Dylan's Destiny

Trueblood, Texas #12

by Kimberly Raye

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same.

Lost: One locket
A locket that certain people want badly enough to kill for, and Julie Cooper is the only one who can lead them to it. So far, she's managed to stay one step ahead, but she's tired of running. Now she's going to take things into her own hands… But Dylan Garrett won't let her.

Found: Freedom
No way is Dylan going to lose Julie–there's nothing he won't do to ensure the safety of her and her precious baby. He'll crack the case—or die trying—because if he doesn't, neither he nor Julie will ever be free to follow their destiny…

Genres: Romance

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 28, 2002

About the author

I've always been an incurable romantic. While I enjoy reading all types of fiction, my favorites, the books that touch my soul, are romance novels. From sexy to thrilling, sweet to humorous, I like them all. But what I really love is writing romance--the hotter the better!

I started my first novel back in high school and have been writing ever since. To date, I've published over thirty novels, one of them a prestigious RITA Award nominee, Romance Writers of America's highest award of excellence. I have also been nominated by Romantic Times magazine for several Reviewer's Choice awards, as well as a career achievement award.

I've written for several different publishers, including Harlequin Books, Leisure Books, Berkley/Jove, St. Martin's Press and Warner Books. Born and bred in the Lone Start State, I still live deep in the heart with my real-life hero, Curt, and our young children.

Like any over-worked, under-appreciated wife and mother, I have very little free time. But when I find a few precious moments, I LOVE to read. Some of my favorite authors include Janet Evanovich, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Charlaine Harris (see my Favorite Reads page for more) and the exceptionally talented Nina Bangs. Give me a bag of Sugar Babies, a Toby Keith or Kevin Fowler CD (I love Texas music), and a great book, and I'm in heaven!

Reviews

[jenjn79 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It pretty much lived up to my expectations after having read most of the other books in the series. A good storyline and pairing. I'd worried a little over how Dylan and Julie were going to get together when at the beginning of the series you're given the impression that Julie really loved her husband Sebastian. But it works out well. There was a strong passion element between Julie and Dylan...but I don't know, I didn't quite feel the romance of it. Regardless, this is probably one of the books I liked the best out of the original Trueblood Texas books. I'm glad I ordered it after reading the first book.

My one major complaint would probably be that unlike the other books in the series, this one didn't have as much of a connection to the previous storylines and characters. Dylan's sister Lily (book 1) is the only one who gets any face time. In the other books, you get more information about the other characters/storylines..updates and whatnot. But this book is pretty much strictly about the present and the current plot. It was a bit disappointing. I wanted to know how Max and Rachel were getting along, since things were still a little up in the air between them despite the fact that they'd gotten married at the end of the previous book. And I really wanted to know how Ashley and Kyle were, and if they still had baby Casey.

Anyway, still a good book, and a good overall series.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: The Trueblood Dynasty
Category: Contemporary Romance

[Kathryn]

"Trueblood Texas (different authors)"