This is my first book I have read by this author and it will not be my last.Thank you to #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for the opportunity to read this eARC before the publication date of May 23,2023.I loved this book and it had me reeled in until the very end.It was the perfect blend of suspense and romace.

Morgan Albright is tired of moving around so when she gets the opportunity to plant roots, she takes it. She works hard at two jobs to build the life that she has always wanted. Morgan has her plans and knows her goal and what she has to do to get there. Life is going well until he walks into the bar where she is a bartender.

A serial killer who targets blonde women with slim builds and androgynous names so he can take their bank accounts and identity before taking their life selects Morgan as his next victim.

The book is divided into three parts. It's well written and an excellent, empowering story about how resilient women can be. Featuring three generations, this story will grab at your heart and pull you along.

As usual, Nora Roberts builds a world and sucks you in. You want to live in that world and have all the characters (except the bad guys) as friends. While I know it won't happen because this one was written as a stand-alone, I do wish she would write the stories of some of the side characters.

This story was positively amazing! I love reading any of Nora’s books since she enchants her reader from the beginning I of the book until the end. This story will slowly pull you in and never let you go. you will experience every possible emotion and never want to put it down. Anytime I read a book from Nora, I’m absolutely blown away by her characters!

I really enjoyed this book. I always have enjoyed Nora Roberts and she didn't disappoint. I would definitely recommend this book.

I literally couldn't put this book down. Nora Roberts is such an amazing writer that captures your attention and doesn't let go until the end. Excellent book!

When Morgan Nash’s life is completely turned upside down after having her identity stolen, her friend murdered, and a the person who was responsible for it all is in the wind; she returns home to rebuild her life

But, “Luke” has not forgotten the one that got away. He will stop at nothing to prevent Morgan from reclaiming her life in hopes of reclaiming what he feels he deserved.

Nora Roberts has written a page turning thriller that I just could not put down. The way she writes, it paints such a vivid picture in your mind you feel as if you are watching a movie not reading a book.
I give this book 5 stars. From the world building, the character development, it was a non-stop ride.

I was lucky enough to get an advance copy thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press.

I should start off with stating that I am a huge Nora Roberts fan. This book lived up to all my expectations of her writing style and the joy that comes from getting lost in one of her stories.

Morgan meets a guy and begins a relationship with him in between her 2 jobs and home improvement plans. He unfortunately turns out to be an identity thief and not only steals her identity but murders her best friend. Morgan heads to the comfort of family to reclaim her identity.

As with most of Nora Roberts lead fale characters, Morgan is a strong female lead that you immediately want to get everything. She works hard and is relatable with her hopes and dreams. She has her flaws but owns up to them. She does wait to be saved but can also ask for help.

If you love Nora Roberts longer stories with a touch of suspense and thrill, this one will not disappoint.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley books for the advance copy for free in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It has been years since I read a book by Nora Roberts and I am so glad I did not pass up the opportunity to read this one. I went into it completely blind and expected a regular romance novel. Boy was I surprised when things took a huge turn around Chapter 3! It quickly became a mystery/suspense when Morgan came home from work to find her best friend and roommate murdered. The story follows Morgan as she loses everything she's worked for and has to move to Vermont into a house with her mother and grandmother. She begins to rebuild her life while working as a bartender/manager at a local resort but all the while she is getting updates that her roommate's murderer is still at large and she is his big target. She was the one that got away and it's driving him crazy.
I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of romance that was sprinkled into the story. I loved how we got to know so many characters and I especially loved Morgan and her ladies. This book covered so many genres in such a perfect way. It was borderline psychological thriller in the last chapter and I could not put this book down. The ending gets its own separate 5 star rating.

This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!! I had a hard time putting this book down! Would love more books based on the Jameson/Nash family members!!

I wish to thank NetGalley St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to preview this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oh my goodness this is an incredible book! I have been a fan of Nora Roberts for a long time and this is by far her best story. It begins with a young woman, Morgan, working hard as a bartender with dreams of someday having her own bar. She owns her own home and shares it with her best friend. She meets a handsome charismatic IT man named Luke. All is well until she discovers he is a murderer and identity theft criminal and she is his target. Be prepared to take this journey with all of the great twists and turns and the fear that Morgan has that Luke will find her and come back to finish what he started. Nora writes a lovely romance for Morgan and a very special four legged friend. She makes Luke a terribly frightening character. Morgan’s family and friends gather around her to protect her and the reader is 100% involved in this book. In this day and time when identity theft is real, this book made me more aware of how to protect oneself against such things. I highly recommend it to lovers of women’s fictions, romance novels and especially people who love a riveting crime story.

