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Kiss of the Highlander (Highlander #4)
A laird trapped between centuries...
Enchanted by a powerful spell, Highland laird Drustan MacKeltar slumbered for nearly five centuries hidden deep in a cave, until an unlikely savior awakened him. The enticing lass who dressed and spoke like no woman he’d ever known was from his distant future, where crumbled ruins were all that remained of his vanished world. Drustan kne...more
Enchanted by a powerful spell, Highland laird Drustan MacKeltar slumbered for nearly five centuries hidden deep in a cave, until an unlikely savior awakened him. The enticing lass who dressed and spoke like no woman he’d ever known was from his distant future, where crumbled ruins were all that remained of his vanished world. Drustan kne...more
Paperback, 399 pages
Published
September 4th 2001
by Dell
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Feb 11, 2011
Kat Kennedy
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
romance-romance-romance,
should-have-been-bad
Yes, in case you're wondering, I'm even more ashamed than when I gave its predeccesor The Highlander's Touch three stars. It seems that I'm deteriorating into some obscure form of madness in which time-travelling, historical romance can illicit a four star rating out of me.
They should name a damn charitable foundation after me to help other people suffering from this obscure mental illness.
But it's honestly not my fault. The fault lies with Karen Marie Moning.
There it is, folks. The face of pure...more
They should name a damn charitable foundation after me to help other people suffering from this obscure mental illness.
But it's honestly not my fault. The fault lies with Karen Marie Moning.
There it is, folks. The face of pure...more
I am on Highlander high and these books are going to be my fix! I absolutely LOVED Kiss of the Highlander
The cover - my oh my can it be more hot?!
Love the pic, and I'd sure like to meet that model just to see how good a Highlander kiss can be :))))
The story - I loved the whole concept, and it was well written, mixing time travel with druids and magic... Just wow!
It's about Gwen, an american girl on vacation in Scotland. She is in search of a cherry picker
and so far no man has be...more
The cover - my oh my can it be more hot?!
Love the pic, and I'd sure like to meet that model just to see how good a Highlander kiss can be :)))) The story - I loved the whole concept, and it was well written, mixing time travel with druids and magic... Just wow!
It's about Gwen, an american girl on vacation in Scotland. She is in search of a cherry picker
and so far no man has be...more
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Drustan and Gwen's story - I enjoyed this book, it was my first KMM book ever! This is one of KMM's funniest books. I love how Gwen was looking for a cherry picker to rid her of her virginity then when she saw Drustan she thought he looked more like a cherry tree chopper downer than a cherry picker.
The storyline was very good, I love the part toward the end when Drustan remembers then they have a very passionate encounter in the buttery. Gwen was a great heroine, she was intelligent, honorable...more
The storyline was very good, I love the part toward the end when Drustan remembers then they have a very passionate encounter in the buttery. Gwen was a great heroine, she was intelligent, honorable...more
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Durstan, a hot higlander that's as alpha as they come and loves unconditionally, meets his match with his heroine Gwen. She's smart and pushes all his buttons, both good and bad.
The story is well paced and has a touch of pnr element and time travel which I enjoyed. I also adored the supporting characters in this and found that they played a major part in balancing this great little love story.
This is a romantic and "feel good" read, that had me laughing out loud. It's a winner!
The story is well paced and has a touch of pnr element and time travel which I enjoyed. I also adored the supporting characters in this and found that they played a major part in balancing this great little love story.
This is a romantic and "feel good" read, that had me laughing out loud. It's a winner!
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Jul 28, 2012
Karla
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Everyone!!
Recommended to Karla by:
Kristen, Kris
Shelves:
angst-filled,
awesome-alpha,
brilliant,
exciting,
emotional,
favorites,
funny,
larger-than-life-character,
laugh-out-loud-funny,
lots-o-crazy,
made-me-rawrrrr,
passionate,
reunited-lovers,
scorching-hot,
scrumptious-hero,
sea-world-misting-fan-worthy,
sensual,
sizzling-romance,
spunky-heroine,
strong-willed-heroine,
tear-jerker,
terrific-dialogue,
time-traveling,
virgin,
witty,
wonderful-family,
wonderful-secondary-characters,
yummy-men
5 Gigantic Stars!!! FANTASTICAL!! It was worth all the anxiety I felt for reading out of order. A few pages in and all that OCD flew out the window!!
