I've been reading Nora Roberts for many years and generally like her stories so I was delighted to get this early read for my honest opinion from NetGalley and St. Martins Publishing Group.
Overall I enjoyed the book. The main character Morgan is a strong woman with a great work ethic and strong goals and she has the foresight and determination to accomplish them. She meets a man at the bar she works at and he impresses her enough she finally takes time from her two jobs and house improvements to go out with him.
Her roommate, Nina encourages Morgan to live a little and they even have a double date dinner for him and Nina’s boyfriend.
Ever hear the saying “too good to be true” would that be Morgan’s new friend Luke? All of her dreams and hard work are destroyed, gone including her best friend Nina. Morgan has to go home to her mom and grandma to start over but start over she will she is strong and capable, but will she open her heart again? One thing hangs over her head as she slowly rebuilds her life, Luke doesn't want to let her get away.
Yes there are flaws in the story, she could have frozen her credit cards and made adjustments to how her name is listed on them and the interpersonal relationships could have been developed more deeply with her new co-workers and friends but overall it was a good read and kept your interest. Also, you will love the mom and grandma plus the new people Morgan meets as she rebuilds her life. The book was very enjoyable. I do recommend Identity by Nora Roberts.

Morgan meets a man she likes and she and her roommate Nina throw their first ever dinner party. The dinner party goes well and everyone is happy. But, things change when their house is broken into and items are stolen. Nina is murdered as well. It turns out that “Luke” who Morgan has been dating is a con artist and murderer. Now, Morgan moves home to live her her “ladies”, her Mom and Grandma. “Luke” is after her as he wanted to kill her and not Nina. Nothing in his life will be right until she is dead.

I loved this books and could not put it down!!!

I’ve wanted to read a Nora Roberts novel for awhile now so thank you netgalley for the opportunity! Identity was a solid story! I love stories with a strong heroine and Morgan does not disappoint. After her best friend is murdered, her life is in turmoil as the only victim of identity fraud that has ever escaped from “Luke”, whom she thought was a potential love interest. She uproots and begins in a new life back home but is constantly followed by the possibility of “Luke” returning. My only critique would be then end was a little predictable but still a good story overall.

I enjoyed the journey that Morgan was on. the story seems well rounded until the ending. I feel it was too rushed although it did encompass all the elements she was preparing for it was just too fast.

Identity was a thrill ride I didn't know I needed. It hàd all the pieces I love in stories and was able to piece them together to create a captivating story. The relationship between Morgan and her ladies is precious. The multi perspective narration was interesting and kept me on my toes throughout.

I love reading books written by Nora Roberts! The characters are described so skilfully and that is what brings you right into the story. I am sorry that the book had to end! Looking forward to more of her books. Thanks for allowing me to read. Recommend!

This was a pretty good book. 4 stars out of 5!

Morgan has a stable life, a home, working 2 jobs, and has a great roommate named Nina. Her life seemed to be going her way until she meets Luke. Morgan and Luke seemed to really hit it off. He was charming until he wasn't. Morgan finds herself losing everything, her home, her car, her roommate, because of Luke. She ends up heading back home to Vermont to live with her Mom and Grandmother. Morgan starts to rebuild her life in Vermont but Luke, from her past, won't go away.

Identity was a beautifully written book that kept me engaged. The book was really long and there was a bit of filler I could have done without. I did think there wasn't a lot of chemistry between Morgan and Miles and that could have been explored better. If you are looking for a book with twists/ turns and suspense you will not be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a combination of Dirty John and HGTV. The two main characters had absolutely no chemistry. They just slept together at 50% with no build up or tension before that. This book was formulaic Nora and I didn't enjoy it as I have dozens of others of hers

All Morgan ever wanted was a place of her own a house her own bar a stable home. When she waits on Luke he seems so nice. When her roommate and best friend are killed and her identity is stolen Morgan has no choice but to move back home with her mom and grandmother. She is finally settling in with a new job she loves when she finds out that the person that stole her identity is not done yet.

Nora Roberts brings us the story of Morgan and her carefully crafted life nearby Baltimore. Because she moved around a lot as a child, she is determined to follow her life plan of settling down in one place, owning her own home, and working hard. Life is good until one day when everything is destroyed including the death of her friend, her stolen identity, and the knowledge that the murderer was someone she let into her life. Now she has to return home and start all over again. Will this life changing event make her keep running away from life, or will it force her to make decisions that will help her be grounded?

Nora Roberts brings us a story of how to persevere in the face of fear and change. Morgan returns home to live with her mom and grandmother where we learn the root of her determination. We see how life changes for Morgan as she adjusts to what life throws at her. Will Morgan be able to get past all of these changes, or will they just bring her down? You keep turning the page to find out what Morgan will do next. When you are getting close to the end of her story, you want to keep going on while not wanting her story to end. There is plenty of action to keep you going until the end.

I read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this privilege.

