While this was not my favorite of Roberts’ romantic suspense books (that is still Shelter in Place) I did enjoy reading this novel. There were a few parts that were unrealistic and hard to get past as someone who has a background in the financial industry (how did he use the same card in her name months after the identity theft was discovered??? - it would have been closed and reissued with a different number). Also, this book felt like it had some parts where the suspense was missing for long stretches. Not bad, just not what I was expecting. However, I did really enjoy the romance and having the bulk of the story set at a family resort business. I also enjoyed the focus on the importance of family (both blood relatives and the family you make). While this book may have been a bit different from what I was expecting, I still enjoyed reading it and never wanted to put it down to return to the real world.

Another Nora classic- I much prefer this author’s romantic suspense novels rather than her forays into fantasy. This volume feels very current and is frightening to think about how easy it is for someone to steal one’s identity.

Forever a Nora Roberts fan and I can always turn to her novels. Thank you for the ARC!
This was such a great read! The tension and suspense were high. Loved Morgan's characters and reading her journey through this nightmare. Enjoyed the relationship with her Mother and Grandmother, all very strong women leaning on one another was just great to read.
Whenever we get the villain’s POV, the way Nora describes him and his thoughts never fails to make my skin crawl.
Morgan and Miles's romance was swoon-worthy in the way of how well they mesh, it was great to read.

Nora Roberts brings readers another wonderful romantic suspense novel, Identity . Former army brat Morgan Albright has settled in a neighborhood near Baltimore, Maryland. Her day job as an office manager for a family-owned construction company and her night job as a bartender are helping her get closer to her goal of owning her own bar. She purchased a house and has a friend and housemate, Nina Ramos, who helps with the mortgage payment. However, after their first dinner party, Morgan’s life is shattered. Cash and jewelry are missing, Morgan’s car is gone, and Nina is dead. It soon becomes apparent that a con artist has also stolen Morgan’s identity and assets, and this isn’t his first time. FBI agents arrive, and Morgan struggles to rebuild her life in Vermont. Meanwhile, the killer is getting reckless and failing to cope with life due to his failure to kill Morgan.

Morgan is capable, resilient, a person who makes plans and works towards them, responsible, organized, a fast learner, and creative. Several characters have an impact on Morgan. Luke Hudson is friendly, interesting, a good listener, and confident. Miles Jameson is attractive, blunt, kind, considerate, and respects and values others. These characters, as well as several others in the novel, are well defined with depth and complex traits. They were portrayed in a way that brought them to life.

Readers quickly learn who the murderer is. The suspense is around when this individual will come after Morgan again since she is the one who got away. Meanwhile readers are treated to Morgan’s reconnection with her family and the rebuilding of her life. The book has a good mix of suspense and romance as well as an action-filled ending and is well-plotted. Readers are quickly pulled into the story line with fluid writing and great characterization that grabbed and held my attention and kept me engaged. The real-world issues added depth to the narrative. Themes include family, friendship, murder, grief, work ethic, identity theft, and much more.

Overall, this was a story that quickly pulled me into the narrative and the lives of Morgan and those around her. While the pacing isn’t as brisk as some romantic suspense novels, the author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story and I enjoyed the journey. She is a superb storyteller that intermingled the ever-present threat that was looming over Morgan and the rebuilding of her life. I would love to see this become a series. Readers of romantic suspense will likely enjoy this novel.

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author's terrifying new thriller about one man's ice-cold malice, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life.

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.
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Nora Roberts has been on fire lately with her stand-alone romantic suspense, and this book is no exception. I was sent an electronic advanced copy of this from the publisher via NetGalley, and I was beyond thrilled. I was captured immediately by the main character, Morgan, and her story, and I eagerly followed it from the first page to the last. Roberts's strong character development, ability to bring her readers right into the setting, and expert crafting of a storyline, which makes her such a beloved author, is evident throughout this novel, and it is a can't-miss for anyone who is a fan of her work. I give this an enthusiastic five stars and wish that I could read it again for the first time.

This book brought together so many things - the lasting and horrible effect of of identity theft, murder, family, romance and more. And yet none of these parts felt rushed.

I really loved the main character Morgan - her drive and organization, her desire to put down roots, and her friendships. When her world is shattered, she is devastated and broken - but the way she picked up the pieces and moved on - and the beautiful things that happened - made this a wonderful book! My other favorite characters were Morgan's mother, grandmother, and the dog Howl.

Morgan Albright has her identity stolen. She ends up back into her hometown in Vermont living with her mother and grandmother. She finds a new job in the field she is familiar with.
This is a must read. It would make a great book to take on vacation. It will definitely keep your attention.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC and to the publisher St. Martin's Press

Nora has done it again. I loved the story, the main character, the suspense, and the villain. As always Nora delivers an enjoyable read that I hesitate to start because I know I'll want more when it's done.

