As usual, I will die on the hill that every Nora Roberts book is good – nobody can change my mind and that's that! I love knowing that I'm going to enjoy each and every release from her and that I'm going to get my HEA no matter the path taken to arrive there.

This story follows the usual annual release pattern in that it's written in the tone and cadence of JD Robb, and there's a suspense aspect to the story. These are always some of my favorite of Nora's books and this was no exception! Morgan's character development was really lovely, and I enjoyed all the side character arcs we got here, too. Side character development isn't always necessary, but it felt right here and very much in line with what we saw from Morgan's story.

I looooved this one, and you won't be disappointed if you're a Nora fan!

Identity by Nora Roberts is one remarkable romance suspense novel.
I found myself totally absorbed in this compelling and intriguing story .
The suspense was brilliantly done, and never felt over the top.
Excellent plotting, dialogue, relationship and character development throughout the story.
From beginning to end I thoroughly enjoyed
this story. And for this to be my first NR read what feels like forever I’m very happy. And I’m looking forward to reading more of her stand-alone novels.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this eARC
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Mein Leseerlebnis

Die Geschichte startet mit wahnsinning emotionalen ersten gut 80 Seiten. Auf diesen lernt man Morgan und ihre Mitbewohnerin Nina kennen.

Beim Lesen wollte ich mich mit ihnen über ihre kleinen und großen Erfolge im Leben freuen, konnte es aber nicht, da ich aufgrund des Klappentextes wusste, dass beiden Frauen bald etwas schreckliches widerfahren würde. Dadurch war ich unter Hochspannung und emotional voll involviert. Gerade für den Anfang des Romans würde ich Taschentücher bereithalten.

Auch danach geht die Geschichte intensiv weiter. Man begleitet Morgan durch ihren Tiefpunkt hinweg und sieht, wie sie so langsam wieder Vertrauen ins Leben schöpft und sich etwas Neues aufbaut. Das fand ich persönlich sehr bewegend. Ich konnte mir Morgan dabei ohne Probleme als echte Person vorstellen.

Neben Morgan enthält der Roman weitere interessante Charaktere, die ich sehr gerne näher kennengelernt habe. Ich fand es z.B. schön, mehr über die Frauen in Morgans Familie zu lernen und zu sehen, wie die Familienbande gestärkt wurden. Vor allem die Beziehung zwischen Morgan und ihrer Mutter durchlebt eine interessante und wunderschöne Wandlung, was mich tief bewegt hat.

Das Thema Familie nimmt im Buch generell einen wichtigen Stellenwert ein, trotzdem ist noch genug Raum für andere Entwicklungen.

Die Liebesgeschichte fand ich unterhaltsam und schön, sie war aber nicht mein persönliches Highlight des Romans.

Das Buch hat über 400 Seiten, diese fühlten sich kürzer an. Beim Lesen wurde mir nie langweilig und das Tempo in der Geschichte hat für mich gut gepasst. Ich war so damit beschäftige mit Morgan in ihrem neuen Leben mitzufiebern, da war kein Raum für Langeweile.

Es war übrigens faszinierend zu sehen, wie sich das Leben des Serienmörders im Vergleich zu Morgans entwickelt hat. Nora Roberts schlägt dabei einen interessanten Weg ein, der sich irgendwie richtig angefühlt hat.

Insgesamt hat mir “Identity” ein wunderschönes, intensives und emotional bewegendes Leseerlebnis geschenkt.

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Für wen?

Wer auf der Suche nach einer romantic suspense Geschichte ist, in der es um einen Neuanfang nach einem traumatischen Erlebnis geht, der sollte sich das Buch unbedingt mal näher anschauen.

Von mir gibt es eine klare Leseempfehlung.

OMG LOVED this book!!!!! I was gifted an ARC of this book through NetGalley. Identity was a great mix of romance, suspense, mystery, and family bonding! There was never a dull moment, it sucked you in from the beginning and never let go. The main characters and the supporting characters were well written, it felt like you were right there with them! Definitely would read a sequel to this if she chose to write one.

Wow, wow, wow! Nora Roberts simply does not disappoint! I was on the edge of my seat with her latest novel Identity! I went into Identity completely blind—I highly recommend everyone do the same! This gem melds the mystery/suspense and romance genres to create an unputdownable masterpiece! The combination of these genres I find can be tricky, but I am always amazed how well Nora executes it. The storyline is extremely well thought out and the pacing is lighten fast— completely enthralling the entire way through! I really enjoyed this 5 star novel so much and I highly recommend everyone put it at the top of your summer reading list!

I was thrilled to receive an invitation to read Nora Roberts upcoming release, Identity. I devoured the book in a day and then reread it to make sure I didn't miss anything in my excitement to read it.

