Whirlpool

De: Elizabeth Lowell

Narrado por: Carrington MacDuffie

When an exquisitely crafted, authentic imperial Faberge egg mysteriously shows up at Laurel Swann's home studio, she knows it can only be from one person - her father, who has drifted in and out of her life for as long as she can remember. But this time Jamie Swann leaves her something too many people will kill for. Out of her league and desperate, Laurel is forced to accept help from the very man who is trying to ensnare her father in his own web of double crosses. Cruz Rowan can help her stay alive, but will he do the same for her father?

©2006 Elizabeth Lowell (P)2018 Blackstone Publishing

Not one of Lowell’s best

Good story line & idea but overall it read like a very early book of Elizabeth Lowell’s.

I just can’t get through it.

I don’t know if it’s the narrator or the book. I’ve listened til chapter 8 three times. By chapter 8 I don’t even know what going on…I’ve tuned out long before. The narrator is very monotone in voice. I’m sure it gets better, it’s just not for me

I liked the plot and the narrator but...

It came across strongly that women are either weak or are strong only because they use sex to manipulate. It's too bad because I would've really liked the both the female protagonist and antagonist had they just been strong women and the story would not have suffered at all.

Good storyline

There is good character development in this. I listened to it all despite the opening being reminiscent of Jurrasic Park. Could have been better with maybe one final edit.

A favorite oldie, originally titled The Ruby.

Listened w Audible Free Included program but I’ve read several times since The Ruby orig pub 1995, retitled in 2005. Action moves quickly, detailed setting descriptions, steamy scenes, Good & Bad guys with twists & turns. Standalone book. Narrated well by Carrington MacDuffle. I own the book as well. Played audio between 1.2 and 1.5 speed.