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Daughters of the Glen #5
A Highlander's Destiny
JESSE CORYELL, a descendant of the Fae, is a man in search of his destiny. He's tried to lose himself in his work, taking on the worst mankind has to offer, but what he really needs to find is his true love. When he sets out to help a mysterious woman find her sister, what he gets is much more than he bargained for: battling an undeniable attraction to his sexy new client while fighting an ancient evil to keep her safe.
DESTINY NOBLE, abandoned by everyone she's ever loved, will stop at nothing in her desperate quest to find her sister. Authorities have declared Leah a runaway, but Destiny knows better. Her dream visions have shown her the frightening truth. They've also shown her Jesse. But finding her Soulmate could result in the most painful loss of all, when she's forced to choose between loving Jesse and saving Leah.
Jesse and Destiny race against time to save an innocent girl from a powerful ancient evil. Is true love their best weapon...or will they be required to sacrifice their own destiny?
DESTINY NOBLE, abandoned by everyone she's ever loved, will stop at nothing in her desperate quest to find her sister. Authorities have declared Leah a runaway, but Destiny knows better. Her dream visions have shown her the frightening truth. They've also shown her Jesse. But finding her Soulmate could result in the most painful loss of all, when she's forced to choose between loving Jesse and saving Leah.
Jesse and Destiny race against time to save an innocent girl from a powerful ancient evil. Is true love their best weapon...or will they be required to sacrifice their own destiny?
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 7, 2009
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Melissa Mayhue
21 books525 followersMelissa Mayhue lives in Colorado, in the shadow of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, with her family, two insanely spoiled dogs, one domineering cat, a turtle with an attitude, and way too many fish in their aquarium. If any one thing is obvious about the books I like best, it's that I love my Happy Ever After endings!!
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May 31, 2010
Adira, Queen of the evil blood drinking, vampire Fae has kidnapped Destiny's sister as her fountain of youth. Destiny enlists the aid of Fae Highlander, Jesse to search for and rescue her sister. The instant attraction between them is intense and Jesse's protective instincts kick in and "need" Destiny to be safe. However, Destiny wants to be there when her sister is rescued and won't let Jesse leave her behind.
I particularly liked Destiny's devotion to her sister. She refused to give up when everyone called Leah a runaway. Destiny's mother was always talking about faeries but Destiny never believed her mother's drunken ramblings so all these Fae revelations are shocking. Destiny catches on quick though and uses her half-Fae side to her advantage.
Jesse may be a Scot but there are very few Highlander elements to this story. The evil Faerie Folk dominate the story, not the Highlanders or the time travel elements. This is much darker than the previous books in the series but a necessary installment on the way to Leah's story.
I particularly liked Destiny's devotion to her sister. She refused to give up when everyone called Leah a runaway. Destiny's mother was always talking about faeries but Destiny never believed her mother's drunken ramblings so all these Fae revelations are shocking. Destiny catches on quick though and uses her half-Fae side to her advantage.
Jesse may be a Scot but there are very few Highlander elements to this story. The evil Faerie Folk dominate the story, not the Highlanders or the time travel elements. This is much darker than the previous books in the series but a necessary installment on the way to Leah's story.
July 26, 2011
Though Ms. Mayhue’s Guardian books are part of her Daughters of the Glen series, she has spoiled me with her Guardian heroes so that they are now my favorites of all her books. The time travel aspect she normally writes is not included to the same extent as in her previous books, there’s enough magic and mysticism to make up for that. And, as usual, her hero and heroine have secrets and issues to overcome, but when love strikes, there’s no stopping them, no matter what’s thrown in their way.
Destiny Noble has had visions all her life. They come to her in her dreams, one piece of the puzzle at a time. The latest vision has led her to Coryell Enterprises to ask for help in the search for her sister, Leah, who the police have labeled as a runaway. Refusing to believe that, Destiny follows her vision, knowing that Jesse will be the one to help her in her quest.
Finally home after completing his Guardian training, Jesse Coryell’s young niece tells him to find his destiny, and when he discovers it’s Destiny Noble who has requested help to find her missing sister, something in his Fae blood tells him to follow up with Destiny. What he finds is an independent woman who is very determined to do things her way, who is definitely hiding something from him, and who calls to him on a level no other woman ever has. He tries to deny his attraction to her, she’s a client after all, but fighting it just may not be a choice when it comes to their destiny.
Afraid of what Jesse might think of her when he finds out about her visions, Destiny holds off telling him about herself. But she learns quickly she has to trust the man for him to find her sister. The only little disappointment I have is with Destiny when she doesn’t take that trust very far. She’s constantly getting herself into trouble and never seems to learn from her mistakes when Jesse has to rescue her each time. I know she’s anxious and worried about her sister, will do anything to find her, but a couple of times she’s just downright lucky things turned out as they did when she went too far on her own.
That being said, Destiny is still a very likable character and she complements Jesse quite nicely. Jesse is a modern day Highlander, but he’s just as alpha and sexy as any medieval counterpart. They both have things they need to work out if there’s to be a relationship between them, but that’s when the trust truly does come and they talk things through to insure their future.
The villain, Adira, and her henchmen are always one step ahead of Jesse and Destiny for the most part, but eventually things turn around in their favor. I was definitely glad to see the last of Adira. Talk about a narcissistic maniac. Ms Mayhue writes those villains just as well as she does her heroes and heroines.
I also like the setup we get for the next book in the series, which is Robert’s story and will be out late January. We met him in an earlier book when he traveled through time to present day. He’s now volunteered to return to his era and I think he’s going to have the trip of a lifetime.
And I have to say I really love the covers Pocket’s artists have created thus far for Ms. Mayhue’s books. Each one is distinct and beautifully done, and you can immediately tell they’re part of a series, and, of course, Ms. Mayhue’s fans know at a glance when they see her books on a bookstore shelf.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
Destiny Noble has had visions all her life. They come to her in her dreams, one piece of the puzzle at a time. The latest vision has led her to Coryell Enterprises to ask for help in the search for her sister, Leah, who the police have labeled as a runaway. Refusing to believe that, Destiny follows her vision, knowing that Jesse will be the one to help her in her quest.
Finally home after completing his Guardian training, Jesse Coryell’s young niece tells him to find his destiny, and when he discovers it’s Destiny Noble who has requested help to find her missing sister, something in his Fae blood tells him to follow up with Destiny. What he finds is an independent woman who is very determined to do things her way, who is definitely hiding something from him, and who calls to him on a level no other woman ever has. He tries to deny his attraction to her, she’s a client after all, but fighting it just may not be a choice when it comes to their destiny.
Afraid of what Jesse might think of her when he finds out about her visions, Destiny holds off telling him about herself. But she learns quickly she has to trust the man for him to find her sister. The only little disappointment I have is with Destiny when she doesn’t take that trust very far. She’s constantly getting herself into trouble and never seems to learn from her mistakes when Jesse has to rescue her each time. I know she’s anxious and worried about her sister, will do anything to find her, but a couple of times she’s just downright lucky things turned out as they did when she went too far on her own.
That being said, Destiny is still a very likable character and she complements Jesse quite nicely. Jesse is a modern day Highlander, but he’s just as alpha and sexy as any medieval counterpart. They both have things they need to work out if there’s to be a relationship between them, but that’s when the trust truly does come and they talk things through to insure their future.
The villain, Adira, and her henchmen are always one step ahead of Jesse and Destiny for the most part, but eventually things turn around in their favor. I was definitely glad to see the last of Adira. Talk about a narcissistic maniac. Ms Mayhue writes those villains just as well as she does her heroes and heroines.
