This was my first Nora Robert’s novel, and I wasn’t expecting it to be like an episode of Criminal Minds! I really enjoyed it!
In a nutshell, Morgan has been working to build the life she wants, when she lets the wrong person in. Robert’s does a great job of setting the scene and having you get to know the characters. As a romantic suspense, I enjoyed the cozy, small town vibes and building romance, mixed in with tension that goes along with the suspense side. This was a pretty long book, maybe a tad too long, but I would still describe this as moving quickly. Overall, this was really enjoyable and I will definitely pick up Robert’s backlist!
Thank you St. Martin’s Press for the copy through NetGalley in exchange for a review.

Just as Morgan has made a home for herself in Baltimore, everything is destroyed by a con-man who burglarizes their home and kills Nina in the process. The FBI tell Morgan this is a pattern and warn her she is in danger as someone who can identify this man, who is known as Gavin. Reluctantly, Morgan moves to Vermont where her mother and grandmother live, and gets a new job and a hot new boyfriend. But she can't relax knowing that Gavin is out there and planning to come after her.

This was a fast-paced suspense novel with a melancholy aspect to it. Morgan feels terrible guilt at Nina's death. It doesn't stop her from beginning a relationship with Miles, whose family owns the local resort where Morgan works. I was a little turned off that Morgan is so blunt about wanting just a physical relationship with him but never fear, it turns romantic on both sides, just in time for a HEA once Gavin is trapped.

Good book. I liked the characters and the dialogue. The story kept me interested, so it was a great read as is every nora Roberts book. A good read

Having recently finished the previously published “Identity" by Nora Roberts, I am happy to have had the chance to read the Advanced Reader’s Edition e-copy; thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press!

The gorgeous cover art and synopsis drew me to request this book. Unfortunately, there seemed to be very little thriller and far too much filler for my enjoyment of this long and drawn out story. An overabundance of “her ladies”... “your ladies”... “the ladies” and “my ladies” moments scattered throughout the text, had THIS lady more than ready for the final page.

This is my first Nora Roberts novel. I had this in my ‘tbr’ shelf for a long time but I kept skipping it & just could not get into it. I finally made myself read it (to be done with it) but I really struggled with it throughout. The writing is not my style. It was kind of repetitive which is one of my pet peeves when reading a book. The pacing was also off. It took a long time for things to get interesting. The relationship with Miles felt like it appeared out of thin air. I didn't get a spark or a connection, it just didn't work.
The book could have been much shorter. My main issue was that I felt no connection between the main characters. I understood it was supposed to be there based on what was said, but I could not feel it. I did like the concept of the story though. But this overall was a miss for me unfortunately.

Thank you to Netgalley, Nora Roberts and St. Martin’s Press for letting me read "Identity" in exchange for an honest review. NetGalley & St Martin’s I appreciate you so ☺️

This was such a good book! I'm a huge fan of Nora's works as JD Robb (the In Death series is my favorite EVERRRRR), but I haven't read much from Nora as....well, Nora! This book reminds me of why I should - the characters, storyline, romance, all get an A+ from me. 5 glorious stars, and I can't wait to dive into her backlog!

You can not go wrong with any book by Nora Roberts. She is a .aster of suspense and drama. I highly recommend books by this author and this one is spectacular.

This was a fantastic story! I just love reading this author. The story was well written and engrossing. I would highly recommend this author and book!

This book is in this readers opinion Nora Roberts best book ever!!!!! Nora Roberts has a huge collection of books under her belt but this one is my favorite standalone by her by far!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It had been a while since I had read a Nora Roberts romantic suspense novel and I was not disappointed. It was unusual to know from the start who the bad guy is, but the plot and characters kept me turning the pages. I really loved the family dynamic between Morgan, her mother, and grandmother, as well as how Morgan fit right in with the Jameson clan. The romance between Miles and Morgan was great and believable. This story was more than a thriller and also told a great story about having roots and what it means to make a home and community for oneself. I'm glad I revisited Nora Roberts as an author and will definitely check out more of her novels.

While I enjoyed this book, I kept getting confused on Morgan being Eve Dallas. She was written SO much like her that it was really hard to separate the two at times. I feel like it was a bit drawn out as well.

I've been reading Nora Roberts books for over 20 years. I'm always worried the latest read won't be as good as others in the past, but they keep meeting my expectations. I'll definitely recommend this to fans of her work.

