Sound of the Heart (The MacDonnells, #2)

Sound of the Heart (The MacDonnells #2)

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From Genevieve Graham, author of Under the Same Sky, comes a sweeping romantic historical novel of one man’s strange gift and dangerous battles…
Dougal MacDonnell, a fierce warrior from the Highlands of Scotland, is able to hear the thoughts of other men and dream how the future will unfold. Devastated by the loss of his family during the Battle of Culloden in 1746, he fos...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published May 1st 2012 by Berkley Trade
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Kimba (Caffeinated Book Reviewer)
The Sound of Heart by historical fiction romance author Genevieve Graham takes us from the sweeping hills of Scotland to the savage shores of America. When Graham approached me for this tour she had me at the words; Scotland and Highlander. I am delighted to say I wasn't disappointed. She delivered an epic tale of hardship, history, and a romance that will captivate readers.

The tale begins with Dougal MacDonnell, a swoon worthy warrior. He and his family are Highlanders in Scotland. They are try...more
Kimberly Rocha~ Book Obsessed Chicks


*** REVIEW CONTAINS A SPOILER***


In Genevieve Graham's first novel, Under the Same Sky, we are left believing that Andrew's brother, Dougal MacDonnell has been killed in combat on the fields of Culloden. In the latest book, Sound of the Heart, we happily find out that is not the case, but his situation is dire. Dougal awakens after the battle hurting and bound by restraints. He, along with several other survivors of the infamous battle are taken as prisoners by the British who wish to strip them...more
Megan Riverina Romantics/Meggerfly~TS

Sound of the Heart is the first historical Romance novel that I've red in over a year and let me tell you it was a like a breath of fresh air. Genevieve Graham did an excellent job with her second book. It is a companion to her novel debut, Under the Same Sky and follows Dougal MacDonnell, the brother of Andrew.

Sound of the Heart starts in 1746 during the battle between the Scots and English at Culloden. Right away the book drew me in, enabling me to experience the sights and sounds as if they w...more
Ellie
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Michelle/ The True Book Addict
I really enjoyed this book. I have a lot of interest in Scottish history because of William Wallace and Rob Roy so any chance I get to read a book with Scottish characters and set in Scotland is wonderful. Set in 18th century Scotland, with settings in England and the American colonies as well, Sound of the Heart is an exciting historical tale with two extraordinary characters, Dougal and Glenna. I'm not usually big on romance in novels, but the relationship between the two main characters is so...more
Aislynn (Stitch Read Cook)
Do you ever start a book and know you probably shouldn’t because you KNOW you won’t be able to put it down until it’s finished? Well for me this was one of those books. I started it at 8pm – while hubby was watching TV and ended up staying up until 1am because I HAD to know what happened to Dougal and Glenna. This is one of those books that sucked me right in and held me until it was finished.

We met Dougal briefly in Under the Same Sky (Genevieve’s debut in 2011), he is brother to Andrew (the ma...more
 Krishna
The Sound of the Heart is the second installment of Ms. Genevieve Graham's The MacDonnells Series, although it can also be read as a stand alone novel. It's also the first book I've read from Ms. Genevieve Graham. I'm going to put in my thoughts about this fascinating book in parts.

The Plot:
The Plot was definitely good. It was well executed and well written. The whole book was about a man's journey to overcoming his trials in life. Dougal MacDonnell was a man who lost his family and his freedo...more
Detra Fitch
Dougal MacDonnell, from Invergarry, is a fierce Highland warrior of Scotland. During the Battle of Culloden in April, 1746, Dougal is separated from his brothers and sees his father fall. Devastated by the loss of his family, Dougal becomes a prisoner of the English. During this time Dougal strikes up a friendship with John Wallace, another prisoner. Together they keep all of the other prisoners from preying upon the two drummer boys, Joseph and Aiden. (Skipping a lot here to avoid spoilers.)

Do...more
Julia
Sound of the Heart is the passionate, beautifully written tale of Dougal MacDonnell and Glenna by Genevieve Graham. I haven't read anything else by Genevieve, but have heard wonderful things about her novel Under the Same Sky, so I was incredibly eager to read this one! It didn't disappoint me, and Genevieve has been added to my list of must buy authors in the Historical Romance genre. Genevieve blends history, action and romance perfectly in Sound of the Heart.

The main characters, Dougal and Gl...more
Pam
Imagine the Scottish Highlands, big brawny men in kilts, thick Scottish brogues, and action. Sounds like a big budget Mel Gibson movie, doesn’t it? Well, Genevieve Graham’s latest book, Sound of the Heart, just might be.

