The consistency of Nora Roberts novels is her strongest suit. A strong, independent woman meets attractive new guy to small town. She is embroiled in a mystery and her helps solve it. Along the way they fall in love and after the threat is neutralized they live happily ever after. As soon as I found I was approved to read this ARC, I dove in and read it on the snow day. I could have just as easily read this on a day on the beach or a rainy day.

Only two quibbles with 'Hidden Nature'. The first will depend on how much a reader likes to read about home improvement. There is a lot of descriptions on projects, colors, furniture, etc. The second is the inclusion of the inclusion of the special ingredient in the food. Each time it came up, it was hard to not to wince.

Each year, readers look forward to their newest NR tome in late May. They will not be disappointed.

Advanced Review Copy of 'Hidden Nature' provided by St. Martin's Press via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

Being a huge Nora Roberts fan, I was thrilled to get an advance copy of Hidden Nature. I was pleasantly surprised with this book. If you are expecting a feel good love story this won't be it. This novel really proved to me what an amazing writer Ms Roberts is. I thought thebook started a little slow but it became a real page turner for me. I was drawn to the characters as the mystery unfurled. Once again I love another Nora Roberts novel! If you lovea good suspense with a love story added this is for you

I have been a Nora Roberts fan for a long time and I thought Hidden Nature was typical of her style and writing. Having said that, the story did drag for me a bit. I guess I knew where it was heading and it seemed to take a little too long to get there. The page filling content was not bad, just did not keep me riveted. All in all, if you are a Nora Roberts fan, I think you will enjoy Hidden Nature.

This book seemed more formulaic than I expect from Robert’s. I could predict the next events, and I was very uncomfortable with the “bad guys.” That caused the book to be less enjoyable, while still being a must finish read. I would not recommend it to anyone other than saying it was a new book from an author that has a great following.

Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors. Hidden Nature did not disappoint, if you like suspense and romance this is a great read.

Observations while reading -
Sargent Sloan Cooper (which throughout my reading never failed to remind me of “Agent Dale Cooper” which made me to want to watch Twin Peaks again)
*tofu joke - why? Really… why?
*classic Roberts - romance between a strong and capable FMC with past trauma with one of the new guys in town, who is also strong and capable, also with past trauma, thriller and mystery, a couple of good boy doggos, and family meals.


I’ve been reading Nora Roberts since I was in junior high, I’m 51 now and still reading. Given that many years of reading, not every book works for me and Hidden Nature wasn’t a favorite - I found the plot repetitive, the chemistry between Sloan and Nash was disappointing because I just couldn’t see it, with an anticlimactic ending. Despite my own issues with this, I still think many fans will very much enjoy it.



Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the DRC

When NetGalley gifted me the advance copy of Nora Roberts newest book it immediately jumped to the top of my TBR. She’s a must read author for me, and this one didn’t disappoint. Her female main characters are always such strong women - capable of taking care of themselves and the people around them. Sloan is no exception. This book is definitely a slow burn, and it takes some time to get to the climax of the book - almost the entire story. The scenes that focused on Carla and Sam were disturbing - as they were clearly meant to be. Nora Roberts follows a certain formula, which to me is a positive. I like knowing that it will all work out in the end - I’m not a fan of the truly scary, so knowing that it ends well is what enables me to keep reading. As always I’m sad to say goodbye to the characters at the end because I feel like they’re friends.

I am and will always be a Nora Roberts fan. I have been reading her books for over twenty years. This one is so hard for me to give less than 4 stars...however, I struggled with it, as I couldn't quite connect with the characters. I felt as though they all kind of felt the same. The tone of voice and their personalities sort of fell flat to me. I did enjoy the storyline. It was unique and kept me on my toes. Thank you for the opportunity to read this!

This book has it all, romance and people disappearing and being murdered.
Sloane moved back home to a quiet town which turned out to be nothing quiet at all.
Roberts will lure you in with the intrigue.

Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts was a little outside my comfort zone. I normally love her romantic, fantasy series, and have devoured all of them. Hidden Nature is more of a hard core mystery, and I admit, the mystery part of it was very disturbing to me. Enough so, that I keep thinking about it. Which, really, is my definition of a good book - one that stays with me, one that I keep thinking about. I was very pleased to discover that the main characters were as admirable, funny, and great with dialogue as all of the Nora Roberts books I’ve read. The main character, Sloan, is intelligent, strong, and very likeable. Her family is very important to her, and are also strong, well-developed characters. I’m so happy I went out of my comfort zone with this one. I definitely give Hidden Nature 5 stars!

Mein Leseerlebnis

Der neue Roman von Nora Roberts aus dem Jahr 2025 war für mich gut zu lesen. Ich mag den Schreibstil der Autorin eigentlich immer und es fällt mir leicht, mich auf ihre Welten einzulassen. Darüber hinaus fand ich die Prämisse der Geschichte faszinierend und ich konnte mir die Charaktere ohne Probleme als echte Personen vorzustellen. Sie wirken auf mich lebendig und vielschichtig.

Auch konnte ich die beschriebenen Orte gut vor meinem inneren Auge sehen, was für mich beim Lesen von Büchern keine Selbstverständlichkeit ist. So weit, so gut.

Trotz dieser positiven Aspekte des Buches fand ich die Geschichte nicht so spannend wie erwartet und vor allem die Liebesgeschichte weniger berührend als erhofft. Der Spannungsanteil fiel für meinen Geschmack etwas flach und wenig mitreißend aus. Das kenne ich aus anderen Büchern der Autorin ganz anders. Die Liebesgeschichte war zwar nett und schön, aber wiederum nicht so intensiv wie erhofft.

Da ich viele Liebesromane der Autorin liebe, habe ich an ihre Werke eine gewisse Erwartungshaltung, die dieses Mal nicht vollständig erfüllt wurde.

Für mich zählt “Hidden Nature” nicht den besten Büchern der Autorin. In Bezug auf die Spannungsmomente, den Unterhaltungswert und die Emotionalität habe ich mir von dem Buch etwas mehr erhofft.

Schlecht oder total enttäuschend ist “Hidden nature” aber auch nicht, ich würde es als ganz nett und gut zu lesen beschreiben.

🖤🖤🖤 1/2

Für wen?

Wer ruhig erzählte Geschichten mit etwas Spannung und einer neuen Liebe für die Heldin mag, für den könnte das Buch eine schöne Sache sein. Erwartet bitte keinen richtigen Thriller oder eine hochemotionale Liebesgeschichte.

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me access to this advanced readers copy. Ms Roberts has written another enthralling mystery, with engaging characters and believable plot.
One thing I truly admire about her writing is it never seems to get stale or repetitive and this is a shining example!!

Nora Roberts’ “Hidden Nature” is a blend of romance, suspense, and other exciting elements. The strong female lead is incredibly engaging. I wish it was a series so we could follow the characters’ adventures further. It’s definitely a must-read!

I love Nora Robert’s and really wanted to love this book, but I didn’t. I liked the mystery premise but to be honest, I think the crazy radical religious nuts portion was just too much, not all people of Faith are that crazy.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own." eARC provided NetGalley

Another winner from Nora Roberts. Nora Roberts is by far one of my favorite authors and she never disappoints. This books has romance, suspense and all the good stuff in between.

Sloan is a Natural Resource Police officer and is shot during a random stop at a convenience store. She dies but the doctors are able to save her and bring her back. She then goes to her home town to stay with her parent for her recovery in Heron's Rest. As she recovers she is offered a position with the local NRD but gets hooked on a disappearance of a local woman that just vanishes. She starts to uncover a lot of other victims that have gone missing in the last few years and starts to put the pieces together. She works with the other various police departments where there missing people have been reported to find out what dark forces are at play.

Don't forget the new love interest that blooms when she is least expecting it and proves to be everything she needed.

I don't want to say too much more as you need to read this book and find out what happens for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for an ARC in return for an honest review.

“Nobody has the right to decide someone else doesn’t have the right to live.”

