Rating: Summary: Damn.... it's a REALLY GOOD book Review: I've been reading romances for 10 years plus, and I have to say Dark Highlander made it to the top of my list of favorites.
Rating: Summary: great Review: like most other people who have reviewed this book, i loved it! It was wonderful! but it got one star knocked off because the author plugs one of her own books in this book! that hit me in the bad catigory! don't advertise another book in one already, and the way she did it was so false! but other than that it was wonderful.
Rating: Summary: You won't be able to put this book down Review: Sexy, sexy book. Great story, funny to boot, and impossible to put down.
Rating: Summary: Love this Author Review: This is a great addition to Moning's work. I am such a fan of hers. This book is daring, sexy and quite the page turner. After reading all of her books, I want my own Highland Warrior!!! She is great in her descriptions. She explains each of the characters so well. She doesn't just give one point of view, but takes closer looks at every character. Daegus is a very strong, sensual character. And I do feel a close kinship to Chloe. I am a bit upset that her next book won't be out unitl August 2004. My guess is that it will be about Adam Black (he is mentioned in a couple of her previous stories, including this one), but I could be wrong. If you enjoy a great romantic historical, with a twist of magic, and a lot of sexual tension, you should pick up her books!
Rating: Summary: Degeus Is A Hero So Yummy, I Want Him For Breakfast! Review: NOTE: Read "Kiss of the Highlander" before you read this one. The characters will be a part of you from "Kiss", making "Dark Highlander" far more captivating. Drusten is the main hero in "Kiss", but Degeus definitely wins your heart as well. "Kiss" is an excellent story in it's own right. Don't miss it. Dageus is everything you fantasize about. He's big, strong, brave, completely unselfish, romantic, and devoted to those he loves... yet he becomes dominant,wild, and passionate in bed. Yummy! These are some of the most erotic love scenes ever. In 16th century Scotland, Degeus and his twim brother Drusten are members of the mystical Druids. Degeus is devastated when his twin brother is killed in a fire. He risks losing his own soul in exchange for his brother's life. Now he is tormented by 13 evil souls who are fighting his own good soul for his body. His only hope is to find a way to wash the evil ones from his body. If they win, he will become an evil power so great, the world will face destruction. Each time Degeus uses the evil ones' magic, they take over another piece of his being. He must use the magic to travel through time and steal ancient tomes that hold the information about the curse he is suffering. Modern day historian,Chloe, is of Scotish decent. She has always dreamed of visiting the land of her ancestors. She is fascinated by Celtic antiquities. When her boss sends her to a rich man's penthouse, to loan him an ancient tome, she is amazed at his collection of artifacts. While snooping around his home, Chloe comes across some ancient tomes that have been stolen from local museums. Degeus catches her snooping in his room, and has no choice but to keep her until he can finish reading the tomes and return them to museums. From the moment Degeus catches the pretty girl snooping under his bed, his mind can think of only one word: "Mine." He is instantly possessive of Chloe and can't let her go. Even when he returns the tomes to their owners, he wants to keep her. He convinces her to return to his home land, Scotland. Over the next weeks, the couple travel Scotland, and they travel through time. They are franticallly searching for a way to wash Degeus of the evil ones who are slowly consuming him. Chloe's love is the one thing that keeps Degeus strong. Still, the evil souls are becoming more powerful. When enemies kidnap Chloe, Degeus must use magic to save her life. He knows that it will mean giving the evil ones so much power, he will no longer be able to fight them. He has only one choice: give in to the evil magic to save Chloe, then take his own life to keep the evil ones from using his body to destroy all of mankind. Degeus is a hero who gives all of himself to save the ones he loves. Twice, he has sacrifised himself. Once for his brother's life, then again for Chloe and mankind. When Chloe returns home with her heart aching over the loss of Degeus, she learns that he had gone to great lengths, months earlier, to insure that she would be taken care of should he die. He also left her a note to let her know of his eternal devotion. Yet all of the riches and comforts in the world can not replace him. Her heart can not give up hope that a miracle may still be possible. Time travel is no longer possible. Is there anyone who can give Degeus his life back? Karen Moning's writting isn't totally smooth. Often, you have to reread a sentence to catch what she is saying. However, her story lines, characters, love scenes and mystic edge are excellent. There was no way I could put this book down until I finished it.
Rating: Summary: A Refreshing Look at the Highland Warriors Review: At first when I saw this book in the store I thought to myself, well that looks like a cliched piece of trash. Yet everytime I went into a book store I was drawn to the cover, so finally I gave in a picked it off the shelf. I was hooked from the first chapter until the last word. Although I'm an avid reader, I've never been one for romance but it kept me up all night until it was done. Chloe's character is believable, not one of those annoying herione's who is so beautiful and smart like so many other romance and other books tend to contain. She fights a man who seems dangerous but at the same time she starts to gradually warm up to the man whom she first considered a barbarian. There is an actual plot developed here including dark magic, evil cults and one hell of a hero.
Rating: Summary: MAJOR PAGE TURNER!! Review: I gotta tell you...this book is awesome. I have never been one to read anything. Nothing could grasp my attention long enough to make me finish a book. I began with the first novel "Beyond the Highland Mist" and I could not put the book down. Then went on to read "Taming a highlander Warrior" and "Highlanders Touch" and then "Kiss of the Highlander". Believe it or not I read all of these in a 5 day period. Finially I got a hold of the "Dark Highlander", again I must say was FANTASTIC! I can't wait until Immortal Highlander comes out. Wonderful Work Karen!!! You really outdid yourself.
Rating: Summary: The Dark Highlander Review: Karen Marie Moning is not one of the most polished writers out there, but if you like Scottish, medieval, or aritfacts this is definatiley a book for you. I'm not finished with the book yet, but I can't wait for the time to read again to find out what happens next! I'm definatly buying more of her books.
Rating: Summary: The Dark Highlander Review: Spellbinding is the only way to discribe it!! It kept me on the edge of my seat. It made me laugh out loud one minute and look for a tissue the next. I couldn't put it down! KMM is an exceptional romance writer. Over Christmas week I read all 5 of her novels and can't wait for "The Immortal Highlander" to be out in August 2004!! I would recommend all 5 to anyone who loves a great romance novel!
Rating: Summary: Wow... what a powerful book! Review: Ok... I have to admit that I literally could not put down this book until I'd finished it! WOW!! The characters and storyline are so intense, as a reader it was a powerful and magical journey. I laughed, cried and ached with the characters. I do highly recommend that you read "Kiss of The Highlander" first. This book is technically a stand alone, but you will meet some of the characters and learn their stories by reading them in order. I also loved all the Buffy & Angel references - how fun to have them pop up in the book!
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