The Destiny

With this book I have read all of Kathleen Givens books and they are a little hard to find but definitely worth the effort of finding. If you like historical romance set in Scotland it is a good read. Mrs. Givens has just enough historical detail that the book is not boring the ending is a little out there but still an excellent read.

I cannot believe I am the first to write a review of this amazing novel. I just finished my second reading of this book and absolutley loved it, again!! If you like smart romance novels, with great history and fabulous story telling, this is your book. It is not a sexcapade, but is very sensual. Most of all, the story of Eileen and Neil races along and grips the reader. Have fun!

I was first introduced to this author in "The Legend", the wonderful predecessor to this book and I'm glad I discovered her. "The Legend" introduced twin brothers James and Neil MacCurrie and the prophecies involving their lives, loves, war, peace and the future of their clan."The Destiny" is laird Neil's story and opens with Neil returning from a meeting with exiled King James in France. Posing as a French Huguenot, he arrives at what he has been told is a safehouse and there he meets Eileen Ronley. She has been asked to translate French to English so that it can be determined who he is and why he has come. During the exchange, Eileen comes to doubt that he is, indeed French, since he seems to know of her Scots mother. Neil is stunned to discover that Eileen is the long lost cousin of his own cousin Duncan. They begin to feel an attraction to one another immediately. When Neil is imprisoned, Eileen helps him to escape and he leaves her with a kiss and the words "I will see you again".Eileen is the granddaughter of King Charles II. Her father was the king's illegitimate son, but there are rumours that Charles did, in fact marry Jane Ronley. If that could be proven, Eileen would then be the rightful queen. This makes life quite dangerous for Eileen (which worries Neil even more than Eileen) and creates most of the intrigue and conflict in this story. Will Neil return to London and find her? Will Eileen pursue her claim to the throne? Are Neil and Eileen each other's destiny?If you need to have hero and heroine constantly together and having sex, you likely won't enjoy this book. Neil and Eileen are seperated often, but there are enough sweet, romantic encounters along the way that turn your heart to mush and keep the romance alive for Neil, Eileen and the reader. Though I liked "The Legend" better, this is still recommended and I hope that Duncan will get his story next. :)

Having waited too long for the DESTINY - it's a pleasure to realize that good things are worth the wait. Kathleen's LEGEND, was captivating on all levels and now after reading DESTINY it is so refreshing to not be hit with smut; instead you get exacting history mingled with real life emotions. All you readers out there with a brain and a heart - this should be your next purchase!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast, entertaining read and the charaters were well rounded. I have come to love Jamie, Neil and Duncan (I hope his story is next!)If you like Highland romances, this will not disappoint!