Ravished by a Highlander (Children of the Mist Series #1)

Slow Start, Nice Finish!

You know I love my highlanders; nothing's sexier than an alpha male with a brogue and a kilt!

As Ravished by a Highlander begins, we meet Davina Montgomery - she's been disguised as a novice at a convent in England. She's been there since birth, and for the last 4 years her main companion and friend has been Captain Asher, leader of the men assigned to protect her.

Robert MacGregor is the son of a highland laird, and he and his brothers are on their way to meet his father at the coronation of the new king. As they are riding, they come upon the convent under attack. They join in the conflict, and as Asher lays dying, he begs Robert to save her and keep her safe. Against his better judgement, Rob agrees to the dying man's wishes. He doesn't know who she is or why she needs protecting, but he is a man of his word.

After many stops and surprises (some pleasant, some unpleasant), they decide to go to Robert's home on Skye, where he knows he can protect her against any intruders. Although she has kept her identity from him, he has figured it out and knows how dangerous it will be to protect her. Robert understands the weight of the responsibility he is undertaking, but he finds he cares about her, and will do anything to keep her safe and near him.


My thoughts:

I enjoyed this book. For much of the first half I was a bit frustrated - it was hinted at many, many times that she had a secret identity and if anyone found out trouble would ensue. But once the storyline kept moving, and her identity was revealed to the reader, I enjoyed it more. There was a lot of political intrigue, but I was able to keep all the parties separate and it was not hard to follow. I'll admit I was surprised at who the traitor was.

The scenes that took place once they reached Rob's castle were the ones that drew me in. The images of the castle, and the surrounding countryside were wonderful. I liked that we were able to see a more playful side of Davina, it made her a more engaging character. Rob is just delicious! His scenes with Davina were so sexy and tender; I wanted this HEA for them and I didn't see how it was going to work out!

I also enjoyed reading about Rob's family; I liked his aunts and cousins. I was especially captivated by his brothers and brothers-in-arms; they were quite entertaining and I hope they all get their own stories.

So, after a slow start I did really enjoy the 2nd half of this book and am looking forward to the next book in this series - Seduced by a Highlander, which IS about one of Rob's brothers :)

I give Ravished by a Highlander 3 1/2 stars!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Good Highlander Series

This book was quite good. I liked the relationship between Rob and Davinia and how truly devoted he was. It has a good amount of action as well and kept the story really flowing.

LOVED it!!!

I so enjoyed this story line, I couldn't put the book down. I like the way this author writes. She doesn't make her characters say stupid things and they were very enjoyable. However, she did name a lot of different characters and I got lost a couple of times. But it didn't stop me from reading it and now I am ready to buy the next book in this series. Thank goodness for my nook, I don't have to wait to go to the book store.

A winner!

Review by Jen: When Paula Quinn asked me if I wanted to read Ravished by a Highlander, I jumped at the chance. I've been wanting to read Paula's books and I love highlander stories. And let me tell you, this book did not disappoint.

I adored the characters of Robert and Davina. Robert is that fantasy highlander... powerful and strong, yet loving and tender and willing to do anything to protect his woman. Davina is a woman with a very important secret... and a woman with men hunting her. Even the secondary characters were interesting, all the way down to a very despicable villain.

The book is action packed from page one, with twists and turns abounding. I was immediately drawn into the story and didn't want to put the book down until I read the last word. This is the first book in a new series revolving around Robert and his brothers. I am very much looking forward to the next book and hope it is another winner.

Love those Irish Highlanders

Story was well developed, serious yet playful. Love how the love interest is the one getting the guy to be playful. Starts out with with action, ends with lots of action. A great romantic read.

Loved it!

Such a good read!

Loved it!

Started a tiny bit slow but i always love a book thats characters become so alive and so loved that you physically cry and feel genuine heartbreak for them when someone is trying to Rip them apart. This is one of thise books. I wanted to scream into my nook and join the melay.

Ok enough to finish

I thought this book would be as great as Laird of the Mist! Not even close, and I made the mistake of purchasing 1 & 2 at the same time! Big mistake, won't do that again!!

Great read

Very nice romance with some history as a balance!

OK book could have been better

I thought that this book was good but the previous book Laird of the Mists was a million times better. At some points the dialogue was hard to follow and the plot over-dramatic. This book is not Paula Quinn's best but it is a good beach-read if you want a light book. I thought that it definitely could have been much better.

Poor Audio Match

I love a well written highlander tale and will often relisten to a good one several times a year. This one is on it's 2nd listen in a year, and I have the same opinion of it as I did the first time. The story is fine, and the sequel (Seduced by a Highlander)is also fine. However, the actress that narriates the two stories (Carrington MacDuffie) may have the right surname, but she is obviously American, or at least raised with a particular midwest accent. None of the Highlander or English accents are well done and the entire cast of the book is Scotish or English and it's rather painful to listen to. Sometimes it even seems as though she forgets that she is supposed to be doing an accent at all. Customers that purchase audio books pay a premium for them *because they have been performed. It seems to me that if those of us that do pay that premium should be treated to a decently done accent when one is required, as well as a fairly decent range of voices for different characters. I've listened to other books performed by MacDuffie and they are not as difficult to listen to as these two particular performances. If Brilliance Audio had a comments page, I would post this there, but since they don't, I'm just going to warn those that look for audio reviews that these two are not worth the extra money to get them in audio form. Audio Book Addict

