Ravished by a Highlander

The Children of the Mist Series, Book 1

By: Paula Quinn

Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Forbidden love, undeniable desire....

Davina Montgomery is no ordinary English lady. For her own protection, she’s been locked away from society, her true identity the Crown’s most closely guarded secret. Until a shocking betrayal—and a bold rescue—land her in the arms of a fierce Highlander, a powerful warrior whose searing gaze and tantalizing touch awaken her body and soul.

As the firstborn son of a powerful Scottish laird, Robert MacGregor has no loyalty to the English throne, but he’s not the kind of man to leave a woman in distress, even if she is English. He vows to deliver Davina to safety, unharmed and untouched. Yet one stolen kiss leaves them both smoldering with desire and desperate for more. With Davina’s secret threatening to destroy his clan, Rob must choose between everything he holds dear and the one woman he can’t live without.

Great Scot! Listen to more Children of the Mist romances.

©2010 Paula Quinn (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“[M]ore than just sizzling sensuality: history buffs will love the attention to period detail and cameos by real-life figures.” ( Publishers Weekly)

“Here is an amazing love story where characters’ deep emotions and sense of honor for their countrymen will enchant readers.” ( Romantic Times)

“This novel is full of excitement and thrills.” ( Fresh Fiction)

Love those highlanders

This was the first "highlander" story I've ever listened to and I loved it! The narrator's voice for the main character Rob was all wrong. The voice did not seem to flow with the descriptions of the character and at times it was annoying. Despite that however the story and the love between the two main characters was great. I will listen to the rest of the series very soon.

FANTASTIC READ!!!!

Would you listen to Ravished by a Highlander again? Why?

Yes, It's an example of romance, love, loyalty and forgivenss...

What other book might you compare Ravished by a Highlander to and why?

Never Love a Highlander..

What about Carrington MacDuffie’s performance did you like?

She did a very good job.

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

Some what, yes!!

Good Listen, but not memorable

The story wasn't too bad; but I wouldn't call it memorable. The narration was certainly acceptable, and far above others that I've listened to. Overall, a simple, enjoyable story, though not one that had me listening every chance I got.

Good escape

What did you love best about Ravished by a Highlander?

The balance between the dilemmas of the time period, and family, relationships, etc. And big, tough guy has a sweet side.

What did you like best about this story?

It was easy to listen to and kept me wondering what would happen next. It is a mature book without all the simpering female stuff.

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

No. The whole thing was great but Davina was portrayed as a bit too excitable and spastic.

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

Almost tears when Rob has to sit back and allow the king to take the only person he LOVES away without a his customary chance to fight it out.

Any additional comments?

This book is totally worth your time. It is mature and has a great story above and beyond the romance aspect. The characters are genuine and work well with the story. It was enjoyable and a great escape.

Sexy and Heart warming

Would you consider the audio edition of Ravished by a Highlander to be better than the print version?

The reader transition from male to female is so smooth it's like two different reader. The printed can not offer this quality. The audible is a TV in the mind.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ravished by a Highlander?

When the King grant the daughter her freedom to wed the Highlander.

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

First time listener but not the last.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Please, Please do make a firm This would bring back Clark Gable. What real romance is for the 21 century.

Any additional comments?

I have just added Paula Quinn to my favorite authors.

One of the Best

This book is one on the best books I ever listened to. I cannot believe that the other reviews were not higher; just to think I could have missed out on this outstanding book if I had not taken a chance. I wrote this same review for the second book, when I meant it for this book.

So, so

Everything about this book is okay.... just okay. I don't really expect this kind of stuff to be great literature, and I didn't pay for that either. It's entertainment. Just know that going in.

Pretty good, but lacked something

Maybe it was because the main character wasn't a laird, but the son of a chief. Maybe it was because the leading lady wasn't tossed in with the male lead against her will...not sure what was missing but it was still a nice story.

As Rob, a highlander, passes by an Abby on the way to the Kings coronation he is dragged into a battle, he's shot with an arrow, and is begged by an English Captain to save the lady burning in the Abby. So, as any good highlander would do he saves the lady, but now what?!?! There are no survivors, and an entire English Army battalion was there protecting her....but why, who is she, and why does she have hundreds of men dying for her? She's not talking, and he's not buying she is a nobody.

There is an intricate plot, with many characters and takes place in both Scotland and England. There is a lot of talk about the English politics, kind of made it hard to keep up, but overall it was a decent story. Buy it on sale, maybe a credit if you really like this genre, but not worth buying in my opinion.

I'm Ravished

My goodness, if there is a portal opening to this particular MacGregor era, id be the first to sign in, Paula Quinn please don't fail to announce it. This series got me tied so good and robbed from my routine.

A Big 5 to both the author and the narrator. Even after I finished listening, the burr and the brawny highlanders kept ringing and filling my head. I even caught myself repeating the dialogues. Ravished indeed.

Verra verra much a credit worthy listen.

Not great narration but good story

Would you listen to Ravished by a Highlander again? Why?

I will listen to Ravished by a HIghlander again because it is a good story and I like the characters.

If you’ve listened to books by Paula Quinn before, how does this one compare?

I have read Paula Quinn's book Laird of the Mist which is the story of the hero of this book's parents, but this is the first book of hers that I have listened to.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I thought the narrator's Scots accents were stereotypical, and she has a vocal pattern in her narration that borders on irritating at times.

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

Overall, I liked the book and the narrator enough to order the second book of this series.