Book review: DESTINY, by Carly Phillips

Serendipity #3

Nash Barron & Kelly

These stories are short but they pack a punch!  I loved the previous stories based on this town and was looking forward to Nash’s story.  The middle one of the Barron brothers, Nash only sees things in black and white, he’s rigid and for this reason is the brother that Tess likes the least.  They have clashed before and he’s frustrated that he can’t get close to his little sister.

Enter Kelly, Tess’ sister on their mother’s side.  As we learned in the previous books, their mother bailed on them and Kelly has been raising Tess on her own.  When Tess got too hard to handle and got in trouble with the law, Kelly deposited Tess with Ethan, he was able to turn her around, now she adores her big brother, another thorn in Nash’s side.  Nash still resents his big brother for his abandonment, causing Nash and Dare to end up in foster care.  Nash also harbors a guilt/love relation with his foster parents because they gave him a luxurious life, whereas Dare went to live in the poor side of town with poor foster parents.  

There’s an attraction between Kelly and Nash but of course, Nash doesn’t believe it should happen, due to Tess.  Even so, they have to be together frequently for events related to Tess or family, so they have opportunity to clash some more.  Then the chemistry is too much and they need to hide it for Tess.

This is a turbulent and juicy book to read.  There’s a lot of angst related to Nash.  He has so many urges, so many feelings of guilt, anger, unresolved issues with his ex-wife.  He also has a strong inclination to protect, and ends smothering the people he cares for.  He gets hit from all sides, hard truths come out from the events after their parents death, so surprising that he’s overwhelmed.  

Then a family crisis comes up and all brothers band together to face the new danger.  It helps Nash come to terms with his past, the secrets that are now in the open, and help him peel off that stick in his butt that has been there most of his life.  Great story of growing up, and a yummy romance.  I don’t talk a lot about Kelly because she’s awesome and perfect, Tess is now an adorable and quirky teenager, Faith is kind and a great friend, and Ethan is slowly coming to terms with his guilt and doing everything he can to atone with his brothers.  Lots of feelings all around and all the wonder of small town life.  I have now great expectations for Dare’s story!

Purchase links:

Kindle: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyKindle

Apple: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyApple

Nook: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyNook

Googleplay: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyGoogleplay

Kobo: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyKobo

 

Print:

Amz Print: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyAmzPrint

BN Print: https://www.carlyphillips.com/DestinyBNPrint

 

About the author: 

Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and three crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Way back in 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa and was the first romance on a nationally televised book club. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive two free books!

 

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