The Hellion and the Highlander

By: Lynsay Sands

Narrated by: Marianna Palka

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Only one man could set her heart ablaze....

Lady Averill Mortagne learned to control her fierce temper as a young girl. But if her father insists on parading her before one more English lord who looks askance at her flame-colored hair, she'll simply scream! Her only respite is the time she spends with Kade Stewart, the wounded Scot her brother brought home from the Crusades. Who could have imagined a Highland warrior would be the only gentleman around?

Lady Averill helped save his life, and for that Kade is truly grateful. She is also almost unbearably beautiful, but he could never subject such a sweet and gentle lady to the rough life of a Stewart laird's bride... or could he? When she braves an unexpected danger by his side, Averill will prove to Kade that her heart is as fiery as her hair ...and that submitting to their scorching passion would be heaven indeed.

©2010 Lynsay Sands (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers

Different Narrator would have been preferred

The narrator just sounds bored through most of this to me. Also, I had to look back at the description of this story to see what Kade's last name was because the way Palka says "Stewart" makes it sound like "Shirt".

The stories in this series have been really good. I felt like this one ended abruptly, though.

Excellent story

Lindsay Sands is one of my favorite writers. This trilogy was most delightful. I love Scottish tales.

the story is good but...

The narration was without emotion, the characters voices so monotonous as to induce utter somnolence.

Great story, well done! Narrator was wonderful.

Great story! Narrator did an excellent job. Loved the plot and how the characters interacted with each other. Will be listening to this story again!

Worst Narrator in history

I hate to say this but I ca not comment about the book due to the Narrators voice. Ms Palka sounds like she is reading while falling asleep. She has the most flat and emotionless voice I have ever had the misfortune of hearing. Every time I try and listen to the book I either want to go to sleep or start feeling depressed that I actually purchased something that Ms. Palka narrated. I will now have to buy the book because there is no way I will ever be able to listen to this entire book in audio format as long as Ms. Palka is the narrator.

Good story, Bad Narrator

I really liked the story but the Narrator sounded like she was reading a eulogy. It was a weird combination since the book has funny incidents that are read with a sad sounding cadence.

Well written

Where does The Hellion and the Highlander rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

While the narration is not the best, the plot and characters are engaging. I have listened to the trilogy multiple times.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lady Averill is compassionate, clever, and devoted to her husband's well-being.

Would you be willing to try another one of Marianna Palka’s performances?

Her narration was not enjoyable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

As a part of the Highlander trilogy, I would highly recommend it.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! After listening to this story,. I totally enjoyed reading this book. It’s well written and the characters were uniquely fantastic. I would suggest this book to my friends that like this sort of genera. this was a good book. The narrator was great.

Love those Highlanders

Great book. I read this one first, I didn't realize there were 2 other books before this. This reads very well as a stand alone. But I can't wait to read the first 2.

Oh my god!

I loved this book! It was drop dead hillarious! How can a love scene be both erotic and hillarious! I loved the narrator after listening for a while. Give it a try!!