I also like the setup we get for the next book in the series, which is Robert’s story and will be out late January. We met him in an earlier book when he traveled through time to present day. He’s now volunteered to return to his era and I think he’s going to have the trip of a lifetime.
And I have to say I really love the covers Pocket’s artists have created thus far for Ms. Mayhue’s books. Each one is distinct and beautifully done, and you can immediately tell they’re part of a series, and, of course, Ms. Mayhue’s fans know at a glance when they see her books on a bookstore shelf.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
March 11, 2012
“A Highlanders Destiny” is the 5th book of Melissa Mayhues wonderful Daughters of the Glen series.
Destiny Noble has been searching for her missing sister for a while now, with nothing to guide her but the visions that appear in her dreams. Those visions led her work as a gypsy-clad fortune teller at a Renaissance fair. There she would meet the man dressed in black who would help her find and rescue her sister.
Jesse Coryell, whom we met in the first book, as Cate brother, has decided he wanted a change in his life, and plans to become a Guardian for the Fae and move to Scotland...just as he is about to tell his family, he finds a letter addressed to his father's security firm requesting their help in locating a missing girl. He becomes intrigued, having strange feelings to investigate this. Jesse goes to meet Destiny and he will become the man in black that she meets.
Destiny refuses to believe that her sister is dead. What she doesn't know or could ever have expected was that she and her sister are both part Fae as well and Leah was kidnapped by a sinister Fae that wants her for her blood. And so begins Jesse and Destiny's hunt for Leah...
I knew going in that I was looking forward to reading about Jesse, and this book did not disappoint. I loved Jesse, and now I think I love him the same if not more then Ramos. Mayhue continues to surprise me with how she builds her couples, and how well she does it and ties them to either current day or the old Scotland families. Each book, she outdoes herself. At first when we meet Destiny, she seemed ok, but a bit afraid, not sure of herself, her visions were a little confusing at first; all probably because she was using the gypsy disguise. But as the story began to unfold, and she and Jesse came together, you could see they would become an awesome couple.
The story itself was great, exciting all the way through. Watching Jesse and Des fall in love was great, and she got a lot stronger as she came closer to finding her sister. I enjoyed the secondary characters, such as Robert and meeting Devlin. Leah was ok, but even though it was probably warranted, her fear of Fae’s, even those trying to help her was a bit annoying. Even the villains were good, from Adira, to Flynn, to Dermond (hopefully he is dead), and then at the end, the return of Reynard. Ugh we have him to look forward to.
As I said it was a great story, kept you interested all the way through, to the much deserved ending of Jesse and Des being soul mates. But the best part, was the end. Seeing all of them back together was awesome. So Robert goes back to his time, and I am sure one of the future books we will be Leah finding her own soul mate. My guess is that neither Robert nor Leah will ever come back to the present. A huge downer for Destiny, but she has Jesse.
Melissa Mayhue is an excellent writer, and her books just keep on getting better.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
Destiny Noble has been searching for her missing sister for a while now, with nothing to guide her but the visions that appear in her dreams. Those visions led her work as a gypsy-clad fortune teller at a Renaissance fair. There she would meet the man dressed in black who would help her find and rescue her sister.
Jesse Coryell, whom we met in the first book, as Cate brother, has decided he wanted a change in his life, and plans to become a Guardian for the Fae and move to Scotland...just as he is about to tell his family, he finds a letter addressed to his father's security firm requesting their help in locating a missing girl. He becomes intrigued, having strange feelings to investigate this. Jesse goes to meet Destiny and he will become the man in black that she meets.
Destiny refuses to believe that her sister is dead. What she doesn't know or could ever have expected was that she and her sister are both part Fae as well and Leah was kidnapped by a sinister Fae that wants her for her blood. And so begins Jesse and Destiny's hunt for Leah...
I knew going in that I was looking forward to reading about Jesse, and this book did not disappoint. I loved Jesse, and now I think I love him the same if not more then Ramos. Mayhue continues to surprise me with how she builds her couples, and how well she does it and ties them to either current day or the old Scotland families. Each book, she outdoes herself. At first when we meet Destiny, she seemed ok, but a bit afraid, not sure of herself, her visions were a little confusing at first; all probably because she was using the gypsy disguise. But as the story began to unfold, and she and Jesse came together, you could see they would become an awesome couple.
The story itself was great, exciting all the way through. Watching Jesse and Des fall in love was great, and she got a lot stronger as she came closer to finding her sister. I enjoyed the secondary characters, such as Robert and meeting Devlin. Leah was ok, but even though it was probably warranted, her fear of Fae’s, even those trying to help her was a bit annoying. Even the villains were good, from Adira, to Flynn, to Dermond (hopefully he is dead), and then at the end, the return of Reynard. Ugh we have him to look forward to.
As I said it was a great story, kept you interested all the way through, to the much deserved ending of Jesse and Des being soul mates. But the best part, was the end. Seeing all of them back together was awesome. So Robert goes back to his time, and I am sure one of the future books we will be Leah finding her own soul mate. My guess is that neither Robert nor Leah will ever come back to the present. A huge downer for Destiny, but she has Jesse.
Melissa Mayhue is an excellent writer, and her books just keep on getting better.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
January 27, 2012
You can not say that the Daughters of the Glen series is the best or even the most unpredictable mostly because it is very predictable and there are far better series' out there to chose from. I don't know when or why I got sucked into this series but I do enjoy it as light reading.
Jesse was an interesting character and apparently brother to Cate (?). I didn't remember him mostly because it had been a while since I'd read any of this series though I vaguely remembered the other characters, couples and child that appeared. Jesse is one of the Coryell's and one heir to their business of rescuing people. Apparently, he joined up with the Fae to become a Guardian. Now, of course, this means he's destine to find his Soulmate which is liking going to be a woman of Fae descent.
In pops Destiny, quit literally. For our heroine's name is Destiny Noble. I have to ask, why do romance writers insist upon making their heroine's parents hippies? Whatever. Destiny isn't the average push over though she does tend to cry a lot even when she's really trying to accomplish something. She's the type who wears her heart on her sleeve and just can't help it. I know the feeling. I have to say the thing I liked least about Destiny was her inability to listen. Jesse is a man she hired to rescue her sister and at every opportunity she ignores his advice and does her own thing. Sure she sees the future and apparently, Daddy Fae is telling her to do certain things but seriously... get yourself or the man you quickly fall in love with killed!
Then there is the teenage sister who is to be rescued. Leah. Why does she get the normal name you wonder? No idea. Point is that Leah ends up kind of irrational. Sure she's gone through a hell of an ordeal and sure she's probably terrified and being pursued by the Nuadian Fae, but I feel like she's got no backbone at all. Which is why the next book can even happen.
Overall, the book was palpable. I didn't hate it but it wasn't fantastic and it does leave me wondering why I'm reading the next one even if I do like Robert in this book.
Jesse was an interesting character and apparently brother to Cate (?). I didn't remember him mostly because it had been a while since I'd read any of this series though I vaguely remembered the other characters, couples and child that appeared. Jesse is one of the Coryell's and one heir to their business of rescuing people. Apparently, he joined up with the Fae to become a Guardian. Now, of course, this means he's destine to find his Soulmate which is liking going to be a woman of Fae descent.
