Another winner from Nora Roberts. Nora Roberts is by far one of my favorite authors and she never disappoints. This books has romance, suspense and all the good stuff in between.

Sloan is a Natural Resource Police officer and is shot during a random stop at a convenience store. She dies but the doctors are able to save her and bring her back. She then goes to her home town to stay with her parent for her recovery in Heron's Rest. As she recovers she is offered a position with the local NRD but gets hooked on a disappearance of a local woman that just vanishes. She starts to uncover a lot of other victims that have gone missing in the last few years and starts to put the pieces together. She works with the other various police departments where there missing people have been reported to find out what dark forces are at play.

Don't forget the new love interest that blooms when she is least expecting it and proves to be everything she needed.

I don't want to say too much more as you need to read this book and find out what happens for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for an ARC in return for an honest review.

“Nobody has the right to decide someone else doesn’t have the right to live.”

There is no question that Nora Roberts is one of the best fiction writers of our generation. In her newest gem, Hidden Nature, Roberts follows Natural Resource Police (NRP) Officer, Sloan Cooper. After getting shot at a convenience store coming back with her partner from a take-down, she has no choice but to move back in with her family in Heron’s Rest to fully recover. Day by day she gets her strength back, her new job closer to home, and meets the new construction hottie next door, Nash. However, people in her surrounding areas have begun going missing grabbing Sloan’s attention. When Sloan realizes that what they all have in common is something that she has also experienced, she has to make sure she isn’t the next victim.

What a great crime-investigation, mystery novel! It’s easy to escape in this small town with its descriptive imagery and get lost in the story. There was so much to like and I’m excited for the Fix-it-Brothers (speaking as an attorney myself straight to Theo!). Also, I didn’t even know the NRP was a thing, so I learned something new! The characters are well developed, and I loved the dogs!

Saying this, I absolutely hated the constant use of the words “doll,” “babe,” and “sis.” It was way too much, and I don’t know anyone who speaks like this, saying doll in every single sentence. Also, there were so many descriptions about the home remodeling, and decorating, and even about cooking sometimes – but I felt like the ending was just too neat and wrapped up way too quick. There could have been a more climatic ending (100 pages on remodeling, 5 finishing the story).

All you really need to know is that Roberts will never disappoint you. There is comfort in knowing exactly what you are getting, and I will read everything she writes! I do miss some of her trilogy series, but this is a great standalone read!

4.2 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Nora Roberts never disappoints, and this was a solid 4.5 star read for me! The setting of this book was atmospherically inviting and picturesque. Typical Nora. I always want to crawl inside one of her stories and live out my days vicariously. It was the perfect blend of mystery and romance with some added thrills. The suspense lingered and built up in intensity as I flew through the pages with anticipation for the epic finale. And it was deeply satisfying. I loved all of the characters, except for the baddies, of course. They were so likeable and family oriented that I wanted to be a part of it all. I didn't care for the lengthy descriptions of the house remodels, but this didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story. My only minor issue was that I had trouble at times determining who was narrating. I was able to figure these parts out eventually, but it messed up my flow and caused a bit of distraction. Again, this was very minor. It did not take away from my overall enjoyment of this fantastic read. Nora always makes me fall in love, whether it be with a place or a person, and she did both with this book. I look forward to each and every one of her stories. I would definitely recommend!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for granting me a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Hidden Nature is another wonderfully written book from Nora Roberts.

This is exactly what I would expect from Nora. I loved the bit of thrill and mystery with this novel,

Looking forward to reading more!

Sloan Cooper is injured on the job. To recuperate from her injury, she temporarily moves back into her parents' home. As she heals she stumbles across details of a nearby missing persons case. The case is difficult for law enforcement because they have no clues. Sloan begins noticing other similar cases. Can the authorities find the criminals before another person is abducted? Sloan's physical recovery prompts her realization that she wants to be closer to family. When a change in the local NRP office happens, Sloan seizes the opportunity. Her new home needs renovation, her contractor is knowledgeable and handsome. Is he a distraction to Sloan?