I read all of Nora's books, and some I love more than others. There are those that I reread and/or listen to on a regular basis (The Witness, The Liar, The Obsession, Undercurrents, and Hideaway to name a few), and those I bought and read once. This is one that will be reread and definitely purchased in audiobook format.

I really liked Morgan and MIles and all of the secondary characters including Morgan's mother and grandmother, and Miles' family. The story brings you through a devasting event, that results in a life path change for Morgan. It turns out to be a path she didn't know she wanted to take. I enjoyed seeing Morgan discover the person her mother is and her no-nonsense grandmother is a hoot. Miles and all of his family are wonderful, making Morgan's new path a little easier.

The mystery and suspense come with how the bad guy also ended up on a path he didn't want to take and discovering the effects of his new route and how he is going to be caught.

This one I liked a lot. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press, and Nora Roberts for the eARC.

I'm a huge Nora Roberts fan and have read most of her books (including the JD Robb In Death series). While the premise follows the general romantic suspense formula, I found this one had the extra twist of the heroine actually, through her self defence lessons, able to pretty much save herself and not rely so heavily on the hero. For me, this was an enjoyable read and I, as always, look forward to upcoming books.

Ripped from the pages of newspapers Nora Roberts has crafted a story that equally charms and creeps you out. A young woman with a plan for her life, two jobs, small starter house, good close friend, and savings for her plans sees it all wiped out in what feels like an instant. Someone stole her identity, wiped out her savings, and destroyed her sense of well-being.

There are lyrics to an old song that came to my mind. Pick yourself up, dust off your boots and start all over again.

Morgan is lucky she survived this targeted attack on her. She was supposed to be dead. In IDENTITY Nora Roberts pulls no punches on just how devastating having your life stolen. Probably one of the hardest books I have ever read, just because it has such a ring of truth to it. Would not expect anything less from the Nora Roberts. Anticipate amazing and thought provoking. In IDENTITY Nora Robert delivers a literary one two punch. Teaches you along the way. Certainly reminds you to be more mindful of your vulnerability.

Morgan, left with nothing heads home to her mother and grandmother in Vermont. They worked as a team developing a sound business in a resort town. They both welcome Morgan home, saddened by her experience but happy to have their girl back with them. These three women are remarkably close and now they are rebuilding their relationship. Lovely as are most of the characters we will meet and get to know in this monstrously scary novel.

Morgan now works for the Jameson family as a manager of the bar with a whole host of other responsibilities. All she is fully capable of performing to their satisfaction and delight. In fact this family adopts Morgan as one of their own. Morgan has never had a family like the Jameson’s. It has been just her, grandma, and mother.

When word is out that the monster that had targeted Morgan is at work again everyone in her new world steps up to the bat to protect her. Or more specifically help her to protect herself. But do not kid yourself, this group has become an army determined to protect their own Morgan and stop this monster.

The monster has a routine. Get the attention of his new target. Get into her personal records. Kill her. Drain her assets. Disappear. Morgan has been his only failure. She is still alive, something he means to rectify.

As a fan of Nora Robert’s for more years than I can count I am always on the lookout for a new novel. IDENTITY is pure Nora Robert’s on steroids.

Conversations between Miles Jameson and his siblings, in particular his sister Nell are the best I have read in ages. Had me laughing out loud and warmed my internal fuzzy spot for sure. Nora Roberts wrote a list of must haves in her new book IDENTITY and checked them off and she went. There is a protracted sense of urgency through the entire book. But Nora Robert adeptly inserts moments of levity that is needed so you, and the characters can take needed breaths.

Be prepared to be enthralled and unable to put this book down. It is riveting and I am going to let you enjoy the ride.

Years ago I used to love Nora Roberts’ books. They’re not bad at this point, but they have started to get to the point where they feel formulaic, coming together off a suspense or fantasy storyline. In Identity, it’s the former, with Morgan being a military brat and the child of a broken home. When her best friend is killed by a serial killer that had targeted Morgan, she eventually ends up in picturesque Vermont starting over with her mother and grandmother. Naturally she ends up as a bar manager for a major family enterprise in the community, where she’s welcomed with mostly open arms. Miles, the oldest son of the third generation of Jamesons, also naturally, welcomes her with more than just open arms. But I never really got into the romance between them, maybe because it didn’t feel like there was a whole lot of chemistry between the pair. It more felt like it just made sense for them to hook up, so they did. The book also tends to run very dialogue heavy at points-with a rapid fire choppiness that didn’t align with the rest of the book’s cadence. I also wasn’t a big fan of the different POCs beyond Morgan’s, especially that of Gavin, the serial killer. The writing from his POV feels amateurish. All that being said, there were still positives to this book. The evolution of Morgan during the book is great. Understandably, she’s upset, scared, frustrated and overwhelmed after Nina is killed. But as time moves on she moves on as well, and becomes both confident and empowered to live her life, even as Gavin continues to taunt her from a distance. She also has her moment when the story reaches its climax. With the direction it was leaning, Roberts could have ended it differently, but I’m glad she gave it the ending she did. This is by no means a dazzling literary work, but it’s perfectly suited for a throwaway beach read. A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I saw someone else describe books by Nora Roberts as being comfort reads, and I can definitely relate to that. While this one was less "soft" than some of her other books, it still had that formula and rhythm to it that you expect to see. This one had a strong main female character and the romance surprisingly took quite a while to come into play. One random thing-calling her mom and grandma "her ladies" all the time felt super weird and unnatural to me.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

