartet: Vision in White
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBReading 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)!
Nora Roberts: Black Hills
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIt'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!
Nora Roberts: Tribute
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBIf 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!
Nora Roberts: High Noon
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBWhen 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!
Nora Roberts' The Sign of Seven Trilogy: Pagan Stone
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIt 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!
Nora Roberts' The Sign of Seven Trilogy: The Hollow
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts' The Sign of Seven Trilogy: Blood Brothers
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIt'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).
Nora Roberts' The Circle Trilogy: part 2
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIf 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!
Nora Roberts' The Circle Trilogy: part 1
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBWe 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).
Nora Roberts: Angel's Fall
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts: Blue Smoke
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts' In the Garden Trilogy: Part 2
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts' In the Garden Trilogy: Part 1
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe 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 Roberts: Northern Lights
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBNora 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!
Nora Roberts: Birthright
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBWe 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.
Nora Roberts' The Key Trilogy: Part 2
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBWho 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).
Nora Roberts' The Key Trilogy: Part 1
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWho 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).
Nora Roberts' Three Fates: Part 2
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 85.2 MBA 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!
Nora Roberts' Three Fates: Part 1
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MBThe 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.
Nora Roberts: The Villa
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIt'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!
Nora Roberts' Three Sisters Island Trilogy: Part 2
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts: Three Sisters Island Trilogy
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe 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).
JD Robb's In Death: Rapture and Ceremony
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThanks 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!
Nora Roberts: Midnight Bayou
November 17, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 75.2 MBNora 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!
Nora Roberts: Carolina Moon
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt'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!
Nora Roberts: The 1990s!
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 40.1 MBWe 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!
Nora Roberts' The Gallagher's of Ardmore Trilogy: Part 2
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 62.4 MBBefore 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)!
Nora Roberts' The Gallagher's of Ardmore Trilogy: Part 1
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIn 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).
Nora Roberts' Fantasy Novellas: Part 3
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 70.3 MBThe conclusion of our three-part discussion on Nora's fantasy novellas! These last two include dream sex, battles, and werewolves, so you definitely want to check it out. Listen as we discuss the LAST novellas Nora has written outside of the In Death series: The Witching Hour (2003) and Wolf Moon (2004).
Nora Roberts' Fantasy Novellas: Part 2
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 70.6 MBWe are continuing our discussion of Nora's fantasy novellas, and we are already seeing growth from the last three discussed. Plus, you don't want to miss the book that Emily describes as an "80s fever dream." Come listen as we break down Winter Rose (2001) and A World Apart (2002).
Nora Roberts' Fantasy Novellas: Part 1
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBFrom 1998 - 2004, Nora wrote seven standalone novellas - all with a magical flair. These are also the last novellas she has ever wrote outside of the In Death Series. This is part 1 of our discussion of these novellas, and in this episode we are focusing on Spellbound (1998), Ever After (1999), and In Dreams (2000).
Nora Roberts' Quinn Brothers: Inner Harbor and Chesapeake Blue
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIf you love those Quinn brothers, we aren't done! It's time for Philip and Seth to find love. We are discussing Inner Harbor (1998) and Chesapeake Blue (2001).
Nora Roberts' Quinn Brothers: Sea Swept and Rising Tides
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBYou want heart flutters?! We've got them. It is time for the super sexy, lovable, fan-favorite Quinn brothers. In this episode, we are discussing Cam and Ethan's love stories in Sea Swept (1998) and Rising Tides (1998).
Nora Movie Watch: Montana Sky
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBWe are back with another movie discussion bonus episode! This time we are discussing Lifetime's adaptation of Montana Sky, and we have two guests joining us! Did we love it? Did we hate it? Come listen in and see if you agree.
Nora Roberts: River's End
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWoah, did you see that twist coming?? Nora keeps you guessing all the way to the end with this murder mystery. River's End (1999) is full of family disfunction, trauma, and tragedy, but it's Nora so she still makes it fun!
Nora Roberts: The Reef
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBWe are kicking off summer with the perfect book! The Reef (1998) is full of sun, sand, treasure hunting, and murder plots! Can past pain and trauma be repaired to allow for a bright future? Listen in as we discuss this Nora epic.
Nora Roberts' Stars of Mithra Trilogy: Part 2
June 02, 2022 18:22 - 47 minutes - 63.1 MBWe are finishing up our discussion of The Stars of Mithra trilogy! The focus is on Secret Star (1998). Do you love a grumpy cop who is afraid to love/be loved? Don't miss this one!