The acclaimed author explores the hidden crises of Gen X women in this “engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage [and] pop culture analysis” (The New Republic). Ada Calhoun was married with children and a good career—and yet she was miserable. She thought she had no right to complain until she realized how many other Generation X women felt the same way. What could be behind this troubling trend? To find out, Calhoun delved into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw that Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age—problems that were being largely overlooked. Calhoun spoke with women across America who were part of the generation raised to “have it all.” She found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. And instead of being heard, they were being told to lean in, take “me-time,” or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can’t Sleep, Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X’s predicament. She offers practical advice on how to ourselves out of the abyss—and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering, and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them.

First in The Calhoun Women series, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts’s Courting Catherine begins a story of sisters bound by their family’s ancestral home and determined to forge their own futures. The once grand mansion known as the Towers has stood on the Maine coast for decades. It was supposed to symbolize the Calhoun family legacy, but instead has fallen into a desperate state of disrepair. Catherine “C. C.” Calhoun and her sisters have inherited both the mansion and the responsibility of restoring the Towers back to its former glory—only to struggle with escalating costs. Hotelier Trenton St. James believes the estate’s time has passed and that the town would be served better if the property were converted into a luxury resort. But his business negotiation skills fail to persuade C. C.—whose fighting spirit and driving passions capture his heart and compel him to build something more loving and lasting between them.

New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS has enchanted millions with her powerful, passionate writing Atop the rocky coast of Maine sits a magnificent family mansion that is home to a legend of long-lost emeralds and the Calhoun Sisters. Headstrong Catherine Calhoun wasn't going to let anyone take away the Towers, especially not ruthless hotel magnate Trent St James. He was too handsome, too arrogant; Trent seemed to think he could take over the building and Catherine! In contrast, the architect in charge of the renovations, Sloan O'Riley, had an easy-going manner that infuriated Amanda Calhoun, almost as much as her attraction to him. But when Sloan risked his life to save her, Amanda realised that he might be the man for her. 'A storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent' - Publisher's Weekly

Calhoun Women; Catherine & Amanda by Nora Roberts released on Aug 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Suzanna's surrender: All ex-cop Holt Bradford wanted to do was relax. But when beautiful single mum Suzanna invaded his solitude to search for the missing Calhoun emeralds, he couldn't resist her.

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Cool as an Atlantic breeze, Calhoun sister-in-law Megan O'Riley has buried her passions deep. Her heart has only brought her trouble in the past - and she's vowed never to let it lead her astray again. Instead she pours all her energies into her work and her young son. But when rugged boat captain Nate Fury sails into her life, not even Megan's resistance can divert him. Faced with Nate's formidable charms, Megan seems destined to be swept away... Megan's Mate can be enjoyed as a captivating standalone novel. It is also the fifth book in The Calhouns series, which begins with Courting Catherine and continues with A Man for Amanda, For the Love of Lilah and Suzanna's Surrender. Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach, published in April 2013

"The four captivating Calhoun sisters weren't the only treasures at The Towers -- somewhere in their incredible Maine coast mansion, their grandmother had hidden a priceless emerald necklace. And everything depended on their finding it! But there was someone else looking for the necklace, too -- someone who was willing to do just about anything to get it first!"--Cover.