Highland Shift

Highland Destiny, Book 1

By: Laura Harner

Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine

Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

The Highland Destiny saga begins with Highland Shift, a tale of betrayal, murder, and magick spanning two continents and hundreds of years.

Elena MacFarland wonders what everyone else knows about her new farm that she doesn't, and whether she'll live long enough to find out. Betrayed by her fiancé and the powerful Worthington family, Elena fights back and negotiates a comfortable settlement with one small caveat: she must live in Scotland for two years.

One kidnapping and two attempts on her life later, the darkly arrogant Scot, Faolan MacGailtry declares himself her new protector and moves into her farmhouse. Major problem? He was present at all three incidents. Elena decides to follow the adage to keep her friends close and enemies closer--but which is he?

One by one, Elena uncovers Faolan's darkest secrets: his Druid heritage, his connection to her past, and finally, the deadly curse that is powerful enough to destroy them both.

Notes: This is the first book of the Highland Destiny series and includes multiple paranormal elements, including Druidry, Fae, shapeshifting and magick. Heat level: Slowly builds from extreme sexual tension toward "bring-some-ice-water" hot!

Also available:Highland Pull (Book Two), Highland Push (Book Three), Highland Destiny (Book Four)

©2011 Laura Harner (P)2014 Laura Harner

Good but could have better

Rating: 3/5
Heat Rating: 3/5
Narrator Performance: 5/5

This was a good story that had great promise. Unfortunately it didn't quite fulfill it's destiny. In general I liked the writing but I found it lacking at times. There was just something missing. I can't quite put my finger on what was amiss. Well, that's not 100% true. There was pacing problems. Not a lot but a few times I wished things would speed up some. Especially at the end. Plus the story just didn't feel complete.

This is the first Laura Harner book that I've read and I'm not sure if I'm a true fan of hers. The world that she's created has captured my interest but her writing style needs some polishing in my opinion. I plan on continuing the series at some point. I think the antagonist in this book is the antagonist in the second book but I'm not sure. He didn't get his comeuppance so I hope he is. However if the protagonists from this book don't have a huge part in book two of the series then the author will really be letting her readers down. I'm not ready to write Harner off yet. Like I said, she has promise.

The narrator for this was fantastic! He had such a nice voice and it was wonderful hearing his accent. I had no problem immersing myself into the story. He immediately drew me in. Then to make the experience even better he "acted out" the scenes instead of simply reading them. You could hear the characters' emotions coming through in his performance.

Story was okay.

I am amused by all the porn references. It’s a “romance novel” so yes it is sexual in nature. It’s actually pretty mild in comparison to some I’ve listened to.

Story is decent, didn’t lose my interest; however, I would have like the Highlander to sound like a Highlander instead of having a hint of Latin or Spanish. That was a little distracting.

loved it

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

great read loved it. cant wait for the rest

Awesome Storyline!

Laura Harner did any outstanding job with this novel, the first in the Highland Destiny series. Her characters are well thought out and the story is captivating from start to finish with many unexpected surprises. I'm looking forward to book 2!

I loved it

I really enjoyed this book ,loved The Druids and wolf storyline enjoy the characters the narrator was awesome and the love scenes in this book are described beautifully. looking forward to reading the rest in this series

Romance and bad druids

This book has it all! Mystery, romance and legends all combined to make one great book. And the poetic way that the leading man talked to his lovely mate made my heart ache.

This book was reminiscent of Fever series❤️

Highland Shift was surprisingly good. I really like wolves and Druids although they aren't usually paired together this way. The premise of the story intriguing enough for me to enjoy this story on audible and ebook. The intimate scenes were intense but Noah Michael Levine could read then bible to me - what a voice *faint!

Outstanding and Continuous Excitement

Great story telling of love, adventure and drama. Continuous action and excitement through out the book. Great job! I have read this book four times already.

Magic in every syllable

What did you love best about Highland Shift?

The illustrious kidnapping of my very own soul, from our world into the Highlands of Scotland

What was one of the most memorable moments of Highland Shift?

My favorite fact of this story is how all the "wolves" stick together, even after centuries

Which character – as performed by Noah Michael Levine – was your favorite?

Faolon, of cause. I love how the shifter in all his glory, manhood, cleverness can't help but go stir crazy ones he discovered Love

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

Wolves love deeper

Any additional comments?

Congratulation on a great story, well told.

Men don't need to fake women voice

The voice of Elena done by a man, is horrible!!! Also the stars automatically went to 3, and wouldn't change. I would of given the audio a one.