Hidden Nature

Sometimes you forget, but Nora Roberts is in a class all her own. This book made had me laughing, crying and wanting to reach into the pages and strangle the bad guys. I love to read and am a person that re-reads all the time. This will be one of my favorites.

Nora has an unmistakable way with words as she tells her stories that pull you in from the very first page, no matter what genre she’s tackling. Her character development shines—as always—and it was such a treat getting to know Sloan and Nash, Theo and Drea, and even the lovable dogs and extended family members who brought the world of Heron’s Rest to life. Clara and Sam, whose presence as villains gave the story a bone-deep chill; they are haunting in all the right ways. While my heart belongs to Nora’s fantasy and paranormal stories, I truly appreciate the written “in-between” stories that blend genres and keep things fresh. Thank you, Nora, for another unforgettable read. You’ve done it again!

Let’s start off with good stuff first. Nora developed solid protagonists which she usually does. I loved the family, the two sisters falling for the two brothers, and the wonderful two dogs. What I didn’t love was the two antagonists. They gave me the creeps so bad that I would have to take a break after reading scenes they were involved in before I could continue reading. I don’t know what it was about them that spooked me so bad , but they did. This a a good book. Well worth reading.

Nora Roberts is easy to.read. She creates interesting characters and gripping plots. Although she is often faulted for the sameness of her novels, Hidden Nature adds a richer context with the introduction of the Clara & Sam characters. Their warped religious values drive the action give thoughtful thematic richness to the novel. 🦀

Sloan is an officer with the NRP and riding a high when she's shot and critically injured. Not on the job, but in a mini mart after closing a case. She dies on the table and has an out of body experience that haunts her during and after she goes through the physical process of healing. She returns to her hometown and decides to stay there. Her journey of recovery and inner strength is beautiful. The ongoing mystery and suspense regarding the missing persons and their untimely ends is gripping. I would have liked to have seen more depth at the end when it comes to the real climax as it felt lackluster. But Sloan has more than proven herself to be a bamf woman in all areas of her life. The romance aspect with Nash is enjoyable and a natural progression over time. Another fantastic read by Nora. 5 stars!

I love Nora Robert’s books, I’ve read all of them, some even twice. When I started this one, I was bothered by some of the aspects of the criminals. I should have known that Mrs. Robert’s would put a twist on the story.The strong characters & their relationships are so wonderfully written, I felt like I belonged to the Cooper family too. The Littlefield’s weren’t too bad either. Great read Nora Robert’s, great read.

Always purchase new romantic suspense Nora Roberts books as they are released. Was a little worried about this one after reading a few unfavorable reviews, liking it to her "In Death" series. However, this book did not disappoint! I thought it was well written, characters were endearing and story was suspenseful enough to keep me reading late into the night. Nora continues to be one of my all time favorite authors.

I’ve read Nora Robert’s books for quite awhile. I’ve watched her grow as a romantic writer into a romantic writer with substance. Her books now have an edge to it they didn’t have before. I’m really loving it! This story has grit and it I was hooked from the beginning. I won’t go into the storyline for fear of giving too much away, but if you like love, family, and suspense I think you will truly enjoy this book.

Nora Roberts has been a must read author for me a very long time. Due to other life things, I fell behind on her books. Now I am enjoying catching up. Hidden Nature is easily read in one sitting, if you don’t need to sleep or work. Sloan is a strong female, with real fears, she doesn’t like being weak and after getting shot it takes all she has to get better. Nora did a great job of giving Sloan a believable recovery, one with set backs and successes. Add in a small town, a supportive family, and a couple of brothers just starting out and you have a must read book.Hidden Nature will now be moved to my future re-read pile.

I do love a strong female lead-someone who is not always crying and blushing and mumbling, solely dependent on the lead male. As usual, Nora Roberts doesn’t disappoint. The “bad guys” in this book are also very original and vicious in a rather bone-chilling “normal” manner. “Eat your Big Mac, babe.” I recommend this book for those who enjoy a thriller wrapped in romance. Bonus: I always learn interesting new things when I read NR’s books. Natural Resources Police? Who knew?

I just finished this book and I did not want to put it down. The bad people in the books were bad people and I didn’t like them obviously but I have to say that the rest of the characters were fantastic. They were so great and nor did such a great job with them that I kind of wanna read another book that continues with that group as a series. Kind of disappointing if there’s not one, but I really enjoyed this book.

I pre-bought this book, and when it was released, it was delivered to my Kindle. I started reading it, and, at first, parts of it were really, really creepy, and parts of it were gloriously Nora Roberts. Family, love, relationships -- all well written and wonderful. The creepy part was the part that gave me nightmares -- because we all know at this point that evil exists. There really is a boogie man/woman. I could hardly put the book down, agonizing over the creepy and loving the family/love relationships. The character development is excellent and so well written. Excellent book as long as the creepy doesn't scare you away. I'm glad I held on for the ending -- which is absolutely wonderful. Great job, kudos to Nora Roberts!

It's been a while since I read anything by Nora Roberts and this book had me kicking myself. I loved everything about it.Sloan Cooper is an officer with Natural Resources Police in Maryland and very first thing in the story walks in to a holdup at a convenience store and gets shot. Without the quick actions of her partner Joel she would have died. She goes back to her hometown, Herons Rest, to recuperate and ends up staying in that area.I loved the story, the characters, the different romances. I enjoyed reading all about the different housing rehabs going on.It was spooky getting into the head of the antagonists, cuckoo serial killers that they were.All in all, I enjoyed everything about this story from beginning to end.