One of the best works from Nora Roberts. I always tend to enjoy her stories, but this one is one for the books!

A story with a strong female lead - actually multiple - and tie in some romance and thrilling scenes, you’ve got a real winner!

Thank you to St Martin’s Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

Wonderful book! Nice balance of mystery and suspense, loss and recovery, rebuilding after devastation, family, and romance. The story is complex and engrossing, emotional and entertaining. It kept me turning pages!

This book waa SO GOOD!! Nora never disappoints. There's a reason she is one of my favorites!! The character development of Morgan and the Jamesons, and her "ladies" was so good. I could picture everything as I read. I knew the shoe was going to drop early, I just didn't know when or how. And then I was so involved in the story in between, I wasn't sure how the other shoe would fall. It was well done, all the way around. I've never been to Vermont, but I'm kind of interested now! Lol I wouldn't mind seeing this made into a Netflix movie, if anyone's listening... thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The best Nora Roberts book I have read in a long time. I say that with love as I have enjoyed all of her books but this one is spectacular. Has it all, love, suspense, murder, theft. Morgan is living on her own away from her family.. Works 2 jobs, barely making ends meet and that is with a roommate. One night a handsome stranger comes into her bar. Is he the one, or is he too good to be true ? Great story from beginning to end ! Hard to put down !

Wow! I love everything Nora Roberts writes but every so often there is one that really stands out and this one of those. The characters are warm and real, and the story is full of action. Morgan has been through hell. Her close friend Nina was murdered by a man who was really targeting Morgan. He stole Morgan’s identity but she was determined to get through it. I so loved this story and am going to buy several copies for my friends!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When I finished this book, I sat back in my chair and just let out a "wow.!" A nail biter with a steady build up to the finish. I loved Morgan and her "ladies" which are her mom and grandmother. This book has great characters and a setting that makes you feel you are right there as you read.

I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to me that the JD Robb voice came through even though writing as Nora Roberts. Some of the dialogue reminded me of Eve Dallas.

The characters were well developed. The "villain" seemed a bit improbable at times, but it was easy to keep reading to see what actually happened and when.

Morgan is a woman with a plan and the focused drive to see it through. So focused, she doesn't see the scam artist coming until it's too late. Gavin is also a planner, taking considerable time to research his victims, crafting the facade of charming and harmless, before stripping them of everything: their identity, their worldly possessions, and the final insult, their lives. He's keeping the FBI busy, but he's a chameleon, as adept at shifting identities as he is as at hiding in plain sight, and he's at the top of his game. Until Morgan.

We're along for the journey as Morgan rebuilds her life. regains her confidence, learns to trust herself and the family she was estranged from, falls in love, and finally allows herself to make plans for the future. But we're not the only ones watching, and as Morgan's life improves, Gavin continues to unravel.

Getting Gavin's POV is terrible and, at times, hard to read, yet the juxtaposition to Morgan's was fascinating. And while knowing who the bad guy is—having his motivations and thoughts and actions play out in graphic detail—may take the mystery out of the story, it added a layer of intrigue that had me rooting for Morgan to triumph over tragedy as hard as I was for Gavin to be destroyed by his own actions.

It's early in year yet, but I have a feeling this will stay in my top five reads of 2023.

This book shows the strength of family and how important those relationships can be. It also points out that your birth family may not be the "family" where that strength is found. Nora Roberts is a master of creating characters that come alive to the reader and this book is no exception. I feel like I could go to Vermont and visit with Morgan and her mom and grandma, stay at the resort and drink a Lavender Margarita. I loved the book. It grabbed me immediately and never let go.

This was such an enjoyable book to read because there wasn't one dull moment. The main plot involved Morgan whose life was ripped apart by a dangerous criminal. She left her town to start over and decided to live with her mother and grandmother. Morgan got a job and started to enjoy life again until she realized that she will always be in danger until the criminal is brought to justice This story was made even more enjoyable by the author giving us an in depth look at the bonds that grew between Morgan and her mother and grandmother during this time. I really felt like I got to know these three female characters so well I could feel their emotions My favorite books are ones like this that emotionally pull me in and make me think about the characters long after the last page is turned.