Highland Crown

By: May McGoldrick

Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill, Saskia Maarleveld

"[Narrator Saskia Maarleveld] captures each character's personality, helping listeners feel as if they're witnessing the story. A lovely listen for those who enjoy historical romance. " — AudioFile Magazine

Scottish pride, persuasion, and passion—this is Highland romance at its breathtaking best. From USA Today bestselling author May McGoldrick comes Highland Crown, the first book in the Royal Highlander series.

Inverness, 1820
Perched on the North Sea, this port town—by turns legendary and mythological—is a place where Highland rebels and English authorities clash in a mortal struggle for survival and dominance. Among the fray is a lovely young widow who possesses rare and special gifts.

WANTED: Isabella Drummond
A true beauty and trained physician, Isabella has inspired longing and mystery—and fury—in a great many men. Hunted by both the British government and Scottish rebels, she came to the Highlands in search of survival. But a dying ship’s captain will steer her fate into even stormier waters. . .and her heart into flames.

FOUND: Cinaed Mackintosh
Cast from his home as a child, Cinaed is a fierce soul whose allegiance is only to himself. . . until Isabella saved his life—and added more risk to her own. Now, the only way Cinaed can keep her safe is to seek refuge at Dalmigavie Castle, the Mackintosh family seat. But when the scandalous truth of his past comes out, any chance of Cinaed having a bright future with Isabella is thrown into complete darkness. What will these two ill-fated lovers have to sacrifice to be together…for eternity?

Critic reviews

<p>"This new series opener from husband and wife team McGoldrick (<i>Sleepless in Scotland</i>) is a fast-paced, well-written trip through a fictional Scottish landscape loosely based on historical events. Readers will soon be caught up in Cinead and Isabella’s love story. " - <i>Library Journal </i><br><br>"The characters are well developed, as well as the conflict that surrounds them ... <i>Highland Crown </i>is an enjoyable well written historical that I would recommend. " - <i>Affaire de Coeur</i> Magazine<br><br>"McGoldrick seamlessly blends real history with her invention of connections, people and events … <i>Highland Crown </i>is one of the best Regency-era books I have read in recent months, and it is a worthwhile addition to your home library." - Frolic Media<br><br>"McGoldrick takes you to another place and another time with a steamy romance that is sure to tug at your heart … Stellar writing and captivating storytelling." - Fresh Fiction<br><br>"McGoldrick has bestowed upon readers a feel-good whirlwind romance between two intelligent, driven individuals that is less about the complications of a new relationship and more about celebrating a partnership." - Bookpage<br><br>"The perfect example of historical adventure romance that’s fun, engaging, and too good to put down to do necessary things. I literally couldn’t stop and would wake up in the middle of the night to read a few more pages." - Romance Junkies<br><br>"A great premise and the backdrop of the Highlands – how can a reader go wrong?" - Romance Reviews Today</p>

I Enjoy history like never before

I have been ventured a few novels by May McGoldrick , and I love them all. The narrators are excellent with their Scottish accent as well as the English. I am looking forward more from May McGoldrick.

This is a fun one

A rollicking adventure and romance in the Highlands picking up after Culloden..interesting! I love Saskia Maarleveld even if she mispronounced ceilidh.

l enjoyed very much!

love Saskia Maarleveld. Try to listen to her as much as possible. I hope Audible is going to do book 2. l see book 3 is coming but not 2. This is a wonderful story, although I would have liked to have heard Hudson get his...

Lost in Scottish culture

The bond between Kenny and Isobella is compelling as they face challenge after challenge to stay together. Loved the twists and turns in the plot and will definite move on to Book 2 in this series

Just what I expect from author and narrator

Not my first May McGolrick book, and certainly not my last. It is just what I expect from this author - or duo I should say.
This was a quick, easy, good listen. I really appreciate that May MCGolrick keeps the love scenes clean. It is not that I am prudish but, when I listen to a book I don't need the sex scenes to go on and on. (and honestly when I "read" a book, a lot of times I thumb thru the pages of the scene) As with the old movies I think one gets more out of a scene with the hint of what is going on and using their own imagination, but that is my own opinion.
Good story and a good set up for the next 2 novels in the series. That said, the reason I did not give the story 5 stars is I do think the author did the reader a disservice. We are teased with the parentage of Cinaed and then abruptly the book ends, leaving us hanging - and not in a good cliff hanger way.
And as always, Saskia Maarleveld is an amazing narrator.