| Title | : | Twilight Destiny (Haven's Realm #1) |
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| ISBN | : | 1936653982 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 |
| Publication | : | First published October 13, 2008 |
secret parts of his long-quiet heart. He felt inexplicably and irresistibly drawn to
her, until at last he resigned himself to the fact that they were destined to meet,
even though he knew the decision to involve himself with the young mortal could mean the end of his existence.
Katie led a simple life, ruled by order and practicality. She had no time for romance, had never given it thought, until the night a stranger stepped into her life. Joshua’s old-fashioned, Scottish mannerisms and extraordinary good looks awakened her heart to new and unknown yearnings. When she discovered that the man she’d learned to love was a vampire, she became torn between fear she couldn’t control and an almost desperate longing.
Twilight Destiny (Haven's Realm #1) Reviews
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Twilight Destiny is the first book in the Haven’s Realm series. Joshua has accepted a life of solitude, but an unexpected encounter in the woods sets into motion a change in his future.
Joshua and Catherine are the central characters in this romantic story. I loved the two of them together. Their personalities are very similar, and they made sense as a couple. Both are quiet, thoughtful, and traditional in their beliefs. Joshua, being a vampire, has been around for ages. As a reader, you get the impression he has learned some hard lessons in life and love. Catherine is only seventeen when the reader starts to really know her character. She is so responsible and mature, that it is hard to grasp that she hasn’t yet graduated high school. It is apparent that she had to grow up much faster than her peers.
Monteau wrote the perfect love story to fit her character’s personalities. In the beginning it was a traditional courtship, and very innocent. The budding relationship was caring and sweet, and as it progressed it grew more passionate. She also did an outstanding job with the character development, she gave readers the history of both Joshua and Catherine and we learned how they became they people they are presently. The story isn’t an extremely fast paced book, but it does capture your attention and imagination from the start. Monteau builds on to the story in a way that keeps you right there with her throughout the whole journey.
I previously read other books in the series, and I am happy to have the opportunity to start them from the beginning. Twilight Destiny isn’t my favorite of the Haven’s Realm books, but for me the first book in a series seldom is. Please don’t take that to mean I didn’t like the book, because that is not the case at all. Twilight Destiny is an enjoyable paranormal romance that centers around two beautiful and endearing characters, and a great start to the series.
**Reviewed by Teresa D. for VampireRomanceBooks.com** -
Enjoyable love story! I had some reservations before reading this book, since I was dreading another predictable vampire-meets-human storyline. But this one surprised me! I did see some influences from another famous vamp-meets-human series, but without the drawn-out angst: I didn't have to read 4-5 books to find out 'what happens next' and there are no other paranormal creatures. Would I recommend this book to others? Yes:)
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I am so glad I found this book. I am a member of Secret Cravings e-book club and received book 5 in this series and when I read it, I had to read this one. It was incredible. Even though I knew some of their story, this book brought tears to my eyes. The author writes with intense passion. I highly recommend this great story.
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Far better than I had ever hoped! True vampire inspiration! I love you Joshua, I mean Trey, no...Joshua. I love you all!
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This is probably one of the best romance for the sake of romance that I read. (I haven't read tones but still.)
They was a large part of the book when I didn't see the point of the hero being a vampire, if he had just been an older guy, that would have worked just fine. And there was a lot of crying even from the male lead character which was a bit odd because as he is so old and though I would have expected something a bit more manly it was as if crying was the only way for them to express their emotions. The lead female character was really easy to relate to and I like her reaction when she comes home from the fair, I mean I would do that too personally.
My favorite part of the book start around 70% when we get into some action, I couldn't stop reading, I wanted to know what was going to happen to the heroine in the vampire nest. I mean it was crazy to go there alone seriously, I would have changed country rather than go there but she did. And there was a lot of emotional blood drinking.
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Wonderfully written... Loved every word of it... Even before it was rewritten
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Twilight Destiny is a great read I just loved from beginning to the very end great read all around .
