This book is excellent. Nora Roberts is the most consistent author I have ever read. I have been reading her books since she started writing. Her writing is like poetry, and I always look forward to her new releases. Her characters are wonderful, and the settings are described magically. Love this book and storyline!!

This is actually the first book I've ever read by Nora Roberts. I've always seen them and heard how good they are, so I wanted to see what she's all about. I'm pretty impressed and so happy I picked this up. I thought this was a really suspenseful thriller with a good dose of romance. Morgan Albright was formerly in the Army and is now working as a bartender. She is living with her friend Nina. Well when they decide to throw a dinner party, Morgan invites a guy who's been chatting her up at the bar. Turns out he's not who he says and turns out to be a con man who steals women's identities, assets, and then murders them. But this night doesn't go as planned. Now he must find Morgan and right his wrongs.

I don't want to say too much, but I cannot wait to read more by this author. This was right up my alley!

Out May 23.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own. My review will be posted on Instagram,, Bookbub, Goodreads and Amazon once it publishes.

Identity by author Nora Roberts is set to release on May 23, 2023 and is being published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group. When I pick up a Nora Roberts book, I am pretty sure that it’s going to be an enjoyable read and one that’s going to keep me glued to the pages. And Identity was just that! This book is a thriller about a psychopath named Gavin that goes after women. He steals their identity and takes everything he can from them and then he takes their life. He’s very successful with this until he goes after Morgan Albright. Her friend Nina messes up his plans by being home when she shouldn’t be so he ends up killing her instead. This irks Gavin because he feels like Morgan got away. The fact that she moves to Vermont with family and starts her life over really irritates him so he plans to go after her and finish the job the right way. This was an exciting read for me. I liked all the characters, Morgan’s mother and grandmother were amazing and I liked how the Jameson family were so close and family oriented and how they all worked and participated in the family business. I love the way the story wrapped up. Morgan was so brave, she used her head and really kicked some butt. And in the end she got everything she had ever wanted. It was an all around perfect read for me and it’s one I highly recommend. I’d like to thank NetGalley for the arc to read and review. This was a great book, one I really enjoyed and I am giving it a 5 star rating. I can’t wait to read what Nora Roberts comes up with next!

Death, taxes, and Nora Roberts novels. The inevitability of Roberts's plots in her standalone romantic thrillers make them both comforting and enjoyable. No matter how bad things get, you know that you will have strong families, strong friendships, and true love winning the day. In this book, Morgan is a young bartender, happy with her life and living with her best friend, when she is targeted by a psychopath/sociopath (apparently he is both, as well as a malignant narcissist and maybe a few other labels I can't recall). Not only is this guy a brutal murderer, he also steals his victim's identities, plunging them into deep debt before finishing them off. When he kills Morgan's roommate and ruins Morgan financially, she is forced to move in with her mother and grandmother in Vermont. Meanwhile, the killer (Gavin), keeps killing but is obsessed with knowing Morgan escaped his clutches. As Morgan builds her new life, complete with deepening family bonds, making new friends, and eventually falling in love, Gavin is making his way back towards her to end things. If this sounds over the top, well, yes, it completely is. Doesn't make it any less fun of a story, even as I rolled my eyes a few times at Gavin's complete evilness. A quibble I do have with Roberts is that happily ever after always, always seems to mean marriage and children for her characters, and as a very happy woman who purposively chose a child-free life, I would like to see that very narrow definition make way a bit for other options. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital review copy.

Identity by Nora Roberts stars Morgan Albright, a master bartender. She is working hard to make something of herself. Luke comes into the bar, and she is charmed. In just a few weeks her roommate Nina is killed, and Morgan’s identity is stolen, and she is left with nothing.
She picks up and goes home to Vermont to her mother and Grandmother. She gets a job at the resort owned by the Jameson family. She and the oldest son Miles hit it off and started a relationship.
Luke, who is really a con man, named Gavin is after her.

I like the way we get to all the different points of view, My kind of book. The book is full of depth and worth a read. I have read lots of Ms. Roberts’ books and this is one of the best.
Highly recommend.

If there was a patent on writing romance, Nora Roberts would own it! Roberts has such a magnetic way of writing that she draws you in from the jump, and her latest novel is no different.
I was blessed to receive an ARC for this book, and as usual, the author did not disappoint. From her realistic plot-line- identity theft- to her sympathetic and likable main characters- Morgan, the main focus and heroine, and Miles- to the antagonist- Luke/Gavin, deemed "too smooth" by Morgan's coworker- this book hits all the points Roberts is known for, while bringing a unique new story to light.

