A Mackenzie Clan Gathering

Highland Pleasures Series #7.5

By: Jennifer Ashley

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Ian Mackenzie is awakened at Kilmorgan Castle one night to find robbers stealing the priceless art collection of his oldest brother, Hart. Since Ian and Beth are the only ones in residence at Kilmorgan at the moment, Ian decides that he must find the art and the culprits before the family shows up for Hart's birthday gathering. With Inspector Fellows and Beth, he investigates, though Ian is somewhat worried by Beth's late husband's brother, a retired missionary, who decides to visit. Does John Ackerley hold the "cure" to Ian's madness? And can Ian discover what has happened to Hart's treasures and who is targeting the Mackenzies before the enemy strikes again?

©2015 Jennifer Ashley (P)2015 Tantor

Love Ian and Beth

What made the experience of listening to A Mackenzie Clan Gathering the most enjoyable?

Geting to hear more about my favorite charaters Ian and Beth

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

I've listened to the quite a few of the other Highland Pleasures books and enjoyed them all. She does an amazing job with all the accents and keeping them so I can tell the characters apart

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

Love at it's best

Any additional comments?

I'm so glad I found this series as I fell in love with it from the first listen. I did actually find this series through an audio book I won
Would recommond this for sure but I would tell you to go back and read/listen to Beth and Ian's first book

Events that highlight the effects of revenge

Stolen art, sabotaged whiskey barrels, kidnapped heirs, there is indeed mischief afoot.
This episode concentrates on not a relationship between a man and woman, but on a series of events that occur and unless you are slightly mad, you may not have been able to figure out exactly who was behind it all, and why.
An engaging and intriguing story, which I, personally found entertaining.

I’m obsessed with Ian!

I needed this book. I’ve been wanting another Ian story since the first book in the series. Ian can’t lie, he’s highly intelligent, a wonderful father and sexy as hell. Not only that, but he clings to his love for Beth. Honestly, Ian is the perfect man. This book is a much desired breath of fresh Ian!

Love it, but should have a different title.

I loved this book especially since it had mainly Ian and Beth (two of my favourite characters). It was a fun and exciting story with some twists.

Disappointment but I love the characters

I rated this 4 stars overall because it's Ian and Beth!!! I'm not a fan of novellas but I love this family and, of course, I'll read every book about them.

However, this story just seemed off. I'm not sure what it was exactly but it didn't grab me like previous books have. It probably should be a 3-star book if not for the characters. I was a bit disappointed.

Intriguing Mystery and Lusty Romance!

II love the way Jennifer Ashley intertwines a solid mystery and passionate romance into plush settings. The MacKenzie men are bold, lusty, eccentric, and devoted to their family. (Did I mention lusty?) This story continues the saga of Lord Ian, the youngest brother who suffered greatly as a child at the hands of a cruel father. His inappropriate behavior in social settings would probably be diagnosed as autism today, but in 19th century Europe was viewed as "crazy". I love how his older brothers cared for and protected him, eventually saving his life as a lad. In "A MacKenzie Family Gathering", we get to know more about the evolution of the reclusive Ian, his devoted wife, Beth, and their three "wee ones". Most importantly, we watch Ian discover that his quirky and awkward behavior is nothing about which to be ashamed. In the final analysis, his brilliant oddities and fearless bravery unravel a lethal mystery and save the life of someone very dear.

Angela Dawe is an amazing narrator. She manages to distinguish each voice of the men, women, and children in this growing clan in a way that you know exactly who is speaking and what they are feeling.

Ian

Love the way Ian’s autism is worked into the story. Ms. Ashley captures the difficulties an autistic persons family encounters along with the confusion and exceptionalities of this disability. Ian is my favorite character.

The Best Series

This is the best series in this Genre I have read! I want more Mackenzies'!

BRILLIANT!

I just can't help falling in love with the Mackenzie Clan € their wives but especially Ian and his little son Jamie.
Thank you Jennifer Ashley for another brilliant story!
Narrator Angela Dawe did another exceptional job bringing this tale to life!

Love the MacKenzies!!!

A MacKenzie story is always a treat but a MacKenzie story with Ian at the center of it is exceptional. Maybe it's because I have a beautiful brilliant son with some of Ian's traits but I always get a bit teary but also full of pride when catching a glimpse of Ian's mind. Jennifer Ashley & Angela Dawe make a phenomenal partnership! Well done ladies!