The Immortal Highlander (The Highlander Series, Book 6)

by Karen Marie Moning

Book Overview

Enter a world of timeless seduction, of ancient intrigue and modern-day passion. Enter the dazzling world of Karen Marie Moning, whose acclaimed Highlander novels have captivated readers, spanning the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440237564
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Dell
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Haven't read it yet. Auto 5 star for anything Moning

I am impatiently looking forward to reading this book. I've read a few, and between Dageus and Gavrael, I have no doubt I will adore it. ^.^

A Great "Fairy" Tale!!!

Ms. Moning as penned another great story that you will be loathed to put down until you read the final page. In her latest effort she has given us Adam's Black's story and it's just a fun if not more then her previous efforts within this series. Adam has been changed to a mortal (perish the thought!) and to add insult to injury, he finds out (thanks to our heroine Gabby) that he's invisible to his fellow Tuatha De and unable to contact anyone in order to get his fairy powers back. Then he stumbles upon Gabby and this arrogant fairy finally realizes that although he has lived thousands upon thousands of years, he has not really lived! Gabby is not only strong willed, she does not let Adam's incredible good looks turn her head, or soften her heart. Together they work to save not only his Queen, but the special compact that is shared between the mortals and Fae from Darroc an Elder that is bound and determined to rule the fairy world. Gabby has a problem. A BIG one! She can see fairies and so she has to walk a fine line between not letting the Fae know this (she has had it drummed into her head since she was a small child that the Fae would carry her off and do lord knows what to her if they knew she could see them) and at the same time not letting her friends and co-workers think that she is a total fruit cake. Her life was going just fine and dandy until the DAY. She finally has a day that's for the record books. If anything could go wrong, well, it did. Unprepared for anymore issues, or tragedies she sees Adam on a park bench and that was the end of that! Suffice it to say Gabby is going to learn more about the Fae then she ever thought possible. This was a very fast-paced read, that not only offers laugh out loud moments, but it's a sensual read as well. You will be introduced to a whole new Adam, and you will also be able to visit with some old friends. Ms. Moning is a very entertaining, and gifted storyteller and one that I highly recommend to any reader. Official reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com

Another Winner - Pure Magic!

I have been waiting for over a year for "The Immortal Highlander" to hit the bookstores. I may be Karen Marie Moning's biggest fan, having read and loved every magical, unique novel she has published. I especially like "The Dark Highlander" and "The Kiss of the Highlander." Adam Black, our hero here, had small, but important roles in these two novels, and Ms. Moning does not disappoint with her latest, Adam's story. It is not necessary to have read her prior books to enjoy this one. "The Immortal Highlander" stands on its own. Black belongs to "Tuatha De Danaan," a highly advanced race of immortal beings that settled in Ireland thousands of years before the birth of Christ. Although this race is called by many names, they are most commonly referred to as Fae or Faery. Frequently portrayed as tiny, luminescent creatures who flit around, the true "Tuatha De Danaan" are neither small nor benevolent. Adam Black is a rogue among his own kind. He meddles too much in the affairs of men, frequently taking on the human form of a tall, dark, and (you got it!), handsome male, powerfully built and extremely seductive. He is unpredictable, arrogant, mesmerizing...and Trouble, with a capital "T." Aoibheal, Queen of the "Tuatha De Danaan," punishes Black for his interference in the world of mortals, by stripping him of his immortality and making him human. And to make matters worse, she curses him with the threefold power of feth fiada - which makes him invisible to mankind. No one can see him, hear him, touch him. And almost as bad, now he feels hunger, thirst, fatigue, lust, and loneliness. His own kind, although they can see him clearly, have been forbidden to acknowledge him. After months in this state, Adam is desperate. Enter human female, Gabrielle O'Callaghan, who is (yes) lovely, intelligent and has the gift of sight. She can see both worlds - mortal and faery, which to her has always been a curse rather than a gift. Gabrielle can see and hear Adam. Once he finds this out, and he does very rapidly, he will not leave her alone. Besides wanting very much to seduce her, she may be the only means he has of communicating with humans or faeries. Adam must persuade Gabrielle to help him in his quest to regain his immortality - a quest that will take them into a world of magic where they discover a conspiracy to destroy both mortal and faery realms. As with Ms. Moning's other novels, this one has it all - romance, magic, time travel, extraordinary characters, great plot, writing that flows, and most important, an original theme and storyline. It just doesn't get better than this! Highly recommended! JANA

Adam was magnificient!

