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Apr 12, 2011

Beyond the Highland Mist is my first read by this author, and not a bad start to the Highland series, though only loosely tied to it.

Those who know me know that I suffer from a sometimes debilitating disorder known as MRBIOs, Must Read Books In Order syndrome. It’s important that you understand this about me because I’m about make a shocking statement, here: In order to enjoy this series, it isn’t necessary to read the first book. Yes, I really did say that, and no, I’m not More...

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Jan 17, 2012

Emily rated it:

3.5 stars

I'm having mixed feelings about this one as a whole but I would just like to say that my 3.5 star rating is, in this case, a rather positive one. I actually enjoyed reading the majority of this novel and I also wouldn't mind checking out Moning's other Highland novels as I've heard this is the least popular of the series. It suffered somewhat from the inevitable comparisons that I simply had to make to the Fever series, it was nothing like those and I'm starting to believe n More...

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Aug 04, 2011

♥ Sam ♥ ~S2~Im made of awesomness rated it:

Beyond the Highland Mist - First of all I have read this series out of order, intentionally. I was told by a dozen fellow reviewers that the first three in this series were pretty flat. So I read 4-7 and FREAKING LOVED THEM, but then my gal pal, Nissie and I decided that we should pay the first three in the series homage. After reading the first one, I’m going to have to swing my vote in favour of this one not being anywhere near as good as books 4-7. The only compensation being that I got More...

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Apr 07, 2011

BarkLessWagMore rated it:

Next up on the IPod.

This book has received many favorable reviews but this isn’t going to be one of them. I feel like the Goodreads grouch but as I was listening to this on audio my overriding thought was, “when the hell is it going to end?” It seemed to plod on and on and if I heard the heroine exclaim “I HATE BEAUTIFUL MEN!” once more whilst drooling over two pretty men I was certain I was going lose the last thread of sanity that’s holding me together.

I’m not going More...

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Jul 30, 2010

The Black Pearl rated it:

I love historical romances - especially those featuring pirates, knights, and highlanders - so I was excited to discover Karen Marie Moning's "Highlander" series. "Beyond the Highland Mist" is the first in the series and I am so glad I picked this book up!

Sixteenth Century - Sidheach (Sid-hawk) James Lyon Douglas is known as Hawk, legendary lover to countless women. His sensuality just oozes off the pages. He is well-aware of the hold his beauty and his sexuality More...

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Apr 14, 2011

Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it:

3.5/5 stars

Thanks Rhonda for this book! Xo

Hawk is the perfect man, the epitome of male beauty. Legions of females fight for their one chance to be with the legendary Hawk, but Adrienne de Simone isn’t one of them. It isn’t the fact that she comes from the twentieth century. Or the fact that she doesn’t notice Hawk’s stunning good looks. It’s the fact that Adrienne just hates beautiful men.

And doesn’t that just suck for Hawk?

I just love it when the More...

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Jan 31, 2012

LibraryLass rated it:

Loved it!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole premise of this book. The idea of a man (Hawk) getting his comeuppance by sending a woman (Adrienne) who hates beautiful men, just tickled me right from the beginning.

I thought it was a clever plotline. I have read time-travel before and enjoyed but this was clever and funny. It certainly had its poignant moments too and this just added a bit of depth to the story.

I loved how KMM developed Hawk and Adrienne's characters. T More...

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Apr 10, 2011

Jen rated it:

I am a big fan of Karen Marie Moning. I love her Highlander books and her Fever series. But Beyond the Highland Mist was written before she hit that sweet spot in her writing that made me a fan for life. It’s not that it’s a bad book –it’s not. It’s just a little better than a standard OK-romance novel.

Hawk Douglas is the sexiest and hottest lover to ever grace the Highlands. And when the Fairy Queen wishes to make her consorts jealous, she sings his praises. It works. They deci More...

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Jun 08, 2010

DarienMoya rated it:

^^MYSTIFYINGLY GOOD!^^

Beyond the Highland Mist is the first book in Moning’s Highlander series. A tale of when men were men, all brawn and brains, where the fey lurked about and caused confusion. Where men wore kilts and you would die just to get some wind to blow up those suckers. When a Sixteenth century warrior meets Twentieth century woman, things will never be the same again.

