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Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander #1)
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 irresi...more
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 irresi...more
Mass Market Paperback, 375 pages
Published
May 29th 2007
by Dell
(first published March 9th 1999)
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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 nothing ever...more
Apr 12, 2011
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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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 on medication. Just...more
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 a chu...more
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 to waste your time (and mi...more
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 to waste your time (and mi...more
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 holds over the women who are lu...more
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 holds over the women who are lu...more
Good series. Just listened to audio version (Sept 2012) after reading the book a long time ago. It wasn't as good of a story as I remember it, but I did like the narrator and want to continue to reread/relisten to them.
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. Their relationship was a given,...more
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. Their relationship was a given,...more
Judit wrote: "a to si ešte nečítal jej červenoknižnicovú Highlander time-travel sériu, kde hlavný hrdina žijúci v minulosti objaví tampóny (z budúcnosti) a čistí s nimi pištoľ."
Plus:
- je tam ostrieľaný škótsky Casanova, ktorý zviedol 5000 žien
- ale nemiloval nikdy žiadnu
- až pokiaľ mu nepričarovali úžasnú Adrienne de Simone, pretože je to jediná žena v histórií, ktorá jeho čaru nepodľahne
- (vôbec neva, že je z roku 1997)
- ale v skutočnosti sa za maskou namakaného svalovca skrýva nežná a citlivá...more
Plus:
- je tam ostrieľaný škótsky Casanova, ktorý zviedol 5000 žien
- ale nemiloval nikdy žiadnu
- až pokiaľ mu nepričarovali úžasnú Adrienne de Simone, pretože je to jediná žena v histórií, ktorá jeho čaru nepodľahne
- (vôbec neva, že je z roku 1997)
- ale v skutočnosti sa za maskou namakaného svalovca skrýva nežná a citlivá...more
Sep 09, 2012
Loederkoningin
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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surprise-virgin,
unintentionally-funny,
love-baby-strikes-again,
meh-but-not-awful,
guilty-pleasures,
too-much-emphasis-on-glorious-looks,
too-much-sugar,
cult-of-domesticity,
fluffy-romance,
f-m,
karen-marie-moning,
formulaic
What will be your reason for picking this one up?
If it's anything like: “Mmm, I really like KMM’s Fever series...Mac 3.0 was alright and Mac 4.0 kicked some ass. And Barrons..oh Barrons! That hot, carnal, cantankerous badass... So why not try KMM's other series?” Well, let's say you're in for a surprise. Beyond the Highland Mist is nothing like the Fever series. Evidence to substantiate this bold statement you ask? How about this?
"The thing about the room that struck her so hard was that it see...more
If it's anything like: “Mmm, I really like KMM’s Fever series...Mac 3.0 was alright and Mac 4.0 kicked some ass. And Barrons..oh Barrons! That hot, carnal, cantankerous badass... So why not try KMM's other series?” Well, let's say you're in for a surprise. Beyond the Highland Mist is nothing like the Fever series. Evidence to substantiate this bold statement you ask? How about this?
"The thing about the room that struck her so hard was that it see...more
Apr 14, 2011
Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust*
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* by:
Rhonda
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 shameless manwhore finally falls for someone wh...more
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 shameless manwhore finally falls for someone wh...more
4.5/5 stars. I think that my enjoyment of this novel largely stemmed from two things:
1) I read Karen Marie Moning's urban fantasy FEVER series first. It's one of my favorite series, and I think that seeing the potential for cross-over in this series brought lots of enjoyment to my reading of this book.
2) I listened to the audiobook. The narrator has a sexy male voice and was able to do so many different accents in very nice ways ;) This is the same audiobook narrator who does Jerricho Barrons fr...more
1) I read Karen Marie Moning's urban fantasy FEVER series first. It's one of my favorite series, and I think that seeing the potential for cross-over in this series brought lots of enjoyment to my reading of this book.
2) I listened to the audiobook. The narrator has a sexy male voice and was able to do so many different accents in very nice ways ;) This is the same audiobook narrator who does Jerricho Barrons fr...more
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 decide to punish him...more
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 decide to punish him...more
^^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 behind the face of an angel is the heart...more
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 behind the face of an angel is the heart...more
2 1/2 to 3 stars
I'm glad I read this series out of order (these books can be read out of order). I'm honestly not sure if would have continued the series had I read the first three books in the series first. Personally, I don't think the series was particularly engrossing until after the third book. Books four, five, and six are my favorite, with book six, The Immortal Highlander, my favorite of the series. You must, however, read books four, five, six, and seven in order.
I recommend reading th...more
I'm glad I read this series out of order (these books can be read out of order). I'm honestly not sure if would have continued the series had I read the first three books in the series first. Personally, I don't think the series was particularly engrossing until after the third book. Books four, five, and six are my favorite, with book six, The Immortal Highlander, my favorite of the series. You must, however, read books four, five, six, and seven in order.
