Seduction of a Highland Lass

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Fiercely loyal to his older brother, Alaric McCabe leads his clan in the fight for their birthright. Now he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. But on his way to claim the hand of Rionna McDonald, daughter of a neighboring chieftain, he is ambushed and left for dead. Miraculously, his life is saved by the soft touch of a Highland angel, a courageous beauty who will put to the test his fealty to his clan, his honor, and his deepest desires.

An outcast from her own clan, Keeley McDonald was betrayed by those she loved and trusted. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alaric's keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice: Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves?

©2011 Maya Banks (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The second book in Bank's trilogy shows her ability to write fast-paced, sexually charged, emotionally intense romances." ( Romantic Times)

The McCabe brothers are hot!

I'm not sure why it took me so long to get this series but I'm kicking myself for not getting with the program sooner! This is a well written romance series filled with laughter, heartache and plenty of sweet romance! Definitely worth a credit.

Whew!!! Is it hot in here? No? Must this book!

First, let me fan myself and get rid of this burning blush.

This second book in a series about the McCabe brothers and their clan's fight for their land is steamy with a capital S!

Alaric McCabe finds himself torn between loyalty and duty or honor and love. Betrothed to the daughter of another clan by the king in hopes of uniting their clans to strengthen their forces, Alaric is willing to do his duty until an ambush nearly kills him and leaves him for dead. Now almost mortally wounded and helpless, an angel comes to his aid and nurses him back to life. Now his duty is bittersweet and he is forced to make the most difficult decisions of his life. Will he do what his clan needs to secure their lands or will he follow his heart?

This story is well written and gives new meaning to the term "romance" novel. I found my self actually blushing during the loves scenes, which were very well written and quite a bit naughty but fun. I can't wait to read the next story in this series. Banks makes her hero's both steamy and intensely male, making you sigh with wistfulness for days gone by when the term "metrosexual" didn't exist.

The narrator Kirsten Potter's voice is clear and concise with no awkward pauses or breath inhalations I hear on some recordings. Her voice is neither to male or female making it easy for the ear to make the transition from character to character. Her speech is spot on and she never falters or stumbles over the sentences, bravo Ms. Potter, I'm sure its no easy feat. I seriously didn't want it to end.

This is the third book I have listened to by Maya Banks and she is now one of my favorite authors.

loved the story...not the narrator

What made the experience of listening to Seduction of a Highland Lass the most enjoyable?

loved the romance and the unpredictable action of the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Seduction of a Highland Lass?

the ending

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

It did match the pace, however, the narrator's scottish accent sounded more like spanish or italian most times. It was a distraction from the story for me.

Any additional comments?

Loved the book, however, a better narrator makes all the difference in a story! One of the best I've heard is Phil Gigante...he can do male and female and different voices for different characters. Makes a huge difference.

Very well done

For a book to bring tears to my eyes it has to be well done. It certainly touched me. Not too many books have done that. Good story, good narrator.

Brought Tears To My Eyes

Would you consider the audio edition of Seduction of a Highland Lass to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the printed version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Seduction of a Highland Lass?

When he was holding her outside thinking she was dying. I believed she was dying and tears were close.

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter – was your favorite?

All of them.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Most definitely. Didn't want to stop listening, even at work.

Any additional comments?

I wish I would have listened to the first book before listening to the second book first.

I cried...

Any additional comments?

Don't we girls all dream of a beautiful love story like this? Never tired of a perfect cliche love story... and the few twists and turns yanked my heart string, made me cry... tears for love? lost love? for undying love? for that perfect love which does not exist in the real world? oh well, doesn't matter, that what books are for, to titillating our dreams of a perfect man, and a perfect love. Well done!

Better than the first!

Good story. I enjoy historical fiction but it seldom brings a tear to my eye like this one did. I thought it was an excellent story. I also enjoyed hearing more about the characters from the first story as well the development of more characters in this second book of the series.

Absolutely loved this warrior!

Wow! What sensuality! Great story.
The turn of events on the wedding day was shocking. The ending involving other characters was just. I am investing additional credit on the next book. Narrator was fantastic!

Great Scottish romance

This book has a great story line ... excellent character development and a fairly unique plot. Plenty of well written romance !! One of the better scottish romance books and the read performance is excellent....

super Highland story

very well written Scottish love story. full of fighting and love and a touch sexy. narrator does an awesome job to bring the story to life.