Source: Audiobook PurchaseFormat: Audiobook
Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant
Narrator: Antony Ferguson
Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
Date Read: September 2013
Genre: PNR, Romance
More Information:Dangerous Highlander is the first novel of Dark Sword—a breathtaking historical and paranormal romance series from Donna Grant. The bold and passionate Lucan MacLeod—one of three brothers cursed by dark magic for eternity—is driven by desire for the one woman he dare not let himself possess…
He is magnificently strong—and dangerously seductive. One of the fiercest of his clan, Lucan MacLeod is a legend among warriors, inspiring fear in man and woman alike. For three hundred years, he has locked himself away from the world, hiding the vengeful god imprisoned in his soul. But then, a young lass caught in a raging storm awakens his deepest impulses…and darkest desires.
Cara doesn't believe the rumors about the MacLeod castle—until the majestic Highland warrior appears like a fiery vision in the storm, pulling her into his powerful arms, and into his world of magic and Druids. An epic war between good and evil is brewing. And Lucan must battle his all-consuming attraction for Cara—or surrender to the flames of a reckless, impossible love that threatens to destroy them both…
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, Tantor
Series: Dark Sword #1
Also by this author: Dangerous Highlander
Also in this series: Dangerous Highlander
Listened for Fun (Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50
Audio Rating: 3.50 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thoughts When Finished: Dangerous Highlander is a great beginning to what might end up being another in my must read “KILT” series.
Story Thoughts: Dangerous Highlander(s) indeed! In fact, I think I may go searching for castles that are rumored to have 300ish year old highlanders living in them. Especially if they are bad ass and clearly on the side of good. If they happen to have a few special powers, I won’t argue. This was a really entertaining read and a great start to a series. I had read Donna Grant’s druid series and had expected a lot from Dangerous Highlander. I was not disappointed.
Character Thoughts: Lucan was just exactly what I want in my kilted warriors: hot, strong, conflicted, loyal, and agile. Cara was exactly what strong kilted warriors need in their women: someone not afraid to tell them exactly what is going on. She was very much deserving of Lucan and I loved her spunk. Lucan and Cara together were hot! I also enjoyed Lucan’s brothers and the other characters that came in towards the end. I do believe this is going to be a fun series to read because of the characters.
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Antony Ferguson / Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
Antony is actually a narrator that I totally enjoy and towards the end of Dangerous Highlander the narration finally clicked for me. However, in the beginning I just couldn’t get my head around his voice for Cara. However, his pacing, emotions, and accents were brilliantly done! I will be continuing this series on audio though because I think the male voices were amazing. As always, please listen to a snippet before buying an audiobook as narrators appeal differently to each listener.
Final Thoughts: I have the rest of these on my Christmas list!
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Lucan sounds good, and yeah it is book one!! Lovely review Flea, I love the setting for this.
Every since reading Outlander this summer I’ve had an increased interest in historical settings and kilt wearing Scots in particular – and all things paranormal are my favorite reads – so this sounds like a win win for me. I’m hesitant about the narration, though – especially since it took you a bit to get into. I tend to prefer female narrators it seems.
Oh sounds fun! I love spunky heroines.
You know I’m coming with you to find those alpha males wrapped in kilts and Scottish accents, right?!?
I expect a whole party bus full of us 🙂 Should be a fun adventure!
Sounds good and he sure looks good too
I do like the audio cover much better than the paperback cover 🙂
Love the sound of the story and curious as to how he voices the female characters. Glad the pacing finally did work for you. Hm… now to read or listen to this one… 🙂
He is actually pretty good, it was just this particular character for me. 🙂