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Romancing the Shelf

Hosted by Emily Alexander and Heidi Rehwaldt · arts · EN

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About this Podcast:

Heidi and Emily are best friends who have been reading Nora Roberts' books for over twenty years. If you are a fan of action, suspense, and thrillers all wrapped up in a glorious romance then join in as they discuss all of Nora Roberts' romance novels. Be ready to laugh, sigh, and cringe as hundreds of book characters find their happy endings.

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What is Romancing the Shelf about?

Heidi and Emily are best friends who have been reading Nora Roberts' books for over twenty years. If you are a fan of action, suspense, and thrillers all wrapped up in a glorious romance then join in as they discuss all of Nora Roberts' romance novels.

Who hosts Romancing the Shelf?

Romancing the Shelf is hosted by Emily Alexander and Heidi Rehwaldt. The show has published 166 episodes to date.

What has Romancing the Shelf covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Nora Roberts: The ENTIRE Canon" (24 September 2026, 65 minutes), "Nora Roberts: Final Target" (13 August 2026, 93 minutes), and "Nora Roberts' The Lost Brides Trilogy: The Seven Rings" (18 June 2026, 56 minutes).

How often does Romancing the Shelf publish?

Romancing the Shelf publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 72 minutes across 166 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Romancing the Shelf?

Booking probability for Romancing the Shelf is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Romancing the Shelf requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Romancing the Shelf's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Romancing the Shelf?

The strongest fits for Romancing the Shelf are Artists, Writers & Performers. Romancing the Shelf has an arts audience.

About the host

Emily Alexander and Heidi Rehwaldt hosts Romancing the Shelf, an arts podcast with 166 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Sep 24, 20261h 5mS9

    After 6.5 years, we have caught up to Nora! In this episode we are looking all the way back and analyzing the entire Nora canon. What defines each Nora Era? What are the most infamous titles? Also, we created a tier...

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    Nora Roberts: Final Target

    Aug 13, 20261h 33m

    We cannot believe it, but we have reached Nora's most recent release: Final Target (2026)! We have been reading through the entire Nora cannon over the last 6+ years, and this moment is a bit surreal. If you are new...

  • Apr 23, 20261h 13mS9

    How can it be that we have caught up to Nora's most recent trilogy?? We were very excited to jump into this one. Old mansions, dead brides, and Maine views? We are there! Listen in as we discuss the first in The Lost...

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  • Mar 26, 20261h 4mS9

    Eve has got her work cut out for her on this one with an arrogant, copycat serial killer and the only clue is a piece of stationary?? You may want to get out a notepad as we try to keep these suspects straight during...

  • Mar 5, 20261h 13mS9

    Are you ready for some Roarke lore?? We are! We are coming back to In Death, and Eve has A LOT going on. Having to manage the home front on top of solving murders is tough! Join us as we discuss Portrait In Death (2003).

  • Feb 12, 20261h 12mS9

    This book has one of our most...interesting Nora couples, and we aren't talking about our heroes! These villains are adding new levels to creepy, but our MC is on the case! We can't believe we've caught up to Nora's...

  • Jan 22, 20261h 19mS9

    Over 200 books in, and Nora is still taking us by surprise! The tropes are new and the villain is unlike another, but it still has those Nora elements that we know and love. We can't believe it, but we are discussing...

  • Jan 1, 202655 minS9

    If you've been sleeping on our movie watch episodes, PLEASE don't skip this one. We are discussing Nora's first two movie adaptations, and it was such a fun, crazy ride. Listen in as we break down the movies Magic...

  • Dec 11, 20251h 20mS9

    We aren't going to bury the lead. Over four decades in, and Nora is BRINGING it with Identity (2024). We have a hardworking heroine, a grumpy leading man, and a truly scary serial killer. This is a new read for both of...

  • Nov 20, 20251h 14mS9

    Harry, Booth, Silas, oh my! Nora is bringing us a new epic with a charming thief and a touch of fate. Are we sensing some 90s Nora vibes?! We are discussing Nightwork (2022)!

  • Aug 28, 20251h 12mS9

    We have one more In Death for you before we head back to 2020s Nora, and this one even has Eve crying! Vigilantes are doling out "justice," and Eve is on the case (screw public opinion!). We are discussing Purity In...

  • Aug 7, 20251h 3mS9

    We are back with another In Death! And...we may not see eye to eye with our girl Eve on everything in this one. *gasp!* Eve is bouncing around the country facing trauma and chasing a manipulative murderess, and Peabody...

  • Jun 26, 20251h 32mS9

    A fitness empire heiress and a graphic novel author find love after loss in Legacy (2021)! And there's an obsessed stalker, an cute smalltown in Maryland, and adorable dogs. It's a new Nora with all the staples, and we...

  • Jun 5, 20251h 38mS9

    It's a new decade, and a brand new read for Emily! That is going to be the case for many books from here on, so if you love completely fresh takes then you'll love this season! This thriller has kidnapping, murders, a...

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