In pops Destiny, quit literally. For our heroine's name is Destiny Noble. I have to ask, why do romance writers insist upon making their heroine's parents hippies? Whatever. Destiny isn't the average push over though she does tend to cry a lot even when she's really trying to accomplish something. She's the type who wears her heart on her sleeve and just can't help it. I know the feeling. I have to say the thing I liked least about Destiny was her inability to listen. Jesse is a man she hired to rescue her sister and at every opportunity she ignores his advice and does her own thing. Sure she sees the future and apparently, Daddy Fae is telling her to do certain things but seriously... get yourself or the man you quickly fall in love with killed!
Then there is the teenage sister who is to be rescued. Leah. Why does she get the normal name you wonder? No idea. Point is that Leah ends up kind of irrational. Sure she's gone through a hell of an ordeal and sure she's probably terrified and being pursued by the Nuadian Fae, but I feel like she's got no backbone at all. Which is why the next book can even happen.
Overall, the book was palpable. I didn't hate it but it wasn't fantastic and it does leave me wondering why I'm reading the next one even if I do like Robert in this book.
January 29, 2010
I received this book as part of Pocket Blogs Book tour but it has been on my TBR list for a while. This is Mayhue's fifth highlander novel. Of the five currently in print I have read four of them. That said, it had been a bit of time since I read them and the stories and characters from the other novels were a bit fuzzy to me. While you certainly do not need the background information from the other books to enjoy this one, it works quite well as a stand alone novel, I did find myself wishing that Mayhue would do just a bit more review of what had transpired previously.
Destiny was a believable character. She was dedicated to finding her sister and using her gifts in anyway they would work to make that happen. She stayed true to her beliefs and did not let things like money or power influence who she was or what she was doing. She was understandably leery about believing in Fae beings.
Jesse shows dedication to his job and is very closed off due to past hurts in his personal life. Seeing him interact and open himself up to someone else showed his ability to grow and change as a person.
I love the idea of magic, about there being a little extra something out there in the world. Not so keen on the idea that some of that magic could be used for evil. Sometimes life can seem small and in some ways repetitive (how often can you fold laundry, wash dishes, grocery shop before it becomes hard to find the fun in the chore) but having a fun book to escape into at the end of the day gives me something to consider while doing less than intellectually challenging chores. Could magic really be out there? Does it hurt to pretend sometimes that it is? The adventure that Destiny and Jesse go on takes them to numerous states, two countries and even the world of Faeries. This was a fun romance to escape into.
Destiny was a believable character. She was dedicated to finding her sister and using her gifts in anyway they would work to make that happen. She stayed true to her beliefs and did not let things like money or power influence who she was or what she was doing. She was understandably leery about believing in Fae beings.
Jesse shows dedication to his job and is very closed off due to past hurts in his personal life. Seeing him interact and open himself up to someone else showed his ability to grow and change as a person.
I love the idea of magic, about there being a little extra something out there in the world. Not so keen on the idea that some of that magic could be used for evil. Sometimes life can seem small and in some ways repetitive (how often can you fold laundry, wash dishes, grocery shop before it becomes hard to find the fun in the chore) but having a fun book to escape into at the end of the day gives me something to consider while doing less than intellectually challenging chores. Could magic really be out there? Does it hurt to pretend sometimes that it is? The adventure that Destiny and Jesse go on takes them to numerous states, two countries and even the world of Faeries. This was a fun romance to escape into.
March 4, 2010
When Destiny Noble's sister disappears the police belives she is just another runaway. But Destiny knows better. She has seen her sister in a dream vision. Destiny quits her job and joins a traveling fair as a gypsy fourtune-teller. Destiny gets a dream about Coryell Enterprise. This is a company that helps rescure people. She contacts them for help finding her sister before it is too late. Jesse Coryell is part fae, his father owns Coryell Enterprise and he works for him. He has seen the worst mankind has to offer. He is restless and does not know the reason why. It is time for him to find his soulmate, his destiny. When he came upon Destiny's request for help finding her sister, something urges him to help her. When Jesse arrives at the traveling fair, he sees Destiny being forced into a car by a Nuadian Fae. The Nuadian Fae are evil Fae who have been kicked out of the Realm of Faerie. They are trying to kidnap any human with Fae blood. They belive they can use these people to open a gateway back to their home. Jesse traine with the Elite Guard in the Realm of Faerie so he knows what he is doing. Destiny does not want to tell Jesse how she is getting her information, she is worried he will think she is nuts. Destiny will have to trust Jesse with her secert in order for them to find her sister. From the first moment they meet, there was a spark between the two of them that can not be denied.
This is the fifth of Ms Mayhue's Daughters of the Glen series. Since the first book, Thirty Nights with a Highlander, this series keeps getting better and better. The adventure and romance makes this a hard book to put down. You keep wanting to know what is going to happen next. This is a great series and I tell everyone I know to read these books. Look for the next installment, A Highlander's Homecoming.
This is the fifth of Ms Mayhue's Daughters of the Glen series. Since the first book, Thirty Nights with a Highlander, this series keeps getting better and better. The adventure and romance makes this a hard book to put down. You keep wanting to know what is going to happen next. This is a great series and I tell everyone I know to read these books. Look for the next installment, A Highlander's Homecoming.
June 25, 2012
Loved this book! Loved that Jesse got his own story!
There's some tough subject matter here... but the author handles it in a realistic way. She doesn't dwell on what might have or did happen - she gives us enough detail to understand the terror that Leah (and even Destiny) faces.
It's interesting that Adira gets a spotlight, along with Severan's two henchmen, Flynn and Devlin. We get another possible explanation for vampires from this author; in this case, Nuadian Fae who use the blood of Mortals to extend their powers in this world, since they can't return to Faerie. Adira learns that blood with Fae in it extends the special abilities that person has to her... along with Magic. But the downside is that it makes the Nuadian Fae who drinks the blood susceptible to violence - both able to commit it personally and to have it committed against them; in other words, they can kill and be killed or hurt.
Destiny is a brave young woman. She and Leah have had a weird upbringing, and they've shunned anything smacking of magic or faeries. Their mother told them their father was Fae, and that he left their family for their protection. All the girls know is that their 60s hippie mother Rainbow lost it after their father left; they're not sure that the stories she told about True Love and faeries aren't the product of her depression and alcohol addiction.
But when Leah is taken, Destiny turns to Coryell Enterprises when no one else will help her track down her sister. Jesse has been feeling out of it, and his niece, Rosie, tells him he needs to find his Destiny. So when Jesse sees Destiny's letter, her name jumps out at him. And he pursues the case on his own.
What follows is a harrowing, suspenseful tale of what we've come to expect from this series: True Love, the Fae, magic, and yes, evil Fae (Nuadian Fae).
There's some tough subject matter here... but the author handles it in a realistic way. She doesn't dwell on what might have or did happen - she gives us enough detail to understand the terror that Leah (and even Destiny) faces.
It's interesting that Adira gets a spotlight, along with Severan's two henchmen, Flynn and Devlin. We get another possible explanation for vampires from this author; in this case, Nuadian Fae who use the blood of Mortals to extend their powers in this world, since they can't return to Faerie. Adira learns that blood with Fae in it extends the special abilities that person has to her... along with Magic. But the downside is that it makes the Nuadian Fae who drinks the blood susceptible to violence - both able to commit it personally and to have it committed against them; in other words, they can kill and be killed or hurt.
Destiny is a brave young woman. She and Leah have had a weird upbringing, and they've shunned anything smacking of magic or faeries. Their mother told them their father was Fae, and that he left their family for their protection. All the girls know is that their 60s hippie mother Rainbow lost it after their father left; they're not sure that the stories she told about True Love and faeries aren't the product of her depression and alcohol addiction.
