Hidden Riches

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Sandra Burr

RITA Award Winner, Best Romantic Suspense, 1995

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts unveils the intriguing world of antiques dealing, where an independent woman discovers the price of breathless desire - and the schemes of an obsessed killer...

Dora Conroy has a passion for antiques - and any other rarities she can acquire for her quaint Philadelphia shop. A seasoned dealer, she knows all the tricks of the trade. But she is unprepared for the deadly consequences when she purchases a few curiosities at an auction - and unknowingly brings home a priceless cache that makes her the target of an international criminal. Entwined in a reckless chase, Dora turns to her new neighbor, Jed Skimmerhorn, a cop who’s turned in his badge - and whose desire for lovely Dora puts him back in the line of fire. Fighting their attraction while falling in love, they find that hidden riches can have a most ordinary façade. And that possession can be a lethal obsession...

©2004 Nora Roberts (P)2004 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"[Roberts] delivers the goods with panache and wit. This time out, she skillfully blends a stirring love story with nonstop suspense, effortlessly shifting from melodrama to light comedy." (Publishers Weekly)

"This book is a sure winner for aficionados of contemporary romantic suspense." (Library Journal)

Hidden Rishes

I loved it! Please do more stories with this cast. It was wonderful. I’ll be waiting

Great romance & a little bit of mystery

I did love this story - mostly because the romance between Dora and Jed seemed a lot more intense and virile than a lot of Roberts other books. For instance, I liked their relationship much more than the one in The Collector, and better than the one in The Witness, too. Mostly I think, because not only was it deeper and better written, but because it didn't dwell on any past romances or previous relationships, or anything like that. Strange as that sounds, I DESPISE when romance plot lines drop little hints and bits and pieces about either parties past love affairs, its so unnecessary. (looking at you, The Witness) It spoils the romance ;) Sentimental of me, but still.
Besides the excellent love story, I really liked the mystery as well, although it was very far-fetched, I kind of liked the idea of a completely insane villain, it made it interesting.

If you like Roberts and her style of writing, then I really recommend this. Its a nice escape, but its also a real and true look at at what pain and loss and the past can do to a person, and how it can impair their ability to love, but not destroy it. Jed had some demons, but he exorcised them nicely with Dora's help and the result was a much more meaningful, deep and gut-wrenching romance.

On a different note - the narration was NOT good. If the story hadn't hooked me, I would have wept about how awful the whole narration was, particularly of the men! It was tragic. But because I loved the book, I won't be returning this.

Good Story, Good Grammar, Good Syntax & Narration

This story is great for anyone who appreciates the headings content. Also, if there is a child, teen or multinational who is looking to pick up or improve grammar and vocabulary skills this is a great story for that in that it will hold their attention, be interesting enough to be sure to listen to the whole thing, be easy to listen to and understand yet be exemplary in the execution of a good story and the use of proper English.

steamy and suspenseful

Loved the way the plot moved quickly and the romance developed between the 2 main characters. The narrator did the different voices of the lover's parents, grandmother and bad guys very well!

Love this Story

I know I'm late to the books, but this is one of my favorites.Some of the voices to the charters are a little off, but the story over writes that.

Great plot. Fantastic narrator. Had me to the end

Loved the entire storyline. I was anticipating every twist and turn. A must listen. Romantic!

Smoking

I loved the story and the narrator! I just can’t stand the cigarette smoking. A sign of the times.

Good book!

Fun to travel back to a time before cell phones. Interesting colorful suspenceful story line.

Good story

I enjoyed this book and I thought the reading performance was good. Now, on to the next one!

Escapism

Light predictable escapism, no suspense as we are told who the bad guys are up front. Did not like the fact that they just glossed over the early domestic abuse in the relationship like leaving bruises on someone can be brushed away with flowers. But it was written a long time ago, narrated sounded like she was an extra in gone with the wind. But Dora’s character was fun and i loved that she was unapologetically a bit materialistic and bratty.