Nora Roberts has done it again! I have always been a fan of her stand-alone novels and her latest was no exception. She writes contemporary romance novels but there is always a gritty edge to them that make them thrillers, too. In Identity, Roberts explores the trauma of identity theft.
Morgan Albright is a young woman who is building her future step by step. Through hard work at two jobs, an office worker at a landscaping nursery by day and a bartender at night, she has bought herself a house which she shares with her best friend, Nina. She is planning to renovate the house herself in steps as she saves money. But, after throwing her first dinner party attended by Nina and her boyfriend, and Luke, a charming customer at the bar where she works, her well-planned life falls apart. When she comes home one day, she finds Nina brutally murdered and her house robbed. FBI agents tell her that “Luke” is really Gavin, an identity thief and serial murderer. When she checks her bank accounts she finds they have been wiped out and soon she begins to receive bills for credit cards she never opened. The legal nightmare and her house now tainted by murder force her to sell the house and leave Baltimore to go to Vermont to live with her mother and grandmother. But the nightmare doesn’t end so easily. Gavin is still out there and plans to fix his mistake in killing Nina by killing Morgan.
This was a very easy reading, fast paced book that grabbed my interest right away. The relationship between Morgan and her “Ladies”, her mother and grandmother, was very sweet and her eventual romantic relationship was a slow burn.
If you like Roberts’ books, you will definitely like this. If you’ve never read her books, you’re in for a delightful time since she writes a lot of books. Lucky you!

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. This is an honest review.

I feel like I’ve only read good books lately - so either I’m really good at picking my reads or there are some excellent books coming out in 2023 (I think it’s the latter) . @norarobertsauthor has a hit on her hands with this one - it roped me in from the first chapter & I’m still thinking of the relationships that were built in this book (that’s how you know it’s a good book 😉) . I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys familial relationships , woman uplifting woman , and mystery/thriller with a bit of romance thrown in there . Make sure to grab this one when it hits the shelves on 5/23/23.
Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the opportunity to read this ARC … let’s keep the approvals coming 😉

From @goodreads :: 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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Great read. Lots of suspense in the story, with JD Robb feel. Super addictive and hard to put down.

I loved this book! I can't say it anymore eloquently. It's simply a great read. Thank you Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this wonderfully readable book. It is a pleasure to offer my thoughts.

Morgan is a solidly built character. She stands on her own two feet; shouldering two jobs, taking care of her home and being a good friend to her roommate, Nina. The only thing missing seems to be a relationship - until she meets Luke. He sees perfect for her, until he doesn't.

On the heels of tragedy and near bankruptcy, Morgan goes home to her mother and grandmother trying to rebuild her life. With her usual wealth of determination and hard work, Morgan is well on her way. She's even finding friendship and maybe love. However, the specter of her traumatic past still looms and intrudes in her new life. Until one day she's slapped in the face with danger and has to handle it as only she can.

Such a grab you by the hand to keep turning the pages book. I read nearly the entire thing in one day. Aside from the very compelling story, the descriptions were vividly done. You could almost eat, drink, smell and see things depicted in these pages. Well done Nora Roberts!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

Identity
by Nora Roberts
Pub Date: 23 May 2023

Oh, this book! I wouldn't classify it as horror, but I was absolutely horrified at the possibility of this situation. Our main character Morgan is "chosen" to be a victim for not only identity fraud but also murder. Her roommate, however, is in the wrong place at the wrong time and is killed instead of Morgan. Morgan loses not only her best friend, but her identity and everything that goes along with that. It is chilling to think about what a person would do in that situation.

Morgan moves away to where her mother and grandmother lives to start over with her life. Morgan gains an amazing support system, and she has such tenacity to thrive despite everything. The characters are well written, and the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed the romance with Miles (sweet, serious man!) and the villain was definitely someone you were looking forward to his ultimate demise! There was some everyday filler that I could have done without, but overall, the writing kept my interest.

4 stars

Identity by Nora Roberts – Tall, leggy, blonde, smart, resourceful and family oriented…everything a man could want. Morgan was the one that got away. And he wanted a second chance with her. Was willing to do anything for just one more day with Morgan. The only problem, he is a serial killer. The settings are richly detailed, I could almost smell the flowering gardens and the wilderness of Vermont. The characters are complex and easy to relate to. Nora Roberts is a masterful story teller who weaves together a fascinating tale of family dynamics, identity theft, retribution and love. It is an exceptionally well written, engaging tale.

Well Nora Roberts does it again!
I loved how in this book she showed the main character creating a whole new life and community after such a horrendous event has happened. We were lucky enough to see the rebuild and enjoy all the people that welcomed her into the fold and were willing to be there to protect her.
I liked how the villain, while ever present in her mind, was more of a background character and not the main focus of the story until just near the end?
The main focus in my mind was the community. How even after being exposed to a horrible event, if you have good people around you and willing to help, then you will be ok.

Release Date: May 23, 2023

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Morgan, an army brat, has dreams of finally putting down roots by opening her own bar, decorating her own sweet home and settling down in one spot instead of the constant travelling of her childhood. All that is destroyed when she falls for a con artist/killer, and to recover she ends up returning home to her mother and grandmother in order to rebuild her life. Morgan is finally starting to make her way again, getting her feet under her. But she’s a loose end that the killer wants tied up. Can Morgan finally be the one to take him down or will she be another #identity casualty.

If you are a chicken like me…DO NOT READ THIS AT BEDTIME! I went into this book completely blind and it was a happy sweet romance and the boom. Not a romance! 😂

The book is really good. It’s full of suspense and twisty turns. I was completely on the edge of my seat the entire time. This is an all consuming plan a few days for kind of book. My only critique is that the book is sooooo long. According to my kindle is 15 hours! I feel like there are quite a few scenes that could have been cut to shorten the length.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Love, love, love her writing. Roberts’ writing is superior when it comes to romantic suspense and that slow, dripping build-up. I just love this book! It is subtle and at times intense.

Identity was a thrill. For the first time i n a while i just couldn’t stop reading .by far Nora Roberts best book!!! I’ve loved and read most of her books and this is the BEST! Romance and and thriller all at the same time. I loved Morgan and the rest of the characters and i am hoping there’s more to their stories.