Hidden Riches

Another great mystery from Nora Roberts! This was published back in 1995 (22 years ago, WOW). It was a little odd reading about the characters using fax machines instead of email and desk phones instead of cell phones! The phone lines are cut in one scene and neither character had a cell phone to use so they just had to wait til it got fixed. I laughed as I read it because I remember when that used to happen to me and I didn't have instant access with a cell phone!

Isadora Conroy is probably one of my very favorite N.R. heroine's. She was classy, super confidant, sarcastic but not overly so, sassy, wicked smart, and so sure of herself but still so in touch with her emotions and so willing to love and give of herself to not only those closest to her, but people she barely knew just because that was who she is. No other woman could have matched the hard edged hero, Jed Skimmerhorn.

The only reason I give this book four stars instead five is because it was a bit too long for me. There are a lot of interwoven scenes from multiple bad guys. A lot of that could have been skimmed down. Don't get me wrong, I love a good bad guy and I do not mind scenes from their perspective every now and then but I felt like just when things were getting real good between Jed and Dora, the scene would end and we'd jump over to what one of the bad guys was doing. I just didn't need that much commentary on any of them.

There was only two scenes of explicit sexual content, and the scenes weren't even that explicit compared to some other authors I've read. Barely any foul language, I could count every F-bomb that was dropped on one hand. Quite a bit of detailed violence. Don't read this book if you don't enjoy bad guys who murder for pleasure and give detailed descriptions of how and why.

Another winner from Nora Roberts. This one has to do with antiques, collectibles, smugglers, crooks and actors. The hero is an ex-cop and the heroine is his landlady, a woman who comes from an acting family and who owns an antiques and collectibles shop downstairs. The action keeps the pages turning and the romance is sweet and poignant.

Hidden Riches by Nora Roberts was excellent! I really like the way Nora develops her main characters and keeps the plot interesting throughout the story. If you like Hidden Riches you will love her other suspense novels. Any book that can grab and hold my attention from beginning to end is one I recommend. Nora is a great story teller. I like the blend of romance and suspense especially when the author provides the thoughts of both the hero and the heroine. This is one book you don't want to miss.

Good story. One of Nora Roberts best. Characters are fun.

This one totally makes you wish it was a trilogy! You can actually picture each character. She's just amazing. If you're a Nora fan, you won't be disappointed.

Good price. Good read

great story

Excellent book. I enjoy Mora Roberts as an author and have a book case full of her books

Good.

Excellent plot. Very scary near the end but as always comes out in the end