Adrienne de Simone is sick and tired of beautiful men. She knows hands down beh More...

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Feb 06, 2011

Rebecca rated it:

I'd say this book's probably more of a 4,5 star than just 4. I've heard a lot of people saying that the rest of the series is much better and one could easily skip the first two or three, but I truly loved this love story. I don't doubt the rest of the series might be better, but Beyond the Highland Mist was not a disappointment! Moning's definitely climbed my list of favourite authors!

I have a new love; fairy. I loved Hawk and Adrianne, Lydia and even Travis. Adam Black might have g More...

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Sep 07, 2011

~♡♥Ang ♥♡~ rated it:

So I have never read a Highlander book or anything by KMM,I thought that this way killing two birds with one stone would come in handy..LOL.. I think that is the old saying??
Any who I have finished This book, At start i was like,eh i dunno if i am going to like this!
But as i got past the first 3 chapters it happened!! I fell head over hells for Hawk and Adrienne,there story was fantastic and the plot and romance was so so so GOOD, i couldn't put it down!!
I Really did enjoy reading More...

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Jun 26, 2011

cosmogirl7481 rated it:

*SPOLIER-IFIC*

So, where do I begin with this book?

I had high hopes. Lots of people I love have read the series, so naturally, I thought I love it. Romance…I’m in. Elements of supernatural…still in. Huge stallion cock…I’m totally in! I mean, really. We all know how I love a cock as big as your wrist. J/S

The beginning was really choppy for me. Like bouncing around a lot and I was willing to hang in because I know it can be difficult to establish all the More...

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Jun 04, 2011

Jaime rated it:

I will be the first to admit that I was a little trepidacious going into these books, but after finally hunting down a version without a mills and boon cover, I began reading.
And I was pleasantly surprised, the writing is great, there is humour and you can't help but fall for the characters, and I love that individuals from this book will be used in the next books.
Oh, but of course, Adam Black, the yummy black smith!! He is such a scumbag, I love him!!

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Jan 22, 2009

Alaine rated it:

These books are written for pure escapism and this one will not disappoint. It's a fun time travel historical romance, the first in a series of eight called the Highland Series.

The Fairy Queen upsets men in her court by praising the gorgeous mortal Hawk, a Scottish lord. The Queen's jester wants to show that he's more desirable than Hawk, so he transports Adrienne, from the 20th century because she hates beautiful men, back in time to the 1600's and makes her Hawk's bride. She doesn More...

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Nov 05, 2011

Rebecca (everyday reader) rated it:

Romantic tale of love that sneaks up on two people from different centuries. The Hawk has slept with a lot of women but he has never fallen in love and Adrienne has been bitten and decieved but never felt for her ex as she does for Hawk. They are a stubborn but passionate couple, and I like them together. The Fae are a sneaky bunch and Aiovheal is a meddling bitch who just wants to stir up trouble. Adam Black is no good in his ways. I enjoyed it! Great Read!!

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Apr 05, 2011

Teryl rated it:

This book had potential until it got about 1/2 way through, then it petered out. THe sexual tension was great, but there was too much of it and THEN when it came down to the real deal, it totally fizzled. The heroine Adrienne drove me crazy! She was a little too hard headed, lol

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Nov 26, 2011

Melanie rated it:

Ok, I tried to read this book once before, but I just couldn't get into it and after a couple of chapters I let it go. This time, I wasn't any more enthralled, but I did my best to stick to it (although I do admit to a certain amount of skimming) and it's left me rather unimpressed. Honestly, it's hard to believe that this book is by the same author who wrote the remarkable Fever series.

If I had to pinpoint what my problems with this book were, I'd have to say I had a hard time con More...

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Apr 12, 2011

Lisa Kay rated it:

3 1/4 stars. A little extra b/c it is so well written. To see the reasons for my low rating, check this great review: UM Dhestiny's Review. I could almost say "Ditto"!

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Nov 05, 2011

Shawna rated it:

3-3 ½ stars – Historical/Paranormal/Time Travel Romance

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Oct 02, 2011

Punya H. rated it:

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Apr 13, 2011

Novels On The Run rated it:

I read the 4 Fever series books that Karen has written , first . They were my introduction to Karen's writing. I loved them and am awaiting the 5th book Shadowfever with total impatience, I admit it!! I decided to order her Highlander series and give them a read.

