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.

Ok so first, this is probably the best Nora Roberts book that I have read. I am not a huge fan but I appreciate her work. I don’t anted to read this one because I love thrillers and the cover was interesting.

Second, I would give this book a solid 3 stars. Honest review, I was a little catchy but slow. It picked up in waves. So a few times, it lost me.

Last, I found the killer to be mediocre, generic, and honestly…. Old school in a very stereotypical way. So if you are into a cheesy nostalgic killer like character, then you have have a book you will love.

Thank you to the publisher for letting me read this copy on Netgallery.

I have loved almost all of Nora Roberts romantic suspense novels and this one does not disappoint, Although the flow is somewhat predictable for a long term Roberts fan, it made it no less enjoyable for me.

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. The relationship between Morgan, her mother and grandmother is just perfection, as are those of the Jameson family who she becomes involved with when she gets a job at the families resort. I loved the family bantering, the slow build relationship between the oldest, serious leaning Miles and Morgan, and even the adorable dog Howl, (the dog will be ok just FYI)

Will they catch our villain before he comes back for Morgan? Will any of these characters we have come to love be victims? The mystery kept me turning the pages. There were a few things that Irked me a bit, such as why didn't Morgan freeze her credit, put alerts on her cards, etc after the first time, but those are minor quibbles. If you are a fan of Noras work, especially her earlier standalones, you will love this one.

Thank you Net galley for an e galley in exchange for an unbiased review.

I have been a fan of Nora Roberts for some time now. So I was excited to read this new release. The only issue I had with this book was I have been reading a lot of first person point of view so it took me a minute to adjust to the third person point of view.

I loved this book and have to say it creeped me out a bit because I believe that this could actually happen.

Morgan is a hardworking woman with goals. She is going to plant roots. Growing up an Army brat she has moved more times than she can remember. With her inheritance from her grandfather she now owns a home. She is saving and will one day hopefully sooner rather than later own her own bar. Enter the charming and handsome Luke. Morgan agrees to go out with him despite her normally too busy to date stance. Morgan's roommate Nina encourages her relationship with Luke. But nothing is as it seems. Coming home to find Nina dead, Morgan is visited by FBI agents that tell her Luke is really Gavin Rozwell and has probably drained her saving and taken out several loans in her name. Grieving and financially ruined, Morgan goes to live with her mother and grandmother.

Morgan is finally starting to make her way again, getting her feet under her. However, Gavin doesn't plan on letting Morgan be the only woman to make it out alive.

We are taking on a ride seeing Morgan come into her own and still following Gavin as he plots he revenge. I loved the characters we met in the little town in Vermont. The Jamesons are truly a wonderful family. The Nash women are strong, capable, and confident. I want to visit the town and meet this people. I loved how everyone rallied around Morgan to help her deal with the fact a serial killer was going to come after her. I loved the relationship that developed between Morgan and Miles. And oh the dog, Howl, has a special place in my heart. What a fun pet.

My heart ached for the families that lost their loved ones to Gavin Rozwell, especially the Ramos family.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

A page turning suspenseful , action packed story with a whole lot of love mixed in is one of the most exciting books I've read in a long time. You just feel everything that Morgan goes through with her.

I haven’t read Nora roberts books in probably 10 years but I loved this one!
This one I couldn’t put down. Loved the characters. Loved Morgan. She was finally rebuilding her life after Gavin stole all her money and killed her best friend. Then the fbi show up and tell her he’s after her again and still killing. Morgan learned self defense and was still living her life all while waiting for him to come after her. Suspense and some romance all in one. I definitely recommend this book.
Thank you netgalley for this arc of this book. The review is all mine.

Nora Roberts continues to deliver reliably great reads. This thriller romance had a unpredictable villain, a great heroine and a nice set of side characters.

I especially liked the way our hero’s family reacted to him dating an employee, asking her if she had felt coerced even if they were sure he wouldn’t do that. In a genre that often feels like it’s filling up with unhealthy relationships it’s nice to see emphasis given to making sure one isn’t unhealthy.

Morgan is finally able to buy a house and put down some roots. She aquires a roommate and now best friend, Nina. Morgan works 2 jobs and doesn't have time for a social life, until she meets Luke at the bar she works at. He's charming, smart, funny. They go on 2 wonderful dates, until her world comes to a screeching halt. Nina was murdered. Suspect number 1? Luke, real name: Gavin.
Unfortunately, Nina was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. The real target? Morgan.
Morgan now has to uproot her life and start all over again. All while knowing that she has a target in her back.

