Meeting Destiny (Destiny Series Book 1)

New Adult Paranormal Romance Meeting Destiny (Book I), Destiny's Revenge ( Book II) and Destiny's Wrath (Book III) Dreams are just dreams. Dreams don't.
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Bree rated it it was amazing May 09, Mary Winkler rated it really liked it Aug 13, Ryan Caselton rated it it was amazing Jul 05, Felicia Maynor rated it really liked it Nov 12, Larry-lindsey Betout rated it it was amazing Mar 04, Melanie Genanatti rated it really liked it Apr 20, Amanda Phillips rated it it was amazing Apr 15, Mom2xmen rated it liked it Mar 28, Please add cover image 12 30 Apr 01, Nancy was born in Sioux City Iowa, left the cold of the Midwest in and only returns to see family in the summer time.

She spent ten years traveling the world as a US Marine and settled in rural SC with her husband and two children. Nancy enjoys reading all types of Paranormal and Young Ad Nancy was born in Sioux City Iowa, left the cold of the Midwest in and only returns to see family in the summer time.

Nancy enjoys reading all types of Paranormal and Young Adult literature. Other books in the series. Books by Nancy Straight. Trivia About Meeting Destiny, No trivia or quizzes yet. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Please add cover image. Strange the Dreamer Laini Taylor. Rivers of London Ben Aaronovitch.

The Fiery Cross Diana Gabaldon. Foxglove Summer Ben Aaronovitch. The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings J. The Name of the Wind Patrick Rothfuss. The Tower of Swallows Andrzej Sapkowski. Beren and Luthien J. The Maze of Malcor Joseph A. The Princess Bride William Goldman. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J. The Bane Chronicles Cassandra Clare. Bloody Rose Nicholas Eames. The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson. Other books in this series. One Reckless Summer Toni Blake.

Whisper Falls Toni Blake. Half Moon Hill Toni Blake. Christmas in Destiny Toni Blake. Revealing Destiny C J Corbin. Destiny Defied J a Marx. Destiny's Fate Melissa Bell. Destiny's Dance Rosemary Gard. Destiny's Path Kimberly Hunter. Destiny's Revenge Nancy Straight. Taming Maddie Arlene Marie Muller.

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I mean he was like "OMG he's so good and nice" and you kind of will have to say "Ah! He's the kind of the guy girls will kill to have. And of course Meeting Destiny is not a love novel; it is more of a fantasy mixed with drama. What this novel is about is really weird, you think you got it when you read the description, but there's way more into it. Anyway, I think this novel has a great potential. And it had absolutely found a place in "This book is worth reading, I can't wait to read the next one" Shelf. That was really intense, I loved it.

I practically spent most summers at Kings Island. Anyone from that area knows what I am talking about. For all of you who haven't been there here are some pictures. Once released, gravity accelerates the circular foot wide passenger vehicle to a maximum speed of 67 miles-per-hour!

In Meeting Destiny the anticipation built and then Bam I was free falling. The end really took me by surprise. But I am getting ahead of myself. I think these people are over looked often, but do so much. If it weren't for EMT's my Hubby would have died 3 weeks after we got married. I thank you men and women from the bottom of my heart. Some people have dreams and some stumble around in the dark for a while. Don't worry there are "people" making sure it all works out. It seemed like most people could relate to her.

I was so glad to see her dump view spoiler [Seth hide spoiler ]. He is a great guy but they weren't comparable in that way. We can't help who we fall in love with!

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It had a Greys Anatomy feel to me. You know sexy man who saves you. Both are hot for each other etc. Do what makes you happy in life is an important message for young people. It is okay to change your mind and take a different road. Sometimes that is what leads us to greater happiness.

Which on one hand was sweet that view spoiler [ Max hide spoiler ] wanted to wait but I was starting to feel bad for Lauren. I am all about jumping feet first instead of dipping a toe in. I did not see the ending coming. Seriously it was a huge shocker. You are now forewarned to have the next book ready. You don't want to look like this when you finish this book His smile faded a little as he leaned into me and whispered, "You mean like this?

