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  • The Collector

  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (14,998 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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This is an amazing story! It has it all. This is a must read. I loved it!

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Where does The Collector rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Collector was not quite as good as some of the others I have read of Nora Roberts.

Would you be willing to try another book from Nora Roberts? Why or why not?

Definitely yes! I have read her books for a number of years and enjoyed the combination of mystery and romance.

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

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Loved this one!

This story was fun, interesting, and kept me intrigued. I love mixing romance with mystery.

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This is the first book by Nora Roberts I’ve read. After reading 20+ additional books by her it’s still my favorite n I go back to it over n over. I absolutely love the narrator n could listen to her read all of Nora’s work. Her characters r strong smart funny. I’m curious about the male leads. R they based on someone she has experienced? The intimacy n her books become the dream of every woman. Is this based on personal experience? I hope so. Keep writing Nora.

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Great Escape

Nora Roberts knows how to take you on a journey; weaving Russian history into the story made it more compelling. I wanted more character development, but that would require more hours. My loss!

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LOVE IT! Makes me want to be a house sitter!

Nora' books take you on a magical journey! This story is inspiring me towards a new life!

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This was an amazing, convoluted mystery. The voices were brilliant. This was a suspense filled story.

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Loves NOT a Faulty Toaster

This was a sale book I neglected to listen to when I first purchased in 2018!!! What a wonderful book from Ms Nora!!! I have so many Books from this author and every so often she writes one that touches your heart via the dialogue and spirit of either the heroine and or the hero. Author does so in this book as both main characters just steal your heart. See Ms Nora’s HIDDEN RICHES and MIDNIGHT BAYOU for more of this type of wonderful dialogue ms Nora can write.
I shamefully have to say I did not listen due to the narrator! So of course NOW I am a huge fan, and have listened to a few books of Ms Whelan narrations in a row. She brings this book to brilliant life and you are not rushing to finish as you want to savor each chapter. This will enter my library of classic re listens. I do use 1.2 speed to match the adventure. Give it a try.
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Great story, wonderful performance.

This was exciting & riveting. Lots of action and plot. Several sex scenes I fast forwarded through. They weren’t excessive or that raunchy, I just can’t listen to them for some reason on audible.

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Another fabulous tale!

Loved the characters, the mystery, the profession of the female character being a writer!
Won't go into more than that or else it will spoil it for others.
These characters flowed around each other nicely! The twists and turns, greed, evil, hate, immorality, life choices and more culminate to the very end.
Very nicely written and narrated!
Truly enjoyable story!
Very well done!!!


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