Sacred Sins books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sacred Sins series?"

"There are two books in the Sacred Sins series, published between 1987 and 1988."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sacred Sins series?"

"The first book in the Sacred Sins series is Sacred Sins, published in 1987."

Q: "Do you need to read Sacred Sins before Brazen Virtue?"

"Yes. While Brazen Virtue features a different central crime, characters from Sacred Sins return and their relationships carry forward. Reading Sacred Sins first gives important context for the character dynamics and backstory that appear in the second book."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sacred Sins	1987	Nora Roberts	Buy
2	Brazen Virtue	1988	Nora Roberts	Buy

The Sacred Sins duology is one of Roberts’ early forays into romantic suspense. Sacred Sins introduces psychiatrist Dr. Tess Court, who is called in to help a Washington, D.C. detective track a serial killer with a religious fixation. The sequel, Brazen Virtue, brings back familiar characters in a new case.

Both books were published in the late 1980s and show Roberts developing the suspense-romance blend she would refine across her career. The D.C. setting and police procedural elements give these stories a grittier tone than much of her other work from the same period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sacred Sins series?

There are two books in the Sacred Sins series, published between 1987 and 1988.

What is the first book in the Sacred Sins series?

The first book in the Sacred Sins series is Sacred Sins, published in 1987.

Do you need to read Sacred Sins before Brazen Virtue?

Yes. While Brazen Virtue features a different central crime, characters from Sacred Sins return and their relationships carry forward. Reading Sacred Sins first gives important context for the character dynamics and backstory that appear in the second book.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order