Hot Ice

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Anna Fields

Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best selling author Nora Roberts weaves a spellbinding story of seduction and suspense, white-hot passion and cold-blooded murder in this first-ever hardcover edition of her classic novel...Hot Ice

Rich, gorgeous Whitney MacAllister likes fast cars, vintage movies, and dangerous men. But even this jaded, high-living Manhattan socialite is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes - just before the bullets start flying. International jewel thief Douglas Lord is used to living life on the run - part of the lure of his chosen profession is the thrill of the chase. But he has one iron-clad rule: he always works alone. Until now.

Wounded and in desperate need of cash for what could be the glittering crown of his dazzling career, Doug reluctantly accepts the wealthy, well-connected Whitney as his new partner in crime. With the papers screaming headlines about the missing New York heiress, and a gang of cunning criminals in hot pursuit, Doug and Whitney take off for the sultry wilds of Madagascar in search of a fabulous treasure dating back to the French Revolution.

For Whitney, what began as a high-speed adventure becomes a race between life and death as she tries to outmaneuver a pack of merciless killers who coolly eliminate anyone in their way. For Doug, who has been betrayed one time too many, it’s a chance to capture the elusive pot of gold and perhaps one final shot at redemption. For both of them, it’s an exotic quest for meaning - and a surrender to an irresistible passion worth any risk - as a deadly high-stakes game is played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors. With Hot Ice Nora Roberts reveals once again why she is the reigning master of sensually charged intrigue and high-voltage suspense.

©1987 Nora Roberts (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"You can’t bottle wish fulfillment but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page.” (New York Times)

“Roberts is indeed a word artist, painting her stories and her characters with vitality and verve.” (Los Angeles Daily News)

#hatefakeaccents

The story line was ok. But the narrator tried to lower her voice to portray a male voice, which was terrible then putting on the fake accents made the whole thing not very enjoyable to listen to.
Just read it normally as you would if you were reading to yourself! We will pick out the caricature no problem

Major Disappointment

A waste of time but I perservered because I really enjoy Nora Roberts books. Don't make the same mistake I did. Trite and predictable.

So much fun

Will keep you laughing out loud. Love the adventure and the places Whitney and Doug went, they were so much fun.

Not her best

Def not my fav NR novel. The MFC made me crazy. I know it’s an old book and that “times were different” but this girl gets chased thru the jungle and almost killed- sees someone else she likes die and in the next moment doesn’t want to put on a disguise bc it “isn’t fashionable”. Give me a break. Usually I really like NR. This one I’ll pass on reading again. Also it was kind of slow, the climax wasn’t as intense as usual, the characters weren’t as believable or engaging, the villain was laughable and for a long time nothing really happens except trekking through the wilderness. Could have been better. NR has done it better. I’ll still read her but this one is a big pass for me.

Great Mix

Great story with a perfect mix of suspense, romance and humor. Interesting characters from the wealthy diva to the handsome thief to the ruthless villain.

It ROCKED

I had read years ago but forgot a lot so it was all new again. As with anything Nora pens it was fantastic

still holds up

It's easy to tell this story I'd from the 80's but Nora's superb skill still.makes it a great story.

Great read!

Keeps you hanging on through the entire book! Highs and lows around every turn but always interesting.

So funny...

This book saved my sister and I on a car trip from San Jose, CA to Nowhere, TX. We were laughing out loud at the dialogue between Whitney and Doug. The reader did Doug horribly, totally unsexy, but the book was good and you can ignore it.

Great Friendly Banter/Dialogue

Can't say that I'm an avid reader of Nora Robert's novels. However decided to give Hot Ice a go. It's another suspense thriller with a hint of romance types...

The ending was okay, didn't particularly care for the explanation on how exactly Doug and Whitney were rescued, seemed a bit sloppy... But did enjoy the friendly banter/dialogue that took place between Whitney and Doug.