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)

Captivating!

What did you love best about The Highlander's Touch?

I've only recently been getting into these audio books. The narrator had the perfect voice and accent for the characters. I didn't think I would, but I thoroughly enjoyed the medevial setting.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved how Sin would do anything for Lisa, even give his life.

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

My favorite character was Sin. I loved EVERYTHING about him... his personality, humor, his love for Lisa.

This is my 3rd time enjoying this book

I enjoyed reading this book very much. I enjoyed the characters in the book. It was funny and interesting and also interesting to see a character from a previous book..

Excellent

I loved the narration of this, he had a slightly different voice for each character and even through some brogue in there. And of course the books themselves I greatly enjoy.

Intriguing world-built and lore

This series and the Outlander series are my favorite time travel romance. Been reading them since first published in the 90's ; that's 1990 😉😁 And IMO , it will also be a disservice to compare them as both are great and very different from each other in content , mythology , world building , etcetera.

Lisa and Circenn's tale is one of my favorite of the series ; a big part has to do of with their interaction with "Adam Black - the fey " a character very interesting to me.

Phil Gigante narration was entertaining . His delivery was fun and sexy . He nailed the banter and snark in the characters dialogue .

Interesting Story Falls Short

Having read and enjoyed Moning's ENTIRE Highlander series, I think it's fair to say that this one really left me wanting. Moning's spin on the time traveling modern woman into the medieval past in Book 3 starts off most innovative. Highlander's Touch (Book 3) and Kiss of the Highlander (Book 4) were the MOST creative of the series in terms of setting up the story. The first half of ...Touch crafted the romantic chemistry between the characters quite smoothly. That said, the last three or four chapters were weak at best. It was as if it's conclusion was propelled/forced by a publishing deadline. The description, language, and basis of the story's ending falls very short. However, Touch still should get four stars for the majority of the story is truly enjoyable.

Gigante's performance was, as in the rest of the series, impeccable. Like other reviewers have mentioned, his interpretation for male characters in fabulous. It's clear that he does his best with female voices.

I love Romances about Highlanders

If you could sum up The Highlander's Touch in three words, what would they be?

Time Travel, Warrior, Safe

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really love all the characters in the story they make the story to me.

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

Yes I have just listen to Christine Feehan Dark Peril and end have enjoyed both.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I really could not put the book down. There were several places that made me laugh.

Any additional comments?

I have love all of Karen Marie Moning stories. They have all been great.

Loved it!!!

Fantastic and wish it didn’t have to end! Loved It and look forward to reading & hearing more from this author!

Amazing!!!! Loved it.

One of the best stories I've ever listened to. Extremely captivating, passionate, beautifully written. Loved it so much.
I will listen to this story many more times. A must read.

Fantastic Storytelling! I

Absolutely loved this book! Loved the way Karen Marie Moning can so accurately discribes the emotions each character is feeling.and the way narrator Phil Gigante makes me feel the emotions too. I can't wait to read the rest of the series, it is fantastic!

Loved it

Such a fantastic story!!! I didn't want it to end and I hope there is more of their story to come.