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The MacGregors
Series · 18
books · 1985-1999

Books in series

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#1

Playing the Odds

1985

Hyacinth: Sport, Game, Play Serena MacGregor's father knew she'd never settle down and produce a grandchild while working as a blackjack dealer on a luxury cruise ship. But he knew he could stack the odds in his favor by sending unsuspecting Justin Blade—part Comanche and all gambler—to see that his daughter was lucky in love...
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#2

Tempting Fate

1985

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, the saga of The MacGregors continues with the story of a man and woman at odds when it comes to practicing law—only to find common desires that put both their hearts on trial. Attorney Caine MacGregor has never lost a case. His combative persona serves his clients well in the courtroom, and his persuasive arguments have won him many conquests in the bedroom. But in counselor Diana Blade, Caine has met his match. Her legal expertise would make her an excellent partner, and discovering her personal passions would make an enticing challenge. And as Caine deliberates with Diana about business and pleasure interests, he realizes he’s truly mediating for a chance at love.
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#3

All The Possibilities

1985

Petunia: Never Despair Shelby Campbell's father, a promising politician, had been assassinated years before. Since then, Shelby avoided politics entirely. Then she met persistent, persuasive Alan MacGregor—and the stubborn Scot was a senator! How could she resist a man who courted her with rainbows...and whose passion proved that anything was possible?
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#4

One Man's Art

1985

Red Poppy: Consolation Grieving over her sister's death, Gennie Grandeau wanted isolation—not consolation. But that was before she was forced to seek shelter in a tight-lipped loner's lighthouse and had to convince Grant Campbell that two hearts heal faster when they become one...
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#5

For Now, Forever

1987

White Periwinkle: Pleasures of Memory Premed student Anna Whitfield simply had no time for men, much less marriage! But Daniel MacGregor was as stubborn as a mule when it came to getting what he wanted. He was determined to build his own dynasty—and lovely Anna was vital to his plans. Together they created moments to treasure...a love to remember now and forever.
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#5, 6.5

The MacGregors

Daniel & Ian

1990

Self-made millionaire Daniel MacGregor always gets his way, but convincing Anna Whitfield to marry him may be the challenge of his lifetime, while Minuteman Ian MacGregor has a real battle on his hands to win the heart of Irish spitfire Allanna Flynn. Reprint.
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#6

Rebellion

1988

Scotland, 1745. Against the bloody background of the Battle of Culloden, another war was waged and won the price was honor, the victory, love. Scottish beauty Serena MacGregor's hatred of all English began as a child when she watched as a band of Englishmen attacked her mother. Her brother's friend Brigham Langston was no exception to Serena's loathing despite his supposed loyalty to the Scottish causeand his good looks. Although Brigham eventually proves himself worthy of the MacGregor family's respect, Serena is still reluctant to abandon her hatred for him and his heritage. But Brigham has other plans. Serena has captivated him with her beauty, her passion for life and commitment to her beliefs and he refuses to let her antagonistic attitude keep him from winning her. And Serena must learn to open her mind as Brigham opens his heart to see the true love awaiting her. "
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#6, 7

Instinct for Love

The MacGregor Brides / The Winning Hand

1998

Contains: The MacGregor Brides The Winning Hand
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#6.5

In from the Cold

1990

A thrilling historical romance novella featuring the popular MacGregor family from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. In from the Cold follows the MacGregors during the American Revolution. Injured minuteman Ian MacGregor flees into the wilderness, where he finds refuge for his body and soul with Irish spitfire Alanna Flynn.
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#7

The MacGregor Brides

1997

A new generation of MacGregor women discovers their grandfather's matchmaking talent in this classic collection from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Nora Roberts. AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME There is nothing Daniel MacGregor would rather see than his three eldest granddaughters—Laura, Gwendolyn and Julia—married. But the three cousins have one-track minds, and love is taking a back seat to career success. Until Daniel handpicks three unsuspecting candidates for grooms—and throws them in their paths... "You can't bottle wish fulfillment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page."—"New York Times" Includes an exclusive preview of Nora Roberts' new book "The Witness."
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#7, 9

Robert & Cybil

1999

The Winning Hand When Darcy Wallace spends her last three dollars at the hotel casino and wins a jackpot worth almost two million dollars, all casino manager Robert MacGregor Blade wants to do is look out for her. But something about the lovely young woman is getting under Mac's skin and playing havoc with his big brotherly intentions. And to win her over, he'll have to take the biggest gamble of his life. The Perfect Neighbor Brooding loner Preston McQuinn's new apartment, like his life, was just the way he wanted it—dark and empty. But when sunny Cybil Campbell came barging into his well-ordered gloom, he couldn't deny a grudging fascination with his bright, bubbly neighbor. Preston thought he'd closed the door on love for good, so why was he suddenly longing to open up his heart to his incredibly perfect neighbor?
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#8

