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I thought the book was pretty good--a classic Nora Roberts! The dialogue between the characters was above par but I found the action a little difficult to believe. For one, the fact that Remo was always right behind them got to be a little hard to believe. Also, when they're alluding Remo traversing down the river, I thought it was a little slow. Other than that, it was a good read!
Helpful Score: 3
I LIKE NORA ROBERTS, BUT THIS IS THE LEAST FAVORITE OF MINE. THE WOMAN IS AS STRONG AS EVER BUT, THE HERO LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED.
Helpful Score: 2
not one of the better ones, like the author just not htis book
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Very good book.
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A spellbinding story of seduction and suspence, white-hot passion and cold-blooded murder....
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Excellent story telling again!
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Sexy and Dangerous, a sedictive blend that keeps you wanting more
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Couldn't put it down
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One of Nora Roberts famous books. Involves a Jewel Heist, Kidnapping, and even romance. It will keep you on the edge of your seat with every turn of the page.
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Good book! Loved it, as I do all Nora Roberts books.
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I'm reading no more Roberts. This was just silly! Everyone is so perfect (even under the most ridiculous circumstances) - perfectly beautiful or perfectly bad, etc. Sorry, I just can't suspend my rational thinking quite that far.
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A little bit different for Roberts. A stranger takes over Whitney MacAllister and her car and embroils her in adventure and danger in Madagascar.
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Great read!
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Fun, adventure-movie with romance of a book. Great light reading for commute or vacation, in Nora Roberts style. Fun characters - the spoiled yet spunky heiress and the loner with a heart jewel thief who encounter a number of interesting people along the way.
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One of Nora's better books
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A fast paced romantic suspense/mystery about a Manhattan socialite who crosses the path of a man who is on the run. He hijacks her Mercedes, bullets are flying, and behind them is a pack of ruthless killers who eliminate anyone who gets in their way. This was a very entertaining novel, and I had trouble putting it down
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This was my second Nora Roberts book. Had it been my first, there would NEVER have been a second. I thought this book was truly horrid. I read about 75% of it; I could not finish. Waay too contrived. The characters were not likeable at all. I simply did not care what happened to either of them!
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A socialite living the jet set life crosses a desparate man on the run. After he kidnaps her and takes her Mercedes, they are on the run of their lives.
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nora roberts at her best / love story set among danger kidnapping and intrigue set against exotic Madagascar
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She has the cash and the connections. He has the stolen documents leading to a fabulous hidden fortune. It is a business proposition, pure and simple. Yeah, right!
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A rich woman is car-jacked by a man on the run. The man running from killers takes her on a dangerous journey that leads to Madagascar. Suspenseful and exciting. Lots of action.
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Another page turner by Nora Roberts. Very good story.
Pamela G.
Pamela G.
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HOT ICE is a good story, but not fantastic. It is obvious how much the author has grown as a writer since she wrote this story in 1987. The characters were not instantly likeable, the plot didn't grab me, and it just seemed like your typical fill-in-the-outline standard romance. I was rather disappointed.
Rich, gorgeous Whitney MacAllister likes fast cars, vintage movies, and dangerous men. But even this jaded, high-living Manhattan socialite is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes- just before the bullets start flying. Exciting spellbinding story of suspense.
Quick and easy read. A lot of jumping around and hiding from 'the bad guy' but an easy plot to follow. Also very steamy ;)
Story of suspense and seduction,passion and murder as only Nora Roberts can spin Good read
Interesting read. . .
This was an okay book. I was a little disappointed with this one. It is one of Nora's earlier books, so I'm guessing that's why. If you are just looking to read a book this one would be good.
From AudioFile: ...vintage romantic adventure by the ever popular Nora Roberts. The heiress to a small fortune from her father's ice cream company, Whitney MacAllister, yearns for a real adventure. She finds herself in the right place at the right time when she is kidnapped by jewel thief Douglas Lord and accompanies him to Madagascar on an exotic treasure hunt... .."K.M.D. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine--
Book Description: "Whitney Macallister, reckless and beautiful, she posseses all the wealth and beauty every woman dreams of. Douglas Lord: his good looks and street smarts have made him a success at his chosen profession-larceny. She has the cash and the connections. He has the stolen documents leading to a fabulous hidden fortune. It is a business proposition, pure and simple. But the race to finds the treasure, from Manhattan to Madagascar, is only part of the game. For their fierce and dangerous attraction to each other soon threatens to overwhelm them--unless their merciless and shadowy rivals kill them first."
