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Beyond Identity
Noah Lancaster’s life is a mess. He doesn’t know much about his past or who is parents were. When he’s beaten on the streets one night while sleeping rough, the attack doesn’t feel like just another random assault on a vulnerable target. Somebody wanted Noah dead. But who’d want to hurt him? He’s a nobody who doesn’t know where he came from or who he truly is.
Harry Cooper wants to launch his career as an investigative journalist by telling the stories of the hardships faced by the homeless. His latest subject was lucky to survive a brutal attack—the mean streets almost swallowing him up like so many others. Noah is a mystery to Harry and it seems to the man himself.
When Noah’s attack brings these two men together neither could imagine they’re about to be pulled into a mystery one-hundred and thirty years old—and half a world away. They’re about to discover a secret someone has already killed once to protect and one that might get them both killed.
Sometimes who you are goes far beyond who you thought you were.
Word Count: 74200.
Harry Cooper wants to launch his career as an investigative journalist by telling the stories of the hardships faced by the homeless. His latest subject was lucky to survive a brutal attack—the mean streets almost swallowing him up like so many others. Noah is a mystery to Harry and it seems to the man himself.
When Noah’s attack brings these two men together neither could imagine they’re about to be pulled into a mystery one-hundred and thirty years old—and half a world away. They’re about to discover a secret someone has already killed once to protect and one that might get them both killed.
Sometimes who you are goes far beyond who you thought you were.
Word Count: 74200.
285 pages, ebook
First published September 2, 2019
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About the author
Karrie Roman
13 books36 followersKarrie lives in one of Australia’s sunniest places with her husband and three sons, though she hates the sun with a passion. She dreams of one day living in the wettest and coldest habitable place she can find. She’s been writing stories in her head for years but has finally managed to pull the words out of her head and share them with others. She spends her days trying to type her stories on the computer without disturbing her beloved cat curled up on the keyboard. She knows reads far too much, but can’t seem to stop herself.
Saved is her debut novel.
Saved is her debut novel.
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November 29, 2019
***3.5 Stars***
^^^Me likey! A lot! Ugh, where are my manners? I probably should introduce him first... That's Noah. Part-time homeless. Sunny disposition. Lots of dignity, self-respect and pride. No filter. Target painted on his back due to his identity (not that he realized the latter until it's almost too late, mind you). I loved everything about him, from his attitude over his vulnerability to the mouth he has on him.
Well, I liked Harry too. Lots. Aspiring journalist, low self-esteem, wealthy family background, but very low-key about it. Investigative mind that helps Noah to find out more about his past. Sorry, no pic, though. Which leads to one of my niggles here, since I didn't get a clear visual of him. Not even his age was mentioned (unless my still head-cold-muddled brain scurried right over it) and there have been some contradicting clues about it that didn't help finding out more about him. Somehow he felt older than he probably really was.
What started out of obligation, professional curiosity and an odd sense of care with a side of coincidence turns into attraction, friendship and deeper feelings on the way. Their constant banter and thrown around nicknames made me grin the whole time and gave this story a highly entertaining factor. I don't think I've ever read a book with "douchebag" and "arsehole" as endearments, but it was kinda cute.
So why only 3.5 stars? I would have loved to be shown how their feelings towards each other evolved and not told. The first 'real' sex scene happened out of nowhere, after some traumatic revelation Noah didn't know how to cope with other than with sex probably, but I'm pretty sure I had a "wutt the wutt now?" expression on my face. And the rest of the sex in this book felt more like a substitute for relationship development than anything else. Up until 70% or so I would have rounded my Rating up, but I could have throttled Noah for a decision he made to put his past to rest once and for all and the ending was a bit too sappy for my taste. There was a nice twist to the story (my friends know that I'm a bit obsessed with a certain someone who was 'active' in London 1888/1889) and this and the endearing characters are the reason for the added half star. :)
^^^Me likey! A lot! Ugh, where are my manners? I probably should introduce him first... That's Noah. Part-time homeless. Sunny disposition. Lots of dignity, self-respect and pride. No filter. Target painted on his back due to his identity (not that he realized the latter until it's almost too late, mind you). I loved everything about him, from his attitude over his vulnerability to the mouth he has on him.