But when Leah is taken, Destiny turns to Coryell Enterprises when no one else will help her track down her sister. Jesse has been feeling out of it, and his niece, Rosie, tells him he needs to find his Destiny. So when Jesse sees Destiny's letter, her name jumps out at him. And he pursues the case on his own.
What follows is a harrowing, suspenseful tale of what we've come to expect from this series: True Love, the Fae, magic, and yes, evil Fae (Nuadian Fae).
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March 21, 2010about the romance of a young woman and a young highlander
August 29, 2022
This is the fifth book in The Daughters Of The Glen series that I am rereading. This book manages to find a good balance between the evil Nuadian Fae and the good Fae, Prince Pol, Dallyn and Darnee. Our heroine Destiny Noble is looking for her sister Leah, who has disappeared without a trace. She appeals to Coryell Corp to help her and Jesse Coryell (our hero and brother to Cate Coryell) takes on her case as his own private one, not going through the company. Sparks fly between them from the start and again we have the gentle humour that has been in a few of the previous books in this series. I liked Destiny’s courage and her and her love Leah which gives her the conviction that Leah would not have just run away. In addition, I liked Jesse’s determination and strength to help Destiny find Leah, and his struggle to keep his relationship with Destiny professional. We also catch up with the rest of the family: Cate and Connor; Mairi and Ramon; and the Fae as well. Again, Melissa Mayhue has managed to weave all these strands into a good story. Destiny and Jesse are well developed characters, and fit together very well.
All in all, another good read in this series.
All in all, another good read in this series.
March 5, 2012
***NOTE MY REVIEWS OFTEN CONTAIN SPOILERS***
Destiny Noble has given up every penny she has searching for her missing sister, a sister that no one but she believes is kidnapped – a sister that she bears the responsibility for. When her prophetic dreams point her toward Coryell Enterprises, she quickly emails them in hopes that they’ll be the answer to her prayers. When Jesse Coryell hears a new secretary in the office talking about a nut case named Destiny who keeps emailing them he can’t help but be reminded of what his fae niece said to him the night before – “Go and Find Your Destiny.” He though she was speaking figuratively, but considering she’s only seven, she might have been being literal and the coincidence is too much for him to walk away from. So he uses his vacation to check out this potential client that his company wouldn’t usually take on. When he finds her being abducted by a Nuadian fae he realizes that he can’t walk away. Together the two race across the country pursuing the Nuadian’s in search of her sister. But will they be able to get past the wrongs of their pasts in order to trust each other and if they can’t will Destiny’s sister be the one left to suffer?
I’ve been slowly making my way through this series, it’s quite addicting, but this latest installment has an entirely different feel to it than the others. Like Ian and Sarah’s story, this one is set entirely in the present but unlike that one it does include some familiar characters from other books. They style to it though was much unlike Mayhue’s other novels and it’s almost as if she’s trying to replicate Cheyenne McCray’s racy multi-sided sex scenes. Meaning that in McCray’s novels you glimpse both sides of sex, the more sensual, emotion based sex of the hero and heroine and the seedy carnal sex of the villains. It’s a compare and contrast sort of thing that McCray pulls off with flair, but one writer’s signature style doesn’t necessarily work for another and Mayhue’s seedy scenes with the villains, even though they didn’t quite go into the full act, just sort of fell flat for me. I mean maybe if I’d never read McCray’s work the idea would seem original to me but Adira’s scenes in this novel were too similar to McCray’s work for me to see it as anything other than a copycat move that I consider to be beneath the author doing it. I realize they both write what is considered to be formula romance, but what makes formula romance still have fans after all these years is the original styles and characters that each author brings to the genre, to have one so closely mimic another just threw off the whole book for me. Also I understand that in a series each book builds on the legend, world, myths (I’m not finding the word I really want here but I’m hoping you get the picture) of the others, but I personally feel there’s a line which crosses between natural progression and farfetched to the point that it almost seems reaching. In this novel it almost feels as if the writer has walked away from her initial visions in order to follow trends. First the Nuadin Fae keep their youth by stealing the souls of human (which by the way seems straight out of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter Series to me.) and then their drinking blood to obtain the ability to do more damage and steal the power of half fae descendents. If I had any intention of giving the writer the benefit of doubt about trying to follow the vampire craze so popular in fiction, it was dashed when she went so far as to claim the vampire legend actually came from ancient fairies who had drunk the blood of humans to gain powers. And I’ve loved this series so far so I have to wonder what the author was thinking to have strayed so far from the initial original style of her works in this novel. When looking at the reviews on Goodreads it seems as though I’m in the minority for my opinions here but for the book just not measure up in any way shape or form to the rest of the series. I mean besides the gimmicky changes and the copycat like styles mentioned about it’s well written with both a love story and a decent outside plot but I’m disappointed when I compare it to the rest of the series. Sex is used lightly however in my opinion it’s used at all the wrong times, I mean seriously if someone I was responsible for was kidnapped I wouldn’t be even thinking about sex while they were in danger and I was still searching for them. Destiny had her priorities all sorts of messed up in this novel in my opinion. Like the other novels it’s told in a close third person, but while time travel is mentioned this is one of the few novels where we never get to actually see someone shifting centuries.
The characters were fairly well developed but there was a lot more focus on plot in this novel than characters. I almost feel as more effort went into developing secondary characters like the villain Adira than the primary characters of Jesse and Destiny. I liked the opening scenes where we got to see a little bit more inside Rosie’s head since she’s a reoccurring character but I didn’t like how she just disappeared after telling Jesse to go and find his Destiny. You’d think if she were having these awful visions and nightmares she’d have been in the book for more than just the opening scenes. Jesse and Destiny were I guess well developed, but not as well as some of the previous characters in Mayhue’s book, I also found these characters very difficult to relate to.
Overall it was a good book, all right for a one time read, but not a great one and is so far the weakest link in Mayhue’s Daughters of the Glenn Series. She did manage some nice set ups for future titles so I do plan to continue reading the series but not with as much excitement as I had before reading this novel. I’d recommend the book to readers of contemporary and fantasy romance, but I’d check it out of the library before spending money because it’s one of those borderline books where you may love it but you may hate it as well.
Destiny Noble has given up every penny she has searching for her missing sister, a sister that no one but she believes is kidnapped – a sister that she bears the responsibility for. When her prophetic dreams point her toward Coryell Enterprises, she quickly emails them in hopes that they’ll be the answer to her prayers. When Jesse Coryell hears a new secretary in the office talking about a nut case named Destiny who keeps emailing them he can’t help but be reminded of what his fae niece said to him the night before – “Go and Find Your Destiny.” He though she was speaking figuratively, but considering she’s only seven, she might have been being literal and the coincidence is too much for him to walk away from. So he uses his vacation to check out this potential client that his company wouldn’t usually take on. When he finds her being abducted by a Nuadian fae he realizes that he can’t walk away. Together the two race across the country pursuing the Nuadian’s in search of her sister. But will they be able to get past the wrongs of their pasts in order to trust each other and if they can’t will Destiny’s sister be the one left to suffer?
