Never Seduce a Scot

Montgomerys and Armstrongs, Book 1

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Romance, 2013

Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and protected by her powerful clan, but outsiders consider her "touched." Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn't speak. No one, not even her family, knows that she cannot hear. Content with her life of seclusion, Eveline has taught herself to read lips and allows the outside world to view her as daft. But when an arranged marriage into a rival clan makes Graeme Montgomery her husband, Eveline accepts her duty -unprepared for the delights to come. Graeme is a rugged warrior with a voice so deep and powerful that his new bride can hear it, and hands and kisses so tender and skilled that he stirs her deepest passions. Graeme is intrigued by the mysterious Eveline, whose silent lips are ripe with temptation and whose bright, intelligent eyes can see into his soul. As intimacy deepens, he learns her secret. But when clan rivalries and dark deeds threaten the wife he has only begun to cherish, the Scottish warrior will move heaven and earth to save the woman who has awakened his heart to the beautiful song of a rare and magical love.

©2012 Maya Banks (P)2012 Tantor

Simply a Good Book

The premise of this book was new for historical romance. I've been reading HR for years and years and I'm not sure if the rest of the series will be as good, but this was an excellent start and a fully stand alone novel. Eveline and Graeme were likable throughout, which is rare as most HR main characters are rarely likeable throughout the entire book. The women have whiny moments and the men random stubbornness but these main characters were consistent and likable. The narrator is no novice...she was good. I liked her men and her Scottish accent sounded quite good.

Very Nice Story...

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

I like this book very much. It's definitely one of my favorites. The story is great...not over doing it on the sex scenes which was nice.

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

Kirsten Potter does an excellent job of narrating. It's like watching a movie.

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

Yes

A nice and simple romance.

It did meet my expectations. I always enjoy strong female character and Evaleen was feisty. And enjoyable story of the great narrator.

Good book

If you could sum up Never Seduce a Scot in three words, what would they be?

Very good book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Never Seduce a Scot?

The moment he understands that she can't hear:-)

What about Kirsten Potter’s performance did you like?

She did a great job

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

I can't wait to read more books

She's deaf, not daft!

4.5 stars. This erotic Highlander romance series is set in Scotland about 1215. This is book 1 -- a wonderful story about a deaf "lassie" who must marry into the enemy clan, by the king's decree. I've read / heard a handful of historical romances by this author and this is my favorite, by far. Tis true. ツ

Kirsten Potter did a great job narrating. Her Scottish brogue goes over easily enough and she even manages a natural-sounding male voice. I'd listen to her again.

The main characters, Graeme and Eveline, stole my heart. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Solid characterization. Consistent. These "actors" didn't suddenly behave out of character. With some dialogue exception (long academic words) the H and h spoke and acted in accordance with their presumed upbringing, past experiences, values, and prior behaviors. Their characters were textured and interesting. Compared to some books, there's relatively little internalization (rethinking, worrying, guilt-tripping, etc.) so we get to know these characters by what they do, not what they think, and the pace doesn't bog down in thought-life.

I loved watching Eveline learn to communicate with her husband and her clan, despite her hearing impairment. My heart broke for her when the women in her new clan wouldn't accept her. They were vicious.

Banks really hit one out of the park. It's much better than her other books. More story. Less sex.

Two quibbles: 1) The scholarly-sounding words this Scottish laird used when alone with his wife sounded absurd. Not credible or authentic. 2) The disobedience the Scots showed to their laird. He commanded them to welcome his new wife. They may not have liked her, but they wouldn't have been so overtly cruel. Seems unlikely.

A nice surprise

I bought this book largely on a whim and am glad that I did. I am really unfamiliar with genre - outside of the horrible tropes - and was very happy that this book really didn't fall into those too much. And the use of deafness, both how the heroine adapted during the time period - even using it to get out of a bad situation, and how others around her view the disability were interesting.

Plus both the main characters (and many of the background one) were really likeable (which I find can be a real problem sometimes - especially in fiction) and I ended up listening to it almost all in one go.

I would definitely recommend it. It was a fun little story - and a very easy listen.

Liked it more than I expected to

Although this was on my wish list for some time, I was reluctant to purchase it because I was disappointed in Banks's first McCabe book. Since this was another Highland series, I expected it to be similar. When it went on sale, though, I took a chance and purchased it. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually really enjoyed this story. The story was refreshingly unique in the Highland romance genre. I also liked Kirsten Potter better as the narrator in this one for some reason. I definitely recommend it!

Amazing!

Any additional comments?

I bought this book about a month ago and can't stop listening to it! Every time I finish another book or anytime I am bored I find myself returning to Never Seduce a Scot and listening to it again!

Fun story

Fun, engaging story with great narration. Don't expect much in the way of historical accuracy. Loved the heroine. A good bit of suspension of disbelief necessary because of the issues with historical accuracy.

COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!!!

This was one of Maya Banks best!!! The story was awesome, perfect smount of explicit scenes, suspense, LOVE, and those awesome montgomery warriors with scottish accents!!!!