Movies like Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007)
The best movies like Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007) are Nora Roberts' Angels Fall (2007), Nora Roberts' Montana Sky (2007) and Northern Lights (2009). If Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke hooked you with its action and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSafe Haven (2013)7.2/10 from 2,492 votes
- NewestA Castle of Our Own (2026)Released 2026
Nora Roberts' Angels Fall (2007)
A woman starts a new life in a small Wyoming mountain town after suffering a traumatic event on the other side of the country - but one day, she witnesses a murder in the woods...
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & thriller
Nora Roberts' Montana Sky (2007)
The wealthy stock dealer bequeaths his Montana farm to the three daughters provided they would live there together at least for a year.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNorthern Lights (2009)
Hoping to leave behind troubled days in the Baltimore city police department, Nate Burns journeys to Alaska, where he takes up a quiet life as a small-town sheriff and begins a romance with spirited bush pilot Meg Galligan). But when Meg's father turns up dead, Burns finds himself thrust into the limelight of a dangerous murder investigation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Nora Roberts' Tribute (2009)
A former child star buys her grandmother's house to rescue it from ruin but her hope for serenity is soon eclipsed by haunting dreams of her famous grandmother, who died of a supposed overdose in the house more than 30 years ago.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou (2009)
The new owner of a supposedly haunted New Orleans plantation manor uncovers a shocking secret that has been hidden for over 100 years.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
High Noon (2009)
Baltimore's top hostage negotiator embarks on a relationship with a man who could be her soulmate while racing to resolve a case that threatens her job and her life
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
Nora Roberts' Carolina Moon (2007)
A woman who has psychic visions returns to her hometown to exorcise her demons. Once there she finds both danger and love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
SnoozefestMovies like thisCarnal Innocence (2011)
A famous violinist Caroline Waverly returns to her home town. A killer is on the streets, and Caroline may be a target for murder.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Cabin Connection (2022)
When lifestyle writer and committed bachelorette Hannah Monroe inherits her late-grandmother's cabin, she hires her widowed neighbour, local handyman Cole to help get it in shape to sell. But as Hannah and Cole spend time together, Hannah can't help but feel her faith in love and relationships being restored- and she questions whether or not she should sell the cabin at all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C (2025)
Our favorite music teacher Gethsemane is back again along with her trusted ghost friend Eamon to solve the unexplained death of a sea captain.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
The Note (2007)
Following a tragic plane crash, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder happens upon a hastily-written note that was from one of the passengers onboard. She makes it her mission to deliver it to its intended recipient by Christmas, bringing her readers along for the ride.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
The Mystery Cruise (2013)
"The Mystery Cruise" centers around best friends and impending business partners, Alvirah Meehan (Gail O'Grady), a lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and Regan Reilly (Michelle Harrison), a private investigator. After rescuing the diamond-collared pooch of a wealthy socialite (Carol Higgins Clark), the two heroines set off with their spouses to join Regan's mom, Nora Reilly (Colleen Winton), a world famous mystery writer, on a luxurious three day cruise around the San Juan Island off the coast of Washington. The cruise serves as the setting for a mystery game created to promote the release of Nora's latest book. As the boat calmly sets sail, everyone is enjoying getting into character, especially Alvirah, who may or may not be the games "murderess." But troubled waters lie ahead when Alvirah gets a hunch that a real killer may be on board and, together with Regan, the pair teams up to solve the high seas whodunnit.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground (2017)
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans handyman and blues singer-songwriter Gabe Recolte was bereft. Left homeless and heartbroken, he had been forced to evacuate and relocate before he could tell club owner Hattie how much he cares for her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
The Julius House: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2016)
Aurora Teagarden is a beautiful young librarian with a passion for solving murders. After an exhaustive search for the perfect home, Aurora finally purchases her dream house, unaware of its murky history. As she prepares to move in, Aurora discovers that the family who once lived there mysteriously disappeared without a trace.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSigned, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart (2016)
The beloved POstables discover a 200-year-old valentine that could change history, while their investigation of a damaged letter leads them to a public figure who could be brought down by its contents. And in the aftermath of Valentine’s Day, Oliver, Shane, Norman and Rita are each dealing with heartbreaking circumstances
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & romance
A Season to Blossom (2026)
An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother's bookstore and finds love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle (2026)
