• Honest Illusions

  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Sandra Burr
  • Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,078 ratings)

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Honest Illusions

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Sandra Burr
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Publisher's summary

A man and a woman who thrive on danger and deception find explosive passion in this compelling novel where nothing is as it seems - from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.

The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy Nouvelle has inherited her father’s talents - and his penchant for jewel thievery. Into this colorful world comes Luke Callahan, an escape artist who captures her heart - and keeps secrets that could shatter all her illusions...

©2008 Nora Roberts (P)2008 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"[A] suspenseful, glamorous story of love, blackmail, and magic." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"Reader Burr displays a variety of intonations and accents, from kids to little ladies and old men, from Cajuns to New Yorkers and Mexicans." ( AudioFile)

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Loved it! Was great alll around. And I don’t get into books all that much.

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this book became my number one favorite

I loved it it's like she never goes wrong when she is spinning a story thank you for this

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Aweseome; intriguing and emotional all at the same

Would you listen to Honest Illusions again? Why?

Yes, because I thought it was such a heartwrenching story.

What other book might you compare Honest Illusions to and why?

The Collector.

What about Sandra Burr’s performance did you like?

Her dialect and accents used during the reading.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

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Magic Life

Enjoyed this book very much. I found the story line was interesting with a dash of humor

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Oldie but goodie... Narration speed is off on this

This was one of my favorites way back when... Sandra Burr is normally excellent, but the recording speed is way too fast on this one. I also noticed some mispronunciations (e.g. wunderkind, quarry). Otherwise still an entertaining listen.

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Good Story, Bad Recording

Would you consider the audio edition of Honest Illusions to be better than the print version?

Should have read this one. Not sure if it was the narrator reading too fast or the sound editor botching it, but the end result was a speed read that was choppy and unnatural. Very distracting.

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I loved it

What can I say - I love the way Nora Roberts writes, her story lines are great, her characters are "real".

A truly good book!

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Excellent Audiobook !!!!

NR is such a talent author! She had such multiple depths to her stories, she integrates romance, suspense, family and human relations, history and much more! You end up listening to a well constructed experience brought to perfection by the excellent narration of SB. Well done both! I absolutely loved it! All NR audiobooks are currently in my library waiting for be listened to ;) I am excited to go over her books as I know I will not be disappointed!

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Loved it!

A Great story and performed well. Enjoyed the revisiting of this classic Nora Roberts.

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Nora Roberts BEST!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely..it is a great book...

What was one of the most memorable moments of Honest Illusions?

Of course...it is when the dashing Luke and the beautiful Roxanne become lovers on the cruise ship...

Which character – as performed by Sandra Burr – was your favorite?

Luke...the quintessential bad boy outside and the truly good inside

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A tale of romance,treachery and sweet revenge

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This book was one of those you just do not want to end. The love story of Luke and Roxanne is the timeless tale of the dark and dangerous..yet likable man and the strong, beautiful woman...doesn't get any better. The supporting characters and plot line were also well developed. I have read lots of Nora Roberts...this was the best.

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