Sloan Cooper, a Natural Resources police officer, moves back to her parents home in quiet Heron's Rest to recover from being shot while off duty. Not being one to sit still, Sloan learns of a missing woman who disappeared out of thin air and she can't shake the niggling feeling, telling her there was something more to this story than what meets the eye. Nash, the handsome new neighbor and his brother are launching their business in the construction world, lives just a short walk away and spots Sloan for the first time on a walk, moving slow and clearly recovering from something. His interest piqued, he discovers he wants to learn more about her after a couple of conversations. This isn't what either Sloan or Nash were looking for, but the attraction and friendship that blooms is unavoidable. Not only that, but Sloan feels comfortable to let Nash in on her innermost thoughts surrounding the case and finds that he is a great sounding board. As with most of Nora Roberts books, this story is filled with excitement and suspense, intrigue and passion, and of course, romance sprinkled throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Hidden Nature is another gripping and beautifully crafted novel from Nora Roberts, blending romance, mystery, and a deep connection to the natural world. The characters are compelling, the suspense keeps you hooked, and Roberts’ vivid descriptions bring the setting to life. With its perfect mix of intrigue and emotion, this is a must-read for fans of her work and anyone looking for an absorbing, well-paced story.

Let me start by saying if I could give it 10 stars I would.

I say this all the time so forgive me BUT…

Nora Roberts is the QUEEN for a reason. I LOVED this. As soon as I started it was like coming home. This was just awesome. It had action, family…oh this family. As always the dialogue is lyrical. The way she writes is pure magic. It’s a flow like no other. Then the suspense part kicks in…yikes it was twisted. It was just what I didn’t know I needed. Yes, epic characters, great story and love. All kinds of love…family, friends, romance. I read it in record time and I am so sad I’m done.

Good thing I’m listening to an Eve & Roarke to get me over my sad.

I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this story. It starts with a bang, as Sloan, the main character is shot in the line of duty. Roberts portrays her road to recovery with surprising accuracy and believability (I often get annoyed when characters "bounce back" from major injuries with accidentally supernatural speed, simply on account of the laziness or inexperience of the author). The slow burn practical romance between Sloan and Nash is balanced in a fun way with the over the top speed and sweetness of her sister and his brother's romance. I enjoyed that contrast. And as for the villains: creepy as heck, and truly evil. I definitely hoped they'd both bite it in the end. The end is the only thing I didn't love about this excellently written tale; the showdown felt a little rushed, though was still ultimately satisfying. A really great read overall from the dependably solid Nora Roberts.

4.5 stars.

*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was a nice change from other recent Roberts books. The story of Sloane and her journey after being shot. Had a little romance, little murder and lots of suspense. I recommend this book if you want a read that's suspenseful but not too much. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #HiddenNature #NetGalley

Another beautiful story by Nora Roberts! If you love small town romance, female cop falls in love with the guy who can do anything, and don't mind coming out on the other side wanting to renovate your house and start a garden you will adore this book.

Nora Roberts, as usual, creates a beautiful background for a story of romantic suspense. Sloan is a natural resources officer who comes back home after being shot in a convenience store. As she finds peace and crocheting, living around her family again, she decides to stay. She buys a fixer-upper and that is where she meets Nash Littlefield and his brother who have shed their high paying careers to become The Fixit Brothers. That part was nice, but the mystery was what really pulled me in. A couple who think their dastardly actions are dictated by God, have their eye on Sloan. She has something they really want. A story to tell and they'll do anything to get it. Great page-turner!

I obtained my copy of Hidden Nature through Net Galley. Thank you!

People are disappearing and there seems to be no connection between the victims, different ages, different sexes. Can they find the culprits before more people disappear. This book is a suspense along with romances. Great characters and a compelling story will capture you and make you keep turning the pages. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I love Nora Roberts! She can write romance, home improvement and mystery all rolled into one. This book has all of these and more. The visual image she gives you as she writes almost alarming in this mystery. Great book!!

This was a wonderfully written novel. How Nora Roberts is still able to come up with new mysteries and suspenses is amazing. The plot was a little predictable, I knew what they final show down between of FMC and the bad guy would be as soon as the villain was introduced. But that did not detract my enjoyment of the book at all. IT was definitely a slow burn and a little instant lovey but again these di d not hurt the well developed plot or enjoyment. I am also unsure about how the cover fits it. It does not seem to tie into the story at all.