I’ve been slowly making my way through this series, it’s quite addicting, but this latest installment has an entirely different feel to it than the others. Like Ian and Sarah’s story, this one is set entirely in the present but unlike that one it does include some familiar characters from other books. They style to it though was much unlike Mayhue’s other novels and it’s almost as if she’s trying to replicate Cheyenne McCray’s racy multi-sided sex scenes. Meaning that in McCray’s novels you glimpse both sides of sex, the more sensual, emotion based sex of the hero and heroine and the seedy carnal sex of the villains. It’s a compare and contrast sort of thing that McCray pulls off with flair, but one writer’s signature style doesn’t necessarily work for another and Mayhue’s seedy scenes with the villains, even though they didn’t quite go into the full act, just sort of fell flat for me. I mean maybe if I’d never read McCray’s work the idea would seem original to me but Adira’s scenes in this novel were too similar to McCray’s work for me to see it as anything other than a copycat move that I consider to be beneath the author doing it. I realize they both write what is considered to be formula romance, but what makes formula romance still have fans after all these years is the original styles and characters that each author brings to the genre, to have one so closely mimic another just threw off the whole book for me. Also I understand that in a series each book builds on the legend, world, myths (I’m not finding the word I really want here but I’m hoping you get the picture) of the others, but I personally feel there’s a line which crosses between natural progression and farfetched to the point that it almost seems reaching. In this novel it almost feels as if the writer has walked away from her initial visions in order to follow trends. First the Nuadin Fae keep their youth by stealing the souls of human (which by the way seems straight out of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter Series to me.) and then their drinking blood to obtain the ability to do more damage and steal the power of half fae descendents. If I had any intention of giving the writer the benefit of doubt about trying to follow the vampire craze so popular in fiction, it was dashed when she went so far as to claim the vampire legend actually came from ancient fairies who had drunk the blood of humans to gain powers. And I’ve loved this series so far so I have to wonder what the author was thinking to have strayed so far from the initial original style of her works in this novel. When looking at the reviews on Goodreads it seems as though I’m in the minority for my opinions here but for the book just not measure up in any way shape or form to the rest of the series. I mean besides the gimmicky changes and the copycat like styles mentioned about it’s well written with both a love story and a decent outside plot but I’m disappointed when I compare it to the rest of the series. Sex is used lightly however in my opinion it’s used at all the wrong times, I mean seriously if someone I was responsible for was kidnapped I wouldn’t be even thinking about sex while they were in danger and I was still searching for them. Destiny had her priorities all sorts of messed up in this novel in my opinion. Like the other novels it’s told in a close third person, but while time travel is mentioned this is one of the few novels where we never get to actually see someone shifting centuries.
The characters were fairly well developed but there was a lot more focus on plot in this novel than characters. I almost feel as more effort went into developing secondary characters like the villain Adira than the primary characters of Jesse and Destiny. I liked the opening scenes where we got to see a little bit more inside Rosie’s head since she’s a reoccurring character but I didn’t like how she just disappeared after telling Jesse to go and find his Destiny. You’d think if she were having these awful visions and nightmares she’d have been in the book for more than just the opening scenes. Jesse and Destiny were I guess well developed, but not as well as some of the previous characters in Mayhue’s book, I also found these characters very difficult to relate to.
Overall it was a good book, all right for a one time read, but not a great one and is so far the weakest link in Mayhue’s Daughters of the Glenn Series. She did manage some nice set ups for future titles so I do plan to continue reading the series but not with as much excitement as I had before reading this novel. I’d recommend the book to readers of contemporary and fantasy romance, but I’d check it out of the library before spending money because it’s one of those borderline books where you may love it but you may hate it as well.
February 4, 2024
Fast-paced but a likely forgettable Fae romance set in both the United States & Scotland. I accidentally read the fifth in the series first but had no problem understanding the world. This series reminds me a bit of the JR Ward Black Dagger Brotherhood series in terms of the fantasy romance & alpha male nature of the series, so if that’s your cup of tea, try this series. I might pick up the next one because it involves two characters from this book I enjoyed but I’m not a huge hurry. I’m on the hunt for good Highlander romances this year as part of a larger “reading Scotland” challenge I’m embarking on so send recommendations my way if you have them.
July 5, 2023
I bought this book from a used book store and didn’t research that it was book #5. It was still easy to read even without more background, because it focuses on different characters. I’m not sure if I’ll read the other books though. The descriptions for the others look good, but it would be difficult to read without Jesse as a main character 😅
March 30, 2024
All the standard critisms of these romance novels apply here... No real redeeming qualities.
Trigger warning: a scene with attempted SA that was rather brutal compared to the general tone of the novel and also not processed in the slightest.
Trigger warning: a scene with attempted SA that was rather brutal compared to the general tone of the novel and also not processed in the slightest.
March 2, 2017
Not as good as the previous 4 books, not a fan of the weepy helpless female
April 1, 2020
I absolutely love the story I have always liked Melissa Mayhew I have Every one of her books!!!
April 25, 2020
Couldn’t get into writing style and couldn’t keep track of the paranormal characters
Want to read
March 20, 2025purchase on ebay or pango!
March 12, 2017
Some interesting concepts in this one, although I am not sure about the return of a character previously thought to be vanquished...
However, it provides avenues for a couple of further good stories, so I am looking forward to those as well.
However, it provides avenues for a couple of further good stories, so I am looking forward to those as well.
January 21, 2010
Destiny has been searching for her missing sister for a while now, with nothing to guide her but the visions that appear in her dreams. Those visions led her work as a gypsy-clad fortune teller at a Renaissance fair. There she would meet the man dressed in black who would help her find and rescue her sister.
Jesse Coryell works as a private investigator of sorts for his father's company. As half-human/half-fae, his clientele isn't always a normal one. However, despite everything he has going for him, he's discontented, in a rut and freshly dumped by his most recent fling. He has decided to become a Guardian for the Fae and move to Scotland...now he's just has to let his family know. One day, after having an eerie conversation with his precocious little niece, he finds a letter addressed to his father's company requesting their help in locating a missing girl. Intrigued by how it relates to the message his niece gave him, he decides to take on her case...in an unofficial capacity. He will be Destiny's "man in black".
Destiny refuses to believe that her sister is dead. What she doesn't know or could ever have expected was that she and her sister are both part Fae as well and Leah was kidnapped by a sinister Fae that wants her for her blood. And so begins Jesse and Destiny's hunt for Leah...
Overall, I liked this book. The story was interesting and the plot was intriguing - I wanted to find out what was going to happen to Leah and if/how she would escape Adira [evil Fae:]. I also enjoyed reading about the chemistry between Jesse and Destiny. They had an interesting dynamic in that each of them were equally attracted and yet frustrated by the other. Sometimes Destiny's stubbornness would annoy me, but if one of my siblings was missing, I suppose I would do anything and everything in my power to get them back too! What I did like was how Destiny was the one to initiate a relationship with Jesse (you go girl!)
In truth, my only complaint about the book is that sometimes the language seemed a bit old-fashioned coming from a 20-something girl. I found myself slighting editing some of the dialogue so it sounded like something I [as a 20-something girl:] would say.
Jesse Coryell works as a private investigator of sorts for his father's company. As half-human/half-fae, his clientele isn't always a normal one. However, despite everything he has going for him, he's discontented, in a rut and freshly dumped by his most recent fling. He has decided to become a Guardian for the Fae and move to Scotland...now he's just has to let his family know. One day, after having an eerie conversation with his precocious little niece, he finds a letter addressed to his father's company requesting their help in locating a missing girl. Intrigued by how it relates to the message his niece gave him, he decides to take on her case...in an unofficial capacity. He will be Destiny's "man in black".
Destiny refuses to believe that her sister is dead. What she doesn't know or could ever have expected was that she and her sister are both part Fae as well and Leah was kidnapped by a sinister Fae that wants her for her blood. And so begins Jesse and Destiny's hunt for Leah...
