The romantic suspense queen Nora Roberts is back, and this time she’s taking us deep into the Maryland mountains with a cop recovering from a near-death experience, a small town full of secrets, and a chilling string of disappearances. With Hidden Nature out on May 27, the New York Times bestselling author adds another can’t-miss book to her list of over 200+ titles (and growing) written under her name as well as her pen name, J. D. Robb. And don’t forget the audiobook as we head into road trip season and beach days—expertly narrated by seven-time Audie Award winner and Grammy nominee January LaVoy.

Whether you’re waiting for your turn to read or trying to track down what to read next, we’ve rounded up a list of twisty, suspense-filled Nora Roberts read-alikes. Check out our picks on the Libby app and spice up your summer with a little danger, mystery, and some slow-burn romance.🔥

Hidden by Fern Michaels
🎧 Audiobook

Meet a brother and sister who are drawn into a treacherous mystery through an antique with a dark past, as they race against time to help a single mother and take down a ruthless couple bent on taking control of their family's legacy.

Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel.

Point of Danger by Irene Hannon
🎧 Audiobook

Radio show host Eve Reilly is used to backlash for her on-air commentary. But when angry online posts escalate to menacing harassment, it will be up to Detective Brent Lange to track down a dangerous foe who wants to silence the fearless woman now stealing his heart.

This series kicks off RITA-Award winning author Irene Hannon’s Triple Threat series, so there’s more to devour after you finish this one.

🎧 Where the Darkness Goes by Kiersten Modglin

When a new murder drags Tessa Becker back to the hometown she swore she'd never return to, she’s forced to confront old wounds, buried secrets, and the man who once broke her heart. In a town still haunted by unsolved crimes, she must uncover the truth before history repeats itself.

A perfect combination of psychological thriller and romantic suspense, this book will have you hopelessly falling in love and obsessively searching for answers.

All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
🎧 Audiobook

True crime podcaster Ridley Sawyer is chasing answers about a cold case in a small town when she collides with broody Sheriff Colter Brooks. And as they get closer to the truth, the game they've been playing might just turn deadly...

This is a must-read for those who love the small-town romantic suspense vibes.

The Last Goodnight by Kat Martin
🎧 Audiobook

When a rancher’s past resurfaces with the discovery of his wife’s long-missing car, he teams up with Ellie, a determined PI, to find her killer, only to uncover a deadly pattern that’s far from over. As old secrets erupt into new danger, they'll have to outsmart a killer before the next target is Ellie herself.

If you love romantic thrillers from authors like Jayne Ann Krentz and Laura Griffin, you'll definitely want to pick up this book.

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