Freeing Destiny (Fate #2) in Indie Chicks Rockin' Reader Group

Jan 03, 2016 Shannon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: series, romance, series-stand-alone, part-of-series, family-drama, a-few-tears-were-shed, for-review, kindle-book, contemporary, family

"Stop fighting it, Stella. There are certain things in life that happen for a reason. You and I are going to happen - no matter what the fucking purpose or result entails."

Faith brings us another beautiful love story with Freeing Destiny. Stella and Jack find something very unique, something that not a lot of people are lucky enough to share. The minute these 2 connected at the wedding of her mom and his best friend, they both knew that they were done for, even though love was not on the rad ...more

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Feb 25, 2016 Stephanie Rose rated it it was amazing

Freeing Destiny is another fantastic book from Faith Andrews! I loved everything about this story - the extra glimpse we got of Caleb and Gabby from Feel Again, the amazing and unexpected connection between Jack and Stella that turned into love, and the twist from the past that didn't make it smooth sailing for anyone.

Jack and Stella make you laugh, swoon, and hope against hope they can beat the odds. Even though its a continuation of Feel Again, it can most definitely be read as a standalone (a ...more

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Feb 16, 2016 Amanuk rated it it was amazing

Where to start? I absolutely loved Stella and Jacks story. These two captured my heart from the beginning. I loved Jacks honesty and his ability to see what was right in front of him. He had no shame in his love for Stella. Stella, she's sweet and understanding and determined to live out her well thought out plans before she met Jack. These two definitely had their obstacles but wouldn't let them get between them.

Such a sweet book with a touch of crazy which I was addicted to. Let's just say th ...more

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Mar 15, 2016 Julie rated it it was amazing

Freeing Destiny is yet again another amazing book written by Faith. The characters are well written, and the story is just captivating. Even though I wouldn’t say it’s a necessity to read Feel Again before reading this, I do highly recommend it. We fell in love with Caleb and Gabriella in the first book and you see such heartache Gabriella had to endure to get her happy ending. Now, her kids are grown and they are happily married.

Freeing Destiny is Stella’s, one of Gabriella’s twin daughters, st Freeing Destiny is yet again another amazing book written by Faith. The characters are well written, and the story is just captivating. Even though I wouldn’t say it’s a necessity to read Feel Again before reading this, I do highly recommend it. We fell in love with Caleb and Gabriella in the first book and you see such heartache Gabriella had to endure to get her happy ending. Now, her kids are grown and they are happily married.

Freeing Destiny is Stella’s, one of Gabriella’s twin daughters, story and I just fell in love even more with this series. Everyone around Stella is in love, from her sister to her mom. Stella is one of those sweet girls that you immediately adore and want to see her get her Prince Charming.

Then, along comes Jack, Caleb’s best friend. After Gabriella and Caleb’s wedding, Jack and Stella begin spending time together. Right from the start, you can feel their connection. It’s like two souls connecting as one. Two peas in a pod. But, time is not on their side at all.

Stella is leaving soon to follow her dream across country, never knowing she would find her soul mate in Jack. I simply adored Jack. When he falls in love, he falls hard. He’s sweet, sexy, and such a lovable character. The more time they spend together, the more time they want. Will Stella change her plans? I’ll never tell.

As their story continues and just when you think they’re getting their happily ever after, Faith throws in such an amazing twist! It’s definitely not what I was expecting and I think that’s what is so addicting about this book. The way Faith draws in characters from the previous book adds some suspense to Jack and Stella’s lives and that’s another reason I couldn’t put this book down. But, as Stella finds herself in a precarious situation, you still feel the bond she and Jack have. Actually, their love grows even more.

