I loved this book! It reminded me of my favorite Nora Roberts book The Obsession. It’s a love story, a thriller, a wonderful tale of family reconnection and found family. Morgan survives one of the worst experiences of identity theft and a close friend’s murder. She literally loses everything and has to move back home with her mom and grandma. But despite it all Morgan is the person we all want to be. She’s so confident in her career & relationships that she made me, the reader, want to be her. Her confidence, her heart & resilience make her so likeable that you’re cheering her on all the way through. The book hangover was real after this one.

NR has a way of spinning a story that gives you just enough romance & mystery at a time that you have to keep reading; little bread crumbs all the way through make it hard to put down.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in advance.

Identity by Nora Roberts checks all the boxes for an excellent thriller. I wanted to make it last as long as possible, but it was too good o put down.

I loved this book so much! I really didn’t know what it was about when I started reading it, but I quickly was obsessed! The characters are well developed, and I couldn’t help but love them all!

This is a story about Morgan who lived in the Baltimore, Md. area. She worked for a family construction business during the day and a bar at night. She finally bought a house in the area and started fixing it up and then she decided to get a roommate, her friend Nina. Nina and Sam teased her about not dating and then she met someone who ended up stealing her identity and killing her friend who had messed up his plan to kill Maggie. Maggie ends up moving back to Maine with her Mom and Grandma and starting her life over. She ended up with a dream job and meeting someone as well as enjoying living with family and helping them as much as she could. With Feds following Roz and keeping her informed until they could finally catch him and if they do. This is a very good book. A page turner. It was hard to put down. . A MUST READ.

𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳? 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦? 𝘐 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🕵🏻‍♀️💻💳

Morgan falls for Luke, a cold-blooded con artist, and within weeks he has hacked into her accounts and murders her best friend and roommate. He intended to murder Morgan and has stolen parts of her identity, but his sick and twisted mind cannot get over that Morgan was the one that got away. She moves in with her mom and grandmother in a quaint town in Vermont and begins to rebuild her life, meeting the brooding and handsome Miles whose family runs the hotel Morgan works for. All the while, Luke, or Gavin as his real name, has not forgotten about Morgan and his plans for her.

This novel was actually the first Nora Roberts book I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. Morgan is a strong and relatable female lead character and her resilience in the face of tragedy is a force to be reckoned with. A New England native myself, I really enjoy when quaint towns like that in Vermont make their way into stories like this. I also fall for Miles right alongside Morgan, and especially his dog Howl 🥰.

The only criticism I have was that it felt like the story slowed down tremendously once Morgan made her way back to Vermont. Part of this feels planned as a way to demonstrate how scrupulously she puts her life back together while Gavin is out there lurking and planning his next move. I fell in love with the way she ingrains herself in Miles’ family while working as a bartender for in the hotel they own as a family business. Overall I’d recommend this book once it comes out May 23, 2023! 🤗

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Publishing Group, and Nora Roberts for my advanced review copy! 💖

Identity by Nora Roberts is both a love story and a terrifying suspense novel. Morgan has moved many times in her life and has finally set down roots in an ideal location. She owns her home that she shares with her friend Nina. Everything that is perfect in her life comes to an end when she meets an attractive and very charming man.
As the story develops you come to love Morgan, who is such a strong woman in the face of tragedy and life changing events. You will also enjoy the other characters in the book that she comes to trust and love.
I loved this page turner and could not put it down until I reached the very end. Thank you to St Martin's Press and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

I’ve only previously read six books by Nora Roberts and for the most part I’ve enjoyed them (especially BLACK HILLS which I highly recommend). But this one...just wasn’t at all what I expected I guess. I didn’t love it, didn’t hate it, but it was a bit of a slog to get through. I mean, when work is really busy it can take me longer to read a book, but this one took a month. Literally a month minus one day. Part of it was the writing style, which I do not remember from her previous books.

“When she went over to join him, sat, she let out a sigh.”

“Smiling, Olivia reached down, gripped Morgan’s chin, gave it a gentle wiggle.”

Those are just two small examples of the myriad sentences in the book with multiple commas and an absence of such words as “and” or “then”. I found it a bit jarring. And while I read an uncorrected digital galley of the book, meaning those quoted lines could of course be changed in the final copy, there are so many instances of the issue I’m complaining about that I’m confident they are not typos that will be edited or fixed but rather an artistic choice by the author.

I expected a romantic suspense story. There was very little suspense until the very end, and while there is a romance it wasn’t particularly romantic, other than the occasional passage here and there. I did quite like the hero, Miles, but as appealing as he was he didn’t seem fleshed out as much as the heroine. Which, of course it’s really her story, so that could have also been a choice the author made.

