The Collector

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins

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

Loved it.

loved it each chapter make me want to continue. To bad the uncle had to die too.

This story rocks!!

I haven't read Nora Robert's in quite a while, she is a superb author. Julia Whelan is also superb. The duo made an awesome audio book. I resonated with the characters especially Lila. Ash is ultimate hero. Nora Roberts is back on my list of authors to read. The story grips from start to finish.

Really good

I listen to a lot of books and the fiction books seem hard to get into. This book, however, the voice talent who read the book was so great. It was easy to jump right into the book and stay there.
I would absolutely listen to the performer again. Will look for more of her work

Very predictable

I was excited to read this book based on the review. I felt like this book was so predictable and corny. I was bored most of the time and the story was obviously going in one direction. I would not recommend

Best narrator ever!

I normally don’t enjoy audiobooks because it’s hard to listen to a narrator drag on. This narrator not only changed her voice but expressed emotion in all the right ways. I will look for more books narrated by her. And as always Norbert did not disappoint

Excellent!

I had no idea what the title really meant until I listened to this book! WOW, tossing and turning - every corner had hidden agendas. Loved the book! Loved the independency of Lila and "Ash" ….. what a dreamy guy!! lol Great ending, although I could of listened to more! Awesome narration Julia, thank you!

Great story

Fun entertainment on these long days at home. Descriptions of great places. Quite typical of their genre but fun.

Up and down

Lila was the most interesting character in the book. Perhaps it was the voice, but Ashton came across as patronizing and supercilious. The story was lost in repetitive descriptions. I compare this book to The Witness and it doesn’t compare well.

Amazing

In true NR fashion….she makes you feel like you are in the book…living the story!!! I’ve read a ton of her books and love them all but this one shot to the top of my list!!! An amazing story line, a perfect love story…. This book will not disappoint…it’s simply amazing!!!

Great story but toooooo long!

The story is excellent with many twists but drags on for hours! Could be 4 hours less and a perfect read!