Well, I liked Harry too. Lots. Aspiring journalist, low self-esteem, wealthy family background, but very low-key about it. Investigative mind that helps Noah to find out more about his past. Sorry, no pic, though. Which leads to one of my niggles here, since I didn't get a clear visual of him. Not even his age was mentioned (unless my still head-cold-muddled brain scurried right over it) and there have been some contradicting clues about it that didn't help finding out more about him. Somehow he felt older than he probably really was.
What started out of obligation, professional curiosity and an odd sense of care with a side of coincidence turns into attraction, friendship and deeper feelings on the way. Their constant banter and thrown around nicknames made me grin the whole time and gave this story a highly entertaining factor. I don't think I've ever read a book with "douchebag" and "arsehole" as endearments, but it was kinda cute.
So why only 3.5 stars? I would have loved to be shown how their feelings towards each other evolved and not told. The first 'real' sex scene happened out of nowhere, after some traumatic revelation Noah didn't know how to cope with other than with sex probably, but I'm pretty sure I had a "wutt the wutt now?" expression on my face. And the rest of the sex in this book felt more like a substitute for relationship development than anything else. Up until 70% or so I would have rounded my Rating up, but I could have throttled Noah for a decision he made to put his past to rest once and for all and the ending was a bit too sappy for my taste. There was a nice twist to the story (my friends know that I'm a bit obsessed with a certain someone who was 'active' in London 1888/1889) and this and the endearing characters are the reason for the added half star. :)
March 10, 2020
Immediately grabs your attention. As soon as the story begins your adrenaline pumps and you're hoping against hope.
We meet each MC individually before they meet each other. Again, I immediately liked both of them. They come from disparate economic backgrounds but they click with each other.
I don't want to give away any of the plot because it's a bit of of a crime mystery, but these two go on an adventure together across the world to find answers to a dangerous situation. They not only uncover surprising answers, they also fall for each other along the way.
A very interesting plot and wholly likeable characters. This is a good one.
3.5 stars
A big thanks to Lori at Indigo Marketing and Design for this ARC
We meet each MC individually before they meet each other. Again, I immediately liked both of them. They come from disparate economic backgrounds but they click with each other.
I don't want to give away any of the plot because it's a bit of of a crime mystery, but these two go on an adventure together across the world to find answers to a dangerous situation. They not only uncover surprising answers, they also fall for each other along the way.
A very interesting plot and wholly likeable characters. This is a good one.
3.5 stars
A big thanks to Lori at Indigo Marketing and Design for this ARC
September 4, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
It’s a little difficult to not give away much of the plot, but I’m going to try not to spoil it too much for you. The story begins in unique (and somewhat brutal) way. This intensity grabbed me and didn’t let me go until the book ended. Seriously, I was compelled to keep reading well after my bedtime because I didn’t want to put it down.
Both Noah and Harry are well written and easy to like. They’re both good men who find themselves in a very dangerous situation. At first, Noah doesn’t want to have anything to do with Harry. In fact, there’s a bit of a running joke that goes something like this: “Ok. You can come, but we’re not friends,” and it moves up until they finally realize they need each other and they’ve both found their other halves.
Read Kenna’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
It’s a little difficult to not give away much of the plot, but I’m going to try not to spoil it too much for you. The story begins in unique (and somewhat brutal) way. This intensity grabbed me and didn’t let me go until the book ended. Seriously, I was compelled to keep reading well after my bedtime because I didn’t want to put it down.
Both Noah and Harry are well written and easy to like. They’re both good men who find themselves in a very dangerous situation. At first, Noah doesn’t want to have anything to do with Harry. In fact, there’s a bit of a running joke that goes something like this: “Ok. You can come, but we’re not friends,” and it moves up until they finally realize they need each other and they’ve both found their other halves.
Read Kenna’s review in its entirety here.
July 10, 2021
This blurb really drew me in with hints of a connection to a historical mystery and I like the overall flow of the plot as Noah and Harry, two men from dissimilar backgrounds, meet and bond together to solve the mystery of Noah’s past.