This was my first Nora Roberts book and I am so excited for more! The story was well plotted and intriguing. My book club selected this as a bonus newer release discussion and it made for an excellent discussion!

This was what I expected from a Nora Roberts title—great storytelling, characters that feel like friends, and just enough suspense to keep you turning the pages. We have all heard stories about dating the wrong people, but this guy takes the cake. I will definitely recommend this to my family and friends.

Identity by Nora Roberts
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Don’t be fooled by how peaceful looking this cover is, this book is a thriller! And it is a very suspenseful thriller because it is about identity theft!
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Morgan has her life all together, until her identity is stolen and everything is taken from her. Including her best friend.
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What I liked:
-I started the audio and heard January Jones was the narrator and just settled in because she is a FANTASTIC narrator, my very favorite!
-As soon as the identity theft started playing out my heart dropped. I think what was so scary about this book was how realistic that part felt. I was very panicky my first day reading it. I kept having to remind myself that I have no money and am a terrible target (you’ll be ok Stacia, they want money not books).
-I loved, loved, loved Morgan’s mom and grandma. They were such sweet and awesome ladies!
-Everyone who worked at the resort was awesome too! Which includes the Jameson family, I loved their family dinners.
-The way the whole ending played out was perfect and I was cheering for Morgan.
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4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 This book really surprised me! This was my first Nora Roberts book, I usually read her books she writes under J.D. Robb (which I LOVE), but I will need to read more under her own name now too!

I’m always raving about Nora Roberts books because she is just such a master storyteller to me. Her characters and plots are so perfectly crafted. And she’s really been at the top of her game the past few years with her contemporary fiction novels!

Identity, which pubbed last May, was the perfect mix of women’s fiction, domestic thriller, and romance. The way that Roberts mixes genres is one of the things I always love about her books. In this one, our main character Morgan is working to rebuild her life after being betrayed. She finds a new chance at life and love when she returns to her hometown in Vermont.

The relationships Morgan has with her mom and grandma were one of my favorite parts of Identity. Roberts writes such beautifully complex family relationships and friendships, with all the ups and downs that come from loving someone.

I really liked this book a lot. a few people mentioned not loving the pov of the killer, but honestly, it felt fine to me. very old school and very twisty turny. I loved the FMC so much, although I couldn't quite figure out why she was so eager to leave home if her mom and grandma were so cool.

Wow. What more can you ask for in a book? Family, friends, romance, a cute dog and don't forget the serial killer! I did not read any reviews or the blurb on this book, so, imagine my surprise...reading a what I thought was a cute romance and BOOM! Serial killer.
The book is long, but I honestly enjoyed all the intricate details of bartending, getting to know each character very well and the whole ride of emotions this book brought out.
Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for the chance to read this advanced copy.

The romantic suspense books by Nora Roberts are always a must-read for me. This one was no exception. It had all the thrill, mystery, and suspense I could want but also the sweetness of the relationship between Morgan and Miles. It also was very modern dealing with the very real problem of identity theft. This was a great one!

I absolutely love Nora Roberts books! This one is no exception! This romantic suspense pulled me in from the first page!

Morgan was happily living her life working 2 jobs, saving to start her own business when she meets a hunky IT guy (Luke) at the bar where she was working. Little does she know her world is going to be turned upside down! He is a scam artist who steals identities and then kills that person. But he made a mistake and killed Morgan's best friend/roommate instead of her. With losing everything she moves home to live with her mom and grandmother. She gets a new job as a hospitality manager, life is good..until Luke finds her again!

This book has lots of twists and turns, romance thrown in there. I really enjoyed everything about this book…there were a few slow spots for me but it didn't take away from my love of this book. I loved the Jameson family and how they rallied to protect Morgan (even though she had not worked there long). The Nash ladies were fabulous too! I loved how their bond continued to grow throughout the book.

I felt so sorry for Morgan with losing her best friend, having to sell her house and everything else. But I really admire her perseverance and how she built her life back up even better than before (with the exception of not having Nina in her life).

I love that Luke got what was coming to him. How she got under his skin and made him mess up (and gain all the weight). Karma is a wonderful thing!

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Identity Theft
Murder/Serial Killer
Small Town
Romantic Suspense
Slow Burn
Workplace Romance

Thank you to @netgalley, @stmartinspress for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.