When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it's up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross-over.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Notes from the Heart Healer (2012)
A single young mom forms an unlikely friendship with author Peyton, after a desperate situation forces her to abandon her child on Peyton's doorstep.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2016)
While Aurora "Roe" Teagarden searches for her piece of the American dream, she decides to test the waters of the family business - real estate sales. Only thing is there's a dead body in the first house she shows. When a second body shows up in another home, Roe realizes there's more to real estate than she thought.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSafe Haven (2013)
A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove Among Thieves (1987)
Caroline DuLac, a baroness and concert pianist, steals three jewel-encrusted Faberge eggs from a San Francisco museum. The eggs were demanded as ransom for her kidnapped fiancé. She boards a plane for the Latin American city of Ladera, as per instructions, and is met by Mike Chambers. Caroline first believes that Mike is one of the kidnappers, until a mysterious man in a trench-coat tries to kill her, and Mike comes to the rescue. They are then both captured by a band of Mexican bandits, who also may or may not be part of the scheme.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Castle of Our Own (2026)
When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
All's Fair in Love and Mahjong (2026)
Ronni is living a full life as a school nurse and mom, hosting a longtime mahjong game with her best friends Shelley, Carly, and Melissa. But when her daughter leaves for college, everything shifts at once. Her hours get cut. Her ex is pushing to sell the home she loves. And suddenly she's staring down an empty nest wondering what comes next.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Christmas Mystery (2014)
While searching through her late mothers attic, Rebecca uncovers sealed cards from a mysterious suitor that had been addressed to her widowed Mom over the past 12 Christmases. As she begins to wonder the identity of man, Rebecca hires a handsome, yet mysterious, detective to help solve the mystery behind the letters.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
A Vintage Christmas (2024)
Tessa is a dedicated historian and preservationist in her hometown of Oak Creek, an old-fashioned and passionate protector of the nostalgic. Sparks fly when a business developer, Noah arrives in Oak Creek with plans to tear down an abandoned Post Office and replace it with a sleek, modern office complex. There are internal and external struggles among many in the community to arrive at a solution that serves the greater good for all concerned. As the clock ticks toward Christmas, the race to settle the dispute through concessions and compromise is on.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & drama
Sweet Surrender (2014)
After getting his heart broken by his childhood sweetheart, Tom Campbell escaped from his home town to join the military. Years later, Tom returns home with the news of his grandmother’s failing health and business. A town treasure, Cupid’s is known for its enchanting reputation of guiding guests to find love. Chelsea, the mayor and Tom’s ex-flame, takes advantage of this bad news and devises a scheme to get the property sold to make way for a mall. Although pressured to save the bed and breakfast, Tom’s history of heart break makes it difficult to stand up for such a symbol of love. Sharing in his skepticism of love is Nancy, a new police officer in town. With Nancy’s encouragement, Tom just might make the effort to keep the landmark afloat after all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Wicked Minds (2003)
Holden returns home from college and is surprised to find his overpowering competitive father married to a much younger woman Lana. Holden quickly falls for the beauty and charisma of his step mother. A passionate affair begins between son and stepmother.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTornado Valley (2009)
Liz McAdams is haunted by the memories of a tornado that destroyed her home 25 years ago. Now a professional storm tracker, she and her family are in danger once again as another devastating twister rapidly gains momentum. Caught in the path of destruction, Liz and her estranged husband struggle to save those they love...
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHello (2022)
An emotionally unavailable flight attendant meets a potential love interest and later finds out that her "perfect guy" has ulterior motives. As the clock ticks down on New Year's Eve, she must fight to keep her murdered ex-boyfriend's secrets or find herself dead.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDesert Dawn (2025)
A newly appointed small-town sheriff and his begrudging deputy get tangled up in a web of lies and corruption involving shady businessmen and the cartel while investigating the murder of a mysterious woman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & thriller
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke?
The closest matches to Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke are Nora Roberts' Angels Fall (2007), Nora Roberts' Montana Sky (2007) and Northern Lights (2009). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke?
People who watched Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke most often go on to Nora Roberts' Angels Fall (2007), Nora Roberts' Montana Sky (2007) and Northern Lights (2009).
What is the highest-rated movie like Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke?
Safe Haven (2013), rated 7.2/10 by 2,492 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke?
A Castle of Our Own (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke?
Yes: Nora Roberts' Angels Fall (2007), Nora Roberts' Montana Sky (2007) and Northern Lights (2009).
How are movies similar to Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.