The 10 Greatest Nora Roberts Books of All Time (or Just For Beach Season)

As a whole, the Inn Boonsboro Trilogy is a masterpiece, but The Next Always deserves a shout-out for kicking off what is a fluffy, heartwarming, and cozy series that is the literary equivalent of a hug. Three brothers and their unique mom decide to renovate and open a historic inn — which is a perfect subject for Roberts, since it's something she did herself in real life. Again, the themes of restoration are visited, as are first loves and the warm bonds of family, making this a perfect light read for any time of year.