There is no question that Nora Roberts is one of the best fiction writers of our generation. In her newest gem, Hidden Nature, Roberts follows Natural Resource Police (NRP) Officer, Sloan Cooper. After getting shot at a convenience store coming back with her partner from a take-down, she has no choice but to move back in with her family in Heron’s Rest to fully recover. Day by day she gets her strength back, her new job closer to home, and meets the new construction hottie next door, Nash. However, people in her surrounding areas have begun going missing grabbing Sloan’s attention. When Sloan realizes that what they all have in common is something that she has also experienced, she has to make sure she isn’t the next victim.

What a great crime-investigation, mystery novel! It’s easy to escape in this small town with its descriptive imagery and get lost in the story. There was so much to like and I’m excited for the Fix-it-Brothers (speaking as an attorney myself straight to Theo!). Also, I didn’t even know the NRP was a thing, so I learned something new! The characters are well developed, and I loved the dogs!

Saying this, I absolutely hated the constant use of the words “doll,” “babe,” and “sis.” It was way too much, and I don’t know anyone who speaks like this, saying doll in every single sentence. Also, there were so many descriptions about the home remodeling, and decorating, and even about cooking sometimes – but I felt like the ending was just too neat and wrapped up way too quick. There could have been a more climatic ending (100 pages on remodeling, 5 finishing the story).

All you really need to know is that Roberts will never disappoint you. There is comfort in knowing exactly what you are getting, and I will read everything she writes! I do miss some of her trilogy series, but this is a great standalone read!

4.2 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Nora Roberts never disappoints, and this was a solid 4.5 star read for me! The setting of this book was atmospherically inviting and picturesque. Typical Nora. I always want to crawl inside one of her stories and live out my days vicariously. It was the perfect blend of mystery and romance with some added thrills. The suspense lingered and built up in intensity as I flew through the pages with anticipation for the epic finale. And it was deeply satisfying. I loved all of the characters, except for the baddies, of course. They were so likeable and family oriented that I wanted to be a part of it all. I didn't care for the lengthy descriptions of the house remodels, but this didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story. My only minor issue was that I had trouble at times determining who was narrating. I was able to figure these parts out eventually, but it messed up my flow and caused a bit of distraction. Again, this was very minor. It did not take away from my overall enjoyment of this fantastic read. Nora always makes me fall in love, whether it be with a place or a person, and she did both with this book. I look forward to each and every one of her stories. I would definitely recommend!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for granting me a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Hidden Nature is another wonderfully written book from Nora Roberts.

This is exactly what I would expect from Nora. I loved the bit of thrill and mystery with this novel,

Looking forward to reading more!

Sloan Cooper is injured on the job. To recuperate from her injury, she temporarily moves back into her parents' home. As she heals she stumbles across details of a nearby missing persons case. The case is difficult for law enforcement because they have no clues. Sloan begins noticing other similar cases. Can the authorities find the criminals before another person is abducted? Sloan's physical recovery prompts her realization that she wants to be closer to family. When a change in the local NRP office happens, Sloan seizes the opportunity. Her new home needs renovation, her contractor is knowledgeable and handsome. Is he a distraction to Sloan?

Nora Roberts stays within the romance genre but cleverly combines it with a thriller. Missing persons, criminal suspects, and home renovation are all woven together to ensure a true page-turner. Sloan is a strong and competent woman. She is interesting and a terrific main character. Her ability to focus the investigation and discover the abductors is fascinating. There is still romance throughout the story but in this story, it is not the main focus. As she does so well, Nora Roberts crafts a book that captures the reader's attention until the turn of the last page.

Thank you NetGalley, Nora Roberts, and St. Martins Press for the early reader copy.

This book was exactly what I needed. I was in need of a Nora Roberts fix. Thank you netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and the author for my #gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

If you’re new here, hi I’m Courtney and I’ve been a Nora fan for as long as I can remember. I grew up reading her books with my mom. I love that she writes so many romance subgenres and I love them all.

Nora was how I fell in love with romantic suspense. I really loved the premise of this one. I love that she was a police officer. And I want the Fix-It Brothers to come work on my house. I loved the little town most of this took place. I loved the family dynamic and even the semi found family aspect. Sloan and Nash might have been what each was expecting, but they definitely fit. And while the “bad guys” were definitely a little strange, it was an interesting concept for sure.

This one is out May 27 and a complete standalone. Now the question is will I go on a Nora reread binge?🤔