Another solid book by Nora Roberts! This one had me staying up late to finish because I couldn't put it down.

Morgan has a great life, tending bar and living in a house with her best friend, Nina. She has it all except for a good man and when she meets a handsome guy at work, she has no idea what she opens herself up to. He steals her identity, wipes her accounts clean and kills her best friend. With her life in ruins, she heads home to her mom and grandma in Vermont to start over. But this con man won't let her get away and even with the FBI on his trail, he manages to stay 4 steps ahead. Will they ever catch him? Can Morgan ever put down roots and find happiness?

Equal parts mystery and romance, this book had a strong female lead and wonderful supporting characters. Many thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for the ARC.

Excellent mix of genres as the author creates a song protagonist, Morgan, who sets out to make it on her own, when suddenly she becomes a victim but escapes with her life. Running home to Mom and Grandma seems to be admitting defeat, but it turns out to be a great choice as all three generations benefit. As Morgan rebuilds her life, the symbiosis is amazing, She helps strengthen all around her, and they give her power as well. In the meantime her antagonist has some unfinished business as he seeks to kill Morgan. Well-paced, excellent plot and characters.

Identity is essentially about a woman getting her life back after a conman steals her identity, ruins her financially, and murders her roommate. It’s being marketed as a mystery/thriller but it’s really not. The pacing is too leisurely. It’s also not really a romance either. We barely know Miles before they hook up (which I felt was completely out of left field). There was absolutely no build up (or you know… foreplay) to their relationship. In my eyes, he was a walking red flag and not the knight in shining armor the author was trying to write him as.
I liked Morgan as a main character but every time she referred to her mom and gran as “her ladies,” I cringed. It was annoying and weird. Another big issue I had was in the dialogue. There was soooo much of it. And everyone talks like they’ve had years of therapy and watch nothing but after school specials about how to express their feelings. Talking like that is the exception, not the norm. It was hard to take any of the characters too seriously. No one got angry! It was all sunshine and rainbows… all of the time. Wait… no… one character did. But a few chapters later she told Morgan she was wrong about her, and then that was that.
It’s an okay book. I wish there was more Gavin chapters and less chapters about Morgan’s mundane shifts at work. And… spoiler alert the dog doesn’t die… so that made me happy.

Not having read an abundance of Nora Roberts romances but having read all of the JD Robb series, this book feels more like Robb than Roberts to me. Phrasing and cadence are familiar, and our shero, Morgan Albright, has a lot of Eve Dallas pluck in her, so I felt right at home with this one.

Morgan was raised in a military family, always moving from place to place. She wants nothing more than to settle somewhere, put down roots, and eventually open her own neighborhood bar. She works two jobs and has a roommate who's like a sister sharing expenses, but then everything falls apart. Her roommate is dead, her identity stolen, and her life destroyed. With no other choice, she goes to live with her mother and grandmother in Vermont.

For Gavin Rozwell, Morgan is the one who got away. She's the only woman he's targeted who didn’t end up dead by his hand. He'll bide his time, but he's keeping tabs on Morgan and he's determined to finish the job.

Despite the periodic updates from the FBI, Morgan is slowly rebuilding her life. She has a terrific job as the bar manager at the Jameson family's world-class resort, she's contributing to her family with home improvements and updates, and she finds herself in a romantic relationship she never expected with Miles Jameson. It looks like the perfect life, a Phoenix having risen from the ashes, except for the fact that a serial killer has her in his sites.

The perfect mix of romance and riveting suspense, I was held spellbound by this one and resented any interruptions that pulled me away from this compelling story. Any fan of romantic suspense will want to get her hands on this masterful, addictive, hypnotic read right away!

Another fantastic suspenseful romance from Nora Roberts. I read this in 2 days and loved every minute. Morgan-a young woman who loses everything including her best friend to a smoothly handsome serial killer--finds love and a place to belong after being forced to start over from nothing. This is a story of overcoming trauma, finding roots, finding family and finding love. Morgan discovers she is a strong woman and refuses to let a maniacal misogynistic psychopath ruin her life. I enjoyed every minute of this and couldn't help cheering Morgan along every step of the way.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Once again Nora Roberts knocks a romantic mini-thriller out of the park. The characters were all amazing. The story kept you involved. There were enough details to make sure that you were right there with the characters including the murderer. I have read the majority of Nora's books and was so excited to be able to get this ARC and I am so glad I did. I enjoyed the whole thing.

I'm a fan Nora Roberts but admit I have never read her suspense books and I will correct that error. This book broke my heart, it scared me, it devastated me and then it gave me hope. The characters are wonderful. Even the antagonist is so well thought out and descriptive. Morgan has the kind of resilience that you don't see much anymore. She picks herself up and starts again. And again. I highly recommend this book and all of this author's work! I read this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Oh wow.
First off thank you for allowing me to read and review this. I’ve read a few other Nora Roberts books and truly do enjoy the writing style but this one was one of my favorites. Thrill and love all in one are my kind of books

*ARC review*

4.5 stars

This was my first Nora Roberts novel and I really enjoyed it! It was the perfect mixture of romance and thriller for me. I was engaged the whole time.

Identity starts in Baltimore where Morgan Albright is a master bartender. She meets a charming man named Luke and begins to date him. Before we know it, Morgan's roommate is found dead in their house and Luke has disappeared. Luke is determined to be a conman named Gavin who is out for women just like Morgan.

