The Highlander's Touch

Highlander, Book 3

By: Karen Marie Moning

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

RITA Award Winner, Best Paranormal Romance, 2001

A warrior of immortal powers....

He was a mighty Scottish warrior who lived in a world bound by ancient laws and timeless magic. But no immortal powers could prepare the laird of Castle Brodie for the lovely accursed lass who stood before him. A terrible trick of fate had sent her 700 years back in time and into his private chamber to tempt him with her beauty - and seduce him with a desire he could never fulfill. For this woman he burned to possess was also the woman he had foresworn to destroy.

A woman caught in the mists of time....

When Lisa felt the earth move under her feet, the fiercely independent 21st-century woman never dreamed she was falling...into another century. But the powerful, naked warrior who stood glaring down at her was only too real...and too dangerously arousing.

Irresistibly handsome he might be, but Lisa had no intention of remaining in this savage land torn by treachery and war. How could she know that her seductive captor had other plans for her...plans that would save her from a tragic fate? Or that this man who had long ago forsaken love would defy time itself to claim her for his own?

Great Scot! Don't miss our other titles in the Highlander series.

©2007 Karen Marie Moning (P)2007 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Phil Gigante's smooth and sexy Scots brogue is so well done that listeners may think Sean Connery himself is delivering this time-travel tale." ( AudioFile)

Loved, a wonderful twist on historical novels.

What made the experience of listening to The Highlander's Touch the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed so much,this story, it did take a bit of time, maybe one chapter or two, before I really caught on, ,and could not stop listening. This being my first in the series, not realizing there were others,
I am craving for this story to continue, but I am not sure how this author writes and creates her series. I am very sure that any novel this author creates I will devour.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Highlander's Touch?

With the two main characters realize they have the unspoken connection.

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

This is my first book with this narator,

Any additional comments?

I am really hoping one of these novels continues this story in particular.
Normally in the series is always best to start with the first, but when choosing this book I chose it on the reviews and it had great reviews, it surely met my expectations.
The hard part now is to know which book I should choose next the first in the series or the one just after this I am sure I will read all.

Great book!

Loved the character development and the narrator is perfect! Couldn’t stop listening. Walked around my house doing chores with my headphones.

Time traveling fun

Would you listen to The Highlander's Touch again? Why?

I have listened to this book 4 times and read it twice, it's so much fun to listen to.

What did you like best about this story?

The time traveling aspect is a big favorite of mine and the paired with Scottish history it's a win win.

Have you listened to any of Phil Gigante???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

If you haven't listened to Phil Gigante's narrating before your missing out. Paired with Ms. Moning's writing, this is a match made in historical romance heaven, his rich sensual voice is like a rich golden whiskey on a cold and frosty night warming you right down to your toes.

Any additional comments?

If you love Hunky Scottish hero's and sassy modern women then you will love this book.

Dashing hero and wonderful heroine

Lovely book! I read these when they first came out and now to have them read to me! Lisa is a strong independent woman who faces all sorts of troubles with a fierceness that’s hard to rival. From family health issues to going back in time, she’s able to face it without too many complaints.

The hero is sweet and had some quirks due to being back in medieval times, but overall the duo compliments each other.

If you’re looking for a 21st century woman romance who falls into the past, then this will be the book for you.

Lily S. Thomas - Author of the Ice Age Alphas series

amazing series

Honestly I started backwards and read the fever series first which is primarily fantasy and secondarily romantic. I was apprehensive about highlander series because I was worried it would diminish the fever series' author in my mind but I was wrong.
In short, yes, it is a somewhat typical of romance novel with virgin women and alpha men but that shouldn't be a complaint if you're reading this type of book, it IS what you like afterall! The book series is romance on STEROIDS and it has plot development that's unique to Karen Marie Moning and I literally wasn't able to pull any of them down. The first 10 minute sucks you in entirely.
Phil Gigante is on my top three for narrators and he definitely never, ever disappoints!
The only CON is that I'm done with ALL her books and now what??? :-D write more please and faster, too.

Breath taking Romance!

If you could sum up The Highlander's Touch in three words, what would they be?

Powerful,breath taking Romance, Love to visualize the story. Excellent narrator! Begs you for more! Can't wait for the next book!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lisa

It's Karen Moning and Phil Gigante. 'nough said!

I have read many Highland, period-romances and this series is still the best. Phil makes it superb! Love the mix of the Knight's Templars, real battles, Adam Black, time-travel, and hot, sensual, loving intimacy between couple. Perfect.

Ooh! They're getting better!

Any additional comments?

Narration - Phil Gigante - Pretty Good

He reads flawlessly, does great Highland Men, but his women are falsetto - just sounds too much like a guy trying to overly dramatize a woman's voice.

Really enjoying this series, but I love me some Highlanders.

There are time travel elements in each book, however, as I listen to more of the series, I see that the highlanders are all related, not really directly, but in more indirect ways, so I like that tie-in. They are also getting better, the farther I get into the series. I do not own all of these, so at this point, am listening to the ones that I've gotten through specials via Audible. At some point, I'm certain I will get them all.

This was really good!

Any additional comments?

I totally enjoyed this. Just enough romance to make it interesting and fun.

Can't Get Enough of This Series.

This book keeps with the vibe of the series which has such a strong plot line woven throughout. Then add to that, the voice of the narrator heats it up another level. During some of the steamier scenes, my toes absolutely curled in delight. Phil Gigante is the best.