Nora Roberts edges closer to JD Robb than ever before (excluding the crossover New York to Dallas novel) in Hidden Nature. While not set in the future, Hidden Nature sets a Natural Resources Patrolwoman up against a serial killer draining people's bodies and drinking the victim's blood. While Roberts comes through with great character development, I felt myself just skimming the "bad guy" chapters as they were mostly just repetitive paragraphs of the same information/motives. A fine read if you're a Nora Roberts fan, but not one I'd suggest to a new-to-this-author patron.

An action-packed mystery with a strong, determined heroine at its core. Natural Resources police officer Sloan Cooper is bouncing back from a near-death experience, only to find herself drawn into a chilling investigation as she pieces together a series of disappearances. With a touch of romance, compelling twists, and a richly atmospheric setting in the Western Maryland mountains, this book keeps you hooked until the very last page. Nora Roberts hits it out of the park again!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and author Nora Roberts for the opportunity to review this advance copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Nora Roberts has a deft hand at writing stories that combine many different genres. Hidden Nature has romance, thriller and suspense all wrapped up into one plot. While I did enjoy reading about Sloan and Nash, the middle of the story slowed down and I found myself not picking this up as often as I normally do. The side plot of the serial killers was haunting and will stick with me.

I usually love Nora Roberts books. This one wasn’t it for me. It was so slow. It didn’t start really getting good till about 60% in. It was such a slow paced book. I struggled getting through this book and almost didn’t finish it.
The characters were interesting. I just think the first half could have been edited down.

*Thank you Netgalley an the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Natural Resource officer Sloan Cooper is shot and almost dies during a convivence store robbery. Her recovery takes place with her family in the small town of Heron's Rest. Newcomers to the town, Theo and Nash Littlefield, bought a old home to rehab and start a contracting business. Nash and Slone soon become embroiled with a couple of serial killers bent on recording the stories of anyone who has been revived after a near death experience, then sending them to the final great beyond.

Verdict: The plot in Hidden Nature reminded me very much of NR's Divine Evil which was written in 1992. Overall, a great read for all NR fans if a bit repetitive.

Nora Roberts does the romantic suspense well. Sloan is smart, strong, tough, has killer instincts, and sometimes channels Eve Dallas. After a setback, she works her way back, all while ruminating on an alleged abduction case.. Enter the Littlefields, Sloan meets her perfect complement in Nash. All the storylines and characters made this a great read.

I'm still deciding my thoughts on this one. Nora is my favorite author and nothing she writes is bad to me, but this one isn't my favorite. I will listen to the audio when it is realized - already preordered - and maybe that will make a difference as I was continuously interrupted while reading the Ecopy. It was hard to get into the book at first.

I want to say... what a thought! The crazy couple who felt it was their calling to 'let people go' if they were brought back to life by medical intervention... just gross and them draining them... cooking with some of their blood. Bleh. I did get slightly nauseous while reading those parts.

Overall, a great read by RB, but won't be in my top favorites.

Nora has done it again. The perfect balance of suspense and gentleness. This has all the hallmarks of a great Nora book: home improvement, twisted killers, and believably communicative romance.

Corporal Sloan Cooper is shot in a mini-mart, and has to be brought back by a brilliant medical team after dying on the operating table. When she is home recovering, the Littlefield brothers move to town to start their lives over as contractors, having rejected the worlds of Wall Street and Law. Meanwhile, a pair of religious fanatics are acting on a "calling" they believe they have to remedy the unnatural second life those like Sloan have been granted by not dying when it was their time. This book is built on police work and home renovation, and tied together with love.

Beyond that, this novel focuses on the Natural Resources Police in Maryland, an interesting and meaningful way to center a copy in the story. Sloan's family is delightful, and the town of Heron's Rest, like all of Roberts' small towns, is enjoyably populated and colorful. The amount of time spent with the killers' just makes the story even more interested. Highly recommend for an engaging novel that hits a variety of interest points.

Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts follows Sloan Cooper, a natural resources police officer who faces both physical and emotional challenges after surviving a traumatic event. The setup is engaging, particularly with the added tension of a robbery and Sloan’s subsequent recovery. The pacing of the novel fluctuates; while some sections are packed with action and suspense, others drag a bit too long, especially during the introspection scenes. The mystery of the missing persons is compelling and kept me guessing, but the resolution feels somewhat rushed and less satisfying than it could have been. The characters, particularly Sloan, are well-developed, depicting her resilience and determination.

Overall, Hidden Nature has its moments of brightness and intrigue but some of the pacing issues had me skimming some sections. It’s an enjoyable read for fans of the author.

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Nora Roberts is amazing. Her books keep me up and I wish I could reread over and over. I was creeped all night