Gentle at first, then increased intensity until I found that I had wrapped both my arms around him, wires protruding from every direction, and my entire body tingled. I grew lightheaded as he eased his face away from mine. He gently lowered my head back to my pillow and moved his hand to my face. Max traced my lips with his index finger. After a few outlines of my lips, he responded quietly. No, I hadn't noticed. I think you have two options: Option 1- You can call her at work and ask her to coffee.


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Option 2- I guess I can borrow your car and try to stop a bank robber or something. If we get really lucky, I'll get shot again, then she'll definitely call you asking for another interview with me. I don't know how I ever lived without you. I'm guessing that I probably wasn't really living before you It is one I could re-read just to enjoy the growth of characters and intrigue.

Don't forget to purchase the next book with this one. The ending will drive you crazy till you do. Last but not least, Thank you to Nancy Straight for allowing me to have a copy for an honest review. Feb 09, heather rated it it was amazing. I cannot express how much I have enjoyed this book! I have read quite a few lately that I have not been able to connect to, so this was a great surprise!

The book starts off with Lauren at work. Her boyfriend, Seth is saying goodbye and her friend, Melissa is working the register. Lauren notices a strange man walk into the restaurant and all the hair on the back of her neck stands at attention. She quickly gets Melissa to go do some other chore so that she can take care of the strange man. Long st I cannot express how much I have enjoyed this book! Long story short, the scene escalates and Lauren ends up getting shot. The funny part is that Lauren does not even realize that she had been shot in the first place!

The paramedics arrive and Lauren takes notice to one paramedic in particular. He looks VERY familiar and it dawns on her where she has seen him before. Max is the paramedic that helps Lauren on the way to the hospital. This is the start of a chain of events that Lauren has a hard time believing in and one that helps her find her true love! Seth is described as blond hair, gorgeous and the guy that typically every girl would throw herself at.

Max is described as bulky with amazing eyes! I loved the storyline and since it was so new and exciting, I was not able to guess where the story was going next! The one issue that I had was that the characters were adults, Lauren was 22 going on 23 and her parents still treated her like a child. There were a few times that I had to keep reminding myself that these were adults and not high school kids. The character of Lauren was written well and I was able to feel and cry for her at times during the book. I would like to thank R2R and the author for allowing me to review this book!

Mar 08, Katie rated it it was ok Shelves: Let me preface this review by saying that Nancy Straight is truly a lovely woman, and many people enjoy her Destiny Series. The cover is beautiful and the premise sounds promising. The opening scene of Meeting Destiny was a pretty intriguing one. The main protagonis Let me preface this review by saying that Nancy Straight is truly a lovely woman, and many people enjoy her Destiny Series.

The main protagonist, Lauren, is working her job as a cashier at a fast food joint, when she gets a funny feeling about a man standing in line. Sure enough, the man quietly pulls a gun on Lauren and demands money and food. A little boy nearby, unaware of what's happening, begins to whine about the toy selection. Aggravated, the gunman begins to point the gun towards him, and Lauren jumps over the counter, shields the little boy, and gets shot in the thigh. The gunman escapes before the police and paramedics arrive. Enter "Prince Charming" stage right. Max, a paramedic, comes to rush Lauren to the hospital.

As they are prepping Lauren for the ambulance ride, she gazes into Max's eyes and realizes he is her Destiny; the same man who has appeared in her dreams every night since her first year of high school. That sounds like quite an exciting beginning, right? I felt that she has a few "Mary Sue" characteristics, which are really a disservice for the character she could have been. She possesses a special "gift" which ultimately saved the little boy at the beginning of the story , two hot guys are in love with her, and the people in her town worship the ground she walks on after her stunt in the fast food joint.

I just didn't feel any of it was realistic. Lauren's special "gift" is that she can sense the true character or intentions of a person. This is what caused her to be alert when the creepy guy walked into her work, and what has helped her protect her friends and family in the past. On top of that, in her nightly dreams, a man presumably Max tells her that he is her destiny, that they have known and loved each other in past lives, and that they will eventually come together again.

