I flew through this one!! I loved the suspense. I mean discovering your entire existence was just deleted one day?! Having to figure out what happened and why?! It had everything I wanted! I really enjoyed Reece & Skylar–I loved learning about their relationship when they were younger. These two have a world of pain between them, but Skylar in danger has them coming face-to-face, and they can’t ignore the pain or the feelings that still exist between them. I loved watching these two find each other (and find happiness) again! Couldn’t put it down–def a great quick romantic suspense!

Oh what a swoony book. Skylar and Reece grab you by the feels all through the book. The ending was so romantic to me. There’s a lot of angst and suspense. I loved following the clues. The book is so realistic and relatable. You learn the difficulties Sky goes through on. Daily basis. Her disability doesn’t define her though. She is a productive and brave individual. The cyber crimes unfortunately are very realistic. It’s a sad state of the times we live in. I loved everything about this book. The writing is knowledgeable and sensitive. . I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

What do you do when your identity is stolen and your home has been ransacked? You reach out to your old friend and former protector for help. That sets the scene for the romance, suspense and intrigue of the second book in the Secure Watch series by Katie Mettner. It is not necessary to read the first book in the series to understand the background for this one. Fast-paced, it is easy to read it in one sitting. I can't wait to read more in this series.

I loved Sky and Reece’s story.
The plot in this was wonderful. It had tons of suspense and lots of emotions.
What happens when your whole life suddenly disappears, who is doing this to you. Sky has to call the one person who may be able to help her. Only problem, they haven’t spoke in many years. Can Land let go of his guilt long enough to help her?
I loved the characters and everything about them.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Katie for the chance to read and review this book.

Tracing Her Stolen Identity is a gripping second-chance romance that tugs at the heart while keeping you on the edge of your seat. The story of Skyler and Reece is one of love lost, trust broken, and the power of healing—both emotional and physical. Childhood best friends turned almost-lovers, Reece and Skyler were torn apart by a tragic accident that changed everything. Now, fourteen years later, their paths cross again under tense and mysterious circumstances. Skyler, who has rebuilt her life with grace and strength, returns from a trip to find her home ransacked—and worse, her identity systematically erased. With nowhere else to turn, she reaches out to the one person she still believes in: Reece.

Reece has never stopped loving her, and the moment she calls, he drops everything to be by her side. As they work together to unravel the mystery threatening Skyler’s very existence, old wounds resurface—and so does the undeniable connection between them.

This book blends suspense with heartwarming romance in a way that feels both real and deeply satisfying. The chemistry between Reece and Skyler is electric, and their shared history makes their emotional journey feel earned. The twists and turns of the plot add excitement without overpowering the love story.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of this book for review consideration. I am voluntarily leaving this review which is my honest, unbiased opinion.

Tracing her Stolen Identity is one of those books that will stick with me. I love second chance romance and this was such a sweet one. I think this was my first book where one of the main characters is in a wheelchair. I appreciated all the accuracy the author included and that she didn’t shy away from sharing the reality of what life is like for someone who is paralyzed like Skylar.

Book number 2 in the Secure Watch series really delivers with romance and suspense. This book is a must read!

Childhood friends Reece and Skyler were driven apart by a freak accident that left Skyler paralyzed. Fourteen years later Reece has never gotten over Skyler. Meanwhile, Skyler has put her life back together and things are going well until she returns home from a trip to find someone is trying to wipe her very existence out. She needs help and she knows she can trust Reece. Reece seizes the chance to prove he can be trusted with Skyler’s problems and more importantly his love if she will let him.

This book totally delivers on romance and thrills. You won’t want to put it down. A book you will want to keep for a second read.

I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a good story! I enjoyed the plot, found the characters lovable and interesting, and I would definitely recommend this to others!

Another amazing book by Katie Mettner. Lots of twists and turns. I'm glad this book ended the way it did. Id definitely recommend this book.

Skyler and Reece have know each other all their lives. They were best friends who wanted more but an accident changed their lives forever. 14 years later she needs help and he’s still the only one she trusts. This book keeps you guessing and has a happily ever after. Loved it!

Book two in secure watch series. Wow! Love Katie Mettner 's books, and this one is no exception. Skylar and Reece we best friends since childhood. Injured in a freak accident in H.S. they were estranged, but 14 yrs later, when Skylar was in trouble,her home trashed, and her idenity erased, she knew she needed to call Rheece for help. No spoilers just read it. Stayed up way too late but had to find out what was going to happen

This story has an intriguing plot, but there were too many times when I was taken out of the story. Times when procedure didn’t seem plausible by someone who is an expert in a security field, or by character actions, or by the event itself.

Romance with a thrill. Reece and Skyler had been childhood friends until a freak accident paralyzed Sky and drove them apart for 14 years. Skyler has finally found a groove in her life and work is going well, but after returning from a trip, she discovers someone has broken into and trashed her home, as well as wiping out any record of her existence. She reaches out to the only person she knows can help her, Reece. He has been broken hearted since the day their world was turned upside down, but he will do anything to show Sky that he is still her Land and that she can trust him to not only help solve her current issues, but that he can also win her heart. Filled with romance and a few thrilling twists this is a great read. Thank you to Harlequin and Netgalley for the advanced copy.

This book had me engaged at the beginning! Fast paced and plenty of action kept me engrossed to the very end. Good story line and loved the added twist of a second chance in life unpredictable moments.