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.

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!

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!

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).

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!

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!

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!

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!

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)!

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).

The 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).

We 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).

From 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).

If 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).

You 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).

We 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.

Woah, 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!

We 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.

We 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!

Is there anything more controversial in the book community as movie adaptations? Over a dozen Nora's have been turned into movies, and we watched two of them: Lifetime's Carnal Innocence and Netflix's Brazen. Listen in as we spill our opinions on the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Oh, the 90s! The Stars of Mithra (Nora's only Silhouette trilogy!) brings back the nostalgia for those longing for a time of cellular phones, phone books, and vulnerable/restrained women being super sexy. In part 1, we are discussing Hidden Star (1997) and Captive Star (1997).

This episode we are going on an international thrill ride! Homeport (1998) has family drama, repressed heroines, charming thieves, and an ending that will make you both gasp and say "eww...."

Sanctuary (1997) is a thrilling and suspenseful family drama, but is it a romance? Listen in as we discuss this Nora that we both have been sleeping on for almost two decades.

In our last episode, we watched Laura Templeton's life fall apart as her best friends, Margo and Kate, found love. Now it is time for Laura to get her own happy ending. This is part 2 of our discussion of Nora's Dream Trilogy, with a focus on Finding the Dream (1997).

It's time for another 90s trilogy (lucky you and lucky us)! The Dream Trilogy is centers around redemption stories and finding new dreams on the other side. In part 1, we are discussing Daring to Dream (1996) and Holding the Dream (1997).