Overall, I enjoyed some parts much more than others, and I did love the relationship between the heroine and Howl, the hero’s dog. But I probably could have misplaced the book (or lost it from my Kindle app) at any point in the story and not been invested enough to really care if I never finished it. Regardless, I will continue to read Ms. Roberts’ books since I have very much enjoyed some of her in the past.

Identity is a crazy ride that never lets up. I love how Morgan is resilient and doesn’t allow herself to be a victim but rather uses her experience with a stalker/serial killer to become stronger. She won’t let anything get in the way of her new life and the man she loves.
Miles may be Morgan’s boss but there’s something about her that draws him near. He may not be a man who does commitments but he finds himself hovering and unable to stay away. It isn’t long before he’s rethinking their relationship. This is the guy every girl needs in her life.
Gavin is a psychopath with an elevated view of himself. Image and ease are everything to him until Morgan slips through his fingers. She’s the reason his life has taken a turn for the worse. She’s going to pay and he’s going to enjoy every minute of it. His character is written perfectly, slowly unraveling crazy and unpredictable.
This book had me up late at night eagerly turning pages until the very end. Loved it!

I was given a copy of this book through NetGalley courtesy of St. Martin’s Press. This is my honest opinion.

"Identity" by Nora Roberts is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Morgan Albright, a young woman who has finally found stability in her life, only to have it all ripped away by a cold-hearted con artist named Gavin. After Morgan's friend and roommate Nina is murdered, Morgan is forced to flee and start a new life. But even in Vermont, she can't escape the haunting presence of Gavin, who is still on the hunt for his next victim.

Roberts expertly weaves a story of suspense and danger that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. The characters are well-drawn and relatable, especially Morgan, who is both vulnerable and determined to take back her life. The romance between Morgan and Miles Jameson is a welcome respite from the intense action, providing a sense of hope and happiness amidst the chaos.

The plot is well-crafted and full of twists and turns, with a satisfying resolution that will leave readers feeling both relieved and exhilarated. Overall, "Identity" is a must-read for fans of romantic suspense and thriller genres, and a testament to Nora Roberts' talent for crafting gripping and unforgettable stories.

True Nora Roberts gem. Complex characters that resonate with the reader. There is a hint of the Pelican Brief style mystery on this particular book which I enjoyed, a different feel that previous Nora Roberts novels.

I'm a big fan of Nora Roberts. My first series I ever read from her my husband bought for me. He had no idea if i'd like it and I told hime I'd never read her books but I'd try it. The series was The Inns Boonsboro Trilogy. After reading that series I was hooked with her writing . So when I had the opportunity to read this book I took it. This was a great romance with some suspense. I absolutely devoured this book. The characters were so lovable and that made it so easy to read. I would highly recommend this book!




Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion .

I love Nora Roberts books. I love how her female characters are strong and independent.

This book felt slightly off for me. I'm not sure why. As a fan, I know and understand the pattern of how her books work: 1) strong girl meets boy, sparks fly but said sparks need to be avoided because other things are more important. 2) Sparks can no longer be avoided so let's have the fire but only let it burn quick and hot; there will be no simmering. 3) Fire burns hot and inevitably starts to simmer, and then to glow. Glow is good. Glow is awesome. Then glow must be stopped and so there is no more fire. Finally 4) The sparks fly again and fire must burn bright and this time, it simmers forever.

I enjoyed the change of scenery to Vermont. I really enjoyed the change to have Morgan be a bartender. Even the villain was a good change.

But - and there's a but - there was something about Miles that didn't work for me, which also means that Miles and Morgan didn't really work for me. I don't think his character is fully developed and so while I can totally get behind Morgan and 'her ladies', there was just something about her relationship with Miles that felt lacking. I finished the book two days ago and cannot describe Miles - not even his hair color.

That being said, the story was good and flowed well. No real mystery to solve but a decent enough story that will take you away from your real life for a few hours - as a book should.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

Morgan is an ambitious young woman. She works two jobs and has big plans for her life. Those plans start to disintegrate after she encounters a con man that also happens to be a serial killer. Morgan escapes the murderous fate of several young women that came before her. However, everything she owns, her home, her accounts and her credit reputation are destroyed.

She moves back with her grandmother and mother, successful businesswomen in their own right, in an attempt to start her life over again. The serial killer hasn’t forgotten Morgan and as he decompensates, he blames her for all of his problems and mistakes. His plan is eventually to find her and end her life.

Meanwhile, Morgan builds on her successes and has become quite happy with her present life, job, and relationships.

This book is generally women’s fiction with a thriller twist. If you like books where the female character is strong and able to defend herself successfully, this book is for you.

Nina was an army brat traveling with her parents and then her mother after their divorce.
Nina’s tired of that lifestyles and wants to put down roots for herself.
She’s finished college, has her own business and now has the perfect home.
Until it all ends.
Nina never saw it coming
Now she has to flee.
This is another nail biter by Ms. Roberts that will keep you reading late into the night.