I've been waiting for Adam's story for what seems like ages, in reality, only a couple of years. I was worried how it would play out, but I have to say, it was wonderful. KMM just continues to improve as a writer and storyteller and Adam's story proves that not only can she write erotic romance, but she can spin a good story too, filled with all the things we'd expect in fairy tales and time travel stories. Gabrielle O'Callaghan can see the Fae. It's a gift she's had to hide her entire life, but when she catches a glimpse of oh so sexy Adam Black, she can't help giving him a second glance, which he notices. Adam has been punished by the Queen of the Faery for helping the MacKelters, humans. He's now a human himself. When he realizes Gabby can see him, he convinces her to help him in his quest to gain Queen Aoibahel's attention. He uses whatever means necessary to gain her help, and in the process both start to feel things that they've never felt before. In Adam's case, he's never felt human emotions, and now he can't help wanting Gabrielle more passionately than he's ever wanted any woman before. Soon their quest begins, taking them on adventures in Ohio and Scotland. In the process, both start to fall deeply in love. But Adam is immortal and Gabby's human... how can they ever hope to be together? KMM answers a lot of questions in this book that have been raised in her previous Highlander books. She also leaves plenty of questions unanswered that hopefully will be answered in upcoming Highlander stories. The Immortal Highlander really is KMM's best work to date. It's steamy and sexy and everything you'd expect from the Black Fairy. Adam was truly a memorable character and she did a wonderful job of showing his growth from arrogant fairy prince to humble human man in love. Gabby was also a great heroine. I love KMM's heroines because they are all strong capable women who do great on their own, but when they meet the Highlanders of their dreams, they manage to show their vulnerabilities a bit more. Gabby has never quite fit in anywhere her entire life, due to her ability to see the Fae, but when she meets Adam, she finally meets someone who can share her life with her and understand what she's gone through in life. From beginning to end, I was impressed with the story Karen Marie Moning weaved. The ending was just superb, something I didn't see coming at all, though in hindsight I should have as there were a lot of clues. If you're a fan of KMM's previous works, then run to get your hands on a copy of The Immortal Highlander. If you're new to KMM, this book is a great place to start, though reading the previous stories might help to understand this story.

Adam Black meets his perfect match!

Finally, Adam Black's story is here and it was worth every minute of waiting! Adam, who thought he couldn't fall in love, (The Tuatha Dé feel no emotions) meets with Gabby O' Callagahan his perfect match and he falls very hard for her. A Tuatha Dé and and a Sidhe-Seer, that seems to be immpossible, but wait till you read this book. I say only so much, the sparks are flying between these two. You will also meet some old friends, from earlier books, again in "The Immortal Highlander". "The Immortal Highlander" is a real treat and real page-turner. It's one of the best books I have read for a long time!

great urban romantic fantasy

After countless warnings to stop his involvement in the lives of mortals, Queen Aoibheal of the Tuatha De punishes Adam Black. Aoibheal turns him into a mortal human, but worse the Fae monarch also curses him with the Feth Fiada enchantment, a spell he has used to appear invisible among mortals when he wanted to make undetected mischief as human senses cannot notice the invisible. Adam believes this punishment is cruel and inhuman. A few months later in Cincinnati Adams seeks his half-Fae son, Circenn Brodie to help him. However, Adam is shocked when law student Gabrielle O'Gallaghan behaves as if she sees him. Gabby flees, but Adam chases after her as he feels she can help him converse with Circenn. When his ancient enemies led by High Counselor Darroc try to kill Adam as part of a bigger plot and willingly use Gabby as a pawn, he knows he must keep her safe even if it means his life. When Adam first pursued Gabby, he never expected to fall in love. Noted for her Highland romances, Karen Marie Moning provides her a great urban romantic fantasy. Fans will appreciate the womanizing Adam's seduction of Gabby as he uses all his ruses from chasing endless women, but the modern third law student forces him to look inside to his heart. Adam is a wonderful egotistical male, but what makes this story so much fun is the pragmatic Gabby as the only one who can see the thorny hunk and his deadly foes. THE IMMORTAL HIGHLANDER is a fantastic tale that will bring more fans to the already popular Ms. Moning. Harriet Klausner