About the Author: "Nora Roberts is one of the worlds most acclaimed and beloved authors. There are more than 125 million copies of her books in print..."
Book Description: "Whitney Macallister, reckless and beautiful, she posseses all the wealth and beauty every woman dreams of. Douglas Lord: his good looks and street smarts have made him a success at his chosen profession-larceny. She has the cash and the connections. He has the stolen documents leading to a fabulous hidden fortune. It is a business proposition, pure and simple. But the race to finds the treasure, from Manhattan to Madagascar, is only part of the game. For their fierce and dangerous attraction to each other soon threatens to overwhelm them--unless their merciless and shadowy rivals kill them first."
About the Author: "Nora Roberts is one of the worlds most acclaimed and beloved authors. There are more than 125 million copies of her books in print..."
I truly do enjoy Nora Roberts books. This is a good mystery plot with a lot of twists. I've read this book several times
I have to agree that this was not one of my favorites by Nora! This one was actually hard for me to keep reading! Seriously, what are the chances that if you are getting car-jacked, you would actually STAY IN THE CAR!!! Really!
This was the first Nora Roberts book I read. Now I've read several and she's one of my favorites.
Love it. It kept me very interested as to seeing whats gonna happen next. If you like adventure, you'll like this book.
I am not a big fan of Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb or whatever pen name she happens to go under. However, Hot Ice is hands down my favorite contemporary romance. The chemistry between Whitney and Douglas is HOT and the story is captivating as you follow the two from the city of Manhattan through the wilds of Madagascar.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
On the run in Manhatten and the target of hit men, Douglas Lord jumps into a nearby car and orders the driver to "step on it". Heiress Whitney MacAllister doesn't like being ordered around, but flying bullets make her move fast. With killers on their heels, Doug and Whitney come to an agreement. He has information that will lead them to a treasure and will split it with Whitney if she bankrolls the expedition. Soon they are on their way to Paris, then Madagascar, in search of a priceless treasure.
This is a good on-the-run story with witty dialogue. I first read this book years ago and enjoyed it. This time around I listened to the audiobook narrated by Anna Fields. I absolutely loved her excellent narration. My rating: 4 Stars.
This is a good on-the-run story with witty dialogue. I first read this book years ago and enjoyed it. This time around I listened to the audiobook narrated by Anna Fields. I absolutely loved her excellent narration. My rating: 4 Stars.
A really good read!
The storyline is a good one but this book is drawn out and quite boring at times. This is definitely not a page turner. There was suspense but so far in between it became boring.
I didn't feel it was as good as most of her other books.
Rich, gorgeous Whitney MacAllister likes fast cars, vintage movies, and dangerous men. But even this jaded, high-living Manhattan socialite is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes--just before the bullets start flying. International jewel thief Douglas Lord is used to living life on the run--part of the lure of his chosen profession is the thrill of the chase. But he has one iron-clad rule: he always works alone. Until now.
Wounded and in desperate need of cash for what could be the glittering crown of his dazzling career, Doug reluctantly accepts the wealthy, well-connected Whitney as his new partner in crime. With the papers screaming headlines about the missing New York heiress, and a gang of cunning criminals in hot pursuit, Doug and Whitney take off for the sultry wilds of Madagascar in search of a fabulous treasure dating back to the French Revolution.
For Whitney, what began as a high-speed adventure becomes a race between life and death as she tries to outmaneuver a pack of merciless killers who coolly eliminate anyone in their way. For Doug, who has been betrayed one time too many, its a chance to capture the elusive pot of gold and perhaps one final shot at redemption. For both of them, its an exotic quest for meaning--and a surrender to an irresistible passion worth any risk--as a deadly high-stakes game is played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors.
With Hot Ice Nora Roberts reveals once again why she is the reigning master of sensually charged intrigue and high-voltage suspense.