“If aught must be lost, ‘twill be my honor for yours. If one must be forsaken, ‘twill be my soul for yours. Should death come anon, ‘twill be my life for yours. I am Given.”
This book had everything and then some that I look for in a story. A larger than life hero, who is cocky, funny, protective, loving, worships his woman and is SCRUMPTIOUS! Drust...more
“If aught must be lost, ‘twill be my honor for yours. If one must be forsaken, ‘twill be my soul for yours. Should death come anon, ‘twill be my life for yours. I am Given.”
This book had everything and then some that I look for in a story. A larger than life hero, who is cocky, funny, protective, loving, worships his woman and is SCRUMPTIOUS! Drust...more
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I loved everything about this book, starting with the yummy cover! Oh boy, I could stare at Nathan Kamp's lips for a lifetime!... ;)
Now, focusing on the story itself... Once again, KMM gave us a more-than-wonderful hero (Drustan MacKeltar) but, this time, she gave us an amazing heroine (Gwen Cassidy) who, I admit, I loved better than the hero. And that's something, because I adored Drustan! Gwen was intelligent, funny, feisty and determined; Drustan didn't really stand a chance with her. When sh...more
Now, focusing on the story itself... Once again, KMM gave us a more-than-wonderful hero (Drustan MacKeltar) but, this time, she gave us an amazing heroine (Gwen Cassidy) who, I admit, I loved better than the hero. And that's something, because I adored Drustan! Gwen was intelligent, funny, feisty and determined; Drustan didn't really stand a chance with her. When sh...more
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This was a delightful book. Heartwarming and hilarious in turns, it kept my interest. I really enjoy the fact that KMM's heroines tend to be very intelligent and capable. It's nice to see that in romances. I don't see why a heroine can't be smarter than the hero or more accomplished. I'm glad that KMM doesn't adhere to that formula in her novels. Her heroines tend to be on the physically perfect side, but they are so nice, it doesn't annoy me. Drustan was delicious and he was a nice guy too. He...more
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This series just keeps getting better and better. I loved this story & the series is not turning out to be what I expected (great).
I read Moning's Fever series 1st which as a whole, I think is extremely good & I highly recommend. I was recommended to this series books ONLY if I liked the Fever books(& was told to read in order). Let me explain why.
These books are somewhat of a crossover series. The premise of the Fever series & the important details (i.e.: the Fae, the Hallows, D...more
I read Moning's Fever series 1st which as a whole, I think is extremely good & I highly recommend. I was recommended to this series books ONLY if I liked the Fever books(& was told to read in order). Let me explain why.
These books are somewhat of a crossover series. The premise of the Fever series & the important details (i.e.: the Fae, the Hallows, D...more
Dec 22, 2012
Vika S - ♔ of GIF according to Sharon
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
scots-in-kilts,
series,
paranormal,
buddy-read,
badass-hero,
time-travel,
alpha,
apart-too-long,
favorites,
romance-angst,
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*** I am absolutely in love with the MacKeltar clan! ***
A truly lovely story of Drustan and Gwen.
If their love story is not a true fairy-tale tale I don't know what is. You have a charming prince... eeer I mean laird being woken up by kiss... err I mean blood and sunshine lol, BUT he gets woken up by his true love (even though they both hesistant, especially Gwen to admit that). Drustan gets woken up being stranded by beautiful & practically naked, by his 16th century standards, l...more
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Feb 02, 2011
Cheryl
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Lovers of Historical/Contemporary/Paranormal Romance
Recommended to Cheryl by:
K.
FABULOUS!!!!! I absolutely loved this book and am so very thankful to my friend K. ODoharty for giving me the nudge I needed to pick it up and read it because it had sat on my to-read shelf for far too long!
