Captured by the Highlander

Highlander Series #1

By: Julianne MacLean

Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

From best-selling author Julianne MacLean comes the first entry in the fiery saga of three Highland warriors sworn to protect their homeland-and fight for the women they love...

Great Scot! Don't miss our other titles in the Highlander series.

©2011 Julianne MacLean (P)2011 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Scottish romance at its finest, with characters to cheer for, a lush love story, and rousing adventure. I was captivated from the very first page. When it comes to exciting Highlander romance, Julianne MacLean delivers." (Laura Lee Guhrke, author of the Abandoned at the Altar series)

Looking for more.

I just love pre 1800 era romance stories. Enjoyed the narrator's accent, gave me a smile and a chuckle. I plan to look for more. As for Amelia she's not stupid. You have to remember that back then they were sheltered so much they didn't know much. It was nothing like women are now. Thanks for the book.

Great story

The H and H were lovely characters! The story line was lively and grasped the listener’s attention.

Loved it

Where does Captured by the Highlander rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

I was sceptical at first but the author takes you on a journey and you find yourself wanting to come along. No vapid and timid female characters here, she gives real depth and feeling to every character and causes you to love or hate them. This is the first book in this series and I enjoyed it so much that I bought the next book to read.

Which character ??? as performed by Antony Ferguson ??? was your favorite?

At first I thought, (groan) male narrator, but I loved it. His rich voice was wonderful to listen to. His Scottish accent needs work but he gives his characters thief own persona and draws you into the plot. I would like to hear him read more romance books.

love the first 2!

read book #2, listened #1 enjoyed it so much buying #3 to listen to now! can't wait!!!

Good story

Would you listen to Captured by the Highlander again? Why?

Not sure. I liked the book, but I have read and heard better.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The alter ego super hero type characters and the betrayal.

What about Antony Ferguson’s performance did you like?

He does a good job of changing characters and is good at keeping the story from being boring and mono-tone.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

At first, yes, but then I got really annoyed by Amelia's character.

Any additional comments?

The story was overall good and entertaining, but Amelia was starting to really annoy me. At one point, I thought she was an idiot and too shallow of a character. It was almost as if she was "too good" for Duncan. The only reason I want to listen to book #2 is to find out more about what happened to Angus. I was intrigued by Angus and cant wait for what happens next.

Nice start

Would you listen to Captured by the Highlander again? Why?

Yes because I'm so in love with Duncan!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Captured by the Highlander?

The ending.

What about Antony Ferguson’s performance did you like?

His voice! Of course.

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

Not really...

Any additional comments?

This is a great start to the trilogy. I was instantly drawn to Duncan the moment he entered the story, which was at the beginning! I like the chemistry between the hero and the heroine. The way Anthony does Duncan's voice is to die for!

Don't get captured.

Anthony Ferguson does his best with this contrived, predictable story but MacLean gives him very little tension or excitement to build up. The characters were boring and two-dimensional and I just didn't care about them. It wasn't even fun to listen to!

Loved this Book

If you could sum up Captured by the Highlander in three words, what would they be?

Intrigue, Revenge, Redemption

What was one of the most memorable moments of Captured by the Highlander?

The Moment when Duncan meets Face to Face with his sworn enemy!

Which scene was your favorite?

I love the scene when Duncan takes Ameila and tries to explain his decision to his men.Duncan: "she says it's a love match.... Angus: What ! Has she #@# met him?.Just struck me funny.

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

I wanted to smack Ameila ( heroine) upside her head at times..she is so self righteous and lectures Duncan about being a vicious killer because he wants to kill her English fiancée captain, who raped and killed Duncan's fiancée Muira. She can't seem to understand why Duncan and Muira's brother Angus would want to do this, even after she herself is almost raped by English soldiers.... Seriously he should have given her back to the English.

Any additional comments?

Well worth the credit, and for the record I LOVED Antony Ferguson's narration!!

So Predictable!!

Any additional comments?

This book is so predictable, had only one story line, and had to force myself to finish it.

4.5 stars! Great Story, though a little angsty

This series is as good if not better than Monica McCarty's trilogies.
Full of romance, adventure, peril and suspense, I really was impressed with MacLean's writing.
I only wish there had been more scenes to enjoy the couple in love.

Perfect narration by Antony Ferguson!