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The Collector

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a novel about a woman who needs nothing, a man who sees everything, and the web of deceit, greed and danger that brings them together - and could tear them apart...

When professional house-sitter Lila Emerson witnesses a murder/suicide from her current apartment-sitting job, life as she knows it takes a dramatic turn. Suddenly, the woman with no permanent ties finds herself almost wishing for one...

Artist Ashton Archer knows his brother isn’t capable of violence - against himself or others. He recruits Lila, the only eyewitness, to help him uncover what happened. Chalking up their intense attraction to the heat of the moment, Lila agrees to help Ash try to find out who murdered his brother and why. From the penthouses of Manhattan to grand Italian villas, their investigation draws them into a rarefied circle where priceless antiques are bought, sold, gambled away and stolen; where what you possess is who you are; and where what you desire becomes a deadly obsession...

©2014 Nora Roberts (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Suspense Women's Fiction Fiction Suspense

Critic Reviews

“Roberts is performing at the top of her literary game…An addictive blend of sleek suspense and sophisticated romance that would make Hitchcock proud.”—Booklist (starred review)

“A pair of strong, commitment-averse protagonists, vividly drawn villains—a classy, stunningly beautiful, sociopathic assassin and a soulless recluse, in particular—an abundance of Fabergé egg history and a plot that keeps readers on edge add up to another classic for Roberts.”—Library Journal

“Sizzling suspense…Will keep readers riveted.”—Publishers Weekly
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The story would have been better with a male narrator as well as a female.
Another enjoyable listen of a Nora Roberts book.

I am too practical to understand why people spend their money on impractical objects.
Coveting and hoarding the priceless objects strictly for their pleasure only, I find strange as well.
I guess if you’re wealthy it could be different.

Review is. from a non- collector

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what a good audio book!!, 👌 The plot and narrator were great with a very nice ending.

LOVED IT!!!!

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Unbelievably good book which was fun, frighting and adventure filled. Best audible story so far.

Collectors

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As a fan of Ms Roberts/Robb This book was great romance intrigue and likable characters. Great entertainment lovely voice actress.

Nora Roberts with just a touch of JD Robb

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Again just didn’t want this to end! Loved the characters and they way they developed throughout the story. Definitely worth a listen, onto the next Nora Roberts novel!

Brilliant!

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I could listen to this story teller all day. Absolutely amazing. Beautifully written story too!!

Beautifully told

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This was my first book purchase through Audible and it was fantastic. Loved the mystery and the romance, it kept me hooked right through the whole story. I also enjoyed the narration.

Loved it, couldn’t stop listening

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I loved this book. It is the first Nora Roberts i have listened to and it won't be the last. A bit of mystery, romance and interesting facts that had me looking into Faberge.

Great storytelling

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Overall I enjoyed the story. Narration of male voices became confusing without differentiation.
Storyline was interspersed with interesting facts.

Resilience of main character

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I really enjoyed the development of the characters in this novel.The story was fairly good, a few twists and turns but in essence it is a romance. Standard Nora Roberts formula which works so well for an easy read that by the end you cant put down, even though you know what will happen :)

Wonderful characters

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