Thank you #NetGalley for this ARC

I have been reading Nora Roberts for YEARS and was thrilled to get an ARC of the latest stand-alone. As time has gone by my certainly prefer her stand-alones vs trilogies that get more into witchcraft/Ireland, etc.

Morgan is a former Army brat that is just looking to settle down in one place and live a simple life. One day while working she meets Luke, how is in from out of town. They start talking and over the course of a month or go on a date. He eventually steals her identity, ruins her credit and takes tons of loans out in her name. He has done this to several others, but they are all dead. She is the one who got away.

After these events unfold she decides to move to VT to be with her mother and grandmother. While settling in she starts working at the vacation resort in town and falls in love. At the same time "Luke" is still trying to tie up the loose ends.

This was a very suspensive read. The romance factor is there, but no heat. It was still a great read!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! These are my own thoughts and words!

Full disclosure. I never miss a new Nora Roberts or JD Robb book. Even though she writes in different genres, paranormal romantic suspense, contemporary romance, futuristic romantic suspense, and contemporary romantic suspense, the books are always wonderful. Identity is not an exception. The story introduces us to Morgan Albright, independently putting down roots she didn't have in childhood and following her game plan to own her own bar. Along the way, she casually dates a charming man who turns into her worst nightmare. He is actually Gavin, a serial killer who studies a female victim to drain their bank accounts, steal their identity to steal more money, and then take their life. After Morgan is targeted, her life in financial ruin and her best friend killed for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, She returns to live with her mother and grandmother in a picturesque town in Vermont and lands a job managing the bar at a resort. The resort is run by three generations of the Jameson family including the brooding oldest grandson, Miles. As the story progresses, Morgan mends her relationship with her family while opening herself up to a future in Vermont with Miles all while Gavin is focused on revenge towards Morgan as the one who got away and broke his luck.

The book is full of relatable, strong yet vulnerable characters with whom you want to become best friends and you'll miss when the book ends. Roberts describes the town and relationships, both romantic and familial, with vibrant prose complete with witty dialogue and language that make even the routines of bartending interesting. The weakest part of the tale was the antagonist, Gavin, who was written fairly one dimensional especially for a psychopath. Still I stayed up late to finish the book which caused me to be exhausted at work the next day. Well worth it! I wish it wasn't a stand alone novel so I could revisit the characters in a trilogy. Thanks to Net Gallery and St. Martin's Press for an advanced reading copy.

Story line kept moving in a way you did not want to put the book down. Nora has a way of getting you invested in each character. Loved the ending

Being picked to read a Nora Robert's novel is a dream come true for this book blogger! My first "big adult" read when I was a teenager was Nora Roberts. I have read her whole collection including J.D. Robb. There is just something about a Nora novel and a dream come true would be to meet her in person one day. The first sentence usually just hooks you and the settings have always been a huge part of why I have loved her books.

That being said, the last four-5 books I have felt like something is missing. The slow simmering burn of romance seems to be missing and the story seems to fizzle about halfway. I enjoyed the beginning of Identity and then Miles and Morgan's romance just didn't click for me. The ending picked up and I was engrossed in the cat and mouse chase with the killer. But at the end I wasn't clutching this book to my chest like other's in the past and being sad that I had left that world.

I hope for an amazing book launch for Identity as I'm sure it will be another hit! I just wanted a bit more out of this one.

Sincerely,

-A very loyal Nora Roberts fan who is sad to leave a somewhat lackluster review

Really enjoyed this Thriller/Romance from Nora Roberts. She writes amazing full stories that aren't rushed and incorporate so much life in them. Highly recommend if you enjoy:
- serial killers trying to chase the one that got away
- romance during a difficult time
- strong family connections

Thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and romance aspects of this book as Morgan tries to rebuild her life after "Luke" steals her identity and life savings. Parts dragged in the middle since it takes place over the course of 2 years, however, still a great read overall.

I love love love all Nora Roberts books. I don't know why but the way she writes is so down to earth that I just feel super connected to them from page one. I find myself crying, laughing and rooting for the main characters.
Morgan was such a brave and inspiring woman working through life to make family with herself. The premises of the killer stealing her identity and all her hard earned money was so frustrating and scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat while reading.
I love that she moves to the small town VT. The small town VT atmosphere was perfect as she grows and rebuilds her life even as the bad guy keeps trying to bring her down. I loved the whole resort family. I love the romance with how clean and easy they fell in love with each other. Their communication and interactions were just so wonderful.
This is a quick lite thriller, easy romance that has wonderful family dynamics and a perfect small town. I know this isn't a series but I would have loved more of this whole town. It was a beautiful place and a wonderful story.