Kiss of the Highlander

Highlander, Book 4

By: Karen Marie Moning

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

A laird trapped between centuries...

Enchanted by a powerful spell, Highland laird Drustan MacKeltar slumbered for nearly five centuries hidden deep in a cave, until an unlikely savior awakened him. The enticing lass who dressed and spoke like no woman he'd ever known was from his distant future, where crumbled ruins were all that remained of his vanished world.

Drustan knew he had to return to his own century if he was to save his people from a terrible fate. And he needed the bewitching woman by his side.

A woman changed forever in his arms....

Gwen Cassidy had come to Scotland to shake up her humdrum life and, just maybe, meet a man. How could she have known that a tumble down a Highland ravine would send her plunging into an underground cavern - to land atop the most devastatingly seductive man she'd ever seen? Or that once he'd kissed her, he wouldn't let her go?

Bound to Drustan by a passion stronger than time, Gwen is swept back to 16th-century Scotland, where a treacherous enemy plots against them...and where a warrior with the power to change history will defy time itself for the woman he loves.

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

©2008 Karen Marie Moning (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Rife with unexpected plot twists, Druid lore and sparkling humor....There's much that's fun here, both in characters and situations....Moning's snappy prose, quick wit and charismatic characters will enchant." ( Publishers Weekly)

Just captivating!

I love this story! It kept me guessing the whole time and that ending was ...enchanting! Highly recommended!

Excellent story

Laughed and cried. Really a wonderful fantasy story. Great characters.
Really fantastic. So far the best in the series.

Deliciously erotic and savage!

I bought one of Karen's books first to 'try it out' and see if her series would appeal to me. First I have to say that I'd always loved Simon Prebble's voice/performance, but move over Simon cause Phil Gigante's voice had my body responding in ways that blew my mind! Wow! Talk about powerful!
After the first book, I bought every one of Karen's and am sadly on the last one, Dreamfever...
The male characters in the Highlander series are raw, savage, warriors from an ancient time. They're gorgeous with voracious sexual appetites, fiercely protective instincts, intelligent, magical and mystical, with a bloodlust and honor that leaves your knees weak. Sadly they all fall for silly, though smart virgins who literally fall into their laps and somehow blow away any and all competition. Hmmmm, that could be interesting...introducing a third party into the mix...
The books are fun, fantastical and a wonderful way to lose yourself for a few hours in another world where men are warriors and girls are introduced to womanhood by a skilled and imaginative lover. To be ravished repeatedly (eventually!)and rescued and loved by a man completely. Love it!

Engaging Story with a twist ending

This was my first Karen Marie Moning novel and the first narrated by Phil Gigante. The story was very engaging and moved along at a quick pace. I read some of the reviews before purchasing the book and do not agree with the reviewers who did not like the narrator. Some said he doesn't do women's voices well. I do agree their different but still distinquishable from other female voices in the story. And I'm not sure it would even been notice but for reading that review first. I think the narrator does a fine job which definitely adds to overall enjoyment of the story. I liked it so much that I've purchased the other books in the Highlander series.

There are only a few words needed for this one...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Oh my gosh!!! The best so far!!! I'm tempted to start it over again and I just finished!

What other book might you compare Kiss of the Highlander to and why?

I've read them in order and they are all great but this one deserves 10 stars!

What about Phil Gigante’s performance did you like?

Oh his Scottish brogue melts me!

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

I cried - I'm not a crier.

Any additional comments?

WOW

AWESOME

Would you consider the audio edition of Kiss of the Highlander to be better than the print version?

YES

What was one of the most memorable moments of Kiss of the Highlander?

THE WHOLE BOOK

Have you listened to any of Phil Gigante’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

AFTER THE FIRST BOOK I HEARD HIM NARRATE I HAVE ONLY READ BOOKS THAT HE NARRATES

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

BOTH!!!!!

Any additional comments?

I THOUGHT MY HEART WOULD EXPLODE BEFORE I FINISHED THIS BOOK . I HAVEN'T LAUGHED AND ESPECIALLY CRIED SO MUCH IN AGES. WOW, AWESOME AUTHOR WITH A WONDERFULLY VIVID IMAGINATION....AND WHAT CAN BE SAID ABOUT PHIL GIGANTE, EXCEPT "A VOICE I COULD LISTEN TO ALL DAY AND NIGHT." THANK YOU BOTH!

I did not want the story to end

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

Romance, Fantasy, Science

What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is an excellent narrator. I enjoy listening to his voice, he puts so much feeling into each character they really come alive.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but I would spoil the story for others is I were to explain it.

Any additional comments?

I did not want this to end. I was sad it did end and would love to see another book that continues on from this one. I know the author does not write sequels, but perhaps a future book about this family with flashbacks to the 15th century.

Best Ever

Sexy with a great story. One of the firsts book I have ever listened to that made my laugh, hot and cry at different parts. Loved every minute of it and hope she continues to write this more!

This reread never gets old

I love this series. It makes you wish time travel was real... or that Albert Einstein could have lived long enough to work on his time theories.

This is the series that introduced me to Scottish time travel and it is a tough series to follow.

I’ve loved reading these books and now I love having them read to me. Phil Gigante has such a great Scottish accent and I LOVE his deep voice he has the perfect inflection for the Hero’s.

This story captivates you and wraps you up so tight that even knowing there will be a HEA it still brings tears of anguish to your eyes when you think all is lost for this couple.

I’m so glad this story was written.

I never tire of this book

The first time I read this book I could not put it down and I have had it 4 a couple of years now and I still love to re-read it. If could find a love like is in this book I would be a happy woman 4 the rest of my life.