Morgan restarts her life with her mother and grandmother in Vermont. She lost everything after Gavin scammed her out of all of her money. She begins to start over when she starts working at a resort run by the Jameson family. The Jameson's take care of their own, and they protect her immediately. She and the oldest son Miles have chemistry from the beginning. We get to see the blossoming relationship all while we track Gavin's every move. It all worked very nicely together.

While I am a rom com girl through and through, I will say I wish the climax scene was a bit longer! I really enjoyed the tension and drama.

I would definitely read more thrillers and Nora Roberts books!!

I loved this book, such a great blend of my favorite genres - romances, thrillers, and mysteries. And the ending was perfect! I honestly had no idea how this would turn out, but Nora Roberts managed to combine so many elements to make this a spectacular read. Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the ARC.

Nora Roberts will forever be one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. This definitely is romantic suspense/thriller but I loved it all the same. I found Morgan to be delightful - we see many sides to her, growth, understanding of herself and her family. She is strong, and the book is full of strong, intelligent, powerful women which I really appreciate. The romance simmers, and it’s sweet and sexy simultaneously. The Jameson family is perfect (maybe almost too perfect?) but I loved the different layers to the extended family. The thriller aspect definitely hums throughout and you’re left anxious awaiting what will happen next. I loved this book! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review.

Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an early copy of Identity in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve been a reader of Nora Roberts for years, and while I’ve stopped reading her fantasy novels I do really enjoy her romance/suspense stories. In this book I loved that, after surviving a traumatic loss, Morgan was able to pick up the pieces of her life and emerge stronger and better than ever. I’m all about strong women these days! The idea of three generations of women from the same family living together really resonated with me.

There were plenty of twists and turns in the hunt for a killer and it was epic that his downfall came from the woman he was hunting.

The theme of family and the strength of family ran strongly throughout the story and I liked that family was important to both Miles and Morgan, the two main characters. Their relationship was perfect. There were no major blowups between them and yet it wasn’t saccharine sweet, either. There was humour and joy amidst the hunt for the killer.

This is a fun adventure full of romance and suspense and I fully recommend reading it.

This book had me on the edge of my seat and turning pages. I could not read fast enough. Great characters, great plot, and loved the entire story. Great read!!!!

3.5 stars rounded up. I enjoyed the storyline. At times I felt it to be a bit repetitive and it could have conveyed the story without as much fluff. I felt the chemistry between Morgan and Miles fell al little flat and lacked in passion. I wasn't whole heartedly compelled to root for their relationship. It did not seem realistic to me that Morgan would not have more reservations about getting close to another male after the betrayal she went through with "Luke". I guess I was expecting more of a struggle and pushback from Morgan and instead it's almost as if she embraced Miles with open arms.
I got a bit frustrated with the "Luke" aka Gavin storyline as it seemed unrealistic that the police were able to track him and knew his name and true identity, but always seemed to be a minute too late on catching him. This book was written in 2023 and not 1990. It would have been more believable without all the technology and tracking we have nowadays.

I enjoyed the plot of identity theft and feel it is relevant to today's issues. In reality, something similar could happen to any of us. I loved the relationship Morgan had with her mother and grandmother. I also enjoyed Morgan's character and watching her successfully rebuild her life after having everything she worked hard for stolen and taken away.

Identity is listed as a thriller and romance. It is definitely more romance than thriller. If you are looking for twists and turns with a shocking ending leaving you speechless this is not the read for you. If you enjoy superb writing and a feel good novel then this is a good one to check out.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

<i>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.</i>

Nora Robert's books are always a good solid read. Identity was no exception. I enjoyed the character build up of Morgan and seeing bartending and managing a bar through her eyes. I did think that there were a few loose ends that didn't really work such as the story line with Opal. It just felt a little disjointed and thrown in just so that Morgan had a challenge at the bar. But otherwise it was a solid story and was enjoyable to read.

This just may be my favorite book by Nora Roberts to date. WONDERFUL, THRILLING, AWESOME!!! Great book.

As a faithful reader of Nora Roberts' books, this is my favorite "stand-alone" in years. I simply could not put it down. The title, "Identity", truly reflects what takes place in this novel both in terms of the thriller part and the main character's arc. Morgan finds her identity after Gavin ruins the life she is building The Nash Ladies, Jamesons, and Howl add so much to the family dynamic NR creates in her books. With the Jamesons, I could easily see at least two more romances that would make this a beloved NR trilogy.

If you were a NR reader and had ceased to look forward to her May thriller romances, come back for 'Identity'. You will be so glad you did.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press..

I loved Identity by Nora Roberts. It grabbed my attention from page 1 & held it until the end.. It had great romance, characters & suspense. It takes place in a great setting also. Checked many of my boxes for an enjoyable read. Nora Roberts never disappoints

I’ll admit, I’m a bit biased when it comes to the lovely Mrs. Roberts’ books but I’ll try to give a fair review. I enjoyed this book? Was it my favorite of her stand-alone contemporary publications? Probably not, when you consider Under Currents, Hideaway, Legacy, and Nightwork. There are similar character progressions and nearly identical phrases between Identity and those I just mentioned, but overall I give this book 3 stars (of 5, of course).

On a more serious note, I guess I didn’t realize how serious identity theft was. While this current book isn’t scary in a traditional sense, it’s frightening to think how pervasive identity theft can be.

I loved this book. Any Nora Roberts fan will. It had a little bit of everything, humor, suspense, and very close family ties throughout. The main character, Morgan, loses everything including her best friend to a psychotic con man. With help from her mother and grandmother and her employer's close knit family, she gets her life back together. Then the con man comes back for the one that got away.