Here are some things you need to know about this book:
Drustan MacKeltar is a Highland laird from the 16th Century and he is one hunky, drop-dead gorgeous, kilt-wearing hero!! AND, shall I mention that he wears his kilt ‘traditional style’.. if you catch my meaning. ;) Anyway, a spell is cast...more
Here are some things you need to know about this book:
Drustan MacKeltar is a Highland laird from the 16th Century and he is one hunky, drop-dead gorgeous, kilt-wearing hero!! AND, shall I mention that he wears his kilt ‘traditional style’.. if you catch my meaning. ;) Anyway, a spell is cast...more
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Feb 03, 2012
Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust*
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* by:
ANGELA
Posted on Under the Covers
Twenty-five year old Gwen Cassidy is on a mission: To find her cherry picker.
On an impulsive trip to Scotland to find said cherry picker, Gwen encounters a “cherry three chopper-downer” in the form a hulking Highlander who is stubborn as a mule and from the 14th century. Lovely.
After a little mishap retrieving her pack, Gwen takes a tumble and lands upon Drustan MacKeltar, straddling the slumbering Highland laird who has been enchanted by a powerful spell five centuri...more
Twenty-five year old Gwen Cassidy is on a mission: To find her cherry picker.
On an impulsive trip to Scotland to find said cherry picker, Gwen encounters a “cherry three chopper-downer” in the form a hulking Highlander who is stubborn as a mule and from the 14th century. Lovely.
After a little mishap retrieving her pack, Gwen takes a tumble and lands upon Drustan MacKeltar, straddling the slumbering Highland laird who has been enchanted by a powerful spell five centuri...more
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TOTAL hit!
KOTH starts off back in 1500's Scotland. A witch has determined that, some day soon, the wife of Laird Drustan MacKeltar would be the cause of her son's demise. Since her son, being a good man, made her promise not to harm the as yet unmarried Mackeltar, she devised another plan to get him out of the picture. She had some traveling gypsies put a curse on him that will cause him to sleep for eternity.
Jump ahead to present day and our erstwhile heroine, Gwen Cassidy, is on a mission. Whi...more
KOTH starts off back in 1500's Scotland. A witch has determined that, some day soon, the wife of Laird Drustan MacKeltar would be the cause of her son's demise. Since her son, being a good man, made her promise not to harm the as yet unmarried Mackeltar, she devised another plan to get him out of the picture. She had some traveling gypsies put a curse on him that will cause him to sleep for eternity.
Jump ahead to present day and our erstwhile heroine, Gwen Cassidy, is on a mission. Whi...more
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4.75 Stars
Repeating myself yet again with this series - but I absolutely love these books.
This was a freakishly sexy version of Sleeping Beauty I suppose and I loved every minute of it.
It was extremely sweet and I am now at the point that I would kill to be tupped by a Scottish Highlander...come find me boys!
Drustan will most definitely be in my dreams tonight - see you soon sweet thing.
Favourite quotes:
1 "But this is no safe cherry picker, Gwen thought, growing more concerned by the moment. Th...more
Repeating myself yet again with this series - but I absolutely love these books.
This was a freakishly sexy version of Sleeping Beauty I suppose and I loved every minute of it.
It was extremely sweet and I am now at the point that I would kill to be tupped by a Scottish Highlander...come find me boys!
Drustan will most definitely be in my dreams tonight - see you soon sweet thing.
Favourite quotes:
1 "But this is no safe cherry picker, Gwen thought, growing more concerned by the moment. Th...more
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What a fun book! I really had no idea how they would get an HEA, and just when thought I did, I got a smack to the forehead and a "Wait for it..." I loved Drustan to bits and thought Gwen a formidable partner for him. The time travel was handled well, not an afterthought or a flimsy excuse for a costume party. Can't wait to finish the series.
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can I have a Drustan for Christmas please??
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I have to say that so far this has been my favorite one of the series so far. I was so sad for Gwen at the end but then it had such a happy ending it just brought me to tears. Now to move on and read about Daegus.
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I couldn't help but smile while reading this book. I simply fell in love with the love story. This book had a clever plot, fascinating characters, steamy romance, and great writing. Definitely a keeper!
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Things that I love about this book:
--Time Travel: not only did the hero travel forward to the present, but the heroine traveled back to the past. We get to see them in both worlds. It's like awesomeness times five hundred!
--The Drustan and Gwen: Och, they are a fine couple.