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Wounded and in desperate need of cash for what could be the glittering crown of his dazzling career, Doug reluctantly accepts the wealthy, well-connected Whitney as his new partner in crime. With the papers screaming headlines about the missing New York heiress, and a gang of cunning criminals in hot pursuit, Doug and Whitney take off for the sultry wilds of Madagascar in search of a fabulous treasure dating back to the French Revolution.
For Whitney, what began as a high-speed adventure becomes a race between life and death as she tries to outmaneuver a pack of merciless killers who coolly eliminate anyone in their way. For Doug, who has been betrayed one time too many, its a chance to capture the elusive pot of gold and perhaps one final shot at redemption. For both of them, its an exotic quest for meaning--and a surrender to an irresistible passion worth any risk--as a deadly high-stakes game is played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors.
With Hot Ice Nora Roberts reveals once again why she is the reigning master of sensually charged intrigue and high-voltage suspense.
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Whitney Macallister. reckless and beautiful, she posses all the wealth and beauty every yeoman dreams of. Douglas Lord. His good looks and street smarts have made him a success at his chosen profession-larceny. She has the cash and the connections. He has the stolen documents leading to a fabulous hidden fortune. It is a business proposition, pure and simple. But the race to finds the treasure, from Manhattan to Madagascar, is only part of the game. For their fierce and dangerous attraction to each other soon threatens to overwhelm them--unless their merciless and shadowy rivals kill them first.
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a Manhattan socialite living at jet-set speed crosses a desperate man on the run -- and suddenly her life is on the line...and out of control.
Even jaded Whitney Mac Allister is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes -- just before the bullets start flying. But this is no ordinary kidnapping attempt and the wounded man is no common criminal. Without warning, Whitney is thrust into a partnership with an enigmatic stranger to stay one step ahead of death itself. Ahead of them is a last chance at redemption. Behind them is a pack of merciless killers who cooly eliminate anyone in their way. For both Whitney and the stranger, it's an exotic quest for meaning that will take them to the sultry wilds of Madagascar. There the game will be played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors.
Even jaded Whitney Mac Allister is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes -- just before the bullets start flying. But this is no ordinary kidnapping attempt and the wounded man is no common criminal. Without warning, Whitney is thrust into a partnership with an enigmatic stranger to stay one step ahead of death itself. Ahead of them is a last chance at redemption. Behind them is a pack of merciless killers who cooly eliminate anyone in their way. For both Whitney and the stranger, it's an exotic quest for meaning that will take them to the sultry wilds of Madagascar. There the game will be played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors.
Good book
a Manhattan socialite living at jet-set speed crosses a desperate man on the run -- and suddenly her life is on the line...and out of control.
Even jaded Whitney Mac Allister is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes -- just before the bullets start flying. But this is no ordinary kidnapping attempt and the wounded man is no common criminal. Without warning, Whitney is thrust into a partnership with an enigmatic stranger to stay one step ahead of death itself. Ahead of them is a last chance at redemption. Behind them is a pack of merciless killers who cooly eliminate anyone in their way. For both Whitney and the stranger, it's an exotic quest for meaning that will take them to the sultry wilds of Madagascar. There the game will be played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors
Even jaded Whitney Mac Allister is taken by surprise when a stranger in black leather hijacks her Mercedes -- just before the bullets start flying. But this is no ordinary kidnapping attempt and the wounded man is no common criminal. Without warning, Whitney is thrust into a partnership with an enigmatic stranger to stay one step ahead of death itself. Ahead of them is a last chance at redemption. Behind them is a pack of merciless killers who cooly eliminate anyone in their way. For both Whitney and the stranger, it's an exotic quest for meaning that will take them to the sultry wilds of Madagascar. There the game will be played out to its terrifying conclusion, one that may have no winners or losers. Or survivors
A GREAT BOOK OF CASH AND PASSION, I HAVE MAILED OUT THIS BOOK BUT HAVE 2 OF THEM SO I STILL HAVE ONE GREAT BOOK
I have not read this book yet, I ended up with 2 hardback copies.
Used library book but it looks brand new.
Haven't read it...mom loved it.