Overall, I liked this book. The story was interesting and the plot was intriguing - I wanted to find out what was going to happen to Leah and if/how she would escape Adira [evil Fae:]. I also enjoyed reading about the chemistry between Jesse and Destiny. They had an interesting dynamic in that each of them were equally attracted and yet frustrated by the other. Sometimes Destiny's stubbornness would annoy me, but if one of my siblings was missing, I suppose I would do anything and everything in my power to get them back too! What I did like was how Destiny was the one to initiate a relationship with Jesse (you go girl!)
In truth, my only complaint about the book is that sometimes the language seemed a bit old-fashioned coming from a 20-something girl. I found myself slighting editing some of the dialogue so it sounded like something I [as a 20-something girl:] would say.
January 27, 2010
It's hard to explain why, but this book really just didn't do it for me. I enjoyed reading it, for the most part, and there was suspense and plot twists galore, but in the end it mostly left me indifferent. I know it was a formula romance, but even keeping that in mind, everything just seemed so. . .contrived. This could be because I've just read too many formula romances lately, but putting that aside, I still had quite a few problems with this book.
There were faeries, which I thought I would love, but really, the faeries might as well have been human for all the fairy action going on in the book. I haven't read many books about faeries, though, so maybe this is always the case?
Destiny, the heroine, seemed like a cool girl, except that her actions seemed to contradict all of the things she thought about herself. She was always saying or thinking one thing and then actually DOING something completely different.
Then there was the love story between Destiny and Jesse, which would have been sweet, except that it was totally unbelievable. These two people, both completely weary of love, both supposedly with these huge iron cases around their hearts, suddenly miraculously falling in love. . .after just spending a few days together and barely even getting to know each other. I just didn't buy it. Which made it especially hard for me to "buy" the rest of the story. Of course, Destiny and Jesse were fun together, and the way their interactions definitely got a laugh out of me on more than one basis.
I guess I should say now that this is the fifth book in the series. And that I haven't read any of the other ones. One of the things I liked about it was that I didn't feel lost at all; I never once felt like I might have missed something in one of the previous books. The story definitely stood on its own, and the story itself was quite exciting and intriguing. Some of the twists Mayhue weaved into the mix were unexpected and delightful.
In the end, I think this will definitely appeal to the people towards whom it is geared: those that love paranormal romance. And I'm guessing if you enjoyed the other books in this series, you'll probably also thoroughly enjoy this one.
Yet I'll warn you - don't be expecting anything TOO special.
There were faeries, which I thought I would love, but really, the faeries might as well have been human for all the fairy action going on in the book. I haven't read many books about faeries, though, so maybe this is always the case?
Destiny, the heroine, seemed like a cool girl, except that her actions seemed to contradict all of the things she thought about herself. She was always saying or thinking one thing and then actually DOING something completely different.
Then there was the love story between Destiny and Jesse, which would have been sweet, except that it was totally unbelievable. These two people, both completely weary of love, both supposedly with these huge iron cases around their hearts, suddenly miraculously falling in love. . .after just spending a few days together and barely even getting to know each other. I just didn't buy it. Which made it especially hard for me to "buy" the rest of the story. Of course, Destiny and Jesse were fun together, and the way their interactions definitely got a laugh out of me on more than one basis.
I guess I should say now that this is the fifth book in the series. And that I haven't read any of the other ones. One of the things I liked about it was that I didn't feel lost at all; I never once felt like I might have missed something in one of the previous books. The story definitely stood on its own, and the story itself was quite exciting and intriguing. Some of the twists Mayhue weaved into the mix were unexpected and delightful.
In the end, I think this will definitely appeal to the people towards whom it is geared: those that love paranormal romance. And I'm guessing if you enjoyed the other books in this series, you'll probably also thoroughly enjoy this one.
Yet I'll warn you - don't be expecting anything TOO special.
January 16, 2023
The heroine has dreamt of the man who is destined to help her find her missing sister and he arrives just in time to save her from being kidnapped herself. The hero takes one look at the heroine and knows she's going to be trouble. First she asked for his help but she's keeping secrets from him and he doesn't like it. Together they start the progress of tracking the kidnappers but when it's made clear that is enemy is fae, the heroine must come to terms with the origin of her own powers. I liked the heroine for the most part. She was vulnerable and terrified with worry over her sister. From even before meeting the hero, she knew without a doubt that he was someone to depend on and he certainly was. He was strong and comforting whenever she had a vision dream or when the scale of the mountain she must climb to save her sister became too much and she began to cry. I did like the fact that after a few days of sexual tension between the two she finally convinces herself to take what she wants in life and seduces the hero though she's scared of rejection. But, as it is with most heroines in this genre, she suddenly becomes stupid. What is it with chicks thinking that they can suddenly go to war with the bad guys when they've never once had to fight for their lives. The heroine gets it into her head that she absolutely must be present when confronting the enemy fae despite the fact that she hired the hero to track and retrieve her sister. The man is doing just that, he's capable of handling it and the dude's already had to save her like 3 times already. Really, listen lady just stay home! You're only in the way and you can see how tortured the hero is with the thought of losing you let you ignore him and go and get yourself caught. What pissed me off even more was the fact she lied to the hero, told him she was staying home but had the audacity to feel betrayed when she realizes he's locked the door because he doesn't trust her!!! But I did like the hero despite his questionable taste is truly annoying woman. I found him to be charming and protective. This was a decent enough book and I would read it again in the future.
April 17, 2013
It's been awhile since I've read a Melissa Mayhue romance. I had remembered really enjoying a couple of her books, and since her stories usually involve time-travel to the past in some way, and I was looking for something a little different to read, I chose A Highlander's Destiny, which had been gathering dust in my TBR pile for quite some time. I can't say that I didn't enjoy it enough to finish it, but it fell short of my expectations. I felt a little let down way before I even finished it. It did involve characters from some of her other stories who had time-traveled, but the story of the current hero and heroine did not involve any time-travel. While the hero was definitely likeable, he wasn't memorable. He had rugged, good looks of course, but then don't they all. The heroine, on the other hand, found no adoring fan in me. She was just lacking too much backbone, courage, and spunk to garner much respect. Even given the circumstances of her upbringing and the losses she suffered, those just weren't enough to make-up for her weaknesses. After all, we all lose people we love in life. Most of us usually don't experience the kind of mind-numbing, panic-evoking fear that the heroine exhibits frequently in this story. Not to mention, her obsession with abandonment issues. I must admit, she steps up at the end and overrides most of her fear to force herself to action, but by this point in the story, I've already experienced considerable disagreement with her character. There was some passion and lust written between the hero and heroine, but it was mediocre at best. I remember enjoying the other stories I've read by Miss Mayhue much more. A rating of 2.75-3.0 stars is probably being generous. However, since I know I've really enjoyed previous books by the same author written in the same style and genre, I will definitely try another. All books can't be 4 and 5-star ratings, after all. :-)
October 26, 2015
Synopsis: "JESSE CORYELL, a descendant of the Fae, is a man in search of his destiny. He's tried to lose himself in his work, taking on the worst mankind has to offer, but what he really needs to find is his true love. When he sets out to help a mysterious woman find her sister, what he gets is much more than he bargained for: battling an undeniable attraction to his sexy new client while fighting an ancient evil to keep her safe.