Journalist Harry Cooper first learns of Noah when Noah is hospitalized after being severely beaten up in an alleyway. As part of Harry’s research on the homeless, he interviews Noah and is immediately interested in both the man and his story. When Noah is shot two weeks later by the same assailant, Harry finds “it was surprisingly easy for him to drop everything and follow a man he’s met three short weeks ago to the other side of the world, so they could try to figure out who was trying to kill him.”
Harry and Noah quickly have cute nicknames for one another (“Pulitzer” for Harry and “Arsehole” for Noah) but there is a lot of tell here instead of show, and while the sex scenes are plentiful and passionate, at times it seems to me sex serves as a substitute for emotional growth in the relationship. For example, after Noah learns something earth-shattering that completely guts him, this is their very first sex scene:
Personally, this book did not work for me but I feel I’m probably the exception here because I could not get past the “shallow sex” and the odd way in which the author uses the historical mystery subplot. 3 stars for “Beyond Identity” and as always, Your Mileage May Vary.
I received an ARC from NineStar Press, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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Journalist Harry Cooper first learns of Noah when Noah is hospitalized after being severely beaten up in an alleyway. As part of Harry’s research on the homeless, he interviews Noah and is immediately interested in both the man and his story. When Noah is shot two weeks later by the same assailant, Harry finds “it was surprisingly easy for him to drop everything and follow a man he’s met three short weeks ago to the other side of the world, so they could try to figure out who was trying to kill him.”
Harry and Noah quickly have cute nicknames for one another (“Pulitzer” for Harry and “Arsehole” for Noah) but there is a lot of tell here instead of show, and while the sex scenes are plentiful and passionate, at times it seems to me sex serves as a substitute for emotional growth in the relationship. For example, after Noah learns something earth-shattering that completely guts him, this is their very first sex scene:
[Harry] What the hell could he say to make any of this mess better anyway?The pacing of the story is somewhat slow in that we really don’t get to the heart of the mystery until very late in the book. I don’t want to spoil the historical mystery for other readers, but I find it all rather clumsy and convoluted as the motivation for murder and attempted murder; also Lord Bolingbroke, Noah’s long-lost uncle, is very much a one-dimensional character.
“Do you know what I want right now, Pulitzer?” Noah suddenly asked into the silence.
Harry could only imagine what he wanted: answers, peace, his parents back. “What do you want, Noah?”
“I want you to fuck me.”
Personally, this book did not work for me but I feel I’m probably the exception here because I could not get past the “shallow sex” and the odd way in which the author uses the historical mystery subplot. 3 stars for “Beyond Identity” and as always, Your Mileage May Vary.
I received an ARC from NineStar Press, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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August 21, 2019
Thanks to Netgalley for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked Noah and Harry as characters and Alby, and Harry's parents. All the characters were very well written and I liked the interactions between them. Even the nurses (as both Noah and Harry were in hospitals a bunch) each had their own personalities and I appreciated that. It made them all easy to connect with and imagine.
I also loved how Noah and Harry's relationship grew. It was believable even as they were tackling some unbelievable truths of Noah's family. Harry's inquisitive nature really fit his journalist career and I thought it was funny when they were arguing about who was Holmes and who was Watson.
I also liked the descriptions of England when they were playing tourist.
The plot was original, but didn't really grab me. I'm not a big fan of Jack the Ripper and a little squeamish about blood and gore, so I skimmed over the beginning until Noah was in the ambulance. The connection to Jack the Ripper, when it was revealed, was an interesting twist.
I'll definitely be on the lookout for other stories by this author.
I really liked Noah and Harry as characters and Alby, and Harry's parents. All the characters were very well written and I liked the interactions between them. Even the nurses (as both Noah and Harry were in hospitals a bunch) each had their own personalities and I appreciated that. It made them all easy to connect with and imagine.
I also loved how Noah and Harry's relationship grew. It was believable even as they were tackling some unbelievable truths of Noah's family. Harry's inquisitive nature really fit his journalist career and I thought it was funny when they were arguing about who was Holmes and who was Watson.
I also liked the descriptions of England when they were playing tourist.
