It’s Nora Roberts at her best at romantic suspense! I don’t think I need to say more than that! Just a true power house and this is why she’s one of my auto-read authors! Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for review

I loved all the characters in this story. Family was such a huge part of this. Enough drama to keep you wondering "when the bad guy would strike again" Heartwarming story about family and friends who become family and will do anything to protect you, as well as an inside look at the mind of a serial killer.

So creepy…. So good I just couldn’t put it down! Romance and psychopaths don’t usually go together, but Nora Roberts made it work in this book. A book of starting over and rebuilding with the perfect twist of mystery.

I've always been a Nora Roberts fan, but this book just didn't do it for me. The pacing was all off, and it felt too long. The first half of the book could have been written in a couple of chapters instead of 200 pages. It was too descriptive, and I didn't feel the chemistry between the MCs. Also, the way that Morgan referred to her mother and gram as 'my ladies' was very cringy for me. I wanted to love this book but didn't at all.

3 star rating, thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy for my honest review.

Nora Roberts latest novel of romantic suspense, Identity, centers on Morgan Albright Morgan starts seeing a man, Luke Hudson, that turns out to be both an identity thief and serial killer named Gavin Rozwell Gavin not only murdered Morgan's roomate, but stole her identity. Morgan heads to her family's home in Vermont for a fresh start. She succeeds by landing a job at trendy ski resort, falling for the resort owner's son, Miles, but her life is suddenly put back in danger when she learns that Gavin is tracking her down to settle his score with her.

I can always count on Roberts for a good story. Her trademarks such as a strong yet vulnerable heroine, close knit families, and a hero who is an equal match for the heroine. She also creates some truly chilling chapters that focus on Gavin.

Unfortunately, there are too many characters that come and go. There is also too much background description along with too many details especially when it comes to scenes where Morgan is at work making drinks.

Identity had the potential of being classic Roberts, but instead it's a better then average read by the beloved author.

What a page turner! I enjoyed reading this book so much. From the suspense to the romance. This book has a little bit of everything. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

This is a very compelling thriller that was hard to put down. I connected with the characters immediately and the villain is oh, so very evil. I was kept enthralled throughout the whole book. The ups and downs of the main character were heartbreaking, but her resilience was inspiring. I loved the entire supporting cast.

This is a book for readers who enjoy strong women and I hope you pick it up.

I received a free copy of this book from St. Martin's Press via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

Nora Roberts shines in this resplendent romantic mystery. She uses her sharp writing skills to bring the readers a great story. The characters are magnificent in a page turning plot. Morgan is a magnificent character. She is strong and resilient in the face of grave danger. Miles is stoic and hardworking. Readers will be intrigued by the cat and mouse game played by the killer. As the story is told from several voices the dialogue is sharp and witty. The romance that blossoms between Morgan and Miles is very sweet. It is a story about the bonds of family and resiliency.

IDENTITY is a romantic suspense novel that tells the story of Morgan Albright (Nash), a woman whose identity is stolen and whose roommate and best friend is murdered by a con-man who gained Morgan’s trust while she was tending bar. Morgan is the first of Gavin’s victim’s to survive – normally he murders the women whose identity he steals. Morgan ends up moving back home to Vermont to live with her mother and grandmother and gets a job as a bartender at the local resort. As she rebuilds her life, the FBI tells Morgan that Gavin’s end goal is to finish what he started by taking her life.

Let me start by saying that in my teens and 20s, I was a HUGE Nora Roberts fan; I used to buy her romances and her romantic suspense novels the day they were released which I don’t do very often. In the last 5 years though, I’ve found I have somewhat outgrown Nora’s style and she is no longer a “must read” author for me. Instead, I pick and choose with Nora books to read based on the premise. That being said, the premise of this novel sounded incredibly interesting so I was very excited when I received an advanced reader’s copy from NetGalley.

Although there was a lot going on right at the beginning of the story, the story lagged quite a bit for me. I didn’t think things picked up in Vermont until about the 50 or 55% mark; if I hadn’t received an advanced copy, I’m not sure I would have made myself finish this book as I usually give books less time to capture my interest. At one point around the 40% point, I found myself skimming some of the chapters because I wanted to finish. I also found the use of “my ladies” by Morgan to describe her mother and grandmother to be somewhat cringeworthy and I found the dialogue to be mostly unrealistic – I had to ask myself, who talks like this?

But what saved this story is the fact that Nora Roberts knows how to write a good story. The second half of the book was interesting and I really enjoyed the parts where we got to see into the mind of Gavin; I wish there was a bit more of that and less day-to-day in Morgan’s life. As usual, Roberts crafted a kick-ass heroine in Morgan and I loved the ending and her role in it.

Based on the slow start, I’m giving this one three stars, but I think Nora Roberts fans will enjoy this one. A special thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4 Stars

This was a really good romantic mystery/thriller. I absolutely loved Miles and Howl. Morgan was a good main character who wasn't too perfect. All in all, Nora Roberts did what she always does, which is write a good story.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my free copy in exchange for an honest review.

What do you do when the life you built is stolen from you? Morgan Albright is a strong, independent woman who is living the life that she has built. When she meets someone who is in town for just a little while, she strikes up a friendship with him. He is not all that he seems however, and he steals her identity, her money, and murders her best friend. Can she build a new life and maybe an even better one?