Karen has definantly a way with words when it comes to writing a smexual read. If I was to be totally honest I would say that the 'Fever' series, after reading this first book in the Highlander series, is much better , pers More...

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Feb 13, 2011

Michelle novelsontherun rated it:

I read the 4 Fever series books that Karen has written , first . They were my introduction to Karen's writing. I loved them and am awaiting the 5th book Shadowfever with total impatience, I admit it!! I decided to order her Highlander series and give them a read.

Karen has definantly a way with words when it comes to writing a smexual read. If I was to be totally honest I would say that the 'Fever' series, after reading this first book in the Highlander series, is much better , pers More...

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Apr 07, 2011

Zeek rated it:

At the whim of the Fae, Adrianne is thrown back in time to a man who lords over a castle in the same way he lords over all around him, a man like no other- especially like no other she’s even met in the late 20th century! Hawk had never met a woman like Adrianne either, witty and intelligent she’s supposed to be the mad woman the malicious Scottish King James had intended for him to marry. Far from it, she hooked him from the moment he lays eyes on her.

The fae meddle in their lives More...

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Mar 23, 2009

Jen rated it:

Fantastic start and decent ending, but a horribly frustrating middle. Why must KMM insist on writing about such irritating heroines? Hawk mostly makes up for his woman's stupidity, but even he has his aggravating moments.

I bought this audiobook for Fever series hints. This book contains a tiny bit of background, but not enough to make this book worthwhile. If I could do it over, I'd have bought the paperback and just skimmed for the good stuff. ~3.25 Stars

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Mar 11, 2009

BJ Rose rated it:

What an intriguing idea for time travel - the fairy folk interfere out of anger or revenge. And that was after the Hawk had a miserable 15 years serving a very vengeful king. Adrienne got the best of the deal - she was whisked out of a life she didn't really want, but just when they both had what they wanted, the fairy fool interfered again. And this was all because the fairy queen lied!!! Lots of angst for a while, but what a wonderful last chapter and epilogue.

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Sep 07, 2011

Danny rated it:

I started this series just and only because I adore ( and I'm obsessed ) with KMM Faefever series. After stalking her message board I realized that the Highlander books are not only hot steamy romance books but indeed take place in the same world. Sort of cross over.

The first book was Ok, it was a nice read with a ridiculous hot Highlander ( the sort of every woman dreams about) and a woman from our century that suddenly finds herself back in the 16th century.

Aoibheal t More...

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Nov 05, 2009

Ariana rated it:

Whoever said that this isn't a corset-ripping-hot-piece-of-macdaddy-in-a-kilt historical romance lied. It is.

It's just humorous as well.

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Feb 12, 2012

Crissy rated it:

Twice in one day?? I read a whole novel in one go this afternoon before work, then got home at midnight. "I know," I said stupidly, "I'll read a little bit before bed, it'll help me fall asleep since I'm not tired right now. I've been meaning to read KMM's highlander book, after all." Well, now it's 5:30am and I've finished another novel! Way to gooooo.

Anyway, besides the "one more chapter, okay, now just one more chapter" problems that occur no matter wha More...

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Feb 07, 2012

Reading rated it:

Review Written by Tiffany @ Reading Lark After Dark
Source: Purchased
http://readinglarkafterdark.blogspot.com...

You know, it is said that you never forget your first.

Well, Hawk was my first . . .

Highlander.

I have to admit I've never been one to swoon over the kilt-clad Highlanders. As far as the romance genre goes I usually stick with the paranormal romances and steer clear of the historical romances, BUT I love (okay, maybe I'm borderline obsesse More...

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Jan 28, 2012

Felicia rated it:

Bought on Audible
Audio Rating: 3.5
Story: 4.0

What I Loved: Adrienne was such a perfect woman for a man like the Handsome Hawk. I laughed so many times while listening to this book, pretty sure the people around me thought I was a bit crazy. It really was just such a fantastic combination of romance and humor. Really the best part is that this is a Paranormal romance but the two leads are perfectly human. It really was a great twist on the genre.

What I Liked: How the More...

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