Seduction of a Highland Lass

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Fiercely loyal to his older brother, Alaric McCabe leads his clan in the fight for their birthright. Now he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. But on his way to claim the hand of Rionna McDonald, daughter of a neighboring chieftain, he is ambushed and left for dead. Miraculously, his life is saved by the soft touch of a Highland angel, a courageous beauty who will put to the test his fealty to his clan, his honor, and his deepest desires.

An outcast from her own clan, Keeley McDonald was betrayed by those she loved and trusted. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alaric's keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice: Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves?

©2011 Maya Banks (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The second book in Bank's trilogy shows her ability to write fast-paced, sexually charged, emotionally intense romances." ( Romantic Times)

Highland lass to the rescue.

Not as good as the first book, but I enjoyed it. The narrator does a great job and I am excited for the next book. The heroine in this book was feisty but it seemed like she didn't stick up for herself very much when it counted. Of course all the other characters respected her for that, but It made me feel that her character was lacking slightly. But that was a slight annoyance overall a good addition to the series, but it needs to be read in order.

My favorite of the trilogy....I cried.

Would you consider the audio edition of Seduction of a Highland Lass to be better than the print version?

I have not read the printed version...but a listen to any book is much better than reading it now that I have found Audible!

What did you like best about this story?

It's your basic scottish love story with ups and downs, sadness with a good outcome.

Which scene was your favorite?

The entire book was good.

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

Of course the part where I cried...you will know it when you hear it!

Any additional comments?

Read the entire trilogy in order.

Steamy Guilty Pleasure

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

Kirsten Potter is AMAZING!!!! She brings the story to life! She is one of the BEST NARRATORS I have heard in a long time!

Any additional comments?

This was a good final book in the trilogy and it packaged the series up with a nice bow! I enjoyed it tremendously.

Good romance

If you could sum up Seduction of a Highland Lass in three words, what would they be?

Fun, romantic, worthwhile

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

All of them were good. She's a great narrator.

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

It made me laugh out loud sometimes, the humor really comes through. I enjoyed all of the characters.

Better than I expected

First book that has ever made me actually cry. I thought narrative was good too.

THE BEST MOST INTENSE STORY I HAVE EXPERIENCED !!

This author is new to me and although I TRULY get into many novels. .this is the first to grasp my heart and soul and cause SOBBING of both sadness and JOY!! EXCELLENT!!!! I CANT WAIT TO READ ALL OF HER BOOKS NOW!!! LOVED IT!!👍💜😍

Highly recommend!!!

Audiobook: Narrator – Kristen Potter
It’s officially official. I’m absolutely in LOVE with this narrator. I cannot imagine another doing such an outstanding job of both male and female voices, with accents while talking, none while “reading” the story. I just can’t recommend this narrator enough – at least when it comes to this series!

I read this one years ago and had completely forgotten how angsty and delicious it was.

Keely has been cast out of her clan. As a healer, she still has a small way of providing for herself but her life of solitude along with the accusations that were hurled at her have left her lonely and sick at heart. When she finds an injured warrior near death, she takes him in and tends to him. Even during his sickness, she sees a beautiful man and is drawn to him.

Alaric is on his way to meet his intended bride when he is ambushed and left for dead. When he briefly awakens, he finds the eyes of an angel. Throughout his near death recovery, he holds tight to the angel whose voice and touch keep him tethered.

When the McCabes find Alaric in Keely’s home, they instantly take him and her as well. She soon finds herself a reluctant and then eager part of their clan. The attraction between herself and Alaric continues to grow until they have to face the fact that he is promised to another and there is no going back on his word.


Keely was sassy and fierce and the more she found her way within the McCabe clan as well as the arms of the man she loved, the more she bloomed. Even as she is aware that Alaric will have to marry another, and that woman being her childhood friend that turned her back on Keely, she gives in to her desire for the man who holds her heart.

With a breaking heart, Alaric knows he must marry but he takes every opportunity until that day to be with Keely. She is everything that he wants and they have agreed to enjoy their time together until they are forced to end things. However, that time arrives sooner than either expected and that’s when the angst really amps up.

I loved everything about this book. I expected it to be a copy of book 1 except different characters, but it wasn’t even close. The angst level is out of this world as this couple are deeply in love but their circumstances prevent them from ever finding their happy ever after.

Highly recommend for historical romance readers who love their angst, Highland lasses and warriors, and an amazing love story.

Listened via Romance Pkg

Truly captivating! I could not stop listening!!

I truly enjoyed this series! I can't wait to listen to the next book! Storyline is captivating and will keep you wanting more!!

Slow Start But Great Finish

First few chapters were a bit confusing. However, the story came together and was a wonderful romance novel. For those that like steamy romance, this book had plenty.

This series in INTOXICATING !

This series is SO GOOD! Though this book is slightly less impressive than the first book. But still it was an amazing one. The highland stories are so exciting. The characters are so attractive and the plot is so sensual.
The narrator is really good. I like that she reads in simple neutral English, then when talking out the characters, transforms into a good and understandable Scottish accent. Very well done performance.
For historical addicts like me, this is a fine treat ;)