--A bit of amnesia (kinda): who doesn't love seeing the hero and heroine fall madly in love twice! It's irrefutable prove that true love exists.
--The family: I want to be adopted into that family. It would be so cool to hav...more
--Time Travel: not only did the hero travel forward to the present, but the heroine traveled back to the past. We get to see them in both worlds. It's like awesomeness times five hundred!
--The Drustan and Gwen: Och, they are a fine couple.
--A bit of amnesia (kinda): who doesn't love seeing the hero and heroine fall madly in love twice! It's irrefutable prove that true love exists.
--The family: I want to be adopted into that family. It would be so cool to hav...more
"If aught must be lost, 'twill be my honor for yours. If one must be forsaken, 'twill be my soul for yours. Should death come anon, 'twill be my life for yours. I am Given." *swoon*
I loved this book. So much more than any of the others in this series.
Gwen is a 25yr old virgin looking for her "cherry picker" (LOL) on a tour bus in Scotland full of...wait for it....senior citizens (LOL!!)
Drustan MacKeltar has been enchanted and has been "sleeping" for the past 500 years. Gwen stumbles upon him a...more
I loved this book. So much more than any of the others in this series.
Gwen is a 25yr old virgin looking for her "cherry picker" (LOL) on a tour bus in Scotland full of...wait for it....senior citizens (LOL!!)
Drustan MacKeltar has been enchanted and has been "sleeping" for the past 500 years. Gwen stumbles upon him a...more
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After disliking the first book of the series, I was distraught, not knowing how to read this series. Afterall, I had fallen in love with Ms. Moning's world (from the Fever series) and wanted more. My friends advised me to restart the series from book 4, with the MacKelters. Good idea, since I wanted to learn about the druids who raised Christian and I wanted some preface before I read about Adam Black.
So, again we have a modern woman, our heroine, Gwen, stumble upon her Highlander, Drustan, ench...more
So, again we have a modern woman, our heroine, Gwen, stumble upon her Highlander, Drustan, ench...more
Feb 15, 2011
Bee
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
men-in-kilts,
time-travel,
passion-erotica,
other-paranormal,
romance,
fantasy,
travel,
survival,
paperback,
eye-roll-worthy
If I were KMM's editor I would have asked her to re-write the first 150 pages, because they ruin the book for me. After the first twist in the story things become much more interesting, and far less annoying.
I had to bookmark a quote that I thought so well embodied what I hated about the book, it's from page 139: "he likes my thong, she thought, beaming. She'd always known that if she'd picked the right man to pluck her cherry, he would appreciate her good taste." I swear, the next time I read...more
I had to bookmark a quote that I thought so well embodied what I hated about the book, it's from page 139: "he likes my thong, she thought, beaming. She'd always known that if she'd picked the right man to pluck her cherry, he would appreciate her good taste." I swear, the next time I read...more
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I'm giving this 4 stars, since in comparison to the previous 3 books in this series which I rated 3 stars, this one is slightly more engaging, it's plot a little more complex and the characters are just wonderful. KMM has a way of writing that lets you feel like you know these characters from the beginning pages, and you immediately become invested and engaged in their story. I loved the heroine in this story, Gwen- she's super smart and just doesn't give up, even in the face of some incredible...more
Decided to skip to this one...Maddux had such a good review of it!!!
Oh my gosh, I loved this!!!
Twists and turns through time.
So much fun...she locks him in the bathroom! Well done, sister!
Time travel makes my head hurt, but this, with the science, was just so much fun.
Can I give it MORE than five stars?
Edited on 2/26/13 had to read this one again. I love Drustan and I love Gwen...and I love them together. Gwen is a woman who knows what she wants...even when HIS memory is gone. Really enjoyable....more
Oh my gosh, I loved this!!!
Twists and turns through time.
So much fun...she locks him in the bathroom! Well done, sister!
Time travel makes my head hurt, but this, with the science, was just so much fun.
Can I give it MORE than five stars?