The plot was original, but didn't really grab me. I'm not a big fan of Jack the Ripper and a little squeamish about blood and gore, so I skimmed over the beginning until Noah was in the ambulance. The connection to Jack the Ripper, when it was revealed, was an interesting twist.
I'll definitely be on the lookout for other stories by this author.
September 2, 2019
I absolutely loved this story. Noah might be homeless but he isn’t a drunk, a drug addict or a rent boy. He is suffering from too much pride. Harry Cooper might come from moneyed parents but he is working for a living and striving for what he wants. When these two meet the world is going to be tilted on its axis.
This is a fantastic tale filled with action, mystery and love. I heartily recommend.
This is a fantastic tale filled with action, mystery and love. I heartily recommend.
March 22, 2020
4.5⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was one book I was loath to put down in order to go to work, I was hooked from the beginning and despite some of it feeling a little bit hard to believe, I really enjoyed it.
I really liked both of the main characters, Noah, who is currently homeless, is bashed on the streets one night ending up in hospital. Harry is a financial reporter trying to become an investigative journalist, he is doing a story on the homeless community and when he hears of the assault on Noah, he turns up at the hospital to see if he can interview him.
Noah was a great character, at first unwilling to ask for help, but slowly letting his guard down as his relationship with Harry progressed. As I found out about Noah's situation, it seemed it was another all too familiar case of a child getting lost in the system, just like real life. I really liked Noah and I liked seeing how he was tough but vulnerable.
I liked Harry, I liked how his compassion and empathy wouldn't allow him to turn away from Noah, a complete stranger when he was in need of someone to help him, and that he was willing to follow Noah and help him to uncover the truth about his past.
There was plenty of chemistry between Noah and Harry, as well as genuine affection, and I loved how this relationship bloomed.
The truth about Noah's past and his parents went in several directions I wasn't expecting and one I was. It will never cease to amaze me the lengths some people will go to to be top dog. There were a few moments when I didn't know if all was going to end well or not and I had to keep reading despite the need to sleep.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thanks to NetGalley and Ninestar Press for providing me with a digital copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This was one book I was loath to put down in order to go to work, I was hooked from the beginning and despite some of it feeling a little bit hard to believe, I really enjoyed it.
I really liked both of the main characters, Noah, who is currently homeless, is bashed on the streets one night ending up in hospital. Harry is a financial reporter trying to become an investigative journalist, he is doing a story on the homeless community and when he hears of the assault on Noah, he turns up at the hospital to see if he can interview him.
Noah was a great character, at first unwilling to ask for help, but slowly letting his guard down as his relationship with Harry progressed. As I found out about Noah's situation, it seemed it was another all too familiar case of a child getting lost in the system, just like real life. I really liked Noah and I liked seeing how he was tough but vulnerable.
I liked Harry, I liked how his compassion and empathy wouldn't allow him to turn away from Noah, a complete stranger when he was in need of someone to help him, and that he was willing to follow Noah and help him to uncover the truth about his past.
There was plenty of chemistry between Noah and Harry, as well as genuine affection, and I loved how this relationship bloomed.
The truth about Noah's past and his parents went in several directions I wasn't expecting and one I was. It will never cease to amaze me the lengths some people will go to to be top dog. There were a few moments when I didn't know if all was going to end well or not and I had to keep reading despite the need to sleep.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thanks to NetGalley and Ninestar Press for providing me with a digital copy of this book in return for an honest review.
September 18, 2019
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
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From that review:I found Beyond Identity by Karrie Roman to be a really compelling thriller right from the beginning. Starting from the introduction to Noah Lancaster under brutal conditions and then our (and Noah's) meeting Harry Cooper, each time under equally increasing poor and mystifying times for Noah, I was just pulled into the story and mystery by my connection to the men and Noah's vulnerability.
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Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
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From that review:I found Beyond Identity by Karrie Roman to be a really compelling thriller right from the beginning. Starting from the introduction to Noah Lancaster under brutal conditions and then our (and Noah's) meeting Harry Cooper, each time under equally increasing poor and mystifying times for Noah, I was just pulled into the story and mystery by my connection to the men and Noah's vulnerability.
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November 16, 2019
This was a really good book with really interesting and lovable characters. And that reveal/twist at the end? Wow! That was unexpected and totally satisfying!
