Perfect Strangers: A 2-in-1 Collection

by Nora Roberts

#1 >New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts brings together, for the first time, two gripping novels of the risks of love and rewards, and the twists of fate that bring people together.

For Now, Forever
Daniel MacGregor amassed a millionaire’s fortune through hard work and ingenuity. He wants for nothing, except for someone to share his life. The beautiful Anna Whitfield has captivated his mind and heart like no one he has ever met, but she has her own ambitious medical career to pursue and isn’t interested in marrying such a domineering personality. Undeterred, Daniel will prove to Anna that his value lies in more than his wealth—promising her a lifelong love and a fulfilling future.

The Welcoming
Charity Ford’s seaside inn on Orcas Island is a home away from home for people seeking the simple pleasures in life. Falling prey to a hit-and-run accident has made Charity even more aware of how precious life is. But what she doesn’t know is some of her guests are not who they appear to be. Some are involved in illegal activities—and they’re responsible for Charity’s near death experience. Enter Roman DeWinter, an undercover federal agent on a mission to bring the criminals to justice. He failed to protect Charity once but now he’ll do anything to keep her safe.

Genres: Romance

480 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published July 29, 2025

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Kerrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although well written, I was irritated by cigar-smoking millionaire Daniel of "For Now, Forever"--he was overbearing and believed he could railroad Anna into marriage. On the positive side, she would not be rushed and insisted on having her own career as a physician. The theme of having to fight for a career in addition to marriage was a lot more common in the late 1980s, but feels a bit dated now. 2 stars for this one.

"The Welcoming" was more to my taste--Roman and Charity seemed more down-to-earth. It also helped that their romance was set on Orcas Island, a Pacific Northwest place I've been to. I did notice a couple minor flaws in the story: 1) the real ferry to Orcas Island does not actually depart from Seattle, and 2) I question why Charity never ran into a problem when trying to spend the counterfeit Canadian dollars she accepted. Overall an enjoyable read, though. 4 stars for this one.

[Patricia R. · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's Norah Roberts - enough said

[Nancy Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two books in one. Early Nora Roberts and reads as such. Basic romance novels, not necessarily good or bad.