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  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (215 ratings)

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The Collector

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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Publisher's Summary

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.

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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Wonderful characters

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 :)

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LOVED IT!!!!

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

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A great adventure

I enjoy listening to Julia Whelan and think she narrates some great books. This was a great adventure with a bit of a love story

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A good story that flowed well.

I enjoyed the story and thought the characters were believable. It was a story of unlikely coincidences.

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very well narrating, great story,

an amazing book, could not wait to see how it ends, recommend this book to read

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Great read

Couldn’t put this book down. It had suspense, crime, romance & I listened to it in 3 days. I love Nora Roberts, one of her best 👍

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Great Story!

The narrator absolutely made this story great! Nora Roberts attention to detail, historical info and my Dee and crime, money and power all wrapped up to a wonderful novel. I couldn’t stop listening!

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Loved it, couldn’t stop listening

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.

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Brilliant!

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!

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tried to love it

this one fell short for me, and not sure why. the story was good, but just failed to capture my attention

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