Highlander Untamed

The MacLeods of Skye, Book 1

By: Monica McCarty

Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

Rory MacLeod is a bold and powerful Highland Chief with only one allegiance-to his clan. He vows revenge against the rival MacDonald clan, though duty demands a handfast marriage to Isabel MacDonald-a bride he does not want and has no intention of keeping. But Rory couldn't have anticipated the captivating woman who challenges his steely control and unleashes the untamed passion simmering beneath his fierce exterior. Blessed with incomparable beauty, Isabel MacDonald is prepared to use every means possible-including seduction-to uncover her husband's most guarded secrets. Instead Rory awakens Isabel's deepest desires and her sweetest fantasies. Now Isabel has found the happiness she's always dreamed of with the very man she must betray, and discovers that passion can be far more dangerous than revenge.

©2007 Monica McCarty (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"In her irresistible debut McCarty gives life to the exciting and colorful times of Highland feuds. . . . McCarty is destined to win fans who will wait with bated breath for the next book in the series." ( Romantic Times)

Outstanding!

What made the experience of listening to Highlander Untamed the most enjoyable?

This book was a perfect mix of romance,intrigue,suspense,history ans sex!

What did you like best about this story?

The way the story flowed,which left you wanting to keep listening.

What does Antony Ferguson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He reads at a perfect pace that is easy to listen to

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I think I would stick to the title as it really does encompass everything

Any additional comments?

Best book I have listened to in a long time

Well???

When one buys a book with that title one knows what one is getting. I was actually surprised at how good this was. Many things are a given ??? but that is what I expected, but many things were a surprise. So if you are looking for a book about a beautiful, strong, willful woman, a god of a man, a love story, and double crossing, scheming Highlanders ??? this book is for you??? ;)

LOVEABLE CHARACTERS!!

What made the experience of listening to Highlander Untamed the most enjoyable?

The Characters and The Story

What other book might you compare Highlander Untamed to and why?

Many

What aspect of Antony Ferguson’s performance would you have changed?

His female voices. Don't sound like females!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Highlander Untamed was a very enjoyable story. Feuding Clans The MacLeods and MacDonalds are order by King James to Handfast The chief of MacLeod's Rory to the Chief of MacDonald's daughter Isabel. There relationship starts out tremulous and very rocky, The couple just don't trust one another. Isabel's duty is to find the MacLeods legendary Fairy Flag and the Secret entrance to the Keep. She must seduce her new husband to tell his secrets. Rory is no fool and a excellent hero. Very sexy Alpha male. He suspects what Isabel is up. However these two have such strong chemistry and attraction to one another that it cannot be deny. They actually grow in Love. I loved to watch there relationship grow from lust to trust to love and finally forsaking all others. Isabel is a beautiful young women, kind and very intelligent. Rory is everything a women would or should want in a man. Tall, handsome, strong and intelligent, also very honorable. I fell in love with this couple. I couldn't stop reading this story and read it straight through. Monica McCarty is fast becoming one of my best and favorite Historical Romance authors. All her characters are based in reality of notable Historical figures. Her storyline figures around past historical events. She truly has done her research. If I had any complaint it would the near rape attempt. Not necessary and it sort of threw cold water on the story. Just for a minute. I Highly Recommend Highlander Untamed.

Great Story

Another wonderful highland tale by Monica. The narrator was really go and easy to listen too. I really enjoy the highland history from the author at the end of the book.

i loved this book!

i fell in love with Rory.....wish i could have stepped into the pages and become Isabella!

VT. FAN

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I WOULD RECOMMEND ALL OF MCCARTY'S BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS. SIMPLY BECAUSE OF YOU ARE A FAN OF HISTORICAL, SCOTTISH HIGHLAND ROMANCE'S MCCARTY IS ONE OF THE BEST. ANTONY FERGUSON DOES AND EXCELLENT JOB AS NARRATOR.

What other book might you compare Highlander Untamed to and why?

MCCARTY'S HIGHLAND GUARD SERIES OF WHICH ONLY TWO ARE OUT IN AUDIO "THE CHIEF" AND "THE HAWK". I AM ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE REST TO COME OUT IN AUDIO.

What about Antony Ferguson’s performance did you like?

I NORMALLY DO PREFER A FEMALE NARRATOR WHO CAN DO BOTH MALE AND FEMALE VOICES (SUCH AS DAVINA PORTER, GERALDINE JAMES, HILLARY HUBER (THE BEST) AND ANGELA DAWE. ANTONY FERGUSON'S FOR A MALE NARRATOR IS GREAT. HE CAN PULL OF THE VOICES QUITE WELL.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

ALL OF IT.

Any additional comments?

IF YOU LIKE THIS SERIES TRY HER "HIGHLAND GUARD SERIES" IT IS GREAT!!!!!!

A great love story

Any additional comments?

The narrator is not great at a Scottish accent but the story is a wonderful twist of real life occurance. I LOVE all the twists and turns. You've got to love those manly Highlanders :)

A Good Start to a New Series

Everyone has their reasons for doing the things they do. Rory and especially Isabel are no exception. The story is pretty predictable but a nice listen. If you like Highlander stories with a little action, deceit and love making, you will enjoy this one. I am looking forward to the next installment.

Don't waste your money--even on sale

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. The story is boring beyond belief. Only the halfway decent narration saves it a little. I tolerated 3 hours and had to give it up.

What could Monica McCarty have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Construct a plot.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Antony Ferguson?

Maybe

What would have made this romance irresistible?

A story, character development

The narration is absolutley terrible!

His performance is incredibly stilted and awkward. The narrator speaks 4 words at a time and then takes a breath, then speaks 4 or 5 more words and another breath......the entire book.....in a monotone. Please, please have someone else re-record and narrate this book (and the entire series (because he narrates all 3). The series is wonderful. The story lines in all 3 book (Untamed, Unmasked and Unchained) are great. It's a shame no one will enjoy the audio versions.