I highly recommend this one.
I highly recommend this one.
September 22, 2020
I'm always game to try authors who write stories based down-under ... and this one is located in tropical Queensland! There are Aussie colloquialisms which may confused non-Aussie readers so be prepared to Google a few terms/phrases. I was a little surprised by a millennial MC referencing a 1980s soap-drama character though!
The best thing about this romance-thriller is the bantering dynamics between MCs Noah and Harry. The almost insta-attract followed closely by man on man action was less appealing. My eyes started rolling when a severely bashed and bruised Noah awakens in emergency short stay to proceed to happily chomp on sandwiches whilst snarking and flirting with visiting Harry. And when homeless Noah suddenly decides to fly to London ....
I was intrigued by the mystery of Noah's identity as described on Amazon but the reality proved a little too far fetched. Readers should also be warned the prologue chapter can be a shocker (seemingly having nothing to do with the storyline plot until way toward the end of the tale). 2.5 stars at best.
The best thing about this romance-thriller is the bantering dynamics between MCs Noah and Harry. The almost insta-attract followed closely by man on man action was less appealing. My eyes started rolling when a severely bashed and bruised Noah awakens in emergency short stay to proceed to happily chomp on sandwiches whilst snarking and flirting with visiting Harry. And when homeless Noah suddenly decides to fly to London ....
I was intrigued by the mystery of Noah's identity as described on Amazon but the reality proved a little too far fetched. Readers should also be warned the prologue chapter can be a shocker (seemingly having nothing to do with the storyline plot until way toward the end of the tale). 2.5 stars at best.
June 6, 2020
3.5/4*
A good mystery and action adventure story.
The slightly icky prologue does get resolved at the end, with a suitable ‘ah’ factor.
Harry and Noah have a god banter going on.
I liked that after their first meeting, it was kind of game over. Then more trouble puts them back together and the adventure starts. The mystery build up is quite slow as Harry and Noah get together. But slowly the mystery develops and the action moves to England, and ramps up.
I enjoyed this one, kept me emgaged.
A good mystery and action adventure story.
The slightly icky prologue does get resolved at the end, with a suitable ‘ah’ factor.
Harry and Noah have a god banter going on.
I liked that after their first meeting, it was kind of game over. Then more trouble puts them back together and the adventure starts. The mystery build up is quite slow as Harry and Noah get together. But slowly the mystery develops and the action moves to England, and ramps up.
I enjoyed this one, kept me emgaged.
February 16, 2020
Not bad, I liked it.
Decent suspense, if a bit light on realistic details but the prologue certainly got my attention. The romance was good, the heat level was done right and I did like the humor between the characters. The villain ended up cartoonish and his motivation was pretty far-fetched. But it held my interest and was enjoyable in between scenes and elements I had to give some serious side-eye to. Fun-ish read overall.
Decent suspense, if a bit light on realistic details but the prologue certainly got my attention. The romance was good, the heat level was done right and I did like the humor between the characters. The villain ended up cartoonish and his motivation was pretty far-fetched. But it held my interest and was enjoyable in between scenes and elements I had to give some serious side-eye to. Fun-ish read overall.
August 23, 2019
An emotional, convoluted mystery! Didn’t see the twist coming and I loved it!
Noah is living on the streets when he is attacked and beaten. He ends up in the hospital and meets up with Harry. Harry is a reporter who is attempting to write an article about people who are street-involved that will highlight the dangers and possibilities for change. They part after a short meeting but then Harry is contacted when Noah is attacked again.
First Noah is beaten, then he’s shot. There’s definitely more going on than someone simply having an issue with a guy living on the streets. The two men form a quick friendship and begin looking into Noah’s past.
The characters are well-rounded. Noah and Harry are very different from one another and I enjoyed that.
Noah is a young man with a complicated history. On his own from a young age, he was taken into foster care. He has a very no-nonsense way of looking at his past: he survived it and nothing was too terrible once he was in foster care. Living with dyslexia has derailed Noah a little, but he’s determined and independent. If there’s one thing that becomes clear very quickly, it’s that Noah doesn’t like being a burden to anyone. I felt as though his character was pretty authentic although he did trust Harry very quickly. I found that a little hard to believe. Living on the streets is pretty tough and one of the first rules is not trusting anyone without a very good reason.