I love Nora Robert's stand alone books and this book was no exception. The story captivated me right from the start and it held me to the very last page. I applaud the author for tackling such a timely problem in today's society. Identity theft has impacted so many people's lives. Add to that, a con artist who is also a psychopath and you have all the elements for a suspensful novel. The other part of the story that has her falling for a quiet, loyal, grounded guy who's family is amazing puts the lovely element of romance into the book. The author takes this couple of a "slow dance" of a relationship, allowing you to watch it build until both you and the characters realize that they are meant for one another. I also loved that family was such an important part of this book, from the family who owns the resort that Morgan ends up working at to the three generations that live together in one household. Morgan, her mother and her grandmother's relationship to each other are a wonderful addition to the story and watching their relationship grow and flourish is heartwarming.

Thank you to Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book.

Nora Roberts's IDENTITY is a comfortable love story with a hint of suspense. I found myself liking Morgan and "her ladies" more than I thought I would, and Morgan's struggles to rebuild her life and recover (or, perhaps, build for the first time) a sense of identity were compelling and pleasurable. I never really took to Miles, and I didn't understand why Morgan did - he seemed rude and one-dimensional, only redeemed by fulfilling the "protective alpha-male" stereotype. Still, the book was a fun read.

This book just wasn't it for me. The beginning intrigued me right from the start and I was excited to keep reading. However, the middle was long and dragged out and it just felt like the same thing kept happening over and over to me. I really just wanted to get to the end to have the issue resolved.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Identity for Nora Roberts that I read and reviewed.
I can honestly say I did not feel this book all that much. For me it moved very slow and I just could not get into it. You knew who the killer is from the start and for me that is extremely boring and it is just a long time of finding a crazy guy that is smarter then the police and waiting for him to make a mistake. And the sad part is the police know who this guy is. I just did not like this storyline at all.
Unfortunately, I am only able to give Identity thee out of five stars.

Identity
Nora Roberts
May 23, 2023

After living the Army life with her parents, Morgan Albright grew tired of traveling from place to place. Her dad told what to be, how to be. Her mother was an underwhelming woman who didn’t choose to leave her husband until Morgan was out of school. Soon after she left. She left with expectations of finding a small town with a house she could afford to buy and modernize to her expectations. She would need to find a job she enjoyed, one she could be a sound worker. Finding just that, Morgan took in a roommate to help pay the rent and enjoy friendship. Life was working out well or so she thought. As we all know people can be someone different than they seem. When a customer in the bar appeared one night, they had pleasant conversations. Luke continued to return and after a few weeks he invited her to go out to dinner. He was kind, polite, working in town for a 2 month stint. It would be nice to go out once in a while despite the hours she spent working. As I remind you, people can be entirely disimilar than they originally appear.
Identity will be published by St. Martin’s Press on May 23, 2023. I very much appreciate their allowing me to read Nora Roberts latest gem via NetGalley. It is truly an exceptional work of suspense. I expect Robert’s fans to pick up this novel but mystery lover’s need to find a copy and enjoy this masterpiece. From start to finish I was driven to discover where this plot would go next. True, a page turner but take your time and appreciate this latest bubbling plot. Nora Robert has once again taken the reader under her control. Do enjoy this one!

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Publication date: May 23, 2023

Identity is a thriller/romance combo from Nora Roberts. I have read many of Nora’s books and enjoy her writing. They are usually quick and easy reads with easy to follow storylines. This one is no exception.

Morgan Allbright spent her childhood moving around as her father was stationed all over the country. Never staying long enough in one place to grows roots, Morgan vowed to do just that when she was able to.

Settling just outside of Maryland, Morgan and her friend Nina were housemates and best friends. Morgan starts to casually date someone she met while working as a bartender. Grant seemed like such a nice guy until he murders Nina and steals her identity to wipe her clean of her savings and credit.

Devastated, Morgan heads to her grandmother’s home in Vermont. At 30, Morgan never expected to be living with her mother and grandmother but is grateful for a place to heal and start over. Morgan nets a job as the bar manager at the large resort that makes this small town thrive with locals and visitors.

Eventually Morgan settles into her new life, starts dating one of the resort owners and really makes a home with the ladies in her life. But, Morgan is the one that got away. The murderer has made a career out of duping young ladies and Morgan is the first to walk away. Morgan starts to receive subtle messages and knows he hasn’t forgotten about her, he’s just waiting for the right moment to strike.

This was a good mix of thriller and romance. I loved Morgan’s growth as she settled into her new life and enjoyed her chemistry with Miles. This is a 4 star read for me!!

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The main character Morgan is a strong, driven woman in her 20s – and then a terrible incident happens, bringing with it a deep pit of grief that rocks her to the core. We get to go on a journey of recovery and rebuilding with Morgan and her incredible network of loved ones. The writing and development here is so strong, and the book keeps you hooked the entire time, which is typical of the great Nora Roberts.

I received this from NetGalley for an honest review.

Nora Roberts' latest thriller, Identity, is a heart-pumping ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The story centers around Morgan Albright, a woman who has finally found a sense of belonging in her Baltimore neighborhood, only to have her world come crashing down after a dinner party with her friend and roommate, Nina.

