A spine-tingling slow burn romantic suspense with a twisted serial killer who targets a specific type of woman, steals her identity for financial gain, then kills her.

This book features Morgan Albright, a former army brat who wants established roots. She owns her own home near Baltimore and works two jobs to accomplish her goals. She is a talented bartender with the goal of owning her own bar. She has a roommate/best friend, Nina, who helps her make the mortgage payments. Morgan’s life is upended when she meets someone she thought might be a potential love interest and instead ends up being a serial killer who kills Nina, steals Morgan’s identity, her car and wipes out her life savings. To add to the heartbreak of losing Nina, the FBI informs Morgan that Nina was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time as she was not his type – Morgan is, and the killer is not finished with her.

Feeling defeated and financially ruined, Morgan leave Maryland for Vermont and moves in with her grandmother and mother, whom she refers to as her ladies. She starts rebuilding her life by getting a job as a bartender/manager at a resort owned by the Jameson family. Over time she develops a romantic relationship with Miles Jameson that is grounded and realistic. This book features a superb cast of supporting characters, each with their own brand of strength for Morgan to draw from as she retakes control of her life.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press, and Nora Roberts for the advance read copy of this book.

I forgot how comforting Nora Robert’s writing is! I loved this. I was absolutely hooked from the beginning. A serial killer stealing identities? Sign me up. Gavin was diabolical and his whole storyline kept me on my toes. It truly seemed like he would keep on winning and getting away. And poor Morgan. I really loved her….her strength, tenacity and will to keep going in the face of such trauma and adversity was admirable. She remained true to who she was throughout the whole ordeal. This whole story takes place over a two year period of time and I truly felt immersed in this world. I loved the Jameson family and Miles 😮‍💨. Hello, growly, broody, protect my woman at all costs alpha hero. I just loved how matter of fact he was. This whole book just felt like being welcomed into someone’s family and taking a peak at their world for a while. I totally got lost in this and loved it.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy. My thoughts are my own.

4.5 stars

This will be one of my favorites for years to come.

I was riveted from beginning to end.

A highly addictive race against time! Nora Roberts can always be counted on for a book to steal you away from reality and take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotion, wit and satisfaction. With her latest, she spins the tale of a popular bartender who befriends a new guy and has her world turned upside down in the blink of an eye because of it. The characters are intriguing, the danger is exhilarating and the warmth of the family and friends she has surrounding her brings a whole lot to the story. I loved every minute!

Highly recommend to anyone that enjoys romance mixed into their suspense and danger.

Identity is the latest and one of the greatest suspense novels from Nora Roberts. I didn't want to put it down, and when I was forced to do so, I couldn't stop thinking about it! It's difficult to describe too much without spoilers, but Morgan narrowly escapes being the victim of serial killer Gavin. Because she ruins his plans, he sets out to make sure she pays the ultimate price. She's forced put her life on hold and run home to Vermont, to her grandmother and mother, for refuge and solace. Will he win his quest in the end, or will she continue to overcome?

This is one of the best books I've read recently, not just from Nora Roberts, but in general. I read the book extremely quickly. It was one of those you pull up on your kindle app on your iphone so that you can steal reading time at any second you can.

The book is a perfect combination of thriller and love story. It's a joy to watch Morgan develop into who she really is and while she finds her prince, its also a beautiful tale of female empowerment.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press, and Nora Roberts for the eARC

When Morgan Albright's roommate is killed and her identity stolen, she returns home to pick up the pieces. Then the FBI shows up to tell her that this guy is a serial killer and not only was she most likely the target but the first to get away. And that's not going to sit well with him! Part psychological thriller and part romance in Nora Robert's classic style. It's not quite cozy because the suspense it ratcheted up, but not action packed like some thrillers. The good versus evil is so perfectly portrayed in this book as Morgan tries to gain her life back and learn to trust and be vulnerable and be strong at the same time. The secondary characters in this book were great additions to the story. The Jameson family and the Nash ladies bring the warmth needed to offset the disturbing evil.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my gifted ebook.

I'm not typically a fan of split POV novels - one POV always feels a bit underdeveloped. This isn't an issue here. Nora Roberts is clearly talented, and you can feel her experience here. She understands the need for both sides to be fully fleshed out and compelling, so neither feels like a slog to get through. No notes, this is chilling and brutal and very human.

If you like Nora Roberts books, you'll love this romantic thriller. It grabbed my attention right at the beginning and I couldn't put it down. No shortage of drama or danger as you follow this story about a con-artist murderer who murders her roommate and turns Morgan's life upside down. Well written with strong, complex characters. A page-turner. I read a free arc via Net Galley and voluntarily chose to review it.

I really enjoyed this book. I also listened to the audio and the narrator was AMAZING. I just wish the drama lasted longer than 5% of the end of the book.

Wow, what a great, fresh story from one of my long time favorite authors. In spite of all of the books that she has written Ms Roberts managed to put a fresh spin on what can happen when a trusting woman strikes up a casual acquaintance with a customer in the bar she tends. Little does she know that the man she knows as Luke is truly an identity stealing serial killer named Gavin. After having her life destroyed by him and losing her best friend and her life savings to him she finally makes her way home to her mother and grandmother in Vermont. From there the story really picks up and you find yourself hesitant to put the book down. Thank you for the opportunity to add another NR bestseller to my collection.

"A new thriller about one man's ice-cold malice, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life..."

