This romance/mystery started off slowly. That is the only reason I gave it 4 stars. Sloan, a Natural resources police officer was shot, died and was brought back to life. She goes home to recover in the beautiful Western Maryland mountains , at her family's home. While recovering she gets more than her recovery: romance, a new job and a serial killer couple.
This book shows us why Nora Roberts has such a large following.
Thank you net galley for letting me read this book

I have read Nora Roberts for years. She is one of those authors that I don't read for a while, then pick up one of her books again, and wonder why I ever stopped. Such is the case with Hidden Nature. If you are a fan of old-school Nora Roberts, I know this one is for you! Lots of suspense, a little romance and a nice serial killer thrown in! What more could you want? Now, it does start a bit slow as we get to know the characters, but it picks up quickly. Sloan is injured in the line of duty and recovering. She stumbles on a missing person case and does some online investigation. Turns out there are others, and they could be connected. The story takes a dark turn, and I couldn't put it down! Definitely going back and reading few of Nora's books that I have missed!

Thank you to #NetGalley, Nora Roberts and St. Martin's Press for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

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I was so excited to get this book from Netgalley. I haven't read anything by Nora Roberts in years and was looking forward to it. This book was just okay for me, my least favorite book by her that I can remember. It is very slow paced, too slow for me, but others love that. The story was entertaining, but I found the Serial Killer plot just too strange and not needed.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Nora's new book is a good read. I finished reading this book in 3 days. The characters in this book is like visiting an old friend. The main character, Sloan, is an officer (think Park Ranger). She's injured while off duty and nearly dies. The story details her recovery, resilience, and her determination to recover. Sloan has the most amazing support team. Her immediate family are fantastic and likeable. The town where the story is set, is almost like a Hallmark movie set. It's described with such detail, you'll want to visit.

While in recovery, Sloan stumbles into a case of a missing person, which she begins to realize, is much bigger than it seems. She's putting together the pieces of the missing but will she figure it out before it's too late? (That's the part that had me reading well into the night)

Of course it wouldn't be Nora without some romance. I didn't really need this part of the book, but it was nice. We got to see the characters work through their own emotions while being respectful of each other's boundaries. Overall, it was a good read.

I am a huge Nora Roberts fan so I was so excited to receive this advanced copy. This book was everything I hoped for and more. It was romantic, edgy, suspenseful, engaging. I could not put it down! The dialogue was snappy and engrossing, I felt something for each character. So excited for more Nora!

As always, a highly suspenseful, entertaining read from one of my favorite authors. Loved this book, sank into the world of the crazy bad and the lovely good of Sloan, Nash, Tic, Mop and the whole Cooper family and hated when I came to the end of the book. Nora Roberts has another top read, she never disappoints. Grab this one and enjoy.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the DRC.

Hmmm… not sure what I think about this one. The mystery definitely spooked me-- and was pretty dark, honestly, but I never felt as connected to the romantic plot line. I’d say this one succeeded for me more as a suspense than a romance, but even then, not sure this is my favorite NR. Would absolutely still recommend to our die-hard Nora Roberts fans, though!

Maryland Natural Resources police officer Sloan Cooper is on her way back with her colleague whenshe enters
a convenience store, interrupting a robbery progress. Shot by the thief, she has a long recovery ahead. She returns
home where her family owns and runs properties rented out to vacationers. While recovering, she becomes
interested in a case of a missing woman and is determined to discover what happened. As she investigates,
more murders are discovered. As the victims are from different walks of life and ages, Sloan works on uncovering
what ties the murders together. Nash Littlefield and his brother have relocated from New York, leaving their careers
behind and staring new lives and a business businness in town, As Sloan and Noah's relationship grows,
his support and interest give her someone to discuss her findings with ass he continues her investigation.
#Hidden Nature #StMartinsPress #NetGalley

Loved the storyline and characters. Loved the families and hope there is a follow up story. It felt real; like I was there while it was happening.

Sloan Cooper, a Natural Resources police officer, was shot when she walked into a robbery that was in progress. While on the operating table, Sloan had to be brought back to life. She moved back to her hometown of Heron’s Rest and in with her parents for her long road to recovery.
Nash and his brother, Theo, move to this small Maryland suburb to start the Fix-it Brothers company.
Sloan and Nash become involved. Nash helps Sloan research some people who mysteriously disappear.
I love Nora Roberts and have been reading her for years. I am an MD girl, so I love her MD books even more!

I've always like Nora Robert's books and this was no exception. I like how the book has both thriller and romance aspects as well as different viewpoints. The story evolved naturally and although it felt a bit long, it didn't feel like any part was unnecessary. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers that give both viewpoints.

Great story because you know the bad guys and you know that Sloan is going to be a target in the future. You also know that the romance is going to develop but it is a charming journey. The close family unit is lovely with Nick and Theo feeling the close family for the first time. Mystery, suspense, romance, family ties, great setting make this a book that is hard to put down.

Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts. As with all of Ms Roberts books, the story was well written, researched and had well developed characters. The story it self was slow paced and there seemed to be an overabundance of the home improvement aspect. A good read but not a favorite from Ms Roberts

Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Unsurprisingly I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I loved the story. It felt like a classic Nora Roberts with the fun added twist of getting insight into the perpetrators alongside our main characters. It’s always super fun to see how human she makes all the characters, regardless of who they are, and these were all great. I love the close family dynamics, the adopting of those without family into the family, and just generally loved the MMC and FMC. The story itself was paced really well; I love how she writes the passage of time. It goes by quickly but without being too quick. It’s truly a skill. It was an easy, quick enjoyable read!

Hidden Nature is Nora Roberts newest stand-alone novel that will leave you feeling like you just stepped off the craziest, white-knuckled psychological thrill ride.

Sloane Cooper, a Natural Resources police officer, was living her best life in Annapolis, when the unthinkable happened when she ran into a convenience store. Thank goodness that her work partner had her back and got her the medical attention that she desperately needed.

After her harrowing experience, she recuperated in her parents’ house near Mirror Lake in a small town about 4 hours from her apartment and life.

As she struggled to rehab back as close as she could to being who she was, she settled back into her hometown’s small town lifestyle, where everyone lived in each other’s pockets. To include the handsome new neighbors.

To take her mind of the trauma and boredom of her recovery, she caught sight of news coverage of the mysterious disappearance of a young lady from a nearby grocery store. This was what set Sloane off on an investigative journey (off the books, of course) that would lead her to be hot on the trail of the warped perps who have been randomly taking people off of the streets.

Will she or the local PD catch them before more go missing? Will she and her loved ones stay safe? Who can she truly trust?

Thank you SO much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this fabulous and unputdownable ARC!!

Nora Roberts is one of my favorites. Hidden Nature was way to weird for me. I truly liked the characters and the story line. I absolutely hated the serial killer part and the blood. I mean seriously, do you know how many blood born diseases there are, and these people put it in their food. If all Nora's books were like this I would not read another one. Way to out there for me.

Absolutely loved this book so many different dynamics the love of family, friends, and reluctant romance with some action right out of the gate. Sloan is so strong with so much tenacity I love the relationship with her sister and how different Nash and Theo's upbringing were and how much love they have in spite of it. This book is about new beginnings, strength, and love it is such I heart rending and beautiful book I loved it Nora Roberts never disappoints.

I'm a big fan of Nora Roberts. Her stories are always engaging and have the perfect flow!
Thanks for the ARC!

I did feel it became a bit repetitive, and I think it could have been shaved down in length without losing any impact. So many pages spent on descriptions of home improvements, but only a few on the actual climax of the book, which was disappointing. Still a good read, though.

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.