The Hawk

By: Monica McCarty

Narrated by: Robert McNab

Best-selling author Monica McCarty captivates millions with swashbuckling Scottish romances like The Hawk. Brilliant seafarer Erik MacSorley has never encountered a gale he couldn’t weather or a woman he couldn’t win—until he drags a wet, halfclothed “nursemaid” from the Irish Sea. But Ellie’s ordinary dress belies the truth that she’s the spirited daughter of an Irish nobleman. And her determination to resist Erik’s charms is a challenge he can’t resist.

©2010 Monica McCarty (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Please change narrators

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

I would recommend another Monica McCarty book first with a different narrator. How the producers could choose a narrator with such a horrible Scottish accent is beyond me. It ruins the whole character of Hawk. If this were the first Monica McCarty book I listened to, unfortunately, it would be the last.

What other book might you compare The Hawk to and why?

Stephen King's "11-22-63". I coukdn't finish it because of the poor narration.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Completely destroyed the book for me.

Was The Hawk worth the listening time?

It is another good Monica McCarty book. I just truly struggled through the narration.

The storyline was good

I enjoyed the characters and most of the book. However, as it got closer to the end it became all about the sex and that kind of ruined the storyline a bit. I think it just got a little slow then.

5+ stars. Perfect!

From the first sentence, this book will grab your attention. In my opinion, this book is even better than The Chief. Hawk is a wonderful character, and the romance is super steamy.

Definitely McCarty's best series. Download all three of the Highland Guard books. You won't be disappointed. (Chief, Hawk, and Ranger are the first three in the Highland guard series)

Great characters, bad narration

I agree with previous reviews in that the narration is distracting. Hawk’s voice reminded me too much of Bane (villain from Batman), others have likened it to an old mans voice, which it also resembles!:) So, I would recommend reading over listening to the audiobook.
This is a unique love story.... in the world of romance literature, it’s not everyday where the heroine is described as not pretty, not ugly, but very common looking. Ellie and Eric are both likable and endearing characters that you root for.
I’ve only read The Viper and The Ghost by Monica McCarty, both of which I prefer to this book. But if you are a fan of the Highland Guard series, I think this book is worth a read.

Excellent book

Monica McCarty has written a great series of books during the time of Robert the Bruce. If you are interested in the history of Scotland you will not be disappointed. Adventure, romance, suspense. Robert McNab is an excellent narrator who captures you with his voice.