I recommend reading th...more
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 this book and...more
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 this book and...more
*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 players in your story. But the whole part wh...more
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 players in your story. But the whole part wh...more
Beyond the Highland Mist
3.5 Stars
Synopsis:
Laird of Dalkeith, Hawk Douglas’s reputation with the ladies is the stuff of legend even in the land of the fae. No woman has ever refused his touch but neither has one captured his heart until the arrival of Adrienne de Simone. A modern-day woman transported back in time to Medieval Scotland by a vengeful fairy, Adrienne is coerced into marriage to Hawk but swears that she will never again be tempted by a beautiful man. Can Hawk convince her of his love...more
3.5 Stars
Synopsis:
Laird of Dalkeith, Hawk Douglas’s reputation with the ladies is the stuff of legend even in the land of the fae. No woman has ever refused his touch but neither has one captured his heart until the arrival of Adrienne de Simone. A modern-day woman transported back in time to Medieval Scotland by a vengeful fairy, Adrienne is coerced into marriage to Hawk but swears that she will never again be tempted by a beautiful man. Can Hawk convince her of his love...more
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!!
Anyway, I won't repeat the 'summary' in my...more
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!!
Anyway, I won't repeat the 'summary' in my...more
2.5
I don't care for Adrienne. At. All. I know she's been through some things. But I've never been a fan of treating people sh*tty who have been nothing but kind due to past transgression of others. This is a book so I accept and expect it. But it goes on for too many pages. And her foolishness and lack of common sense ("No one's trying to kill me!" Seriously?!? So the poison and arrow didn't mean a thing.) is annoying.
There were parts I liked and really enjoyed. But there were also some very ann...more
I don't care for Adrienne. At. All. I know she's been through some things. But I've never been a fan of treating people sh*tty who have been nothing but kind due to past transgression of others. This is a book so I accept and expect it. But it goes on for too many pages. And her foolishness and lack of common sense ("No one's trying to kill me!" Seriously?!? So the poison and arrow didn't mean a thing.) is annoying.
There were parts I liked and really enjoyed. But there were also some very ann...more
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't trust him...more
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't trust him...more
I love Karen Marie Moning, but this book was awful - trite characterizations, with leaps of logic & plotting that made my head spin. BUT, it was written so long ago & she's come so far that I can only shake my head and check publication dates before I get my hopes up about a book. She has since learned her craft & I'm thankful for it - the Fever series is one of my all time favorites.
This is quite a rant, I'm not usually up for writing bad about books, but I gotta voice my opinion on this one, sorry KMM fans, don't take it personally. I will continue reading her stuff though :) Just hope the stories will be better than this one.
Spoiler alert ahead!
I've watched a lot of soap operas, and this book was just like one. And a bad one at that. I just couldn't like it much.
The writing style was ok, this is a new writer for me so it took some getting used to, but I didn't mind anyth...more
Spoiler alert ahead!
I've watched a lot of soap operas, and this book was just like one. And a bad one at that. I just couldn't like it much.
The writing style was ok, this is a new writer for me so it took some getting used to, but I didn't mind anyth...more
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!!
Based off the cover alone, I was prepared for a Harlequin novel, or something of the sorts... But this was a wonderful, romantic, mystery with excellent characters and a wonderfully told story... You can tell it was of her earlier writings but it doesn't diminish KMM ability to tell a fantastic story.
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
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 connecting and c...more
If I had to pinpoint what my problems with this book were, I'd have to say I had a hard time connecting and c...more
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"!
Mar 30, 2010
Shawna
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of historical romance with paranormal/time travel elements & hunks in kilts
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hero-expert-skilled-voracious-lover,
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3-stars
3-3 ½ stars – Historical/Paranormal/Time Travel Romance
3.5 Stars
First I must begin with the quirks:
Ok...while I have no problems reading about vampires, werewolves, fairies, etc., I always seem to have an issue grasping time-travel. I don't know why, but even while knowing that the novel already includes the paranormal aspect, time-travel, to me, is the epitome of unnatural. That doesn't mean that I'm not sitting here typing this and hoping that I will disappear from my couch and end up in the lap of a hunky, 14th century warrior. It's just the hard...more
First I must begin with the quirks:
Ok...while I have no problems reading about vampires, werewolves, fairies, etc., I always seem to have an issue grasping time-travel. I don't know why, but even while knowing that the novel already includes the paranormal aspect, time-travel, to me, is the epitome of unnatural. That doesn't mean that I'm not sitting here typing this and hoping that I will disappear from my couch and end up in the lap of a hunky, 14th century warrior. It's just the hard...more
This was such an amazing book! Loved the story! This is the first time-travel I've ever read and I can't wait to start reading the second book.
Adrienne was raised in New Orleans and she's lived there all her life. Until tragedy- or perhaps just reality- strikes and Adrienne flees her hometown. It's 1997 and Adrienne vows that she will never fall for beautiful men again. Until she is teleported back into the Scotland highlands in the year 1513.
Hawk has fought for the king for 15 long years. His l...more
Adrienne was raised in New Orleans and she's lived there all her life. Until tragedy- or perhaps just reality- strikes and Adrienne flees her hometown. It's 1997 and Adrienne vows that she will never fall for beautiful men again. Until she is teleported back into the Scotland highlands in the year 1513.
Hawk has fought for the king for 15 long years. His l...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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