Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts: Everything to Know About Her Magician-and-Jewel-Thief Romance
Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts is a glamorous romantic suspense novel about a family of stage magicians who steal jewels on the side, and it’s one of her most purely entertaining standalones. Here’s what the story is about, who it suits, and where readers in Bangladesh can find it.
Book Details
| Title | Honest Illusions |
| Author | Nora Roberts |
| Genre | Romantic Suspense |
| Series | Standalone novel |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 432 |
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| First published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
Content note: This is an adult romance with sensual scenes, along with themes of blackmail, crime and revenge. It is best suited to mature readers.
What Honest Illusions Is About
At the center of Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts is Roxanne Nouvelle, who grew up in the spotlight. Her father, Max, is a famous stage magician, and the family act has a second, quieter career: taking jewels from wealthy people who will not miss them. The household also includes Max’s partner, Lily, and Luke Callahan, a runaway boy Max took in and raised as one of his own.
Luke and Roxanne spend years battling each other before they finally admit what they feel. Then a man from Luke’s past turns up, threatens to destroy the family, and forces Luke to disappear. When he returns years later, the Nouvelles plan the most ambitious performance of their careers, one that combines a heist with a long-overdue payback.
Kirkus Reviews described it as a “suspenseful, glamorous story of love, blackmail, and magic.” The book moves from small carnival tents to the biggest stages, with New Orleans and Washington, D.C. as backdrops.
Nora Roberts in 2026: The Final Target Is Out Now
Nora Roberts’s latest standalone, The Final Target, was released on May 26, 2026. It is a thriller about a young author whose fan turns into a dangerous stalker, so its tone is very different from the magic, heists and romance of this earlier novel. If it put her back on your reading list, this is a lighter, more glamorous way to see another side of her writing. She also writes the In Death series as J.D. Robb, and her books have sold more than 500 million copies, according to her publisher’s Penguin Random House listing.
Why It’s Worth Reading
- A romance with history. Luke and Roxanne have known each other since childhood, so the love story carries years of rivalry and loyalty.
- Magic and heists, not just romance. The family performs on stage and steals off it, which keeps the plot moving.
- A true standalone. There is no series order to follow, so you can start right here.
- Glamorous, varied settings. The story travels from carnival tents to grand theatres and city high society.
- An easy way in. With a catalog of more than 200 novels, this self-contained romantic suspense is a friendly first pick.
Where to Buy Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts in Bangladesh
You can buy this book at Ki Chai Shop, with cash on delivery available nationwide. Stock and price can change, so check the product page before ordering.
- Current price: 340৳
- Cash on delivery available
- Delivery to all 64 districts of Bangladesh
- Secure payment and careful packing
More Romantic Suspense Worth Reading Next
If you like stories where love and danger share the same page, these two are also in our collection:
- Verity by Colleen Hoover: a psychological thriller with romance at its core, much darker than this book.
- The Only One Left by Riley Sager: a gothic mystery about a family secret, for readers who want suspense with a slower burn.
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