I loved this book. I really did. I think it was the perfect balance or romance and suspense, and I loved the multiple POVs. The characters were fantastic and it was fun to watch the characters develop in through the book. My one thing, I wish that there wasn't so many mundane details. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Ahhhh. I love a good full length Nora Roberts novel.
I have to admit to not being exactly sure how this book would be. I have been a bit disappointed with a few of her recent books. I will tell you that I have read every Nora Roberts Book that she has written and i was excited to find that this one reminded me of the older character driven novels with a GOOD side of plot and murder.
LOVED IT.

I loved how the story was told from our main character and our villain and we got to see the growth and the simultaneous descent into crazy of both of them.

The romance was solid, with just enough sexy time and it built with the story. Really good!

Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.

Nora Roberts always writes a fine story, but this one had me on edge. Morgan works a a bartender and at a construction company. She has bought a small home to remodel, has a wonderful roommate and hopes to save enough to open her own bar. She is steadily working towards her goal. Now a personable man named Luke has come into the bar and seems to be the whole package. He isn't pushy and soon asks Morgan out for pizza and she invites him to her home for dinner with her roommate and her boyfriend. Then she comes home to find Nina dead. Her identity has also been stolen. Now the FBI is involved. Luke is not a Luke. Morgan was to be his victim, not Nina. Two years later, she is in Vermont trying to get her life back. But Luke isn't done with her...she needs to be dead.
The horror of having your identity taken is disconcerting. Not just losing your money but more debt being added.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher. I really enjoyed this.

Over the years, I have read and enjoyed many books by Nora Roberts. "Identity" was a great read with a wonderful story line about an empowering woman and her ability to overcome setbacks in the past and thrive with the help of her family - both relatives and friends - who love and support her unconditionally.

This suspense novel was well written, the characters very well developed - both good and evil, budding
relationships were introduced with just the right amount of angst , and the story kept my attention enough to keep me wanting more. A series based on this novel would be a must read!

Many thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy, which I received in exchange for an unbiased review

3.5 stars!

It was a good story. I just wished I read the synopsis. But honestly I don’t think I would’ve been prepared for the brutality of the murders even if I read it. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

With that being said, I did enjoy everything else. Watching Morgan pull herself up and out of that despair was inspiring. And of course watching her fall in love was super fun. I was smiling and occasionally giggling at the banter between her and Miles. The dry and quick wit that came pouring out of him was perfect.

Would I reread this book? Probably not. Would I read any future books based on these characters? Most definitely.

I have to start off with how excited I was to see this book in NetGalley and then I got approved to read it. Made my whole week!

And then I started reading it and everything just got better and better. This is a classic Nora Roberts novel and I mean that in all the best ways. The already strong female gets knocked down, but gets back up and is better than before. I loved Morgan and Miles and their families. I love that there’s always a dog, and Howl was adorable.



Thank you to Nora Roberts, NetGalley, and St.Martin’s Press for this ARC. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

Identity is another great read from a legend. From page one I felt comfortable, cozy, getting the lay of the land and as she often does – the author turned the story a full 180 degrees - pilling me all the way into the story and living within the pages.

Reading Nora Roberts is such a balm to the soul. Her character development, especially within families, is unmatched. Every character adds to and moves forward the plot. I was in Morgan’s house, I felt Vermont, saw the waterfalls, felt the fear, love, resilience. I loved every second of these strong characters, strong women! I hope to read more of the Jameson family.

I had the opportunity to read Identity by Nora Roberts and absolutely loved it. Morgan Albright is finally living the life she wanted. Her plans are coming together with hard work and sacrifice, but it was worth it for her. When Morgan meets Luke, he intrigues her and they have some fun together. Morgan and her roommate, Nina, decide to plan a dinner date and enjoy themselves. Everything seems perfect for now, until Morgan finds Nina dead and everything changes.

Now Nina is rebuilding her life and finds herself in the last place she ever imagined. She is now in Vermont and finding support she never thought she needed or wanted and a new job she is loving. Enter a new man she never expected but is everything she could want. Meanwhile, Gavin, the man Morgan met as Luke is spiraling and is obsessed with the woman that got away. Time is running out, but she has everything to live for.

This was a classic Nora Roberts’ story full of suspense, lies, murder and intrigue, but also, hope, love, family, friends and so much more. I devoured this story and loved it from start to finish and is why I continue to read her books.

Happy reading!