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Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts
4.0

Hidden Nature is yet another knockout from Nora Roberts—a perfect blend of romance, suspense, and just the right touch of small-town mystery. I couldn’t put it down! The story draws you in from the very start, mixing the tension of a police procedural with a slow-burning romance and a twisty thriller that keeps you guessing. The stakes are high, and the danger feels personal from the get-go, especially as the killers are targeting people who match a specific, chilling profile. What makes it even more gripping is that the main character fits that profile too—though neither she nor anyone else realizes it right away.

As the story unfolds, she's driven to uncover the truth, even though she doesn’t fully understand her connection to it—only that it feels deeply personal and dangerously close to home. The fall and winter mountain setting adds such a cozy yet eerie backdrop to the action, making the whole thing feel cinematic. I loved the atmospheric details, the emotional stakes, and of course, the chemistry between the leads. If you love your thrillers with heart, a touch of romance, and a hint of danger creeping in with the cold, Hidden Nature absolutely delivers.