Every year I look forward to the next Nora Roberts book. I love how she weaves family, friendships, romance and suspense into a compelling story.

This book does not disappoint. Roberts introduces the antagonist and protagonist early on in the book. The suspense builds as their lives intersect and change both of them.
This is one of my favorite books of the year so far.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy of this book.

Morgan’s life shifted after she trusted the wrong man. A man that killed her best friend and stole everything from her. A man that forced her to flee and go into hiding. Morgan is tired of hiding, and she is trying to reclaim her life back. She meets a new guy, Miles, and though is nothing like the last guy, she is still hesitant to move forward. Not to mention that she still has to watch her back because the guy who wants to hurt her is still seeking his chance.

Normally, reading a book by Ms. Roberts is always good. I rarely get any doozies. In this case, the story caused me to straddle the fence. Initially, Identity starts off very strong. We get a sense of who Morgan is. We understand her drive and her need to succeed. After one bad decision, her life is diverted. From there, I still expect the story to continue with the same pacing, but it slows down.

Morgan reconnects with her family, and everything stalls for me. The story no longer felt like a suspense novel. We know who the culprit is, so there is no guessing. It also didn’t quite feel like a romance novel. This is a weird case of not executing the perfect romantic suspense novel. The connection with the main MCs felt off as there is no real build-up to their romance.

I have to admit a part of my hesitation with this book came from me reading it versus listening to it. I tend to listen to all of the author’s books instead of reading them. With everything going on in the story, I had to pause and question if I didn’t fully connect with the book because I was reading it instead of listening.

I did like that the formula in which the author tells a story didn’t change. Some may say she is a bit formulaic, and I would agree, but she has a method that works. I love getting caught up in the family dynamic as well.

While this may not have been my favorite by Nora Roberts, I will continue to read her novels.

~ Samantha

I haven't read a Nora Roberts book in such a long time. I picked up Identity as part of a buddy read. Identity had a really good blend of romance and mystery that I enjoyed. Morgan is on the run from a serial killer but is determined to not let it stop her from living her life. Morgan was very verbose. It did turn me off a little. However, The Jameson family was fantastic. I'd love some spin offs about them.

5 stars. This was my first book I've read by Nora Roberts and I loved it; full of suspense. This will not be the last that I read by her. I tried her In Death series, which she writes under the J.R. Robb, over 5 years ago and I had the unpopular opinion of not caring for it. Unfortunately this kept me from reading any books under her real name. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange or an honest review. Since this book was released last month,I was able to listen to the audiobook version from my library.

Identity by Nora Roberts is a suspenseful read. This book started off really strong and had a great plot. While I think the overall story was good, the plot really lagged at times. The writing was also awkward at times and not really the same as the author’s previous solid books. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This is a great story. I love Nora Roberts and have for years. This book has it all. Not everyone could roll a story of a serial killer into a heartwarming tale of resilience, love, and family. From the heart breaking start to the heart stopping ending, this book was excellent.

I would have nominated this one to Library Reads if I had finished it in time, it was that good.

Nora Roberts is a masterful storyteller, and this book was no exception. Morgan's experience in this book lead to it being a classic thriller, leaving Morgan to always be looking over her shoulder. At the same time Robert's expertise at telling a love story plays a big role in this book and despite everything that Morgan has been through she builds a new future and finds hope with Miles. I will say that I have never, ever, once wanted to be a bartender in real life, but the way Robert's talks about Morgan's job made me feel like it might be a great job. So well done!

I love the family feel of this book, as well as the strength of the characters. Morgan's "ladies" are fantastic and Mile's family is so wonderful.

Thanks for the ARC

Sweet baby Jesus, Nora Roberts did it again. I absolutely love every character in this book. It was a great read. I hope this is a start of a series.

I loved this book! The characters were well developed and believable. To read about the details and experience identity theft it through Morgan was an experience. I had no idea of the scope and range that identity theft could take. Morgan lost everything including her best friend. This book has romance, suspense, intrigue, humor and lots of family support. I want to thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read it early.

In true Nora Roberts fashion this did not disappoint. With an engaging story line, characters you can’t help but love (or hate) this was bingably delicious and the perfect start to my summer.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Morgan is doing everything right and life was going along fine until she met up with an identity thief who not only steals her identity but murders her best friend/roommate Nina. She tried to recover but the identity thief kept going after her until she decided that the only course of action left was to leave town and retreat to her Mom’s and Grandma’s house. She manages to pick up her life fairly quickly with the help of her Mom and Grandma. The identity thief’s life is starting to fall apart due to the frustration of not taking care of Morgan. He spirals out of control and decides that the only way for him to regain his control is to complete his job with Morgan.
I would like to thank #NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital ARC copy of the book for my review.

This is only the second book written by Nora Roberts that I have read. I really enjoyed it and would be interested in reading more books by her that are in this romantic suspense genre. The primary and secondary character development was done well. The story was engaging and kept me turning the pages.