Edited on 2/26/13 had to read this one again. I love Drustan and I love Gwen...and I love them together. Gwen is a woman who knows what she wants...even when HIS memory is gone. Really enjoyable....more
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I love the MacKeltar family! Gwen and Drustan's love is one of those rare and intense kinds of things. I thought it so funny that Gwen was looking for her 'cherry-picker' and was determined to make her own way in life. I liked the way the preciousness of her giving her virginity to Drustan was not just swept under the rug. The enchanted sleep from the Rom on Drustan (regardless of that Bitch Basetta) was a good twist on time-travel that I was not expecting. I love this series!! Great read!! I wa...more
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I read this book in March 2007
Once again I loved this story.
Though the time travel-theme returns in almost the entire Highlander-series Moning knows how to give each book it’s own twist and that way you don’t get the sense of repetition and each book holds something unique to it.
And I really like the twist she gives Kiss of the Highlander.
Though another time travel it’s so different from the previous one. The angle is different and refreshing. Intentionally and with a purpose in stead of by a...more
Once again I loved this story.
Though the time travel-theme returns in almost the entire Highlander-series Moning knows how to give each book it’s own twist and that way you don’t get the sense of repetition and each book holds something unique to it.
And I really like the twist she gives Kiss of the Highlander.
Though another time travel it’s so different from the previous one. The angle is different and refreshing. Intentionally and with a purpose in stead of by a...more
Oh my lord. KMM I want to marry you. I am dancing around my house while trying on a Scottish accent and waving my Kindle around..
This book knocked me on my ass, which shouldn’t be a surprise because KMM wrote the incredible Fever series. But it was a surprise. Because this isn't my typical genre. I loathe time travel novels. They either hurt my brain, annoy the shit outta me or bore me to death. Ditto for historical romances. Highlander romances though, I run screaming from those. I think it's t...more
This book knocked me on my ass, which shouldn’t be a surprise because KMM wrote the incredible Fever series. But it was a surprise. Because this isn't my typical genre. I loathe time travel novels. They either hurt my brain, annoy the shit outta me or bore me to death. Ditto for historical romances. Highlander romances though, I run screaming from those. I think it's t...more
Cosa succede quando nel web si diffonde la frenesia per una serie nuova, acclamata da tutti? Semplice, si tende ad acquistare il primo romanzo e si tengono le dita incrociate. Ogni tanto capita di prendersi un bel granchio grosso e cicciottello, di quelli che ti fanno imprecare e maledire chi si è fatta paladina di questa notizia.
Quando uscì Amori nel tempo, primo della serie Highlanders, mi sono lasciata convincere per poi beccarmi una delusione come poche nella storia delle mie letture. Ricor...more
Quando uscì Amori nel tempo, primo della serie Highlanders, mi sono lasciata convincere per poi beccarmi una delusione come poche nella storia delle mie letture. Ricor...more
Review by Cassandra from Book Talk
Drustan is a highlander enchanted with a sleeping spell for the past 500 years. While on a tour in Scotland, Gwen accidentally discovers this sleeping warrior and awakens him. While trying to figure out what happened in the past and traveling to his home, Durstan and Gwen form an emotional bond. After using his unique skills, Drustan and Gwen and shoved back to the 16th century. Laws of the universe do not allow 2 of the same person at the same time, so the newf...more
Drustan is a highlander enchanted with a sleeping spell for the past 500 years. While on a tour in Scotland, Gwen accidentally discovers this sleeping warrior and awakens him. While trying to figure out what happened in the past and traveling to his home, Durstan and Gwen form an emotional bond. After using his unique skills, Drustan and Gwen and shoved back to the 16th century. Laws of the universe do not allow 2 of the same person at the same time, so the newf...more
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Karen Marie Moning (rhymes with 'awning') is the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of 12 novels, including the Rita-award winning Highlander novels and the internationally bestselling urban fantasy Fever series. Her books have been published in 21 languages, and her events draw fans from all over the world.
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“If aught must be lost, ‘twill be my honor for yours. If one must be forsaken, ‘twill be my soul for yours. Should death come anon, ‘twill be my life for yours. I am Given.”
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“His heavy-lidded gaze reflected a languor that had nothing to do with having just awakened, and there was no doubt what was on his mind. But this is no safe cherry picker, Gwen thought, growing more concerned by the moment.
This man looks like a cherry tree chopper-downer.”
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