The first half kind of dragged but things picked up. I like that Robert's creates strong women and this book was no exception. I look forward to a sequel with other characters that were hinted at. Consistent as always is Nora Roberts.

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A suspense filled story of life, family, roots and love.
From the horror of losing her roommate and her life as she knew it being destroyed by a psychopath with tech skills...to a trip back home to her Mother and Grandmother and the family home in Vermont
Morgan never felt safe from him. Waiting for him to come after her and knowing he would.
This was a great story.
I couldn't put it down.

I was so excited to get this ARC that I dropped my other books and started reading. It did not disappoint. I laughed and cried. I enjoyed it so much. Nora Robert’s always writes a good thriller/romance.

I have been an avid Nora Roberts reader for as long as I can remember. I know that I can always rely on her for a compelling read and she did not disappoint with Identity. The complex layers of this story kept me engaged the entire time.

We know who the villain is right away (the information is in the blurb). This story is more about the main character, Morgan, overcoming what has happened to her, reconnecting with her family and finding love. She has been shaped by her past but makes moves to take control of her future. I found her likable and relatable; she is someone I would want to be friends with.

Morgan moves to Vermont to live with her grandmother and mother. The dynamic between these three strong women was one of my favorite things in this book. The mother and grandmother own a gift shop/wine bar that I would love to visit one day. Morgan could have easily worked there, but she wants to make her own way. She gets a job as the bar manager at the premier resort in town and finds another family there.

Miles Jameson and his family run the resort in town. They are another fantastic cast of characters that add depth to the slow courtship between Morgan and Miles. The evolution of their relationship felt organic and was a joy to watch while danger loomed in the background. The suspense was there, but it never overshadowed Morgan's personal story, which I enjoyed.

I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of Nora Roberts, romantic suspense or family series. I know that I will be adding it to my list of rereads.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC

Loved this book. Nora Roberts excels an creating strong independent women or developing her women characters into those strong independent women. Some challenges knock you down but what you do to get back on your feet makes all the difference. There is no shame in getting help and this book Identity shows that. As Morgan works on finding who she is, she also discovers that sometimes the plans we lay out for ourselves may look different once living life gets involved. The setting was created beautifully and though I would take a page from Morgan's book and nope a lot of things mentioned, the characters came to life and I could see them enjoying the experiences. My only complaint about this book is the bossy men. I would love to see the table turned where the women tell the men what they should be doing when they face an unknown foe.

Nora Roberts is an old favorite of mine. She does a wonderful job creating a strong female protagonist and surrounds her with a supportive cast of characters. The characters are likable and relatable but imperfect which is the best type. While I enjoyed the characters, there were a lot of them and at times it was hard to keep track especially of the big Jameson family. I also wondered why there were so many characters needed unless she is going to make this a series and give some of the secondary characters their own book? I know she does this a lot but it seemed like unless that was the case, it wasn't necessary to have so many.

The plot has a very slow burn to it and there was a lot of it. She does an amazing job including details about every aspect of the book from the Morgan's job to the thoughts of the serial killer. Similar to the amount of characters, I wondered if we needed that much detail? This book was on the larger side and at times I was waiting for the action to occur. It was good, just long.

Overall, Nora Roberts is a very talented writer and this was an amazing story. I just wonder if there was too much "stuff" getting in the way of the pace of the book. I highly recommend for Nora Roberts fans and anyone who loves romance and suspense. It's definitely worth checking out.

Wow! Great book! I absolutely loved reading this one! This book had it all! It had high suspense, intrigue, action packed, murder, mystery, serial killer, FBI, and a crazy mother humper! Lol The storyline was so very interesting and definitely kept me glued to my Kindle! This book was such a heart pounding crazy ride! I loved it! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Definitely don't miss out on thus one! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

She knows what she wants, and is working hard to get it….and he takes it all in an instant.