It had been years since I had read a Robert’s title, and this was a real treat. The story was gripping, well plotted, and edgy enough that I would stay up reading a lot longer than I intended. I will promote this, as well as take a closer look at the books she has written that I passed on. Great escape fiction!

Nora Roberts does it again! After more than 200 books in publication she still manages to put out brilliant works that keep me hooked. They way she can hop from different genres is amazing to me and I will always be in awe of her.
Now, Identity was different than anything else I remember reading from her. It has the romance she's known for. It has the mystery and murder she uses with her pseudonym, J.D. Robb. But at the end of the day, it was a feel good, happy ever after story about a woman who goes through real life struggles when a man literally takes her identity and flips her life upside down.
Morgan is a beautifully created character who's independent, strong willed, and looking at life as glass half full despite the situations life has thrown her way.
Miles is broody and mysterious and also her boss. She shouldn't lean on him for comfort and support.
Luke is a pretty boy, charming man who has this air about him that makes Morgan want to chat him.

All of the characters, the family support and the small town vibes of this book were perfectly presented. I loved it and cannot wait for it to come out so I can display it on my shelves.

Thank you to Negalley and Macmillan press for the chance to read this ARC.

Wow! Quite the romantic suspense. Not usually a fan of serial killer mysteries, but this one was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the romance and personal growth of the characters. Nice seeing all the generations of the families working together. Interesting variety of people. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Morgan has worked hard to put down roots and have a home of her own. She takes in a roommate to help with expenses and the two quickly become best friends. Morgan meets Luke and invites him to dinner. Soon after, Morgan's identity is stolen and she loses everything she has worked so hard for.

Morgan is forced to move back in with her mother and grandmother. She lands a job with a wonderful family owned business and begins to start her life over. But is the past really in the past? Maybe not.

I loved the characters points of view, even the perpetrator gets his say.
The characters are interesting and well represented. The relationships are the heart of the story.

Part scary story of having your identity stolen and murder, part family and friends and part romance.

I've read many books by Roberts int he past and will continue to read them.

Thanks to netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the arc.

Con artist with computer skills sets his eyes on a woman,. He has a specific type he goes after to steal identities, but her friends is in the wrong place at the wrong time and gets involved. Can she get away?

I'll start this review off by saying I'm a huge fan of Nora Roberts and have been for years. She's a one click author for me so getting an advance copy to read made me do a little happy dance. This book has a great combination of suspense and romance. I was pulled into the story from the first page and only put it down because I desperately needed sleep. It has everything I love about a Nora Roberts novel, love, family, friendship and a plot that pulls you in and makes you feel like part of the story. I love the way she describes things, making you feel like you're there. I could feel Morgan's pain and sadness over the loss of her friend, the happiness she felt as she started to rebuild her life, and the fear when she found out she was still being hunted by a killer. If you enjoy a good romantic suspense I recommend picking this book up. I loved it.

DNF at 56%. This is the last Nora Roberts book I will attempt to read. Something about the voice just makes me wish there were more/better editing. Phrases are repeated unnecessarily. “He enjoyed his Sunday solitude, he really enjoyed it.” “Relaxed, so relaxed she realized if she closed her eyes she’s drop straight into sleep…” “…or so she judged after she actually had the opportunity to really look at it. And really looking at it from the middle of the glorious four-poster only added to it.” All of those quotes were from within the first 5 or so pages of Chapter 18. The identity theft aspect of this book is interesting and novel and she always does a good job with family dynamics and beautiful settings, but the language is too tedious for me to continue.

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I can't remember when I started reading Nora Roberts, but I will say that, finally being the same age as most of her characters makes for an interesting read. I found myself relating to Morgan - Identity's protagonist - and her steadfast nature, her need (read: not choice) to start over, and, most importantly, all of her hopeful feelings that you have when you're in your late twenties and life is an open road ahead of you.

Nora Roberts never really disappoints, and this is no exception. The dialogue is seamless and, while the plot is initially slow, I appreciated how it stretched over a year and half. (As in, Morgan did not immediately and unrealistically get her life together in three months.) I additionally appreciated how, while Miles was an alpha, he stood up for and allowed Morgan to hold her own more than other Roberts' male protagonists have.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What would you do if someone tried to take everything from you? If they stole your trust and your identity and left you with insurmountable debt that caused you to lose your car, your house, your courage, your sense of self, your family, and your friends. What if in the process they took your best friend from you, relishing in the thrill of taking her life while draining all the good from yours? And what if the best friend was a poor substitute for the serial killer whose perfect streak was marred only by you? What would you do?

Interspersing moments of calm and joy with intense, nail-biting moments, Nora Roberts never disappoints. Roberts takes us along for the ride as Morgan Albright rebuilds her life, and herself, in Vermont, all the while knowing that the killer is out there still stalking and taunting her. As the novel progresses we see the inner workings of a serial killer’s mind and watch as it devolves knowing this means he’s that much closer to coming back for Morgan, the one that ultimately got away. We are also privy to the FBI’s perspective as they close in on the serial killer who has hundreds of identities and looks.

With a strong female protagonist and the strong women she surrounds herself with, this is a novel about reclaiming yourself and being willing to take second chances while accepting help from those around you. You’ll love the Nash women, the Jamesons, Miles, Nina, Sam, and definitely Morgan.

Nora Roberts excels in her writing and “Identity” is no exception. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you should run over to the bookstore on May 23 to pick up your copy as soon as the store opens. Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advance e-book of this novel. I was thrilled to read and review this fantastic novel.