Set in the mid 1700s, Sound of the Heart is Graham’s companion novel to Under the Same Sky. From the first page to the last, the reader is drawn into the engaging, fast paced action of the war between the Scots and the English. The story revolves around the main character, Dougal...more
Evie
***Originally posted to: Bookish Book Blog |YA and Adult Book Reviews, Author Interviews, Guest Posts, Giveaways and news! ^___^

First, check out the book thong I made for this awesome book:

Yes, I am a fan!!!

If there's one thing that every romance fan should hope for when diving into a new historical romance, it would most definitely be for the historical part to be done right. It isn't all that hard to write a steamy, heart-pounding romance, but to set it against a historical background that wo...more
Sandy M
I had hopes for this book after finishing Genevieve Graham’s debut, Under the Same Sky, which I loved. Sometimes a new author has a difficult time maintaining such excellence after a first book. So you can imagine my tad of hesitation as I began reading Sound of the Heart. Should I have been worried?

Not one bit. Ms. Graham writes like an old pro. The history is rich and deep. Her characters truly live the times, the emotion tugs at your soul, and her added twist of the paranormal is just the rig...more
Carolyn
When I finished this book, I was terribly disappointed and truly pissed. For two books, we read about the brothers, their separation since The Battle of Culloden and their amazing connection. All along, I was waiting for them to finally be reunited after all the years and horrors they experienced. And, yet, at the end of this book, it wasn't to be. Oh, we are left with the idea that they will get together, but it would have completed the circle and the promise of the two books, to read about the...more
Ruth Hill
This was the first "Highlanders" book I have ever read. I have read the buzz about these great romances that people read from the Highlanders, and I have to admit that I somewhat dismissed this as a fad. What could be so great about reading a book about the Scottish people?

Was I ever wrong! This book was unbelievable! I am so glad I took a gamble on it. I love history, and I got to read about a part of history I knew virtually nothing about. Not only that, but the romance was hot and steamy, and...more
Regan Walker
Sweeping Saga of the Scots’ Fate After Culloden and Life in the American Colonies

This is a sweeping historical saga, and companion to UNDER THE SAME SKY, Graham’s first novel. It covers more than a decade, and at times seems more historical fiction than romance, but it does have a worthy love story running through it, so I consider it a crossover. It begins in 1745 with the Battle of Culloden that cut a dark scar on the history of Scotland as the English tried to wipe out a people whose desire f...more
Moonlight Gleam
*Warning, may contain spoilers for Under The Same Sky*

Sound of The Heart is a companion novel to Genevieve Graham’s debut release, Under The Same Sky. The books focus on the separate adventures of two brothers who believe the other was lost at the Battle of Culloden. In Under The Same Sky, readers are introduced to Dougal MacDonnell, Andrew’s brother who is believed to have died in battle. It is later revealed in Sound of The Heart that Dougal is in fact still alive and is an incredible warrior....more
Dana Burgess
I loved Genevieve's first novel Under the Same Sky so I was thrilled to read her second - Sound of the Heart. It did not disappoint. Genevieve writes beautiful love stories - lots of great characters and beautiful stories. She doesn't rely on sex to sell the story. I love that!

So, Sound of the Heart. It is a companion to Under the Same Sky but stands alone without any difficulty. While Under the Same Sky tells Andrew's story, Sound of the Heart tells the story of Andrew's brother, Dougal. Dougal...more
Danielle (Bookwhoreblog) Perez
When I started reading Sound of the Heart I was instantly hooked. You as the reader are thrown straight into the story. I love when a book kick starts right away grasping my attention from page one. Also Genevieve Graham is an amazing writer, with the added ability to capture reader’s attention with the art of storytelling. Graham's writing is beautiful, and she uses imagery flawlessly, putting you right into the story with the characters.

Sound of the Heart is unlike any romance I have ever rea...more
Lisa  (Bookworm Lisa)
The book begins with a battle lost and prisoner of war status for the Scotsmen. They are kept in sub-human conditions and endure inhumain treatment.

Through all of this Dougal perseveres. He is a fighter and a good man. He and his friend, John, take it upon themselves to watch after two young men who were also captured.