Harry comes from money but is obviously a man who likes to work. He’s principled and falls into the role of wanting to protect Noah very quickly. It’s a natural place for this character, he’s very compassionate. I enjoyed the characterization of a journalist who wanted to really make a change in the world or even make the world a better place for just one person.
At its core, this story is a mystery wrapped up in a lovely gay romance. Noah and Harry are forging an emotional bond with one another as they travel across the world to try and find any clues they can about Noah’s family. I’m not going to give away the plot twist because I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was believable and I love that in a good mystery! I was truly surprised at the end… and I thank the author for that! What an adventure!
Noah is living on the streets when he is attacked and beaten. He ends up in the hospital and meets up with Harry. Harry is a reporter who is attempting to write an article about people who are street-involved that will highlight the dangers and possibilities for change. They part after a short meeting but then Harry is contacted when Noah is attacked again.
First Noah is beaten, then he’s shot. There’s definitely more going on than someone simply having an issue with a guy living on the streets. The two men form a quick friendship and begin looking into Noah’s past.
The characters are well-rounded. Noah and Harry are very different from one another and I enjoyed that.
Noah is a young man with a complicated history. On his own from a young age, he was taken into foster care. He has a very no-nonsense way of looking at his past: he survived it and nothing was too terrible once he was in foster care. Living with dyslexia has derailed Noah a little, but he’s determined and independent. If there’s one thing that becomes clear very quickly, it’s that Noah doesn’t like being a burden to anyone. I felt as though his character was pretty authentic although he did trust Harry very quickly. I found that a little hard to believe. Living on the streets is pretty tough and one of the first rules is not trusting anyone without a very good reason.
Harry comes from money but is obviously a man who likes to work. He’s principled and falls into the role of wanting to protect Noah very quickly. It’s a natural place for this character, he’s very compassionate. I enjoyed the characterization of a journalist who wanted to really make a change in the world or even make the world a better place for just one person.
At its core, this story is a mystery wrapped up in a lovely gay romance. Noah and Harry are forging an emotional bond with one another as they travel across the world to try and find any clues they can about Noah’s family. I’m not going to give away the plot twist because I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was believable and I love that in a good mystery! I was truly surprised at the end… and I thank the author for that! What an adventure!
September 11, 2019
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 4.5 stars
🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 3.75
Another suspenseful winner from Karrie! I loved the twists and turns and didn't guess the final twist until it was right on top of me!!
Oh, my! What a twist! A thrilling race to finding out who you are, just beware some family secrets can bite! The blurb totally drew me in but the book is SO much more!!!
The story follows Noah and his dangerous path to discovering who he is and where he comes from after his life is threated not just once but twice! I loved the authenticity of Noah's homelessness and his situation in Brisbane. (Also a shout out to my current hometown!!) I really enjoyed Noah and Harry's slowly developing relationship and liked that it happens organically even though lust is ever-present. Harry's care and respect for Noah were great to see and even if Noah was ridiculously stubborn and occasionally immature I felt they balanced each other out regardless of their personal and financial situations.
I loved the cross-the-world adventure and I'm a total sucker for this particular mystery!!
***** POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW *****
Okay, just a little about me; I have a morbid fascination with this particular unidentified serial killer and loved this twist even more because I didn't see it coming and found it so well entwined within the story it was almost believable! If something like this was to happen in real life, it would be so cool and fascinating and of course totally disturbing, but I loved Karrie for going there!
A great, face-paced read with a twist I didn't see coming, a good amount of heat and a legacy I'm not sure anyone expected!! A must-read!!!
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🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 3.75
Another suspenseful winner from Karrie! I loved the twists and turns and didn't guess the final twist until it was right on top of me!!
Oh, my! What a twist! A thrilling race to finding out who you are, just beware some family secrets can bite! The blurb totally drew me in but the book is SO much more!!!