This is all very interesting, but I didn't get a chance to really care about any of it. The first 95 pages of Meeting Destiny bears witness to how immature, shallow, and vapid Lauren is. That may sound harsh, but I have about three pages of notes where my growing irritation toward her character is quite apparent. Since practically elementary school, Lauren has been dating Seth, her life-long best friend and neighbor.

It's clear throughout the story that Seth is crazy about her, and that she really does not feel the same about him Take a look at these quotes I highlighted, and you'll see what I mean: Lying to myself was silly. I knew that regardless of how Seth felt about me, I would never feel the same way. I would give anything to feel that pulse from Max's touch again. Their mothers were best friends before they were born, they live right next door to each other, and it was just always assumed that they'd wind up together.

Don't get me wrong, there are definitely relationships that develop in this manner; however, the way Lauren handled herself with Seth, especially in regard to Max, just really And then there's the relationship between Lauren and Max.

Lauren's heart beats like mad when Max is around, she feels a literal "shock" when they touch, and she practically has a panic attack whenever he leaves her side. After one brief meeting. They may be "soul mates", but Max never even realizes this throughout the book. I kept waiting for him to "recognize" her. Then, after she meets Max, Lauren turns into a bit of a stalker calling every few minutes and over-dramatizes their encounters, or lack thereof. I would perhaps be a bit more forgiving if Lauren were 14 years old, but she's in her early 20's.

I don't feel that she is a good role model for either age group. Neither of the two "love interests", if you can call them that, interested me whatsoever, which is unusual. He refuses to let her break up with him! Check out this quote: Give me a call when you want to see me again. Like I told you - I love you enough for both of us. When the realization hits you that you've made a huge mistake, call me. I promise not to hold any grudges. It seemed so condescending and, in a way, possessive. Thankfully, Seth eventually does get over Lauren and moves on, but it wasn't enough to redeem him as an interesting character.

I think my biggest issue overall was the complete lack of character development. I can usually forgive a shallow character if they grow and mature throughout the book, but I didn't see that in Lauren. She was way too dependent on Max who, oddly, kept flitting in and out of the picture and made some really downright dumb decisions. I was also disappointed that Lauren's "gift" and its purpose were not well-explained, but I assume that readers will learn more in the two books that follow. There is an interesting concept in the book, wherein we learn that each person soul has a purpose, and is predestined to play a specific part in another person's life i.

I really like this idea and wish it had played out a bit more within the story. Again, this concept is likely fleshed out later in the series. There is also an unexpected murder in Meeting Destiny, as well as a mysterious woman, which lends some intrigue and mystery, and the ending is quite a cliff-hanger, but it feels I've heard that the second and third books are much better than the first, so for those contemplating reading this series, keep that in mind.

Overall, Meeting Destiny was an interesting read, but not really my cuppa coffee. With that said, kudos to Nancy Straight for successfully self-publishing a series that many people do enjoy! I am certainly in the minority here at GoodReads, and that is perfectly okay. Not every book is "for" everyone who reads it. If you have read this book, I'm interested to hear what you thought about it, so please feel free to comment on BlookGirl so we can chat!

First, I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Okay, cliffhangers are written to get you excited or anxious to read the next book. But only a few come out of nowhere. Its past midnight and I have work tomorrow, but I had to write this while it was fresh in my mind.

This book is well written and well executed. The main characters are well developed. Fi First, I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. First there is Lauren. As far as my book gal pals go, Lauren has been added to my short list. If she were real, she and I could be friends.

She is selfless, loyal, heroic, kind, and so many of the qualities I would want in a friend. She is not perfect either. Both guys are decent guys. Actually funny enough it was refreshing to read it that way. There is Max a great all around guy with a heart of gold and emotions worn on his sleeve. Then there is Seth. He is the guy every girl should want. If you like paranormal romance with more romance, read this.

No vampires, werewolves, etc that I know of, yet there is that paranormal element. I would be remiss not to mention the romance. So I never questioned the length of time. It was destiny, lol. So all can enjoy. My book boyfriend is Max. This book is the first one of a series. Thanks to Nancy Straight and to the group Making Connections on Goodreads I had the opportunity to receive a free e-copy of this book and I discovered a wonderful story.