Nora Roberts stays within the romance genre but cleverly combines it with a thriller. Missing persons, criminal suspects, and home renovation are all woven together to ensure a true page-turner. Sloan is a strong and competent woman. She is interesting and a terrific main character. Her ability to focus the investigation and discover the abductors is fascinating. There is still romance throughout the story but in this story, it is not the main focus. As she does so well, Nora Roberts crafts a book that captures the reader's attention until the turn of the last page.

Thank you NetGalley, Nora Roberts, and St. Martins Press for the early reader copy.

This book was exactly what I needed. I was in need of a Nora Roberts fix. Thank you netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and the author for my #gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

If you’re new here, hi I’m Courtney and I’ve been a Nora fan for as long as I can remember. I grew up reading her books with my mom. I love that she writes so many romance subgenres and I love them all.

Nora was how I fell in love with romantic suspense. I really loved the premise of this one. I love that she was a police officer. And I want the Fix-It Brothers to come work on my house. I loved the little town most of this took place. I loved the family dynamic and even the semi found family aspect. Sloan and Nash might have been what each was expecting, but they definitely fit. And while the “bad guys” were definitely a little strange, it was an interesting concept for sure.

This one is out May 27 and a complete standalone. Now the question is will I go on a Nora reread binge?🤔

Sloane Cooper is a Natural Resources officer for the Maryland Office of Natural Resources. She and her partner, Joel, take down three poachers and they are feeling pretty good about life. Until Sloane steps into a convenience store and gets shot in the chest. She is in a coma for days and has to return home to western Maryland to recuperate. Home is Heron's Rest, where her family owns a popular resort. She is determined to recover and return to her job so she gets pulled into a mystery when a women in a nearby town disappears without a trace. Nick Sweetwater and his brother, Theo, have moved to Heron's Rest to escape the life their parents carefully mapped out for them: Nick was a financial whiz on Wall Street and Theo just passed the bar exam. But neither of them wanted that life. Nick wants to build things and Theo wants to be with him since their family really doesn't exist. Theo and Sloane's sister, Drea, fall in love at first sight. Nick and Sloane take a little longer and there is danger along the way because Sloane is just the type of target the kidnappers are looking for. One of the delightful things I enjoy about Nora Roberts' writing is her ability to create real characters who could be your next door neighbor. These are not people who exist only in the glitz and glamor of high society. Always highly recommended; I have never read a bad book by Nora Roberts.

I loved this book from start to finish!! I have some notes on the factuality surrounding the two hospitals in Morgantown, as I am a native and could not leave it be, in the “notes to the publisher” section. But my word!! I’m elated that Ms Roberts chose to write about where I am from, and the beauty of the area. The story has all the right plot hooks and romance I’ve come to expect from a Nora Roberts book, and this one was a pleasure to read like her stories always are. Thank you for the opportunity to read this advance copy!!! I’m so excited to read one set where I will always consider home.

Oh my, Nora Roberts has done it again. Just when I think she can't possibly create characters that I would love as much as others, she does!

Sloan works as a Natural Resources Officer in Maryland. After capturing a trio of criminals, Sloan and her partner stopped for gas and drinks. She interrupts a robbery and is shot, causing her to have to be resuscitated multiple times. Returning home to recover from the gunshot, Sloan gets bored and finds a case to investigate on her own time. A woman disappears the day before Thanksgiving, leaving her car in the grocery store parking lot. Something about this case strikes a chord in Sloan.

Nash Littlefield is a former Wall Street worker, who leaves New York to become a general contractor in the mountains of Maryland (same town as Sloan). He worked with Habitat for Humanity all through college and enjoyed working with his hands. Now he becomes fascinated with Sloan.

Now this can not be classified as a mystery as we the readers know who did it, especially since we get their perspective and movements. But this makes me think of a mashup between Brynne Weaver's Butcher & Blackbird (but not as funny) and Rebecca Zanetti's Laurel Snow with Nora Roberts's normal style.

I enjoyed this one very much, especially the side characters like Theo and Drea, along with the dogs, Mop and Tic.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC.