An escape doesn't go as planned, but leads him to Glenna. They make a life together hidden in a remote area of Scotland. The unthinkable happens and they are separated. Dougal will...more
ephrielle
May 25, 2012 ephrielle marked it as unfinished
This book was very hard for me to read. Having read almost exclusively young adult novels the switch to more mature material was very challenging. The language as well was a hard transition. Some of the words I am still unsure of even now.
The book starts off very heavy and continues so for some duration. Dougal is deep in a bloody battle and finds himself a prisoner. The things that go on in the prison are very dark and hard to read. Especially when it came to what some men will resort to when t...more
Nicole Laverdure
Breathtaking Scottish romance!
If you are looking for a beautifully written Scottish romance of a Warrior from the Highlands of Scotland, then I highly recommend "Sound of the Heart" by Genevieve Graham. This novel was full of tenderness and adventure. I devoured this book. I read "Under the same sky" and loved it , but found this one breathtaking. It's the story of Dougal and Glenna! Dougal, is not dead, as I thought after reading her first novel, he found himself prisoner by the British after t...more
Kristal Faith
Oh, how I LOVE a good historical romance, especially one written by Genevieve Graham. Her books are fast proving to me that she is one heck of a talented writer and can bring out the absolute best in her characters! Sweeping, beautiful, EPIC this book…no, this series….has got everything that I look for in my novels. Sound of the Heart reads like so much more than “just” a romance novel! Not that there’s anything wrong with a good old fashioned romance novel. I will be the first to tell you that...more
Christina
I read Under the Same Sky by Graham, and knew that Sound of the Heart would not disappoint. I don't feel I need to summarize the book in this review, but only give my thoughts. It is no secret that Graham is a gifted writer. She takes the time to choose words carefully, and does painstaking research to add lush historical detail. I love that I can trust her in this. Her characters are full of depth. She is not flowery, with big displays of words and vocabulary, but keeps things simple.
Although...more
Angelc
Genevieve Graham's characters really go through the wringer to get to their happy ending!! How much more can these two endure? Yes, there was more violence than I would have liked to read about, but I knew that going into this book. Graham's characters are so strong in their convictions though, you can't help pulling for them through all of their un-ending struggles.

As for the 'big reveal' (no spoilers, you'll have to read it), just wow!! I was really not expecting that to happen. Looking back,...more
Amy
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

Some Confessions:
1. I don't love romance novels but I wanted to give this one a chance as I'm a sucker for historical fiction.
2. I really enjoyed this book wy more then I ever anticipated I would. The settings and plot were exciting and unique, the characters were likable, the sex wasn't pushed on me and overly graphic. The mind-reading was a little blah, but I was able to overcome it thanks to everything else.
3. I plan on lending my c...more
M.K. McClintock
Genevieve Graham is a talented author who paints a vivid picture of what life may have been like during one of my favorite times and in one of my favorite places. Dougal and Glenna share beautiful passion and unwavering loyalty--both necessary qualities in a wonderful hero and heroine. They suffer, they endure, and they do whatever is necessary to be together, even if that means surviving capture, separation, and distance. You'll be swept away by the realistic roller coaster of emotions the auth...more
Page (One Book At A Time)
I was a little hesitant to read this at first because I haven't read the companion novel. I wasn't sure how much they were connected and if it really mattered. I decided to read it anyway just because I liked the idea of it. And well... I like stories set in the Scottish Highlands.

I was immediately thrown into a very familiar battlefield. I half expected to meet Jaimie from Outlander in these opening pages. It actually had a very similar feel to that story. I liked Dougal from the moment we mee...more
Jana (That Artsy Reader Girl)
I read Genevieve's Under the Same Sky and reviewed it over at The Broke and the Bookish last month, so I was excited when Genevieve contacted me and asked if I was interested in reading this companion novel. Under the Same Sky was a tricky read for me, as some of the subject matter was highly distressing, and my tender heart had a hard time reading the recounting of certain historical happenings, including rape, abuse, and war. I wrote to Genevieve about my struggles, and we began discussing his...more
Kimberly
A couple of months ago I was approached by the author to review her book as part of her blog tour, and of course I had to say yes because a lot of you know that this is my favourite genre. How could I refuse to read it?

I well and truly fell hard for Dougal MacDonnell, much like the same way that I fell for Diana Gabaldon's character Jamie Fraser. It was just that good of a book, it really was. I thought that Genevieve did a fantastic job of writing a book from the male point of view (for the mo...more
Siobian
Dougal McDonnell is fighting at the battle of Culloden when he is separated from his family and taken prisoner. After being imprisoned in ghastly conditions, Dougal escapes and begins a new life in the Scottish Highlands with his newly found love, Glenna. Things go wonderfully for a while, but when Glenna is taken by the British soldiers and sent to the American colonies, Dougal must join the enemy for the chance to save her.

I literally could not put this book down! While Jamie Frasier is my fav...more
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