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)

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.

Another bullseye, Karen and Phil!

KMM and Phil Gigante are an amazing combination. You are caught up in Karen’s novels from word one, both written and audiobooks, and Phil’s narration is always awesome. Thanks!!

Highlander .... yummy!

Take some time travel .... add some highland romance with some fae magic and let Karen Marie Moning turn it all into a thrilling novel that will entertain you every time you read or listen to it. I think this was my 4th listen. This series was my intro to Scottish Historical Romance novels. It was also to blame for my long standing addiction to the genre'. Yet I have never found anything like it even though it is the ruler by which I measure them all.
This specific book is as unique unto itself as are all the others and at the same time they all play off of a similar theme. The genius who wrote these is Carefully crafting the endgame which begins its tale in her next series. (fae fever) Each of the Highlander books stand alone and any one of the Highlander books is a story in itself. Yet the theme does take you somewhere if you choose to follow it. I unfortunately read the "fae fever" series first and then went back to read these. I recommend them IN ORDER. But that's not actually nessesary.

NARRATOR: Phil Gigante is excellent. Some of the female voices come off Masculine from time to time but it doesn't hurt anything. His warm sexy tones and romantic Scottish brogue made listening to him a pleasure. His performance is masterful!

CREDITWORTHY? Without a doubt yes! l'd pay for each listen if I had to.


HEAT FACTOR: OH MY! OFF the charts, full rolling boil, steamy, sexy , smokey but not crude.!