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Beyond the Highland Mist: 1 (Highlander) [Kindle Edition]

Karen Marie Moning
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (291 customer reviews)

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Book 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. . . .


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Editorial Reviews

From 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.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

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. . . .

Product Details

  • File Size: 2075 KB
  • Print Length: 388 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0440234808
  • Publisher: Dell; Reissue edition (November 4, 2009)
  • Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002WJM4PG
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  • X-Ray: Enabled
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,205 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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99 of 104 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book for lovers of romance! June 12, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Karen Moning with Beyond the Highland Mist brings a romance novel back to Romance. I loved this book. The kind of novel romance readers thrive on. A book to curl up with and takes you away from the everyday. The characters were well developed, the struggle between the hero and heroine compelling and the added touch of fantasy makes Beyond the Highland Mist a story you can dream on. I found BTHM witty, funny and touching. Hawk is an example of the true alpha-male, so handsome, strong and masculine in every way, but with a past that makes him vulnerable. Adrienne is not only beautiful but strong and independent. Badly hurt in the present she finds it hard to trust in the past. The catalyst for conflict is an amazing character called Adam Black, beautiful but sinister. This book has it all. Fantasy, fun and drama. Karen Moning has created with words a mind painting of romance of old. This is her first book and I for one am eagerly looking forward to her next book. I read approximately 300 romances a year and this one is a keeper.
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132 of 144 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good But Slightly Disappointed January 27, 2000
By Tina
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The book was well-written and started out with great sexual tension and humor. The major problem I had with this book is the same one I've had with quite a few books I've read lately: they start great, end great, but the entire huge middle portion is filled with exasperation and poor attempts at trying to stretch out the inevitable sex scene with too many scenes where the heroine begins to "think clearly" at the last minute.

The heroine also takes her weariness of trusting a man too far, to the point where she was hurtful and insulting to the hero, who treats her wonderfully throughout the whole read. There were a couple scenes where she even deliberately called the hero by another man's name in the heat of passion in an effort to push him away. The first time, I was like, okay this might make for great tension. By the second and third time, I disliked the heroine immensely. She seemed too selfish and heartless for me to relate to.

The book was well-written, I give the author that much. And if you enjoy books where there is constant mistrust and outward conflict between the hero and heroine, you will like this one too. My tastes run along different lines, which is why I can't give it more than a 3.

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! March 20, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Aoibheal, Queen of the Fae, told her court about "the Hawk". She told of how he could win any woman's heart and soul. She even made some believe Hawk had stolen her favor, as well. The King of the Fae, as well as "the Fool" Adam, decided upon revenge. Adam traveled through time until 1997. It was there he found a perfect woman who hated beautiful men, for very good reason.

Adrienne de Simone was whisked through time to the sixteenth century and forced to wed a man known as Hawk. She wanted nothing to do with such a good looking man. Beautiful men mean trouble and pain. Hawk could not believe she would have nothing to do with him. Worse yet, a smithy suddenly appeared in town, named Adam Black and was determined to woo her away from him! Adrienne, wanting nothing to do with either of them, was made into a pawn of which only Aoibheal, who ruled over all, could save.

***WOW! I loved this book. It is definately "a keeper"! Here is one that will never see the inside of a used book store. Powerful, romantic, and leaves you believing in Fairies.***

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book and this series!
I started reading KMM books backwards.

I began with her Fever Series (which by the way is Ah-mazing) and then went back and read the Highlander books. Read more
Published 6 days ago by K. Woerner
3.0 out of 5 stars BOOK
THE ONLY THING I DON'T LIKE IS YOU CAN'T READ WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT BEFORE YOU BUY IT, SHOW THE BACK OF THE BOOK. ALSO I COULD ONLY GET ONE BOOK USED. Read more
Published 8 days ago by LORRAINE
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the highland mist
I love Karen Marie moning books. Even when my own life is not going where I want it to, I can get lost in her books and enjoy the love of a man and woman, along with some great... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Cindy Nolting
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome series
Ok I read these in paperback few years ago. Absolutely awesome book series. Loved the novels and everything with these super hot Alpha males. Loved the storylines. Great reads.
Published 16 days ago by Racaim
5.0 out of 5 stars Anticipation!
This is the beginning of an amazing adventure into fantasies you never knew you had! Karen opens your mind to a new way to look at beautiful men and that maybe playing hard to get... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Melithe
5.0 out of 5 stars Highlander series
Since I have enjoyed The MacKayla Lane Series and have read them all, I decided to try Karen Marie Moning's Highlander books and love them. I have just ordered all the rest.
Published 23 days ago by Shirley A Wallingford
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
I have read all of Karen Marie Moning's books and I never walk away disappointed. If you don't mind some errors in the historical facts of the Scotland and are just looking for a... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Jennifer Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic fantasy
The story starts out with a bang and keeps you reading to see what's going to happen. The characters and story line are well thought out and fun to follow. A very creative story.
Published 27 days ago by Cynthia Harris
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
It started very interesting, then it went down, I lost interest in the middle of the story. Expected more than I received.
Published 27 days ago by Emma Gilani
3.0 out of 5 stars Before reading the FEVER series I would have loved this.
This was a good romance book and I enjoyed it but I can't help comparing it to her FEVER book and it doesn't compare
Published 28 days ago by cindy wood
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Karen Marie Moning is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, including the urban fantasy Fever Series and the Rita-award winning Highlander series. Her novels have been translated into twenty-four languages. She's currently working on a spin-off series set in the Fever world and a graphic novel featuring MacKayla Lane. Visit her at www.karenmoning.com


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