A Swoonworthy Highlander Tale

Great romance, great story, very engaging characters. I have been searching for another romance-type novel to read beside, paranormal love stories (they are great). I am really glad that I picked up this one. It was very enjoyable to read. I loved the main heroine, Davina Montgomery, she was sweet (not sickenly so), strong, brave, grounded. She was a very believable character. So many times in novels of fiction the heroine as to be either superwoman or the mousey-type (scared of her own shadow). Davina was neither, she's a welcome change. What can I say about Mr. MacGregor(swoon & yum): a total man's man but, with a gentleness that is totally refreshing and not overkill. Their love affair was believable and it seemed very genuine. I know those that read this review are thinking why only 3 stars then. I would give it 3 1/2 stars but the rating system doesn't work like that on bn.com. The story in the beginning was a little boring and didn't really get going until about a 1/4 of the way through the book. Other than that this book was good. I think it would be hard for any other author to top this appealing highlander romance. Looking forward to reading the next installment, Seduced by a Highlander.

The anticipation almost killed me!!

This book was so full of anticipation, and yet there was so much that was a surprise. There was so much that I was waiting to have happen, and then there was so much that I didn't expect to happen while waiting for the other stuff to happen.

I really liked this one. Davina was so naive and yet so smart and cunning. I don't really know what to think about her. She was a good character, but it seemed just as you got used to her one way there was an added dimension that I didn't expect her to have.

I also liked Rob, and in my head he looks like Sean Connery via James Bond. Not all Scottish men look like him, I know, but that was all that I could picture while reading this one....

The story itself was very good. Like I said there were some things that I was expecting to happen, and the anticipation of waiting for those things to happen was almost too much to take. But while waiting for those things (Like Davina's secret being revealed) there was a bit that went on that I didn't expect (like the huge betrayal...). But the anticipation was rewarded with a great story.

It took me a little bit to get used to the dialect, as it's written how it would sound if said with a Scottish accent (which I think is why I pictured Sean Connery as it was his voice I heard saying everything). But once I figured that out, cause I was a little slow on that front..., I didn't have any other issues.

The story had a good pace, there were a few slow scenes but after some of the things that happened I kind of needed the break.... In the end I would have to say it was a great story and I can't wait for the next in the series.

Bridget's Review

Davina may have royal blood flowing through her veins but it is the nuns of St. Christopher's abbey that she calls family. The abbey is attacked by those who hate the current king. For some reason, Davina's life is spared by a highlander, Robert.

Robert's plan was to get Davina to safety but he soon realizes that it will be a very difficult task. He is enamored by Davina and her inner strength. When saving Davina puts Robert's life in danger, he steps up to the plate and realizes that he is more interested in saving her than receiving the approval of his clan.

Davina is such a sweet character, trusting and loyal even when she probably shouldn't be. Robert is the kind of man that every woman wants. He's sexy, intelligent and not afraid to show his true feelings. These two were meant to be together. It's one of those stories that even though you know they are going to wind up together, you still feel like every page is something brand new.

Escape to the Highlands

The late 17th Century is a time of political unrest in England as both Protestant and Catholics are desperate for control of the throne. Lady Davina Montgomery is the firstborn child of a very powerful family, and she is also the Crown's biggest secret. Hidden away at birth by her parents, she is raised by the good sisters at Saint Christopher's Abbey while under the heavy guard of English soldiers. Unknown to Davina, she is betrayed by someone she loves and trusts, and her family's enemies attack the abbey intending to leave no one alive. Robert MacGregor, the firstborn son of a powerful Scottish laird, is on his way to England to be with his father who is pledging his support to the new king, James of York. Rob and his group of Highlanders happen upon the burning abbey and rescue Davina from certain death. Though he knows Davina holds a secret that could bring destruction to his clan, he vows to protect her at any cost and takes her to his home on the Isle of Skye. Though they were both raised to honor family loyalty and responsibility first, the desire that grows between them cannot be denied. Ultimately Rob and Davina much choose between a life together that would endanger those they love or being apart and fulfilling family duty beyond their choosing.

Ravished By A Highlander is an exciting combination of historical fact and fiction. It is a tale of love and passion battling against duty to family and society. Paula Quinn has created intriguing characters to bring this significant time in history to life. Robert MacGregor is a strong, responsible man who has been raised to one day become laird of his clan. In doing so he has put aside finding love and true happiness for himself. Davina Montgomery is a lost soul longing for a simple life of love and a family of her own. Rob and Davina are able to find what is lacking in their lives in each other, if they can only defeat the enemies threatening to destroy them. This is the first book I have read by Paula Quinn, and I was very impressed. I would love to talk more about the historical figures used in the story, but I do not want to give away Davina's secret! I will let you discover them on your own. Ravished By A Highlander is the first of the Children of the Mist series. I'm looking forward to reading the next book titled Seduced By A Highlander featuring Rob's amorous younger brother Tristan MacGregor.

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