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Excerpt:
“You
sure Evan doesn’t mind me being here?”
“He
probably hates that you’re staying the night, but he’ll get over it.” I take a
step toward him and pat him on the shoulder, marveling at the solid feel of
muscle beneath my palm, beneath the thick fabric of his sweatshirt. Has he
gotten taller since the last time I saw him? Broader? He’s so big, standing
next to him makes me feel small. “Do you need anything else?” I remove my hand
from his shoulder, wishing I could touch him more.
“Nah.
I’m gonna change, brush my teeth and go to sleep.” He smiles, looking cute,
like a little boy and my heart flutters. When he reaches for the hem of his
sweatshirt I step away, watch in silent fascination as he pulls the fabric over
his head, taking the T-shirt he’s wearing beneath it upward so I catch a
glimpse of his flat, perfect stomach, the little trail of dark hair that starts
just under his navel.
I’m
breathless, my skin is tingling and when he tosses the sweatshirt onto the
couch, I start to walk backwards. “Okay well, good night.” I need to get away
from him before I do something really stupid.
Like
jump him.
“Night,
Reverie,” he calls after me as I hurry to my bedroom. Glancing over my shoulder,
I find him watching me with that penetrating, thoughtful gaze and I turn away,
practically tripping over my feet in the hall. I rush into my room, shutting
the door quietly before I slump against it, closing my eyes and pressing my
forehead against the rough wood.
My
feelings for him haven’t stopped. I still want him. I’m still in love with him.
So why am I denying myself from being with him? Because I’ve changed and I’m
worried he won’t accept me for who I really am? And because my life is so crazy
the last thing I need is another complication to muck it all up?
Valid
reasons, but why would I deprive myself from being with him? He’s the only one
who understood me. Who listened to me. Who cared about me.
I
think he still does.
Cracking
open my eyes, I push away from the doorway and shut off the light before I
crawl into bed. I lay there in the dark, listening to him move about inside the
bathroom, which is right next to my bedroom. He finishes brushing his teeth
before he exits the room and I swear I can feel him standing on the other side
of my closed door, waiting. Listening for any sign of life coming from within.
I
can’t move. I’m frozen, holding my breath, waiting for him to knock on the
door, to turn the knob, anything to show that he wants to see me. I want him to
both respect my brother’s wishes and defy them. I want him overcome with need
yet cautious. I want…everything.
All
of him.
Disappointment
crashes through me when I realize he is definitely obeying Evan’s wishes. He
doesn’t sneak into my room, doesn’t attempt to talk to me, nothing. I should be
happy. Pleased that he doesn’t want to upset anyone.
Instead,
I’m sad.
Rolling
over on my side, I punch the pillow beneath my head and settle in for the
night, willing myself to fall asleep. I get to spend pretty much the entire
weekend with him. Maybe we can work it out then since we’ll have plenty of
time. But for now I’ll have to settle for Nick visiting me…
Only
in my dreams.
About HER DESTINY:
I knew from the moment I first saw him he was the one. The only boy I could ever want.
The only boy I could ever love.
They say he’s bad for me.
But I know he’s not.
Until the day he rejects me.
And breaks my heart.
Completely.
Everything
changes in the blink of an eye. My entire life as I’ve known it
is…gone. Secrets are revealed. Promises once made are irrevocably
broken. There’s no way my family can get back to what we once were.
So when Nicholas Fairfield walks back into my life like he never left it, I’m furious. Thrilled. Irritated. Excited.
Conflicted.
Despite
my confusion, I want to be with him. I love him. But danger lurks where
we least expect it. Someone will do whatever it takes to tear us apart.
All I know is: I won’t let them.
Because Nick Fairfield? He’s mine.
What I thought about Her Destiny
Her Destiny is the second book in this series and I'll have to tell you that I didn't read the first book in this series, so my reaction to Her Destiny might be a bit different than yours if you've read the first one. The good news is that you can pick up the second book and easily follow this YA romance.
The story opens with Reverie's point of view. She's starting her senior year by partying up a storm, getting herself into some not-so-good situations. It's good that her brother is there to help her see that her new partying lifestyle is a dead end for the last few good things they have in their lives. Evan and Reverie has lost everything they've grown up with since their evangalist parents have been arrested for embezzling from their parishioners.
But what hurts Reverie the most is the boy that left her behind. Okay, he's been accussed of murdering his ex, but she knows he didn't do it, because the reverend's daughter was in bed with him when the murder occured.
Alternating with Reverie's point of view is Nick's pov, sometimes in unmailed emails, but eventually he joins the story as he comes back to check up on Reverie. Only the cops follow him there, and Reverie doesn't even have much of a chance to deal with the return of Nick, when the cop shows up at her workplace, wanting Reverie to return to give a statement.
But clearing Nick's name comes with some potentially deadly consequences when the real killer finds out.
Overall, I liked Her Destiny. The book moved along quickly, and the story of how Evan and Reverie are putting their lives back together after their parents scandal is an interesting one. I particularly liked Evan's role in this very much. As for Nick and Reverie, I didn't connect with them as a couple as much as I did with them individually, maybe because I didn't read the first book, but that didn't detract from my enjoying this story.
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About Monica Murphy:
I write books. I have the best job ever. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Writer of new adult contemporary romance-ish stuff. Published with Avon and Bantam. Mom and wife. Native Californian.
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