DESTINY NOBLE, abandoned by everyone she's ever loved, will stop at nothing in her desperate quest to find her sister. Authorities have declared Leah a runaway, but Destiny knows better. Her dream visions have shown her the frightening truth. They've also shown her Jesse. But finding her Soulmate could result in the most painful loss of all, when she's forced to choose between loving Jesse and saving Leah.
Jesse and Destiny race against time to save an innocent girl from a powerful ancient evil. Is true love their best weapon...or will they be required to sacrifice their own destiny?"
My Review: This really wasn't a favorite of mine in the series. It stuck with the fantasy element much more in this book, and got a little darker than I would have liked for the series. I also really loved Jesse in the first book and couldn't wait to read his book, but felt a little let down in this book. We didn't get to know much of Jesse or really see too much of him, it mostly followed Destiny. As far as she goes, I think this is why this book turned me off a little more, she was so weak, unappealing, and stubborn in the wrong ways. It was really just an eh for me in this series that has been full of ups and downs, I have hopes that the next book will be a big up.
DESTINY NOBLE, abandoned by everyone she's ever loved, will stop at nothing in her desperate quest to find her sister. Authorities have declared Leah a runaway, but Destiny knows better. Her dream visions have shown her the frightening truth. They've also shown her Jesse. But finding her Soulmate could result in the most painful loss of all, when she's forced to choose between loving Jesse and saving Leah.
Jesse and Destiny race against time to save an innocent girl from a powerful ancient evil. Is true love their best weapon...or will they be required to sacrifice their own destiny?"
My Review: This really wasn't a favorite of mine in the series. It stuck with the fantasy element much more in this book, and got a little darker than I would have liked for the series. I also really loved Jesse in the first book and couldn't wait to read his book, but felt a little let down in this book. We didn't get to know much of Jesse or really see too much of him, it mostly followed Destiny. As far as she goes, I think this is why this book turned me off a little more, she was so weak, unappealing, and stubborn in the wrong ways. It was really just an eh for me in this series that has been full of ups and downs, I have hopes that the next book will be a big up.
April 22, 2013
53% done - it's official: i hate destiny. YOU acted like a beyotch and ASSumed jesse was *just* an employee and could be treated in a high-handed manner. YOU initiated sex with him twice--he never asked you or even hinted that he expected it from you. he has taken care of you at every turn, but as soon as you find out his last name (which YOU never bothered to ask) you condemn him. even though you will end up with him you don't deserve him, and i don't have to like it.
65% done - i just realized what has been bothering me this entire series: the inconsistency of having characters who believe completely in the faerie world, its history and the powers that come with being part or full fae (including time travel), but scoff at and dismiss things as "not possible", "fanciful", or "new age". it makes them look stupid.
100% done - "You're the best thing that ever happened to me, Des." She returned his smile and reached for him. "I know I am, you big Highlander." She was, after all, his Destiny.
gag. blech. yuck. i expect, and don't really mind, large helpings of cheese when i read this genre, but when i dislike a character (in this case, the heroine, Destiny) so much, the cheese, frankly, makes me want to vomit.
i won't tell anyone else not to read this book. the writing is ok, but i developed an intense dislike of the heroine early-on that only grew stronger as i turned the pages.
i intend to finish the series in spite of my issues--i can be stubborn like that--but right now it feels like a chore i have to complete. the next book in the series heads back in time, and is set in scotland, so hopefully things will pick up for me.
65% done - i just realized what has been bothering me this entire series: the inconsistency of having characters who believe completely in the faerie world, its history and the powers that come with being part or full fae (including time travel), but scoff at and dismiss things as "not possible", "fanciful", or "new age". it makes them look stupid.
100% done - "You're the best thing that ever happened to me, Des." She returned his smile and reached for him. "I know I am, you big Highlander." She was, after all, his Destiny.
gag. blech. yuck. i expect, and don't really mind, large helpings of cheese when i read this genre, but when i dislike a character (in this case, the heroine, Destiny) so much, the cheese, frankly, makes me want to vomit.
i won't tell anyone else not to read this book. the writing is ok, but i developed an intense dislike of the heroine early-on that only grew stronger as i turned the pages.
i intend to finish the series in spite of my issues--i can be stubborn like that--but right now it feels like a chore i have to complete. the next book in the series heads back in time, and is set in scotland, so hopefully things will pick up for me.
January 27, 2010
Destiny's sister Leah is missing. What ever in the world will she do? If anyone learns of her powers, there could be trouble!
This is the fifth book in Melissa Mayhue's Daughters of Glen series. I have not read any of her other books and I didn't feel like I was missing anything by reading this one. Looking back at some other reviews, some of the characters appear in earlier books but never in "main character form".
Destiny needs help finding her sister and this tall, beautiful man falls into her lap, or rather she onto the back of his motorcycle. Her world is a whirlwind of travels and learning more about her rescuer, Jesse. He's a Guardian Fae who knows that the people behind Leah's disappearance are bad news.
This book has some of the most beautiful descriptive scenery. I wish I could find a portal and escape there right now...with Jesse of course! This is a paranormal, highlander romance full of fae and vamps. What could possibly go wrong with these two mystical groups working their own magics in the world?!
Moreover, will Destiny ever see Leah again? Will Jesse break a company policy? Read this great book for a wonderful adventure of mystical love and devotion.
You might want to be aware that there are a couple of "racy" romance scenes (sex included) and the language is fairly strong at times.
Overall, highly recommended, quick, lighthearted read!
My thanks to the publisher for providing this review copy!
This is the fifth book in Melissa Mayhue's Daughters of Glen series. I have not read any of her other books and I didn't feel like I was missing anything by reading this one. Looking back at some other reviews, some of the characters appear in earlier books but never in "main character form".
Destiny needs help finding her sister and this tall, beautiful man falls into her lap, or rather she onto the back of his motorcycle. Her world is a whirlwind of travels and learning more about her rescuer, Jesse. He's a Guardian Fae who knows that the people behind Leah's disappearance are bad news.
This book has some of the most beautiful descriptive scenery. I wish I could find a portal and escape there right now...with Jesse of course! This is a paranormal, highlander romance full of fae and vamps. What could possibly go wrong with these two mystical groups working their own magics in the world?!
Moreover, will Destiny ever see Leah again? Will Jesse break a company policy? Read this great book for a wonderful adventure of mystical love and devotion.
You might want to be aware that there are a couple of "racy" romance scenes (sex included) and the language is fairly strong at times.
Overall, highly recommended, quick, lighthearted read!
My thanks to the publisher for providing this review copy!
November 3, 2011
Mayhue has a true gift with the coupling of her main leads, as well as introducing fantastic secondary characters whom become fabulous protaganists in their own novels. She also has an immense talent for adding wonderful, and intriguing children into the mix. Young characters whom steal your heart with their personality, show the promise of staggering power, and have the possibility of furthering the story arc greatly in the future--versus simply being thrown into the pages for plot filler.
I came into this book fully expecting to devour, savor, and love every word. This was Jesse Coryell. I shouted in excitement when it was released that his book was coming...and it did not disappoint. I can certainly see where some readers may take awhile to warm up to both Destiny and Leah, but I was one who enjoyed them straight away. They are both strong minded, independent women, everything I enjoy of a female literary lead. And within her own novel--Leah becomes one of the strongest heroine's in this entire series.
Despite that my favorite installments take place within medieval Scotland, Highlander's Destiny was filled with magic, tender romance, humor, and a cast of characters to rival any screen play. The ending was a heartpounding thriller, charged with emotion. I have come to rely upon, and expect this with any Daughter's of the Glen novel, and true to form; these books just get better and better. In my opinion, nearly every single one is sheer perfection, which is a true rarity in an ongoing series. I could not praise them more.
