• Never Love a Highlander

  • By: Maya Banks
  • Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
  • Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,939 ratings)

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Never Love a Highlander

By: Maya Banks
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
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Publisher's summary

Caelen McCabe's young, reckless heart nearly destroyed his clan. Now, putting family loyalty above all else, he steps up to marry his older brother's jilted bride and salvage the uneasy alliance between two clans. While beautiful Rionna McDonald is a fit wife for any man, Caelen trusts no woman, especially not this sweet temptress who torments him with white-hot longing.

As the sacrificial lamb in her father's power game, Rionna will do her duty but vows to protect her heart and her pride from humiliation. Despite everything, though, the heat in Caelen's touch melts her defenses, and she craves the sensual delights of a husband who guards his emotions as fiercely as his clan. But when the ultimate battle for the McCabe legacy is upon them, Rionna's true warrior spirit emerges. She will risk the wrath of her father, the fury of her enemies, and her life to prove to Caelen that his wife's love is too precious to lose.

©2011 Maya Banks (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Banks nicely balances bedroom and battlefield action as Rionnas tough swordsmanship and Caelens tender lust propel the couple and the clans toward harmony." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Never Love a Highlander

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"Never Love a Highlander" by Maya Banks was as always a wonderful read. This novel was a conclusion to a wonderful trilogy that only this author..Maya Banks can deliver. The novel was of a 'Scottish' historical romance of the McCabe trilogy. What would become of Caelen and Rionna as he takes over the McDonald Clan...where there had been a marriage out of the sense of duty...returns to take over the McDonald clan. Ms. Banks offers us a relationship between Caelen and Rionna only causing this to be a very hot, steamy and sexual read...all the characters were so very strong and well developed that would only keep the reader on the edge of their seat. You will find from the read that this hero and heroine both "had been wounded deeply by their pass and nothing could heal it but only each other." Now, for you to found out how this will play out you must pick up "Never Love a Highlander" to find out just what Ms. Banks has in store for the reader. I felt this novel flowed very well...especially with it being the last of this series...being very interesting and even suspenseful. Be ready for a novel presenting..."romance, betrayal, a bit of mystery" and a over all excellent read.

If you are looking for a 'McCabe Series' that only Ms. Banks can give us... you have come to the right place and yes I would recommend "Never Love a Highlander" as a excellent read.

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3 times a charm!

What made the experience of listening to Never Love a Highlander the most enjoyable?

The continuing saga of the brothers.. loved all 3, but Caelen is my favorite book. He finally receives his rewards!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Never Love a Highlander?

The snow fight, loved it!

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter – was your favorite?

She did well on all, love the accents!

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

Yes, but couldn't of course...

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I'm so sad this series ended :(

Just the perfect ending to a perfect series. Wonderful!
Thank you Maya and Kristin. Such a successful audio couple.

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Love this series

Would you consider the audio edition of Never Love a Highlander to be better than the print version?

I have never read this in print but I thought the audio version was excellent.

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

I've listened to this whole series narrated by her and I think she does a great job. Her accents are very well done.

Any additional comments?

This was not my favorite book in the series but I enjoyed very much anyway. Caelen was frustrating at first and I thought he was going to be a hopeless hero but managed to redeem himself in the end. Rionna was great but I got upset when Caelen was initially trying to change and control her thankfully she didn't listen to him :)

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LOVE THIS SERIES

Would you consider the audio edition of Never Love a Highlander to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the print version. However, I get drawn into the story much more and it is more real to me when I listen rather than read (as long as the narrator is good). This narrator was very good, both male and female voices.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Never Love a Highlander?

I love this series. I never thought I would enjoy the "ancient" setting but it really works and seems like Maya Banks has done her research.

Which scene was your favorite?

Ms. Banks always seems to get the "facts" straight; she seems to do a lot of research about times, places, historical events, etc. and I admire her for that.

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

Nothing. I usually prefer good male narrators, however, Kirsten Potter does a good job.

Any additional comments?

Want more Maya Banks, having a hard time waiting for more books to come out. Please, Ms. Banks, continue to get excellent narrators; as you know a bad narrator can ruin a story.

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Forever love a Highlander

Wow, what a good way to end the trilogy. The baddest of the brothers McCade and finally a tough female who comes through just as strong but can still have the feminine softness when needed. All I can say is you go girl!!! Talk about protecting her man. I enjoyed this who series from the first book to this last one.

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I LOVED THIS TRILOGY

I have discovered a new author in Maya Banks. This is a romance trilogy about the three McCabe brothers. Highly enjoyable! Going to find more books by Maya Banks.

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INCREDIBLE SERIES!!!!

This is the most wonderful series and would so recommend it! The narrator is so passionate......

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Love a Highlander!!!

Where does Never Love a Highlander rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

Never Love a Highlander ranks near the top, and I listen to audio books every day. The reader catches the accents and moods of the characters. It was a pleasure to listen to.

What did you like best about this story?

Caelen and Rionna are two headstrong characters set in a wonderful love story.

Any additional comments?

This is the first Maya Banks books I've had the pleasure of listening to or reading. I've already ordered more.

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Not Great

I purchased book 2 & 3, because I enjoyed book 1 - even though I had hoped the story line would be more developed with fewer sex scenes. Book 2 was a totally disappointment, but I'd already purchased the 3rd book so I went ahead and listened to it. I did think this last episode was better than book two, but I have the same problem with this series. Again the story line was over the top on the "seduction" making the story weak and one dimensional. On top of that in the beginning, the main character Caelen, treats his new wife like garbage. He hurls so much disrespect and verbal abuse at her, you can only think him an absolute ass, and yet when they're in their bedroom, she swoons at his touch. How many women do you know who want to hop into bed with a man who publicly humiliates them, shames them, and treats them like crap? So not believable, and truly ridiculous! I couldn't stop rolling my eyes and thinking please make it stop! It's too bad that so many "romance" novelists don't understand that the best part of the story, is a well developed story that is BELIEVABLE and engaging, where you are connected to the characters and their journey and not just their activity in bed., The sex scenes are much more interesting and believable when they aren't the whole of the book. Just like anything else, too much of one thing makes it much less enjoyable, tiresome, too predictable and irritating. After reading 3 of these stories, I'm convinced this author isn't capable of actually developing a story line, just a one trick pony describing intimacy in graphic detail ad nauseam. Pretty disappointing!

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