• The Collector

  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (14,907 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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loved it! couldn't stop listening! had to keep it up until it was done! wish it kept going!

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I love Nora Roberts!!!!!!

Good story, she is a great author! Really enjoyed the listen. Would recommend this book! Narration was good, too!

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Did not finish

Cell asleep listening and want to listen again.
Thanks. Can I listen to it again? I'd really like to hear the whole story once again.

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Good Read

Would you listen to The Collector again? Why?

Yes, the characters are very engaging and the narrator was really good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ash -- I thought his character was the most realistic.

Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan – was your favorite?

Lila - she did a really good job of bringing her to life.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Overall, the book was really good. She kind of lost me at the end and Lila's character became really annoying. Almost wanted to stop listening (not giving anything away). But it was worth sitting through to get to the end.

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Loved it

I loved this book! I enjoyed Lila and Ashton, the story line and the peripheral characters.
The narration was very good, I love Julia Whelan's voice as well as her delivery.

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Nora Roberts is great; this book doesn't stack up

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The "set-up" was almost too long; the ending almost too short. The ending didn't seem to flow as good as the middle.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

As expected and kind of disappointing

What three words best describe Julia Whelan’s voice?

For the female voices I thought she was great. Did not like her male voices.

Did The Collector inspire you to do anything?

No

Any additional comments?

I love Nora Roberts' books. This is the first time I have ever had anything negative to say about one of her books. The "flow" just wasn't there this time.

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Another wonderful book

This is simply just another wonderful book I will really enjoy all of the books. Worth your time! So start listening!

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Beautiful story

Such an Amazing writer...I would love one day to meet her, as I am a writer also

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Very enjoyable.....had a hard time putting it down

I have not read any of Nora Roberts or if I have it would have been years ago and do not remember it. This book truly keep my interest and I enjoyed the narrator's voice alot. I enjoyed the good story line with romance all in one. The characters were not so predictable that I found it interesting look forward to each chapter. I will definitely read more of Nora Roberts book and would recommend this book. I like the length of this book as well; not too short. I don't like reading short books.......you get into it and then are disappointed with only a few short chapters.

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I didn't want it to end! A great departure from regular, steamy stuff.

I didn't want it to end! A great departure from regular, steamy stuff. Excellent storyline, motives throughout, and narrators. I was extremely impressed with The depths in which Nora Roberts brought to this article!

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