The Winning Hand

1998

When a man takes a chance to help a woman in need, he risks losing his heart in The Winning Hand, a novel of The MacGregors by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Casino manager Robert MacGregor Blade has seen his share of people try their luck to improve their fortunes—or lose them altogether. But when Darcy Wallace wins a jackpot worth two million on a three-dollar bet, he finds himself going all in to meet the mysterious beauty who nearly lost everything. Hiding out from an ex-fiancé obsessed with possessing her, Darcy is wary of Mac’s attention and considers just taking the money and running—until he proves that his growing love for her is a sure thing.
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#8, 9

Perfection

1999

The MacGregor Grooms (1998) Daniel MacGregor sets his matchmaking skills against three of his grandsons - D.C., Duncan, and Ian. A Perfect Neighbor (1999) Daniel MacGregor is matchmaking again when he encourages playwright Preston McQuinn to move in across the hall from his granddaughter Cybill Campbell.
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#9

The MacGregor Grooms

1998

Three MacGregor grandsons are heading for the biggest day of their lives in this heartwarming collection from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Fresh from the success of sending his granddaughters down the aisle, Daniel MacGregor turns his matchmaking sights on his stubbornly single grandsons: D.C., Duncan and Ian. And though each man will put up a good fight, they’ll be no match for the women chosen by Daniel to tempt and tease them all the way to the altar. “Roberts has a warm feel for her characters and an eye for evocative detail.”—Chicago Tribune Includes an exclusive preview of Nora Roberts’s new book The Witness.
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#10

The Perfect Neighbor

1999

In New York, people were supposed to ignore their neighbours. But that was a rule that Cybil Campbell had never learned. When the sunny brunette knocks on her new neighbour's door, she expected that they would make a connection - after all, she knew everyone else in the apartment block. Preston McQuinn wasn't interested in small talk. He was in Manhattan to finish a job and leave as quickly as possible - until Cybil's sweet nature and big green eyes captured his interest. Cybil was intrigued by her mysterious new acquaintance - but what would she do when she found out he'd been lying to her from the very first moment they met?
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#1-2

The MacGregors Fate

Playing The Odds / Tempting Fate

1985

Playing The Odds The cards were stacked, though neither of them knew it. Serena MacGregor's father left nothing to chance when he sent Justin Blade - part Comanche and all gambler - on a Caribbean cruise. His daughter was evading her responsibility to produce grandchildren by working as a blackjack dealer aboard the Celebration. Odds were they'd meet. Serena's father had his hopes riding on what would happen when they did. Win, lose or draw, they were meant for each other, proving indisputably, that in this case, lucky in cards did not mean unlucky in love. Tempting Fate The MacGregor clan was closely knit. Caine MacGregor's sister had married Diana Blade's brother, but the emotions Caine felt meeting Diana had nothing to do with family...and everything to do with desire. Attorney Caine MacGregor had a reputation for being a demon in the courtroom - and in the bedroom. He yearned to break down Diana's icy wall of control and release the passionate woman within. When he offered Diana a partnership - in both business and pleasure - could he entice her to risk everything for the love of a MacGregor?
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#1-5

The MacGregors Collection

Volume 1

1987

Playing the Odds Serena MacGregor satisfies her thirst for freedom and adventure on the open seas, as a blackjack dealer on a cruise ship. There, no one knows about her wealthy upbringing, but the mysterious Justin Blade recognizes something different in the elegant blonde. And when he saunters up to her table, he decides to take the biggest gamble of his life—by playing for keeps… Tempting Fate Attorney Caine MacGregor has a reputation for winning—cases and women. But trying to coax the cool and calm Diana Blade into a partnership and into his bed may be his greatest challenge yet. One Man’s Art Cartoonist Grant Campbell has shunned the outside world, preferring to live and work alone—until a storm brings artist Genevieve Grandeau to the door of his lighthouse. Gruff and guarded, he offers her shelter for one night, never expecting how the glamorous beauty will affect the rest of his days… All the Possibilities Alan MacGregor knows what he wants—and it’s spirited shop owner Shelby Campbell. But Shelby has her reasons for keeping the dashing senator at arm’s length, including the centuries-old feud between their families… For Now, Forever Self-made millionaire Daniel MacGregor has a perfect life that’s only missing one thing: the perfect woman. And though he’s sure he’s found her in Anna Whitfield, the dedicated medical student is quite sure of her future plans…ones that don’t include an overbearing man like Daniel. But Daniel’s attempts to woo her will change her mind and heart, lead to a forty-year-old marriage—and launch a formidable dynasty…
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#3-4

The MacGregors

Alan & Grant

1985

In 'All the Possibilities', Shelby Campbell meets Senator Alan McGregor and the attraction is immediate. However, she is determined to avoid romantic involvement with any public figure, after witnessing her politician father's assassination. In 'One Man's Art', Shelby's brother, has found his own way of coping with his loss.

Author

Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts
Author · 403 books
Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 — The Becoming—the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
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