I came into this book fully expecting to devour, savor, and love every word. This was Jesse Coryell. I shouted in excitement when it was released that his book was coming...and it did not disappoint. I can certainly see where some readers may take awhile to warm up to both Destiny and Leah, but I was one who enjoyed them straight away. They are both strong minded, independent women, everything I enjoy of a female literary lead. And within her own novel--Leah becomes one of the strongest heroine's in this entire series.
Despite that my favorite installments take place within medieval Scotland, Highlander's Destiny was filled with magic, tender romance, humor, and a cast of characters to rival any screen play. The ending was a heartpounding thriller, charged with emotion. I have come to rely upon, and expect this with any Daughter's of the Glen novel, and true to form; these books just get better and better. In my opinion, nearly every single one is sheer perfection, which is a true rarity in an ongoing series. I could not praise them more.
October 26, 2014
I can't believe I let this book sit on my kobo to read shelf for many many months. I don't know why? I love the series so I don't know why I stopped, I guess I just didn't think I'd like this one as much. Boy was I wrong! This was awesome, it's everything every other book in this series has been, and then some.
I loved Jesse he was a great Alpha hero. He was sexy, strong, protective and of course he always wanted things his way.
Destiny was a funny, nutty and strong-minded heroin. Her often single-minded focus on finding and saving her sister was deeply moving.
I think the thing I have noticed and like best about this series is how different the story in each book is. There is of course the thread of the continuing characters throughout the books, and the basis of each story revolving around a woman that is a descendent of the fae; but where one book takes place in present time, another book may take place in 13th-century Scotland, and some have taken place in both. Also, our hero's and heroine's in each book have seemed different from each other. That said, even though each book is about a different couple and each couple gets their HEA; I would definitely recommend reading these in order because there is a background story that's continuous throughout the series.
This series really has it all it's contemporary, it's historical, there's a bit of magic, there's action and suspense, and a wonderful amount romance and steam!
I definitely won't let book 6 sit on my bookshelf as long as I let this one sit there :)
I loved Jesse he was a great Alpha hero. He was sexy, strong, protective and of course he always wanted things his way.
Destiny was a funny, nutty and strong-minded heroin. Her often single-minded focus on finding and saving her sister was deeply moving.
I think the thing I have noticed and like best about this series is how different the story in each book is. There is of course the thread of the continuing characters throughout the books, and the basis of each story revolving around a woman that is a descendent of the fae; but where one book takes place in present time, another book may take place in 13th-century Scotland, and some have taken place in both. Also, our hero's and heroine's in each book have seemed different from each other. That said, even though each book is about a different couple and each couple gets their HEA; I would definitely recommend reading these in order because there is a background story that's continuous throughout the series.
This series really has it all it's contemporary, it's historical, there's a bit of magic, there's action and suspense, and a wonderful amount romance and steam!
I definitely won't let book 6 sit on my bookshelf as long as I let this one sit there :)
January 24, 2010
I loved this book, and even though it is the 5th in the series, I never felt like I was lost. The chemistry between Jesse and Destiny is amazing, and I felt like I was feeling most of what they were.
I am an avid reader of paranormal romance and Melissa didn't disappoint!!
Everyone in Destiny Noble's life has abandoned her and the only family she has left is her younger sister. When the Nuadian Fae kidnap her sister, Destiny uses her dreams to locate her, which leads her to Jesse Coryell, a member of Dallyn's Elite Guard.
Jesse Coryell owns Coryell Enterprises that specializes in tracking down captives held against their will. He takes on Destiny as an unofficial client and promises to help her locate her sister. He is used to calling the shots during the investigations but Destiny refuses to be a docile client with her sister's life in the balance.
Jesse finds her stubbornness intriguing and dangerous. Women have wanted him for his unlimited back account, but not Destiny. She wants him to trust in her visions to help her locate her sister - something that he is not prepared to do. His lack of faith in her abilities causes her to follow her own path even when it leads her into danger forcing Jesse to rescue her.
Review copy courtesy of Sarah Reidy of Simon and Schuster.
I am an avid reader of paranormal romance and Melissa didn't disappoint!!
Everyone in Destiny Noble's life has abandoned her and the only family she has left is her younger sister. When the Nuadian Fae kidnap her sister, Destiny uses her dreams to locate her, which leads her to Jesse Coryell, a member of Dallyn's Elite Guard.
Jesse Coryell owns Coryell Enterprises that specializes in tracking down captives held against their will. He takes on Destiny as an unofficial client and promises to help her locate her sister. He is used to calling the shots during the investigations but Destiny refuses to be a docile client with her sister's life in the balance.
Jesse finds her stubbornness intriguing and dangerous. Women have wanted him for his unlimited back account, but not Destiny. She wants him to trust in her visions to help her locate her sister - something that he is not prepared to do. His lack of faith in her abilities causes her to follow her own path even when it leads her into danger forcing Jesse to rescue her.
Review copy courtesy of Sarah Reidy of Simon and Schuster.
September 18, 2010
For some reason or another, Destiny Noble has always had visions/dreams while sleeping. When her sister disappears, she dreams of a man that can help her find her sister when everyone else writes her sister off as a runaway.
It's been a while since I read a book from this series. I'm having a difficult time jumping into it and don't remember some of the characters clearly anymore. I enjoyed the books in the series when I read them a while ago, but for one reason or another, this book didn't live up to how I remember the other books in the series. I don't remember as many "technical" explanations (they were a bit dry for me) about the faeries in the other books, but I could be mistaken.
I did enjoy this book though. The main character had great chemistry even if Destiny was a bit weak/whiny at the beginning. I would definitely recommend reading at least a few of the previous books in the series before attempting this one. The storyline is good, but knowing the characters and different kinds of magic that were introduced in the other books adds so much more to the story.
I wish there was so much more to the ending, but I guess that's what supposed to get me to get my hands on the next book. =)
It's been a while since I read a book from this series. I'm having a difficult time jumping into it and don't remember some of the characters clearly anymore. I enjoyed the books in the series when I read them a while ago, but for one reason or another, this book didn't live up to how I remember the other books in the series. I don't remember as many "technical" explanations (they were a bit dry for me) about the faeries in the other books, but I could be mistaken.
I did enjoy this book though. The main character had great chemistry even if Destiny was a bit weak/whiny at the beginning. I would definitely recommend reading at least a few of the previous books in the series before attempting this one. The storyline is good, but knowing the characters and different kinds of magic that were introduced in the other books adds so much more to the story.
I wish there was so much more to the ending, but I guess that's what supposed to get me to get my hands on the next book. =)
September 7, 2011
In my review of A Highlander's Homecoming, I mentioned that I read it before I read this one. Well, I did like this one much better than #6. I actually think that it gave me a better perspective on this book. Usually in this series, there is time-travel and the characters end up in the past in Scotland. This novel takes place in present time. It was kind of nice to see that Jesse Coryell got his own book. His sister Cate Coryell was the first to be enraptured by the magic of the Scottish Fae in book #1 (Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband). One thing that really bothered me about the book was the language. Too many "f-bombs" were being dropped and I didn't think that it was necessary. There were a lot of interesting twists and turns in the story. His love interest in the story Destiny Noble (hence the name of the book) was a little annoying at first but she grew on me. I did think that their romance grew a little too quickly for me. Even though she was his "Destiny" it just seemed a little rushed. I was happy that I read the books out of order because I did gain an appreciation for the characters.
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