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Another Winner - Pure Magic!, August 16, 2004
I have been waiting for over a year for "The Immortal Highlander" to hit the bookstores. I may be Karen Marie Moning's biggest fan, having read and loved every magical, unique novel she has published. I especially like "The Dark Highlander" and "The Kiss of the Highlander." Adam Black, our hero here, had small, but important roles in these two novels, and Ms. Moning does not disappoint with her latest, Adam's story. It is not necessary to have read her prior books to enjoy this one. "The Immortal Highlander" stands on its own. Black belongs to "Tuatha De Danaan," a highly advanced race of immortal beings that settled in Ireland thousands of years before the birth of Christ. Although this race is called by many names, they are most commonly referred to as Fae or Faery. Frequently portrayed as tiny, luminescent creatures who flit around, the true "Tuatha De Danaan" are neither small nor benevolent. Adam Black is a rogue among his own kind. He meddles too much in the affairs of men, frequently taking on the human form of a tall, dark, and (you got it!), handsome male, powerfully built and extremely seductive. He is unpredictable, arrogant, mesmerizing...and Trouble, with a capital "T." Aoibheal, Queen of the "Tuatha De Danaan," punishes Black for his interference in the world of mortals, by stripping him of his immortality and making him human. And to make matters worse, she curses him with the threefold power of feth fiada - which makes him invisible to mankind. No one can see him, hear him, touch him. And almost as bad, now he feels hunger, thirst, fatigue, lust, and loneliness. His own kind, although they can see him clearly, have been forbidden to acknowledge him. After months in this state, Adam is desperate. Enter human female, Gabrielle O'Callaghan, who is (yes) lovely, intelligent and has the gift of sight. She can see both worlds - mortal and faery, which to her has always been a curse rather than a gift. Gabrielle can see and hear Adam. Once he finds this out, and he does very rapidly, he will not leave her alone. Besides wanting very much to seduce her, she may be the only means he has of communicating with humans or faeries. Adam must persuade Gabrielle to help him in his quest to regain his immortality - a quest that will take them into a world of magic where they discover a conspiracy to destroy both mortal and faery realms. As with Ms. Moning's other novels, this one has it all - romance, magic, time travel, extraordinary characters, great plot, writing that flows, and most important, an original theme and storyline. It just doesn't get better than this! Highly recommended! JANA
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Adam was magnificient!, August 12, 2004
I've been waiting for Adam's story for what seems like ages, in reality, only a couple of years. I was worried how it would play out, but I have to say, it was wonderful. KMM just continues to improve as a writer and storyteller and Adam's story proves that not only can she write erotic romance, but she can spin a good story too, filled with all the things we'd expect in fairy tales and time travel stories. Gabrielle O'Callaghan can see the Fae. It's a gift she's had to hide her entire life, but when she catches a glimpse of oh so sexy Adam Black, she can't help giving him a second glance, which he notices. Adam has been punished by the Queen of the Faery for helping the MacKelters, humans. He's now a human himself. When he realizes Gabby can see him, he convinces her to help him in his quest to gain Queen Aoibahel's attention. He uses whatever means necessary to gain her help, and in the process both start to feel things that they've never felt before. In Adam's case, he's never felt human emotions, and now he can't help wanting Gabrielle more passionately than he's ever wanted any woman before. Soon their quest begins, taking them on adventures in Ohio and Scotland. In the process, both start to fall deeply in love. But Adam is immortal and Gabby's human... how can they ever hope to be together? KMM answers a lot of questions in this book that have been raised in her previous Highlander books. She also leaves plenty of questions unanswered that hopefully will be answered in upcoming Highlander stories. The Immortal Highlander really is KMM's best work to date. It's steamy and sexy and everything you'd expect from the Black Fairy. Adam was truly a memorable character and she did a wonderful job of showing his growth from arrogant fairy prince to humble human man in love. Gabby was also a great heroine. I love KMM's heroines because they are all strong capable women who do great on their own, but when they meet the Highlanders of their dreams, they manage to show their vulnerabilities a bit more. Gabby has never quite fit in anywhere her entire life, due to her ability to see the Fae, but when she meets Adam, she finally meets someone who can share her life with her and understand what she's gone through in life. From beginning to end, I was impressed with the story Karen Marie Moning weaved. The ending was just superb, something I didn't see coming at all, though in hindsight I should have as there were a lot of clues. If you're a fan of KMM's previous works, then run to get your hands on a copy of The Immortal Highlander. If you're new to KMM, this book is a great place to start, though reading the previous stories might help to understand this story.
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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Adam Black meets his perfect match!, August 3, 2004
Finally, Adam Black's story is here and it was worth every minute of waiting! Adam, who thought he couldn't fall in love, (The Tuatha Dé feel no emotions) meets with Gabby O' Callagahan his perfect match and he falls very hard for her. A Tuatha Dé and and a Sidhe-Seer, that seems to be immpossible, but wait till you read this book. I say only so much, the sparks are flying between these two. You will also meet some old friends, from earlier books, again in "The Immortal Highlander". "The Immortal Highlander" is a real treat and real page-turner. It's one of the best books I have read for a long time!
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