“You make the world-my world-a brighter place just by being in it.” - Jack

The relationship between Jack and Stella is just beautiful. I felt myself giggling like a schoolgirl because I was feeling so happy for Stella seeing her get her man. Jack is adorable and I love the friendship he has with Caleb. They are more like brothers instead of best friends and you can really feel their friendship deepening even more with Stella dating him and him being involved more in their family. Stella is the type of girl everyone needs as a best friend. I have loved this family in these two books and I’m really sad to see it end. Don't get me wrong, I’m glad they all find their happiness but I’m also going to miss them. It’s been sad but yet a happy series to see this family overcome such grief and finally get the life they all deserve.

If you want a series that will bring out many emotions and make you fall in love with each character, then this is one book you need to read. Faith has done it again and I’m still a forever fan. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next and I recommend this 5 star book.
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Oct 19, 2015 Elizabeth rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, eram

What do you do when you have your life mapped out and you meet someone that makes you question all of those plans?
That's the issue that Stella Edwards runs into when she meets Jack at her mother's wedding. Stella, 21, and her entire family are on the verge of moving from California to New York when she and Jack make an instant connection. They have two weeks to see where things go.
I loved watching Jack and Stella together! Yes, they had an instant connection with each other, but it wasn't smoot What do you do when you have your life mapped out and you meet someone that makes you question all of those plans?
That's the issue that Stella Edwards runs into when she meets Jack at her mother's wedding. Stella, 21, and her entire family are on the verge of moving from California to New York when she and Jack make an instant connection. They have two weeks to see where things go.
I loved watching Jack and Stella together! Yes, they had an instant connection with each other, but it wasn't smooth sailing in the beginning. There were lots of stops and starts as they both tried to guard themselves while falling in love at the same time. I appreciated that Jack was truly one of the good guys and would own up to bad behavior. It didn't take long for both characters to realize that what they had was more than just an attraction - the question then was what to do about it. Stella had a moment early on that I just loved:
"San Francisco was my current home.
New York was my soon-to-be home.
Jack was my heart's home."
I think I even fell a little bit in love watching how Jack treated Stella. From the reason behind his nickname for her to how he approached the physical part of their relationship telegraphed that this was it for him and I really rooted for them to figure things out.
The cast of characters in Freeing Destiny all appear in the prior book, Feeling Again, but you can easily read this book on it's own. Having said that - I would suggest reading Feeling Again first. Some of the interplay between Stella, Jack, and the supporting cast makes more sense with the back story from the first book in the series.
This is an incredibly well written book that covers a lot of emotional ground. You have a young woman working to find her place in the world and a couple trying to figure out if a relationship will work. There is the interplay between sisters who have done everything together and the desire to not disappoint a parent. Just with all of that you have a great story that you don't want to put down. Ms. Andrews then surprises us with an element of suspense when Jack's sister, Aubrey, makes an appearance and proceeds to rip everyone's world apart.
Freeing Destiny was a book I was looking forward to reading and it definitely lived up to expectations. ...more

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Jan 05, 2016 Lisa rated it it was amazing

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Faith Andrews does an amazing job of captivating me from the start. I fell in love with these characters in Feel Again, and was anxiously awaiting Stella's story.
Stella is beautiful inside and out. She has her life mapped out and her plans set, she is moving across the country to start her career in fashion. She is not looking for any distractions.
That is until she meets Jack. He is hot, sweet, and super swoony. He is happy with his life the ...more

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Oct 19, 2015 Cassie rated it it was amazing

4.5 Exquisite Stars!

I enjoy a good story that keeps me involved, wanting to read more and that's exactly what I got with this one! Faith delivered an incredible story complete with intense love, suspense and a bit of sexy.

I have loved the Edwards family dynamic since the first book and it continues through this one. I'm thankful we get to see Gabriella & Caleb, Nina & Ryan and Aunt Gina here, they are a big part of Stella's life & the story wouldn't have been the same without them. It was hard ...more

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Oct 19, 2015 Jackie rated it it was amazing

I've loved every book I've ever read by Faith and this one was no different. Jack and Stella had amazing chemistry. This book drew me in from the start and was full of suspense. ...more

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