Nora Roberts shows once again that shes still got it!
Identity by Nora Roberts is an absolutely incredible book! I have only read a few of her stand alone novels in the past, but am completely blown away with the complexity of her writing.
This book was such a well balanced blend of Romance and suspense, while also being witty and the ending was nice a neatly put together!
The multiple view points was such a change of pace to what i usually read and i really enjoyed it.
This book kept me engaged, wanting more, and always guessing what was going to happen next!
The characters were fantastically written, Morgan being a self empowered women. We love to see that! The side characters didn't fall short either. each well written and portrayed in the book.
This book was definitely out of my norm, but is literally the whole package and such a great read!

Thank you St. Martins Press and Netgalley for the ARC.

I haven't read a Nora Roberts book in a few years. I usually really like them. While this one did tug at my heartstrings near the end and had me tearing up, I just can't give it more than 3 stars. It's way longer than it needs to be and was really repetitive. I felt like I was reading the same thing over and over again. Along with just way too many descriptive scenes. My major annoyance with it was how Morgan called her grandmother and mother "her ladies" it was just weird. I did really enjoy the romance aspect and family dynamic between the Jamesons.

Morgan Nash Albright has been targeted by serial killer and identity thief Gavin Roswell. When she evades him and kills her housemate Nina instead. Morgan is living a nightmare that just doesn't seem to end. She finally moves home to Vermont to live with her mother and grandmother. Morgan trying to put the pieces of her life back together meets The Jameson Family at their family run Lodge. The Jameson family welcomes Morgan with open arms to become their bar manager. Will Morgan get her life back? What will Gavin Roswell do next? Find out in Identity.

When Morgan Albright meets a charming stranger at the bar she works for, she has no idea her life is about to change - and not for the better! He kills her roommate, steals her identity, and in effect, kills her dreams as well. Morgan runs back home and tries to rebuild her life under the same roof as her mother and grandmother.

Nora Roberts has an excellent way of building suspense from the very beginning of the book, creating tension even though there seems to be no reason for the building dread. Both the mystery and the love story in this book are delicious, and Morgan makes tending bar sound like the most fun ever. Ms. Roberts' competent, strong female characters finding love with equally strong men that appreciate them keep me reading every one of her romantic suspense titles as soon as possible and coming back to them time and again. The way the settings are described are just a beautiful bonus as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my eARC.

First, I must say that I began reading this book having no idea of the premise of the story but Nora Roberts is one of my go to authors so I was very excited to receive this to read via #netgalley. Well, as I am reading along thinking what a nice little happy story about a young woman named Morgan, finally putting down roots and finding her way in the world and then finally finding love, BAM! Suddenly, there is the new dream boyfriend "Luke" who turns out to be a serial killer who targeted Morgan as his next kill right after he stole her identity which was his MO. However, there was a glitch, when Luke was in her house uninstalling the software he used to steal her identity information, he stumbles upon her roommate whom he kills in substitution. This part was sad because she was so sweet. When the FBI landed on her doorstep following this, Morgan learns that they have been tracking "Luke" for awhile and she is the only one who actually survived. Luke is actually Gavin. Later as Morgan returns to her hometown to her mom and grandma and starts anew, she finally meets her soulmate, Miles. Morgan moves on, but Gavin continues his killing spree but is never satisfied because he remembers Morgan who got away. Gavin decides to track down Morgan and to finally satisfy his obsession with her and kill her. Following both Morgan and Gavin kept me on the edge of my seat. Heart pounding? You bet! Roberts developed a very creepy character here in the form of Gavin, handsome, charming, smart, and having no soul - one sick individual, Perfect for a psychological thriller. Morgan was very brave, but I truly loved her mom and grandma! This was a quick read and I read late into the night because I just had to know what would happen when Gavin finally confronted Morgan. Just be sure that you keep the lights on when you read this one.
Many thanks to #netgalley #noraroberts #identity #st.martinspress for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A new Romantic Suspense from Nora Roberts? Yes please! I am never disappointed when I read a book by this extremely prolific author. And this book is no exception. The characters and storyline, the mystery and suspense, all combined to have me reading on the edge of my seat, and swiping pages as fast as I could just to read what happened next. I confess to wanting to flip ahead just to make sure things turned out ok.
Highly recommend!

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

This was my first read by this author and I understand the appeal. This book is a perfect read for a vacation or just a summer backyard read, exciting and appealing plot but not too twisty and heavy on the writing.
I loved all things bar in this book, drinks discussions, and how Morgan read people, it was fun and definitely had my attention.
The whole 'cat and mouse' mind games were a miss for me but I also read a lot of thrillers so it is probably a "me" problem.
I would recommend this book if you are looking for a simple, comforting read that can distract you from real life.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I like how resilient Morgan is after all that she has endured. To rebuild your life like that takes lots of courage and gumption. Morgan, her mother, grandmother and even The Jameson's all play a part in Morgan getting back on her feet and catching a killer. This book will have you wondering what Lucas will do next while cheering on Morgan.

Identity was an interesting read. I haven’t read any other books by Nora Roberts and I really enjoyed the flow of book and the way it intertwined heartwarming moments and romance with the thrilling suspense staying in the background just enough to remind you that it wasn’t a cozy romance novel.

After reading through 95% of the book, I didn’t see how the story would be resolved so quickly. It was a blink and you miss it finish. I wish there had been a few extra pages devoted to the end scene.

My minor (and petty, I know) complaint was the use of “my girls” by the daughter when referring to her mother and grandmother. It seemed more fitting for the grandmother or even mother to use the term. I know that it is meant to be endearing and it didn’t ruin the book for me but I did cringe every time she used it (which was A LOT).

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