Now, I want to buy it in paperback. This book is more new-adult than young-adult but can be read by teens. What surprises me the most in this book is how the author succeeds to write a novel in which there're everything from a powerful romance to http: What surprises me the most in this book is how the author succeeds to write a novel in which there're everything from a powerful romance to murders and myteries.

Of course, the romance is a huge part of the plot but thanks to the main character - Lauren - who is a strong young woman very independent, the romance serves the plot without it being boring or too much. Tanks to the writing style, that works perfectly with me, I couldn't put down the book. I was hooked since the chapter to the last one that made me curse because I don't have the sequel! By the way, authors can really be awfully sadistic. More seriously, I love the relationship between Lauren and Max that seems to never go the easiest way which is perfect for the readers.

They're cute but flawless or unbelieveable. Though, I'm a little disappointed to not see a little more of Seth. He's, maybe, a little too fast to fade away. The inner voice of Lauren is never annoying to read. She's a perfect narrator that's well-built thanks to the author's writing style that's fluid, easy to read, well documented and precise. Everything seems to strike right. I'm eager to know what will happen in the sequels that are already available. I spent a wonderful time with Lauren and Max so thank you Nancy Straight for your story.

A must read for me! Jan 11, Shannon Dermott rated it it was amazing. This is a story of love kindled into a flame where sparks fly with passion until the fire burns bright in bountiful romance. This story took me under its wing and never let me go as I soared through the heavens reading it. So I thought I would start this book early in morning before my day began. Several hours later, I found myself so gripped by the story so much it was hard to put down. I admire her greatly. There is real magic when an author can make you feel what the main character is feeling so strongly while your reading.

Nancy is a gifted way of crafting a story. I was fortunate enough to receive a free copy of Meeting Destiny from the author, Nancy Straight, through Smashwords. And that wouldn't have been possible without the fantastic group Making Connections on Goodreads! Meeting Destiny is a dazzling story where it is easy to get swept up in the heart-warming romance and spine-tingling suspense. Nancy Straight's characters display real characteristics, making them come to life right before your very eyes.

Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster be I was fortunate enough to receive a free copy of Meeting Destiny from the author, Nancy Straight, through Smashwords. Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster because Meeting Destiny has endless emotions! It's effortlessly easy to become attached to Lauren and Max, for that matter , as she stays true to herself, rights her wrongs and evolves into herself. Buy all 3 books before you delve into this adventure. You're going to want them at your fingertips when you come to the end!

For a full review, visit my blog at http: Oct 02, Charles rated it it was amazing. I just finished "Meeting Destiny" and it is so good! Nancy Straight's debut novel is a wonderful tale. Not since "A Discovery of Witches" have I fallen in love with characters in a book. Lauren and Max are such great characters; I cannot wait to continue their story in "Destiny's Revenge"! Straight, all I can say is Brava! Her writing s Oh my gosh! Her writing style is wonderful and maintains an adult, yet youthful dialogue among her characters.

It is refreshing to read a story in the young adult paranormal genre that does not use teenagers who usually have too much free time on their hands as the main characters. Straight's work is clear and concise; the editing is better than some best-sellers I have read as of late. Her Destiny trilogy is a must read and I highly recommend it! Dec 26, Nikki Peterson rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Lauren has had a reoccuring dream since high school.

She dreams of a guy telling her that they are destined to be together and that she must be courageous for them to come together and that they will have many obstacles to over come to truly be together. She meets said guy when she jumps in front of a child to save him from getting killed during a robbery at the burger joint she works at.

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Max, the guy is the paramedic that arrives and saves her. This is a fabulous love story of two people that a Lauren has had a reoccuring dream since high school. This is a fabulous love story of two people that are destined to be together and quite honestly, if you don't have the second book sitting next to you the ending sucks, LOL.

Because you are going to want to read the next one right away. I would defintely recommend this to anyone that enjoys romance. Feb 03, Emma rated it really liked it. This book is very well written, in my opinion is has been nicely edited. I really liked Max, he was likable and I loved how he wasn't perfect. Yes, he looks like a freaking model but he has his flaws. Same with the main character, she has certain powers and has to make a lot of decisions and she makes mistakes too. I really liked that in this book.