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Title: The Destiny by Kathleen Givens ISBN: 0-446-61053-4 Publisher: Warner Forever Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29 (7 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Sweeping grand tale!
Comment: Set against a backdrop of turbulent historical times and inter-mingled with an ancient prophecy that can't be denied, THE DESTINY shines!
Jacobites, supporters of the exiled branch of the house of Stuart are seeking to restore James II to the English and Scottish thrones. When William III and Mary II ascended the throne after the flight of James II to France, strong Stuart partisans remained to offer rebellion. Neil MacCurrie, a highland Chieftain is in England, a very dangerous place to be during these times.
Eileen Ronley first meets Neil MacCurrie disguised as a Frenchman seeking shelter and a safe place to stay at her father's home. Unfortunately her father has mysteriously died several years earlier along with her mother, and the house is now owned by Milford, a man who is both suspicious and weary of this strange visitor to the Ronley home. Neil is on dangerous ground and his true heritage must not be discovered. Knowing this he answers untruthfully the questions set before him by Milford and he is taken prisoner. Eileen suspects he is not what he seems but regardless of this bravely helps him escape. Neil and Eileen feel a compelling and strong attraction and share a kiss farewell. They meet again in the royal courts of King William III and Mary II, a dangerous place for any Scot. There they fall in love and just might find their 50 years of peace.
THE DESTINY is a sweeping grand tale of political intrigue, personal ambition and romance that should not be missed!
Rating: 5
Summary: Another terrific historical romance from Ms. Givens
Comment: I was first introduced to this author in "The Legend", the wonderful predecessor to this book and I'm glad I discovered her. "The Legend" introduced twin brothers James and Neil MacCurrie and the prophecies involving their lives, loves, war, peace and the future of their clan.
"The Destiny" is laird Neil's story and opens with Neil returning from a meeting with exiled King James in France. Posing as a French Huguenot, he arrives at what he has been told is a safehouse and there he meets Eileen Ronley. She has been asked to translate French to English so that it can be determined who he is and why he has come. During the exchange, Eileen comes to doubt that he is, indeed French, since he seems to know of her Scots mother. Neil is stunned to discover that Eileen is the long lost cousin of his own cousin Duncan. They begin to feel an attraction to one another immediately. When Neil is imprisoned, Eileen helps him to escape and he leaves her with a kiss and the words "I will see you again".
Eileen is the granddaughter of King Charles II. Her father was the king's illegitimate son, but there are rumours that Charles did, in fact marry Jane Ronley. If that could be proven, Eileen would then be the rightful queen. This makes life quite dangerous for Eileen (which worries Neil even more than Eileen) and creates most of the intrigue and conflict in this story. Will Neil return to London and find her? Will Eileen pursue her claim to the throne? Are Neil and Eileen each other's destiny?
If you need to have hero and heroine constantly together and having sex, you likely won't enjoy this book. Neil and Eileen are seperated often, but there are enough sweet, romantic encounters along the way that turn your heart to mush and keep the romance alive for Neil, Eileen and the reader. Though I liked "The Legend" better, this is still recommended and I hope that Duncan will get his story next. :)
Rating: 5
Summary: Takes you on a fantastic adventure of love!
Comment: I have read Ms. Givens' previous books and have enjoyed them all thoroughly but I do believe this is my favorite one yet. Not only does she craft a story of great action and suspense but a love story with multilayered characters and a sophisticated historical overlay. I was up all night turning the pages! It's definitely a must-read - enjoy!
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Title: The Legend by Kathleen Givens ISBN: 0446610526 Publisher: Warner Forever Pub. Date: 01 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: The Wild Rose of Kilgannon by Kathleen Givens ISBN: 0440235685 Publisher: Dell Publishing Company Pub. Date: 09 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Kilgannon by Kathleen Givens ISBN: 0440235677 Publisher: Dell Publishing Company Pub. Date: 12 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: The Scottish Rose by Jill Jones ISBN: 0312960999 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: A Hint of Heather (Seduction Romance (Paperback)) by Rebecca Hagan Lee ISBN: 0515129054 Publisher: Jove Books Pub. Date: 05 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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