Decision and Destiny: Colette's Legacy

I loved all three of these books, and re-read the first two again in preparation for the last one to debut in November. Historical romance fiction is a favorite, but stopped reading this genre when the "romance details" overtook the storyline in so many of these types of books....This is not the case here. There is romance, and sexual tension but the very interesting saga leads, rather than the bedroom. I also had a personal interest in reading these books since I know the "De" author as the mother of a former student of mine and I have been cheering on the progress of these books for sometime! You will not be disappointed in these. I gave the trilogy to my mom for Christmas and she also gives them an enthusiastic "thumbs up"! Now I hope for a new trilogy for the "next generation" of characters. How about it, Deb?!!

This is not only a sexy read (with only simple kisses believe it or not) but a really well-written work. The story of the Duvoisin men and Charmaine becomes more intertwined in this second installment and find out so much more. Things get heated up in terms of tension and relationships and hardship. Overall, an enganging installment and many kudos to Deb and Val Gantt who know how to write with purpose. I'm sick of all the 'teen' vampire novels out there. Sure, I've read most of them but they haven't left me craving more. This novel is truly full of substance and heart.

This book is wonderful. I've already pre-ordered the next book in the series. Note: this is the second book. The first is "A Silent Ocean Away." I've had all my friends read this book (girl friends) and they've all loved it as well. It is a wonderful, clean, romance with twists and turns that are so exciting.

Decision and Destiny is even better than the first book in the trilogy, A Silent Ocean Away and that one was pretty darn good. In this one the two authors delved more into most of the main characters' history. D & D had several laugh out loud scenes as well as a couple of heart breaking ones. I am rooting for Charmaine, the heroine to stay with John at the end of the trilogy. I highly recommend D & D. The last book is tentatively scheduled to be published in November of this year. I can't wait!

By 1837, the dysfunctional Duvoisins family struggles with inner turmoil since the death of the patriarch Frederic's second wife frail Colette. Her twin daughters born in 1828 Yvette and Jeannette struggle with their mom's death and the almost immediate third marriage of their father to his late first wife's sister Agatha. Jeannette is especially hurting as she is closer in temperament to her mom than the somewhat wild Yvette. Their governess nineteen year old Charmaine Ryan has helped them adapt to their wicked stepmother as she protects them as best she can especially the youngest infant Pierre from Agatha's abusive anger. However, Frederic has withdrawn while his two oldest sons, both born in 1808, the illegitimate Virginian Paul and his heir from his first wife John argue over business, family, and Charmaine. With treachery from within leading to tragedy, the Duvoisins family, already split due to the late Colette's ties to father and son, seems on the verge of total destruction; only Charmaine is the one person who might save them from themselves, but she is pulled between the two oldest sons. The second Duvoisins historical saga (see AN OCEAN AWAY) is a terrific entry that uses humor and innocent events like a picnic or horse riding to somewhat defuse the overwhelming family strife. The story line is character driven with the ensemble cast coming across as fully developed especially their differing passions to include loathing. More of what caused the schism is revealed as the writing team of DeVa Gantt provides an interesting middle tale; however though newcomers will enjoy aptly titled DECISION AND DESTINY, they will relish the dynamic interrelationships and rivalries much more if they read the first novel. Harriet Klausner