There’s no such thing as a bad book from Nora Roberts. But this one excels to levels not often reached. From the first sentence, you’re hooked and there’s no putting the book down til the end.The suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat, you’ll fall in love with Tic, you’ll root for Theo, Drea, Slone, and Nash, and you wish you’d win the lottery so you could copy some of the renovations described.Nora writes so vividly that you’ll think you were right there in Heron’s Rest, watching the swans and listening to the loons. This book is worth postponing doing dishes for, hand’s down!

What I liked what I didn't. Well I liked everything. The characters , the plot, the vivid descriptions of things I remember as a child. I thought I wouldn't like the secondary story running along side, but it worked. What I really don't like is this is a stand alone. I could stand so much more of all the characters. Enjoy the characters , become part of the family, enjoy the crazy workable designs, but most of all sit down and relax and enjoy the journey.

Being from Maryland I know many if not all of the areas that Nora puts in her books. She does a fabulous job of making the location an integral part of her stories. The locations are as vividly alive as her characters. She never ceases to amaze me in her well rounded, well-thought out ensemble casts. She has the magic of turning words on a page into believable people having both regular and irregular experiences. As a person working in a hospital for the last 20 years, I have one qualm about the protected health information and its highly restricted, well policed access in the healthcare environment. Other than that, totally LOVED it.

I really enjoyed this; it was very typical of Nora Roberts (not complaining), but this is her usual fare for her stand-alone book for the year. It had all the stuff we love Nora for: we experienced close family dynamics, home renovation updates, and a heroine with witchy eyes. I will say that this book had a little too much home renovation for me, but she’s such a good writer that I didn’t mind.Sloan Cooper, a highly respected officer with the Maryland Natural Resources Police, faces a life-altering moment when she unexpectedly walks into a convenience store during an armed robbery. The incident leaves her gravely injured, teetering on the brink of death before being revived in the operating room. Relocating from her Annapolis apartment, Sloan returns to her family's All Rest mountain resort in Heron’s Rest to recover with their support. While on leave, she becomes inexplicably fixated on the case of a young woman who was kidnapped from a grocery store parking lot. As she delves deeper, Sloan uncovers a troubling pattern of similar disappearances spanning three states, putting herself in jeopardy as she relentlessly pursues the truth.Sloan Cooper is a highly relatable and endearing protagonist, characterized by her strength and kindness. Her journey from trauma to a revitalized sense of purpose serves as the emotional heart of the story.Despite her physical challenges, her relentless pursuit of the truth makes her instantly engaging. Her evolving relationship with Nash (who was, in fact, a great hero: handsome, kind, not pushy, and respectful of boundaries) was something I really liked, and I appreciated their chemistry.

Sloan Cooper is a Natural Resources Police Officer. After a particularly interesting take down, Sloan and her partner stop for fuel and a soda. Inside there is a robbery in progress and before Sloan can react, she is shot in the chest. When you begin a book like that, you know the rest of the book will be fabulous!Twists, turns, romance, a job change, and a life saving flashback. This book was well put together, the premise was solid, and the big plus...we got a lot of HGTV vibes. What a great story. I am a fan of Nora Roberts and her books are always automatic pre-orders for me!

I absolutely loved Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts. Narrated by January LaVoy, she truly brought this story to life for me and it started with a bang. Natural Resources police officer Sloan Cooper had just closed a case and was off duty when her world is changed when she walks in on a robbery in progress. When she dies in the hospital, she has an out of body experience she remembers and that has her fighting to get back on track. During her recovery, a woman vanishes and she begins investigating and discovers something more sinister is happening.When the Fix It Bros, Nash and Theo move to her town, things are about to change for more than just Sloan. I loved how strong Sloan was. She was so determined, smart and decisive. Nash was very protective, caring and determined, even as he was cautious. Ready to start fresh, he and his brother are turning a new leaf for themselves. I truly enjoyed reading this story and not just for the main characters and the suspense, but also the secondary characters and as always, the dogs that stole the show.As Sloan investigates disappearances, she learns what they have in common and that it may put her right in the crosshairs. We get to follow her journey not only as she investigates what is going on, but as she finds herself and her future, but her time with Nash as well. This is Nora at what she does best and I devoured this over the weekend. Another must-read by this author.Happy listening!

Such a pleasure to read a novel by Nora Robert’s. Her female heroines are strong, her descriptions of surroundings, characters and even flowers make you feel you are there, and there is always a charming pet to fall in love with. The opening few sentences in the first chapter totally shocked me, couldn’t put the book down after reading them.Sloan Cooper works as an officer for the NRC (Natural Resources Police.) she lives and work in Annapolis, MD. Surviving a near death shooting has her heading home to Heron’s Rest and her family for recovery and rehab. Her parents own All the Rest, family rental cabins, offering hiking, water sports and beautiful surroundings.New to Heron’s Rest are brothers Nash and Theo Littlefield, both high profile business men from NYC who decided they would rather build and repair homes, so Fix it Brothers of Heron’s Rest is launched.The banter, small town life and the slow growing friendship to love is so enjoyable. But, evil lurks! Sloan is working hard on her recovery when an abduction/disappearance comes to her attention and won’t let go. So she launches her own investigation, which continues to haunt her. Slowly but surely she discovers more victims, and the evil that is behind them.In the process of reviewing this book, I have read it twice, and can’t wait for the audio book to be released. I easily rate this book 5 Stars. Wish I could give it more.