One of Nora Roberts older novels, Hidden Riches provided me a welcome escape after a very long week. The books gives us an antique seller who hails from a theatrical family, an independently wealth ex-cop (Captain) with relationship issues, and two tiers of creep villains -- one more and the other high-end. When our heroine Dora unwittingly buys smuggled art/collectibles, her world is turned upside down; good thing Jed, an ex-police Captain has moved in across the hall.

Hidden Riches has a typical Roberts flow, but I loved it because it kept me interested from start to finish and I genuinely liked Dora as well as Jed. Their relationship definitely wasn't conventional and I love Dora's strength and personality -- and her family. The action was fast-paced and dialogue made me smile. Extra points for the peppering in of theatrical, art, and antique references.

If you're a fan of Nora Roberts, you can't go wrong picking up a copy of Hidden Riches.

2.5 stars. Disappointed that this was my Philadelphia-setting book. Almost zero Philly atmosphere and typical Roberts formula. By page 3, you can predict exactly what's going to happen. I may have to read a second Philly book because this did not do it for me.

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.

Originally published in 1994 this survives quite well, I thoroughly enjoyed it. A story about a Cop going through a bad patch and a antiques dealer who has just bought some goods at auction and their adventures when someone comes looking for some of the items.

I finished it with a smile on my face, what could be said better of a book

Dora is an art and antiques collector who comes from a family of actors. When strange things start happening at her store, she turns to her new tenant, a taciturn and mysterious ex-cop who the only thing he wants is to be left alone.

As always with Roberts' books, great fun, fast-paced story and likable characters (not to mention great dialogue). If you like Nora's other work I'm sure you will enjoy "Hidden Riches."

Hidden Riches by Nora Roberts
Dora Conroy owns an antique shop but others break in.
Ex police captain, Jed Skinerhorn, has had to leave the family house-it holds too many memories.
The shop is a magnet for trouble because of the shipment that she ordered. Smugglers have put other items inside the trinkets.
Hot steamy sex scenes add to this story. Love where the clues lead them to.
Lives are lost and they gather to combine forces to fight them together.
The one who hired the man to get the items learns of others who are protecting her.
Love hearing of the play and theater and the museum where all the collection is held.


Love how SING is used in this one!

I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

not a big mystery romance reader but this was okay. also nora roberts has apparently written more than 200 novels what the hell is wrong with her.