The story follows Noah and his dangerous path to discovering who he is and where he comes from after his life is threated not just once but twice! I loved the authenticity of Noah's homelessness and his situation in Brisbane. (Also a shout out to my current hometown!!) I really enjoyed Noah and Harry's slowly developing relationship and liked that it happens organically even though lust is ever-present. Harry's care and respect for Noah were great to see and even if Noah was ridiculously stubborn and occasionally immature I felt they balanced each other out regardless of their personal and financial situations.
I loved the cross-the-world adventure and I'm a total sucker for this particular mystery!!
***** POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW *****
Okay, just a little about me; I have a morbid fascination with this particular unidentified serial killer and loved this twist even more because I didn't see it coming and found it so well entwined within the story it was almost believable! If something like this was to happen in real life, it would be so cool and fascinating and of course totally disturbing, but I loved Karrie for going there!
A great, face-paced read with a twist I didn't see coming, a good amount of heat and a legacy I'm not sure anyone expected!! A must-read!!!
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September 4, 2019
4.5 Stars
Karrie Roman's Beyond Identity is a great read.
From the start, I feel in love with Noah. He's an absolutely loveable character, homeless and attacked while on the streets. He meets Harry when the reporter comes to interview him about being attacked while homeless.
What follows is a good mystery, with twists and turns I certainly never saw coming. The two begin on an adventure neither could have ever expected.
Their tale includes danger, action, suspense, and a sweet romance.
Their relationship evolves naturally, as they spend time together, trying to protect and save Noah. These two are just super sweet together. It's beautiful watching them on their journey towards love. And in the end, their story is about finding someone who's good for you; someone who makes you smile.
And Harry's Pearl, omg, best scene ever! You'll just have to read to find out.
The writing is great, with two well developed characters, a well done mystery, and an overall tender love story.
Beyond Identity is a riveting mystery romance by Karrie Roman. It's a whole lot of fun and I am once again left impressed by this author.
Karrie Roman's Beyond Identity is a great read.
From the start, I feel in love with Noah. He's an absolutely loveable character, homeless and attacked while on the streets. He meets Harry when the reporter comes to interview him about being attacked while homeless.
What follows is a good mystery, with twists and turns I certainly never saw coming. The two begin on an adventure neither could have ever expected.
Their tale includes danger, action, suspense, and a sweet romance.
Their relationship evolves naturally, as they spend time together, trying to protect and save Noah. These two are just super sweet together. It's beautiful watching them on their journey towards love. And in the end, their story is about finding someone who's good for you; someone who makes you smile.
And Harry's Pearl, omg, best scene ever! You'll just have to read to find out.
The writing is great, with two well developed characters, a well done mystery, and an overall tender love story.
Beyond Identity is a riveting mystery romance by Karrie Roman. It's a whole lot of fun and I am once again left impressed by this author.
October 24, 2019
What a crazy ride this was. From the opening, it was obvious that Beyond Identity was going to be something totally different. It was hard to figure out where that opening was going to lead and it didn’t become totally clear until almost the end, but it was worth the wait.
Noah had some memories of his parents, but he was too young when they were killed to remember much about them – other than they loved him. As far as he knew, he had no other family and the only other support system he had when he was a child, he lost when he was taken into foster care.
Harry wanted to make a name for himself as an investigative journalist. His story on the homeless wasn’t “official” but he knew that there was a story there. He had no idea it would turn into much more than that.
Together Harry and Noah followed leads researching Noah’s past trying to discover what had put a target on his back. There were a lot of twists and turns, danger for both Noah and Harry and a surprising conclusion that no one saw coming… at least not the characters involved.
I received Beyond Identity in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Noah had some memories of his parents, but he was too young when they were killed to remember much about them – other than they loved him. As far as he knew, he had no other family and the only other support system he had when he was a child, he lost when he was taken into foster care.
Harry wanted to make a name for himself as an investigative journalist. His story on the homeless wasn’t “official” but he knew that there was a story there. He had no idea it would turn into much more than that.
Together Harry and Noah followed leads researching Noah’s past trying to discover what had put a target on his back. There were a lot of twists and turns, danger for both Noah and Harry and a surprising conclusion that no one saw coming… at least not the characters involved.
I received Beyond Identity in exchange for a fair and honest review.
