Never Love a Highlander

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins

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)

woman power

loved it all the way through. I listened to all the books and i have come back to this one of the series over and over. I recommend this story .

Great book

I very much enjoyedbthis book and its series. As always Perkins gives a great performance.

wonderful end to.the trilogy. I want more!

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

Near the top.... definitely on my list to listen to again one day.

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

Wow.... too many...

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

Perfection as always. I can see the characters in her voice and that says a lot.

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

Yes... I almost did actually! If it weren't for needing sleep I think I would have too...

Any additional comments?

The transition between each book of this trilogy is totally seamless... I am very impressed. There wasn't a ridiculous amount of back story yet you never had to wonder what was happening. I recommend all three of the McCabes trilogy... in order. Well worth the credits or dollars!

Leftovers can be the best

Two people who really don't want to do what they must do end up being really glad they did. Great end of a great series.

INCREDIBLE SERIES!!!!

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

Never Love a Highlander

Review:

"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.

WOW

This book is a great read/listen and the narrator was the best person to read this book it is a must buy

Loyalty, passion and a good story

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

I did not read the book; I just listened to the audiobook so I cannot say. However, I cannot image one is superior to the other.

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

There were many memorable moments in this story but the most memorable moment for me was when Rionna saved Caelen and the warriors from the McDonald clan scaled over the walls to fight for their Laird. It was really a powerful moment and the narrator made you feel that you were there experiencing the emotions, danger and adrenaline of the moment. In truth, I teared up while listening.

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

Not only does she read well, she brings the right emotion to the characters. She does not need to sound like a man to do that. She is now one of my favorite narrators. I always consider the narrator when I purchase an audiobook and even if I like the book, if the narrator is not right, I don't purchase. If Kristen Potter is the narrator I will not think twice before buying.

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

Yes. I did!

Any additional comments?

Well, this series is one of my favorites and I know I will listen to it over and over again. The series had EVERYTHING needed to make a good story and books connect very well together. The narration is certainly a bonus.

Always love a highlander.

Book three is more of the same, equally as good as the other two books. And if you haven't read them, don't start with this one. I will be reading more of Maya Banks Highlander writings in the future. Characters are well developed, but I thought it odd that they never refer to wearing plaids, during the whole series. Could have used more highland in the description as well. Narrator does a good job.

Loved.

Very tender hearted story but still has a strong willed heroine and hero. Absolutely love this series.