Beauty and the Barbarian

Highland Force, Book 3

By: Amy Jarecki

Narrated by: Brad Wills

Born with the mark of the devil, Merrin has been hidden on the islet of Eilean Fladda for near 20 years. When the body of a Highlander washes ashore, the innocent lass presumes him dead. Brushing the hair from the rugged warrior's face, her fingers connect with warm flesh. Warm.

Ian MacLeod wakes to a woman so radiant, he believes her an angel. But when the lass recoils from him, he fears she knows of his evil deeds. While he heals, Ian is stunned when he exposes her witch's mark, yet he's spellbound by Merrin's allure. He'd do anything to erase his haunting past and earn her love.

But there's a henchman after Ian's head, and when that man learns the Highlander is still alive, the couple is forced to flee Merrin's sheltered world. Fighting for survival, destiny demands they each face their demons, but doing so may forever ruin them both.

©2014 Amy Jarecki (P)2014 Amy Jarecki

The marked Beauty

If you could sum up Beauty and the Barbarian in three words, what would they be?

Spellbinding, romantic, action

Who was your favorite character and why?

Merran, poor sweet Lass, no one had ever given her a Chance until Ian washes up on her shore

Which character – as performed by Brad Wills – was your favorite?

I couldn't choose, Mister Wills does them all brilliantly

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

Just that I can't wait to listen to Alexander's story now.

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Great narrator for a good story!
Brad Wills...Really like him! He does have a nice low voice that he controls really well to any type of character even women voices are well done and...boy, his accent is a charm.
Like the story and how they always get out of fixes. Even the dog can fight.

Story was good...narrator...not so good.

I thought the stories in books 2 and 3 of this series were good, however, the narrator is very hard to get used to. When the dialogue between characters is read..he goes very fast and mumbles. Several times I had to back up to see what was said. But I did enjoy the stories and I would definitely continue to read her books. However, I wish she would consider a better narrator. Sorry Amy...

Beauty and the Barbarian: Highland Force, Book 3

Would you consider the audio edition of Beauty and the Barbarian to be better than the print version?

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

The whole story line.

Which character – as performed by Brad Wills – was your favorite?

All of them.

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

Everything.

Any additional comments?

Brad Wills did a great job, love listening to him

Excellent!

What made the experience of listening to Beauty and the Barbarian the most enjoyable?

Since the narrator is Brad Wills, it's always a great pleasure to listen to his voice! He really captivates us but his strong accent and beautiful intonations.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My hero is Ian MacLeod, because Ms. Jarecki created a character filled with passion and humor!

Which character – as performed by Brad Wills – was your favorite?

The character is like best was of course Ian. The narrator chose the perfect voice for him!

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

First, when Ian is found wounded on the shore by the beautiful Merrin; then, while they spent some precious moments together in her cabin, away from others. They were so cute together.

Any additional comments?

Amy Jarecki is a very talented author of Scottish adventures and a passionate writer. We can feel it in her writing! I recommend her books, without hesitation!