Morgan Albright spent her childhood forever moving from place to place; her father’s Army career had her family continually relocating, then after her parents’ divorce her mother drifted from place to place, trying to forge a new life. As an adult she has chosen to set down roots in a neighborhood near Baltimore. She has bought a small house, taken in a roommate named Nina to help meet expenses, and works two jobs to set aside enough money to fix her house up the way she wants it. Her daytime job is with a family run construction firm, where she has learned skills to do some of the needed work in her house herself. Her nighttime job as a bartender brings in good money, and she enjoys being in an environment full of fun and social interactions. Her life plan hasn’t allowed much time for a social life, but she’s happy….she has a home she loves, money in the bank, and a wonderful group of friends who are like family, especially in NIna. So, when a good looking guy named Luke comes into the bar where she works one night and is a little flirty, she flirts right back. He comes back a few more times, fits into the crowd of the regulars, so when he finally asks Morgan out on a date, she accepts. Another date follows, and Nina suggests that Morgan invite Luke to join them and Nina’s boyfriend Sam at their house for dinner one night. Another good night, with everyone getting along well…but a few days later, tragedy strikes. Morgan returns home from work one day, and finds that her home has been broken into…and Nina, sent home from work sick, has been killed by the intruder. Broken glass, missing money and jewelry, even Nina’s car is missing, and the worst is yet to come. Someone has used Morgan’s identity to take out massive loans, open and run up charges on new credit cards, and empty Morgan’s own accounts. It doesn’t take long to discover that the person who has destroyed Morgan’s life is none other thank “Luke”, and she is far from his first victim. Devastated by Nina’s death at the hands of someone Morgan invited into their home, and struggling to hang on to the home she has worked so hard to own, Morgan finally has to admit defeat. She sells the house, pays off the mounting bills, and reluctantly heads to her grandmother’s house in Vermont. Living with her mother and grandmother, in need of a job, Morgan is at rock bottom. But the work ethic and determination that had brought her so close to her dream have not been fully extinguished. Soon she is running the bar at a high-end resort in town, making friends, and reestablishing bonds with her family.
When Morgan was interviewed by the FBI, she learns that not only has Luke bilked other successful young women of their assets, he has always left them dead. She is the only one of his targets who lived. And that has not set well with Luke. He isn’t quite ready to finish the job with Morgan, but he knows that he will. That he must. And he makes sure that Morgan knows that he isn’t done with her yet….new credit cards are opened in her name, jewelry taken from her turns up on the bodies of his latest victims. The FBI is on his tail, but he is able to stay one step ahead of them. Morgan is working hard to rebuild her life; she again has a job she loves, is making new friends, is even taking defense classes to be ready to defend herself if and when Luke returns. And then there’s Miles Jameson….grandson of the owners of the resort where she works, owner of a goofy but lovable dog, and a house with actual turrets. Oh, and he’s hot (it is a Nora Roberts book, after all!). Neither was looking to fall in love, but it seems to be happening anyway. Can Morgan trust enough to love? Can she keep herself, as well as her mother and grandmother, safe from a violent predator who has a score to settle?
Nora Roberts’ heroines have, to quote Lou Grant, “spunk”, and Morgan has it in spades. She isn’t looking for a man to save her, or to give her the life she wants…she will do whatever needs doing to get her life back under her own control, including getting fit and strong under the tutelage of fitness coach Jen, aka “the Terminator”. She works on her issues with her own family, and enjoys getting to know the large and close-knit Jameson clan. In the end, she will need to draw upon people skills learned as a bartender as well as the defense techniques she has developed, as well as the precautions put in place by the FBI, the town sheriff, and her family and friends, to face a showdown with the psychopath who wants to finish the job he started back in Baltimore. Fans of Nora Roberts will definitely appreciate Identity, and if for some reason you have never read one of her books (is that possible?), then think of Debbie Macomber, Julie Garwood, or Sandra Brown. I thoroughly enjoyed this read, and recommend it to lovers of romantic suspense. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the advanced reader’s copy.

I think everyone would agree that Nora Roberts can do no wrong with her books!!! She always executes beautifully the plot and characters development and it's what always brings me back to her books. Plenty of suspense and a little romance making it a perfect combination of a book you just can't put down!! I read it in a few hours because I just needed to keep going & going!!! Highly recommend this book :D

Firs, thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book. It has been a long time since I started a book that I could not put down. This was such a good book.