Night Tales books in order

The complete reading order for Nora Roberts' Night Tales series, six romantic suspense novels published between 1985 and 2000 featuring law enforcement heroes and the women drawn into their dangerous worlds.
Series · Romantic Suspense · Contemporary Romance

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Night Moves 1985 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
2 Night Shadow 1991 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
3 Night Shift 1991 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
4 Nightshade 1993 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
5 Night Smoke 1994 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy
6 Night Shield 2000 Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Buy

The Night Tales series brings together six Nora Roberts novels that pair romance with suspense and danger. The heroes are cops, security experts, and investigators, and the stories unfold against dark, tension-filled backdrops. Roberts published these over a fifteen-year span, beginning with Night Moves in 1985 and closing with Night Shield in 2000.

The series offers a grittier side of Roberts’ writing compared to her family sagas and small-town romances. Each book works as a standalone, making this a good entry point for readers who want romance with a stronger suspense element.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Night Tales series?

There are six books in the Night Tales series, published between 1985 and 2000.

What is the first book in the Night Tales series?

The first book in the Night Tales series is Night Moves, published in 1985.

Are the Night Tales books connected or standalone?

The books share a thematic focus on nighttime danger and law enforcement heroes, and some characters have loose connections. However, each book has its own self-contained romance and suspense plot, so they can be read independently or in any order without missing key storylines.

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