The Collector

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

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 this story.....history, romance and suspense

What made the experience of listening to The Collector the most enjoyable?

The story was engaging and reminded me a little bit of the Witness, an earlier book that I enjoyed.

Any additional comments?

I loved the Fabrege' eggs and objects being an integral part of the mystery and the other artistic elements that Ms. Roberts brought into the story. I also loved the main character, I saw elements of myself in her challenges and strengths.

absolutely love!

I love the storyline, the reader, I need more! Thank you so much for this story. I am going to look at other books like this now. :) From the same author of course.

It was good, not great

I found myself bored halfway through. Not my favorite book of Nora Roberts. Apparently, I need to say more or they won't let me post this.

Nora Roberts at her best

If you could sum up The Collector in three words, what would they be?

Ready for more

Any additional comments?

I don't normally write a review but this book hit all of my "can put it down " buttons, and I didn't. I enjoyed the narrator and will look for other books she has done. The interactions between all of the characters was great. Since this is a thriller you can pretty much figure out how it's going to end but there's always a twist. I like the way the connection between Ash and Lila grows and that it's not always about sex. Although when they do come together it makes it that much more explosive. Normally I read a book then listen to the audio. I didn't to that with this one. I'm glad I listened first. I am a HUGH fan of Nora Roberts/JD Robb. I read and listen to all of her books.

Intrigued at times, but

The story had decent intrigue, but the relationship between the two main characters was a bit gaudy and not believable at times. The sexuality was overdone.

Bodice ripper

Sure could have done without the beautiful people having beautiful sex all the time. So predictable. Storyline was interesting

narrator

Oh my how a narrator adds to a good book. word 12 word 14 word 16 word 18 word 20. there you go.

Well worth the credit or money

This story kept my interest until the end, it was never dull or boring, and the narrator was very good, I recommend the book if you don't have it

Nora Roberts Another Great Hit !!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Collector to be better than the print version?

No I consider both Great

What other book might you compare The Collector to and why?

River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz... Love both stories the way they were plotted and Narrated .. Good stories by good authors...

What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I like her voice and the way she separates the characters

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The entire story moved me but especially that the third person which was an older man was tortured and murdered..

Any additional comments?

Keep them coming Nora....

One of her best

Nora Roberts books are hit and miss with me, and this one was a hit !