Beyond the Highland Mist
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4.4 • 373 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
He would sell his warrior soul to possess her. . . .
An alluring laird...
He was known throughout the kingdom as Hawk, legendary predator of the battlefield and the boudoir. No woman could refuse his touch, but no woman ever stirred his heart—until a vengeful fairy tumbled Adrienne de Simone out of modern-day Seattle and into medieval Scotland. Captive in a century not her own, entirely too bold, too outspoken, she was an irresistible challenge to the sixteenth-century rogue. Coerced into a marriage with Hawk, Adrienne vowed to keep him at arm's length—but his sweet seduction played havoc with her resolve.
A prisoner in time...
She had a perfect "no" on her perfect lips for the notorious laird, but Hawk swore she would whisper his name with desire, begging for the passion he longed to ignite within her. Not even the barriers of time and space would keep him from winning her love. Despite her uncertainty about following the promptings of her own passionate heart, Adrienne's reservations were no match for Hawk's determination to keep her by his side. . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Moning offers the promise of a terrific plotline in her debut romance: a troubled young woman, Adrienne is transported from the 20th century to 16th-century Scotland by an evil jester to take revenge on a Scottish laird. The author has the right characters: there's the heroine who doesn't trust beautiful men and a handsome hero cursed to love a woman who will not return his love. Add gypsies and Scottish mysticism, against the backdrop of the stark beauty of the Highlands, and you've got an intriguing story. The lovers endure quite a bit of torment in order to find happiness, a downer that even Moning's doses of humor can't always leaven. Unfortunately, Moning doesn't fully deliver: she too often relies on transparent plot devices, and while her falconry imagery is both poignant and sensual, it will remind readers of Elizabeth Lowell's Untamed.
Customer Reviews
3.5 Stars
I really can’t decide if I liked this story or not. The story seemed to go very fast and very slow at the same time. Currently trying to decide if I want to move on to the second book in the series....
So So...
I was so excited after I saw this book's summary, I couldn't wait to start reading it! However, after reading the story, I have to admit that it was somewhat disappointing. Hawk and Adrienne's relationship in this book is ridiculous; throughout the whole story it was one step forward and ten steps back; and then add in the conflicts of a love triangle. The book, unfortunately, wasn't what I thought it was going to be.
A fine beginning…
I recently returned to this story, having read it many many years ago, after rereading several of the later books. It is truly amazing to realize just how much the author’s style has improved since this first tale.
While I do appreciate the characters and the setting (I still secretly dream of that gorgeous Highland warrior who will sweep me off my - now old, lol - feet), I found myself rolling my eyes at the often disjointed and vacuous narrative. But those of you new to this author, stick with it. Or should I say her: KMM’s characters become more well-rounded and definitely more clever. In the Highlander series, my personal choices would be Drustan for honor and steadfastness, Circenn for immense presence and immortality, and Dageus for hidden depths and strength. Not to mention they’re drop-dead gorgeous and devoted to their ladies. *sigh