Highland Warrior

Clan Campbell, Book 1

By: Monica McCarty

Narrated by: Roger Hampton

Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

The ruthless enforcer of Scotland's most powerful clan, Jamie Campbell will use any means necessary to vanquish lawlessness and unrest among the feuding Highland clans. Seduction is a game as easily played as subterfuge, but when Jamie poses as a suitor to a rival clan's daughter in order to expose treason, the line between duty and pleasure is suddenly blurred. Ebony-haired, ruby-lipped Caitrina Lamont defies him, denies him, and arouses him like no other woman. Caitrina has no intention of forsaking her beloved father and doting brothers for a husband-especially a hated Campbell. But Jamie's raw, sensual strength and searing kiss melt her resistance. When her idyllic world is shattered, Caitrina's only hope to save her clan lies in the arms of Jamie Campbell, the enemy she holds accountable for its ruin. Can their tenuous truce, born in the velvet darkness of passionate nights, forge a love as strong as the sword that rules the Highlands?

©2009 Monica McCarty (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Sexy, full of action, and realistically violent, this story of 17th-century Scotland touches on issues of family loyalty and duty and expertly kicks off McCarty's back-to-back Clan Campbell trilogy." ( Library Journal)

The “hero” was like able, but not the heroine

My brief opinion: The narrator made this book enjoyable. The hero Jaime was pleasant and very like able but the heroine Katie, not so much. I wanted to quit listening to this book a couple times but pushed through it. Katie has no real life experience and was sheltered but she was ignorant, irritating and made choices that made me just grit my teeth. Seems like Jaime’s real interest in her was based on her looks because she didn’t have much substance. Some books are so enjoyable and you just get wrapped up but I’d never listen to this book again. Once was enough.

Voice is amazing

Catrina is a dumb B, but the voice of Jamie makes up for everything. I could listen to him read the phone book.

Can't wait for the next book!

Great story about love, forgiveness and trust. The narrator is wonderful. We all know that the narrator can make or break a novel, but this one is great!
Love the story and the hot and steamy scenes! Definitely gets the blood pumping! Definitely moving on to the next book in the series.

Lusty attraction

What did you love best about Highland Warrior?

Jamies honisty and Katrina's uninhibited attraction for the beautiful Highlander.

What other book might you compare Highland Warrior to and why?

I recommened all of Monica Mcarty's Highlander series. So far they are all awsome. I have a few more to go. The history of the highlands is very interesting. Something raw and untaimed about thier way of life makes you long for a simpler but dangerous way of life.

What three words best describe Roger Hampton’s performance?

I have to admit I like Antony Ferguson reading better. Allthough the character voices were very good. His reading style lacked emotion, but not enough to stop listening. I like the men narrators best. When the ladies try to narrate mens voices it is hard for me to believe they are really interrested in the female of the story. A deep manly brouge is the best, Roger certainly does that very well.

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

No laughing or crying but so ineresting historicly and romanically. I could not put it down.

Fanstastic Hero/ So-So Heroine

I love a good Highlander book, so when I read the reviews about this book I was thrilled to start reading it. But after 12 hours of this book, I can safely say that I have never read about a more infuriating heroine in my life. She constantly makes the same mistakes over and over again. It gotten to a point that you can predict the outcome because you knew she was going to make a mistake, again. Caitrina never gives Jaime the benefit of doubt, which is sad because Jamie is really a good man. He makes this book worth listening to. At first I understood Caitrina position and sympathized with her but after Jamie kept proving his worth to her I started to get to a point where I didn’t want Caitrina with Jaime. She didn’t deserve him. So is this book worth a listening, if you have nothing else to listen to give it a shot.

Great start to a great series.

This is a really great series of books by Monica McCarty, love stories between feuding clans in the Highlands. Highland books are about the Campbells and Highlander books are about the MacLeods. Get them all and listen to them in order - you won't be disappointed.

Well worth a credit.

Roger Hampton's Scottish voices made them a real winner for me.

Great Story - Annoying Female Lead

Is there anything you would change about this book?

If the female lead says "wait...you don't understand" or "I'm sorry" or (paraphrased) I think I made him mad again, I'd better keep him from going, one more time; I'm going to scream!!!

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Give the female lead some maturity. She has an awesome, honest, man. After over 8 hours of listening, she still uses her sexuality to get her way, and refuses to understand the politics and dangers of her time.

Which character – as performed by Roger Hampton – was your favorite?

Jamie Campbell...what a man!

Could you see Highland Warrior being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No - the female lead is to annoying. However, Jason Momoa would be an excellent Highlander!

Any additional comments?

Wish more authors would write a righteous good man like this into their books. Jamie has the patience of a saint.

Never disappointed

I am so glad that Monica's novels are now being put in audio version. I can't wait for the rest.

Just okay

I didn't like this book due to the character Katrina. Hated her. And why do authors feel the need to be so sexually explicit? Okay narrator, disappointing book.

Nothing special

Usual story... Head strong female, semi interesting male lead. Pretty decent sex scenes. Lots of clan fighting making it somewhat more interesting but it's hard to keep up with who is who.