What happens when you’ve read all the Nora Roberts books and are craving something new, yet familiar? Fortunately, there’s a rich world of authors who write in a similar style: mixing romance with emotion, suspense, and often a touch of drama or humor. Here are six authors every Nora Roberts fan should add to their reading list.

Christina Lauren

If you enjoy contemporary romantic comedies with heart, then Christina Lauren is an author duo you need to explore. Yes, yes, you did not misread; Christina Lauren is actually two people. Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings write together under this shared pen name, creating smart, steamy, and emotionally layered romance novels. Their stories often explore themes of identity, second chances, and self-discovery. Several of their books have reached New York Times bestseller status.

One of the most beloved Christina Lauren’s books is Love and Other Words, a catchy story of young love between Macy and Elliot, grief, and reconnection. Fans of Nora Roberts’ books will appreciate the emotional depth and realistic relationships here.

Nicolas Sparks

Do you remember crying over that rainy scene in The Notebook? Well, guess what? Nicolas Sparks is the mastermind behind The Notebook! Sparks often offers more drama than romance, but all his writings deliver the kind of sweeping, emotional storytelling that appeals to many Nora Roberts fans. Apart from The Notebook, he authored A Walk to Remember and The Last Song. Sparks writes emotionally driven romance novels that focus on personal growth, tragedy, and enduring love.

Set in small-town America and filled with heartfelt moments, his stories are as much about healing and forgiveness as they are about romance. “Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it,” author Nicholas Sparks writes in The Notebook.

Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hannah is often categorized as a historical and women’s fiction author, but her emotionally charged narratives and strong character development make her an ideal pick for fans of author Nora Roberts. With novels like The Nightingale, Firefly Lane, and The Great Alone, Hannah combines romance, resilience, and extremely skillful storytelling.

Her books frequently explore complex relationships between lovers, siblings, and mothers and daughters, set against dramatic historical or natural backdrops. She tells stories of women who built America, those women who have been behind the key eras, developments, and historical storms. Readers who enjoy Roberts’ ability to merge personal transformation with compelling plotlines will find much to admire in Hannah’s work.

Jasmine Guillory

Looking for a modern voice with sharp wit and a keen sense of social dynamics? Jasmine Guillory is a rising star in contemporary romance. She is best known for her bestsellers like The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and Drunk on Love. Guillory’s novels feature diverse characters, realistic romantic dilemmas, and relatable emotional journeys.

Her style is fun, flirty, and feminist, and she isn’t afraid to develop topics like race, consent, and career ambition. This is something that makes her writing particularly unique.

In a New York Times interview, Guillory said, “I think there’s so many things that we read and understand by context and that’s how we learn. It has always been my goal to not pander.” Fans of Nora Roberts’ books will appreciate the strong female characters in Guillory’s storytelling.

Sandra Brown

With over 80 Sandra Brown novels to her name, this author is a master of mixing romance with high-stakes tension. Her books often feature crime, mystery, and fast-paced suspense, making her a perfect match for fans of Nora Roberts’ suspense novels like The Witness or Northern Lights.

Brown’s signature style combines danger and desire in equal measure. This is the kind of books where you have it all: desire, fear, emotion, and love. All of her novels, just to name a few: Blood Moon, Mean Streak, and Mirror Image, showcase her talent for writing page-turning thrillers with complex romantic subplots. Lovers of emotional and dangerous stories will find much to enjoy here.

Linda Howard

Another author who masterfully blends romantic tension with action-packed plots is Linda Howard. Her work often features strong, capable heroines and brooding, heroic men caught up in dangerous, thrilling situations. After 21 years of penning stories just because she liked it, she submitted a novel for publication, and it turned out to be very successful. Her bestselling titles, like Mr. Perfect, After the Night, and Dream Man, offer the same kind of steamy romance and suspense found in many Nora Roberts’ books.

Linda Howard’s books are fast-paced and impossible to put down. She writes with emotional intensity and a touch of dry humor, making her an ideal choice for readers who want their love stories served with a dose of danger and a strong sense of justice.

Whether you love the heartfelt drama, pulse-pounding suspense, or rich character arcs of author Nora Roberts, there’s no shortage of other writers who offer similar thrills and emotional depth. From the heartfelt second chances in Christina Lauren books to the emotional turns of author Nicholas Sparks, from the sweeping epics of Kristin Hannah to the fast-paced thrillers of Sandra Brown novels and Linda Howard’s books... Pick whatever sounds better.