As the truth of the break-in and Nina's murder emerges, Morgan learns that the man she thought was interested in her, Luke, is actually a con artist named Gavin who preys on women like her, stealing their assets and identities before ultimately killing them. The FBI's warning that Gavin is still on the hunt for Morgan sends her running to her mother's home in Vermont, where she meets Miles Jameson, a man who is everything Gavin is not.

Roberts weaves a masterful tale of suspense and terror, taking readers on a journey through Morgan's fight to reclaim her life and stay one step ahead of Gavin's deadly pursuit. The characters are well-developed, and the pacing of the story is spot-on, keeping the tension high throughout. Identity is a thrilling read that will leave you breathless and satisfied. Nora Roberts has once again proven that she is a master of the suspense genre. Highly recommended for fans of thrillers and suspense novels.

This is a DNF for me. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get into it at all. Maybe I'll try it again sometime, but after the stellar books I've read this week, this one was a real letdown.

Nora Roberts delivers a great thriller with Identity. This book was full of action from the start and continued throughout the book with a chilling scenario and a woman on the run.

The Description:
Former Army brat Morgan Albright has finally planted roots in a friendly neighborhood near Baltimore. Her friend and roommate Nina helps her make the mortgage payments, as does Morgan's job as a bartender. But after she and Nina host their first dinner party—attended by Luke, the flirtatious IT guy who'd been chatting her up at the bar—her carefully built world is shattered. The back door glass is broken, cash and jewelry are missing, her car is gone, and Nina lies dead on the floor.

Soon, a horrific truth emerges: It was Morgan who let the monster in. "Luke” is actually a cold-hearted con artist named Gavin who targets a particular type of woman, steals her assets and identity, and then commits his ultimate goal: murder.

What the FBI tells Morgan is beyond chilling. Nina wasn't his type. Morgan is. Nina was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. And Morgan's nightmare is just beginning. Soon she has no choice but to flee to her mother's home in Vermont. While she struggles to build something new, she meets another man, Miles Jameson. He isn't flashy or flirtatious, and his family business has deep roots in town. But Gavin is still out there hunting new victims, and he hasn't forgotten the one who got away.

My thoughts:
I couldn't put this book down. The scenario was a scary one and the way the killer operated seemed realistic and could have been cut from the headlines. Women are deceived all the time. I liked Morgan - she was a hard worker, seemed to be a good friend, and she definitely had courage. The plot was racy and well thought out. The tension built as the novel progressed. Nora Roberts is very talented and I would like to read more of her many books.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press through Netgalley for an advance copy. This book will be published on May 23, 2023.

Nora Roberts has a new thriller coming out just in time for summer that you don't want to miss! "Identity," centers around the very likeable character of Morgan. Morgan is an army brat, who has built a nice, realistic, life for herself. She has her own home, a job she is using a stepping stone to achieve her true dream of owning a bar, and a roommate she loves. Sadly, when Morgan decides to give romance a chance, she encounters a serial killer! While Morgan evades the killer at first, her roommate is not so lucky.

This story really picks up when Morgan starts to rebuild her life. It is hard with a killer on the loose, who clearly won't rest until Morgan is dead. The back and forth of Morgan's life, and the killer hunting her is such a fun ride. I really enjoyed this book. As always, Norah's writing is superb, and she creates wonderful characters.

This is a 4.5 star read for me! Thank you to NetGalley, and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! Nora Roberts hit it out of the park. I was vested in the main character right from the start. She came across genuine and with a lot of strength. The “bad guy “ was a layered character. He had me guessing to the end. This will be a perfect book to read on the beach or poolside. Definitely recommend making one of the cocktails 🍹😅

I am always a fan of Nora Roberts, but this one is FANTASTIC. This storyline could easily happen! Identity theft is so prevalent today. I cannot imagine how you would ever truly recover from that financially. Then you add all the danger on top of it. This was a definite page turner!

Nora Roberts is one of those authors that I read just because she is Nora Roberts. Identity is another winner for her.
We meet Morgan Albright in Baltimore where she has finally been able to put down roots. Her life is looking up: she has an awesome job as bartender, a roommate named Nina that helps her with the mortgage and someone that she is definitely interested in learning more about. Then tragedy strikes: There is break-in. Valuables are stolen and Nina lays dead on the floor. Morgan’s identity is stolen. Then comes the nightmare. She loses everything. As Morgan tries to rebuild her life after this, she learns that she is the one that introduced the monster into her life. “Luke”, who she was interested in and met at the bar where she works, is not who he said he was. He is actually a con artist. Moreover, he is not through with Morgan yet. After everything that happens, Morgan decides she needs a new start and moves back to her mom’s in Vermont. However, her nightmare is not over. “Luke”, whose actual name is Gavin, can’t take it that one of his victims got away. Of course, there has to be a love interest. That is Miles. How does he help? To find out read this excellent book to learn how it all turns out.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book for an honest review.