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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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would make a good lifetime /hallmark channel movie

drug on a lil but had a nice ending. make a good lifetime / hallmark channel movie. but now I want 2 look up what those eggs really look like. ..lol

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The collector another hit for Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts really knows how to develop characters, plots, and dialogue. Her characters always touch my heart, her plot always keeps me interested, and the dialogue has a lot of humor.

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Excellent read. Excellent narrator.

Julia Whelan is one of the best narrators I've heard. The voices she does for the characters are astonishing.

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Briefly...

Started out great, bored me for a few chapters towards the end, then ended well. Overall, not my favorite of hers, but entertaining nonetheless!

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Way too long

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This book is so long that I feel that much of it would do with a good edit.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have made it much shorter.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes. The narrator was very good.

Could you see The Collector being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I can see it as a movie, but have no idea who should be in it.

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Please please Nora just let Julia read for you!

I love Julia's voice. I listen to Witness over and over and this book The Collector was almost perfect. I just want to visit her characters more. I love her trilogy s! Why did she hire whats his name to read her last trilogy's???

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Housesitter for Hire

Story about real people of varying characters who have exciting lives, even the villians. Setting in my favorite city, New York.

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Great escape, fast paced and engaging

Plenty of adventure, romance, passion to keep me coming back again and again until the satisfying ending. Just consistently good storytelling, escapist fiction, start to finish. Very good narrator, never got in the way of the story.

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Another great story from Nora Roberts!

This story was exciting, thrilling, down to earth in some parts and very mysterious in others. A great tale and a great story teller. Enjoyed very much!

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Can't wait for the sequal!

Would you listen to The Collector again? Why?

The Narrator Julia Whelan was fantastic. I loved her transition of characters!

What did you like best about this story?

The story line was intriguing and exciting!

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was each time Lila kicked the assailants but! Also the romantic interludes between Ash and Lila

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

No, I wanted to last

Any additional comments?

When is the sequel coming out to this book!

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