December 28, 2019
3.5 Stars!
I was excited to read this but I quite like Karrie Roman. I first read her stories with the Until You series and became quite smitten with her MM stories. I didn't even read the synopsis just saw it was her and asked to be able to review it.
Once I got started I was hooked with the story. Harry Cooper is a journalist looking for the next big story. So when he gets a lead he finds his way to a homeless man named Noah Lancaster.
There is something about Noah that draws Harry in, however the most intriguing thing for Harry is that Noah is so comfortable in his own skin which is shocking for him, especially with Noah's circumstances.
Noah wants to mind his own business but trouble keeps finding him and he ends up back in the hospital where Harry gets notified since Noah has no one else.
Harry and Noah are the most unlikely duo but I like them together. The more they get to know each other the more layers of the story unfold.
I liked the suspense and storyline. There were many different twists and turns which kept me guessing the whole time.
I was excited to read this but I quite like Karrie Roman. I first read her stories with the Until You series and became quite smitten with her MM stories. I didn't even read the synopsis just saw it was her and asked to be able to review it.
Once I got started I was hooked with the story. Harry Cooper is a journalist looking for the next big story. So when he gets a lead he finds his way to a homeless man named Noah Lancaster.
There is something about Noah that draws Harry in, however the most intriguing thing for Harry is that Noah is so comfortable in his own skin which is shocking for him, especially with Noah's circumstances.
Noah wants to mind his own business but trouble keeps finding him and he ends up back in the hospital where Harry gets notified since Noah has no one else.
Harry and Noah are the most unlikely duo but I like them together. The more they get to know each other the more layers of the story unfold.
I liked the suspense and storyline. There were many different twists and turns which kept me guessing the whole time.
September 1, 2019
Noah lives mostly on the streets. It’s dangerous but he thinks he can take care of himself. When he is attacked and winds up in the hospital he meets Harry. He is doing a story on homeless people. He interviews Noah and leaves him his number. A few weeks later Noah is shot and the hospital finds Harry’s number and calls him. The men become involved with each other and work together to figure out the mysteries surrounding Noah.
I liked Harry and Noah’s relationship, never taking themselves to seriously. It progressed with what I thought was a natural flow. Given the first chapter it was easy to guess where the story was going, but getting there was interesting and fun. I wouldn’t consider this a short book but I read it fairly quickly.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
I liked Harry and Noah’s relationship, never taking themselves to seriously. It progressed with what I thought was a natural flow. Given the first chapter it was easy to guess where the story was going, but getting there was interesting and fun. I wouldn’t consider this a short book but I read it fairly quickly.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
September 13, 2019
3.5 Stars - Nice but predictable.
The synopsis of Beyond Identity is one of those that make you want to get the book and read it right away. It promised a mystery, social elements and of course, a love story.
Unfortunately (for me) I understood where the things were going pretty quickly. I'm sure that there are people that will like that, but I've always loved a nice juicy twist. Besides, I would've liked to see (directly or through conversations) more of Noah's life on the streets.
Both Noah and Harry are likeable characters and there's a lot to be said about their interactions and the initial resistance of both men to the feelings they start having for each other very early in the book. I'd say there was a bit more telling than showing in the growth of their emotions but it was still enjoyable.
It is a good book overall and I'll probably give a try to another one by the same author.
The synopsis of Beyond Identity is one of those that make you want to get the book and read it right away. It promised a mystery, social elements and of course, a love story.
Unfortunately (for me) I understood where the things were going pretty quickly. I'm sure that there are people that will like that, but I've always loved a nice juicy twist. Besides, I would've liked to see (directly or through conversations) more of Noah's life on the streets.
Both Noah and Harry are likeable characters and there's a lot to be said about their interactions and the initial resistance of both men to the feelings they start having for each other very early in the book. I'd say there was a bit more telling than showing in the growth of their emotions but it was still enjoyable.
It is a good book overall and I'll probably give a try to another one by the same author.
September 1, 2019
Noah and Harry were very engaging characters, likable and interesting. I loved the mystery aspect of the storyline as they strive to discover Noah's history. This was my first time reading this author but I'm going to be on the lookout for more of her work.
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