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| Original Title: | Hidden Riches |
| ISBN: | 0425197220 (ISBN13: 9780425197226) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Dora Conroy, Jed Skimmerhorn |
| Setting: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Romantic Suspense (1995) |
Nora Roberts
Paperback | Pages: 392 pages Rating: 4 | 16706 Users | 366 Reviews
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| Title | : | Hidden Riches |
| Author | : | Nora Roberts |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 392 pages |
| Published | : | July 6th 2004 by Berkley (first published July 13th 1994) |
| Categories | : | Romance. Romantic Suspense. Contemporary Romance. Contemporary. Fiction. Mystery |
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#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…
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Ratings: 4 From 16706 Users | 366 ReviewsArticle Regarding Books Hidden Riches
Re-reading. Made the time on the elliptical and treadmill pass quickly this morning, which is always nice! this is still one of my favorite old-skool Nora books. Her non JD Robb books are always hit and miss for me, but I always enjoy this one.Started this book on a Sunday night, always a bad decision... ended up sleeping at 4:30am. Went to work Monday morning with only 1.5 hours' sleep! It's not meant to be a whodunnit because the villain is revealed quite early on, which I found rather different than what I'm used to from Roberts (I read her JD Robb books, too). Then again, this book was first published in 1994, and her first In Death book came out the following year. Anyway, despite the lack of tension and anticipation waiting to
Dora is an art dealer who becomes embroiled in an art theft after purchasing items at an auction. Jed is a cop who has taken leave from the force and rents an apartment from her. Together they work on discovering who is behind this art theft and at the same time, fight their attraction to one another. I really enjoyed this book.
I have so been missing my romance. This was just a breath of fresh air.
3.5 stars.A good romantic suspense from NR. I enjoyed Dora's theatrical family. Jed's character, on the other hand, is not as appealing. The finale was a bit more violent than I anticipated but all in all, a satisfactory read.
An interesting story about Jed, a traumatized cop who's handed in his badge, Dora, an antique and rarities shop owner from a theatrical family, and a man who will to go any length to acquire the rare things he covets and whose actions will affect all of them.Jed rents Dora's neighboring apartment and plans to keep to himself, but she gives as good as she gets and piques his interest and he ends up spending more and more time with her. Dora enjoys needling the prickly man who hasn't really quit
Isadora runs an antique and collectibles shop. Her family is into theater acting and she used to be an actress. She is undaunted, persistent, beautiful and bright. After bidding some collectibles in Virginia, she had no idea about the trouble those things would bring her. Jedidiah (love the name) is an ex cop who turned in his badge after his sister died. He is a rude boar, closed off, has a temper and wants to be left alone. But Dora got under his skin and gradually breaks down the wall
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