Sloan Cooper is shot and survives due to extreme medical measures. In her recovery she moves back in with her parents in Heron's Rest. During her recovery a missing person case she hears about on the news catches her interest. With permission from her police leadership she investigates. This is more than a story about a woman healing from a traumatic injury, more than story about the missing person case, more than a love story. It is all of those things but it is also a story about families, pursuing new dreams and small towns.

A big thank you to #NetGalley and St. Martins Press for reigniting my love of Nora Roberts books.

Hidden Nature should not be a hidden secret. It is an excellent romance/thriller/family drama of a book. With excellent character profiles; including Sloan, her partner in NRP, and the Fix It brothers Nora Roberts has written a great book that has inspired me to pick up
More of her work.

A good suspenseful read that keeps you turning the pages to see how the story ends. A high quality story Ms Roberts is wonderful at providing!

Another amazing story by one of the very best! Nora pulls you in from the very beginning and weaves you into the lives of these characters. I truly loved watching them get their happy ending. Another 5+ rating from me!

It’s amazing to me how authors come up with their stories and Hidden Nature is no exception. Ms. Roberts has created a thrilling roller coaster of a fiction novel with elements of mystery, romance, family relationships and a little horror all the way up to the final chapter! Sloan is a Natural Resource Officer who returns to her home town to recover from a recent injury. When a promotion is offered to have her remain in the area, she is excited for the opportunity and because of her investigative abilities, she gets involved in a case outside her jurisdiction. From there, the story takes off. Five stars for a book I could not put down until the last page was complete.

Nora Roberts does it again! She wrote a novel that flows effortlessly. It has just the right amount of romance, mystery, family drama and home renovations. I would love to read a complete series on Sloan, Nash and Heron’s Rest.

“Hidden Nature” by Nora Roberts is a suspenseful small town mystery with a dark thread. A female police officer finds herself stumbling upon a robbery in progress and is nearly killed. She finds herself facing a long and difficult recovery and moves back home where her loving parents can assist her. At the same time a local young woman is mysteriously abducted and our heroine can’t help herself from looking into the clues.
As with all of this authors books there is romance. Two brothers move to town and open a home contracting business and immediately become involved with the family and assist with the investigation into multiple missing victims. The storyline follows the trail to identify the victims and catch the gruesome serial killers who are revealed at the beginning of the novel.
This book was a little long and I felt many pages of the descriptions of home remodeling could have been edited out. It really did stop me from becoming fully engaged in this romantic thriller.
3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 because I know others will truly enjoy this book.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book by Roberts and finished it in two sittings. It was so engaging that you didn’t want to put it down. You jump right into the action from page one and continue until the end of the book with plenty of twists and turns thrown in. Roberts does a great job of developing her characters throughout the story and making them so believable. I loved the interactions and the romance that bloom between Nash and Sloan and Theo and Drea throughout the book. What is so fascinating is that Roberts gives you Sloan’s point of view from recovering from being shot, her new job, and then helping with a missing person case. Then she throws in the Killer’s point of view and their belief that they are helping these people. Pick up a copy and sit back and enjoy. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book.
It had so much going on and I was strapped into my seat and going along for the ride!

When Sloan gets injured on the job, she returns to her families home to recover, in the beautiful Heron’s Rest mountain lake?

We watch her progress, her way back to herself slowly and rebuild her life.

Meanwhile, the Littlefield Brothers, two brothers from New York moved into a dilapidated house down the road and start up a business, and a few romances, lol

Add in multiple abductions, several people who just vanished and Sloan is on the case.

I loved it all, the setting, the characters, the mystery and the romance!
This will forever go down as one of my favorite books by this author!

Natural Resources police officer Sloan Cooper and partner stop at a convenience store after a take down and she is shot when entering the store. After being brought back to life she returns home to recover. When a woman disappears without a trace Sloan searches for other cases and discovers there are other cases. They have nothing in common it seems but Sloan is determined to find the common denominator. Is she risking her own life?


Thats to Nora Roberts and St. Martin’s Press

solan cooper is a police officer who is shot during a robbery, after just solving a case. she goes to her parents to recuperate. she decides to research a case about missing people.