Highlander Betrayed

Guardians of the Targe, Book 1

De: Laurin Wittig

Narrado por: Phil Gigante

Deep in the rugged Scottish countryside lies the Highland Targe, an ancient relic that, along with its Guardian, protects the heart of the Highlands.

For centuries, the MacAlpin clan has watched over the Targe, but Lady Elspet, the current Guardian, is gravely ill. Her niece Rowan MacGregor, the rock of the family, is doing everything she can to hold her clan together when she meets Nicholas fitz Hugh.

Handsome and charming, Nicholas quickly joins clan life - yet he is not what he seems. A cunning spy, Nicholas is charged by the king of England with stealing the Targe, part of a plot to break the Scottish rebellion.

Despite his loyalty to the king, Nicholas finds himself falling for beautiful Rowan. When Lady Elspet's health worsens and the guardianship is in question, Nicholas must choose between the king’s will and his own. Can he betray his king and mission? Or will he turn on the woman he loves and the family he has come to care for?

©2013 Laurin Wittig (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Unusual storyline--Awesome Narrator!

In this unusual story we are transplanted into Scotland, 1307.

In Part ONE we get to know the cast of characters, details of the Clan, their home and surrounding countryside--the beginning of romantic love, with a little suspense to keep the listener wondering what will happen next.

Part TWO changes dramatically -- full of danger, desire, intrigue, murder, grief, betrayal, power! …made even more exciting by the very talented Phil Gigante.

I'm not a fan of paranormal elements, but Laurin Wittig carefully weaves it into the tale in a way that it adds greater depth and emotion to the story. It's an integral part of the history of the clan.

The ending is unfinished and leaves you wanting more…I'm assuming it's to be continued in Book 2 of the Guardians of the Targe trilogy.

Friendship, Treachery & Harnessing Mystical Gifts.

Well, I'm not sure what I was expecting when I read this book, but it's not that the book was a disappointment, but not what I expected. It seemed like the book was setting a foundation for the series...but not in the typical way.

The best part of this listen was the incredible narrator....WOW, what a voice! Phil Gigante has a gigantic talent in voicing. I was even pleased with the female voices. Wow, what a dreamy, throaty, sultry voice!

I liked the leads & other characters in the book. The leads, Nicholas and Rowan were interesting and had great chemistry. This book was about their friendship, courtship, bonding and at the very end of the book (last 5-8 minutes literally) their marriage & consummation. I liked how Nicholas became Rowan's coach, encourager and strength when she was learning to harness the power of her gift in relation to the Targe.

The book left you hooked as the epilogue revealed the Kind of England's wrath about the outcome of his mission and his next move to capture the Targe......so creepy & scary. It leaves you with the feeling that NIcholas & Rowan have not reached their "ever after." There is a lot more adventure & danger for the clan in store for them.

Fantastic and Mesmerizing

I loved, this story! The narrator Phil Gigante brought the story to life and I was transported to the Highlands. I very highly recommend this audio book!

absolutely have to read this book

Where does Highlander Betrayed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is a 10

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love I loved all the lassies they all bring different things to the books but all needed as well

Which character – as performed by Phil Gigante – was your favorite?

good narrator does all the characters well don't have a favorite all of them are

His Heart was betrayed

Laurin Wittig , what a beautiful love story you bring us. A story of trust, betrayal surrender and love. You brought that to us in Rowen and Nicolas. This book is a page turner . Loved it
Thank you