Seduced by Destiny

Mitchell Winery #3

by Laura A. Barnes

How can one resist their destiny?

He was her best friend’s brother.

She was an unattainable conquest.

Cade Mitchell only had to flash his legendary smile and he’d find a more than willing bed partner. However, the one woman he desired above all others only showed him the door.

Her denial of their attraction only fueled his desires.

Never. An option he wouldn’t consider.

Becca Grant fought to keep herself from falling for a player’s charm. However, his kisses became an obsession she craved.

Obsessed to the point of surrendering to the passion raging between them.

Yes. The answer whispered from her lips.

An affair that blossomed into the promise of forever hung in the balance by their hidden insecurities. They allowed the threat of another person’s revenge the power to destroy their unspoken love.

Seducing Becca opened his heart to forever.

Falling for Cade was her destiny.

Would doubts be the downfall of Becca’s and Cade’s love affair? Or would their confession of love bind them together for eternity?

Seduced by Destiny is the final book in Laura A. Barnes’s Mitchell Winery Series. If you love a steamy contemporary, best friend’s brother, destined to be together, then you’ll love this romance.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2024

About the author

International bestselling author Laura A. Barnes fell in love with writing in the second grade. After her first creative writing assignment, she dreamt of becoming an author. Many years went by with Laura filling her head full of story ideas and some funny fish songs she wrote while fishing with her family. In 2017, she made her dreams a reality. With her debut novel Rescued By the Captain, she has set out on the path of a published author.​

When not writing, Laura can be found devouring her favorite romance books. Laura is married to her own Prince Charming (who for some reason or another thinks the heroes in her books are about him) who she enjoys traveling with and binging shows on streaming services. You can usually find her spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides her love of reading and writing, Laura loves to travel. With her passport stamped in England, Scotland, and Ireland; she hopes to add more countries to her list soon.​

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Reviews

[Rose Seals · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, fast paced book. Full of jot steamy scenes, love, family, friends, intrigue, romance, twists and turns. At the start, Becca and Cade are celebrating with family and friends. Becca is drinking and leaves with Cade for a fun night together. In the morning, she feels that again she has made a mistake yet Cade feels that she is what he needs in his life. Now he has to prove it to her. Always great to read and have the characters from the other books. Would recommend to others this book and the rest of the series.

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[Berta Greenleaf Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was so sweet and full of feelings. Cade fell for his sister's bf and had to convince her to give him a chance. Becca could not forget what a player Cade was, could she trust him? All the while behind the scenes there were people trying to cause havoc and chaos. Cade and Becca get their HEA. I highly recommend this book to all romance readers.

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[CATHERINE BURHANS · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a wonderful series, with rich, powerful people and the”gorgeous gods” brothers. It’s fun to watch the arrogant hunks fall in love and be humbled. That’s just the case with Cade Mitchell , the last single brother. He’s got it bad for Becca, and knows she’s his ever after, but he’s been such a player all his adult life that she can’t trust him. She knows that she needs to guard her heart so she won’t be devastated when he moves on to another. But the attraction to one another is insatiable, and they can’t keep their hands off one another. Now he just needs to prove to her that she’s his forever. Evil doers reappear in this book to cause trouble for the Mitchell family and especially Becca , which add to some unpredictable moments . Even though each story is a stand alone, the characters do reappear in subsequent books, making them much more enjoyable when you do know them and their backstories

[Jayne Butcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, but I’m sad to see this trilogy end! Becca, Eve and Addison have been friends since junior high school. Addison’s two brothers, Grayson and Cade, aka the ‘Gorgeous Gods’, definitely knew their way around women and even though Eve had a crush on Greyson, and Becca had one on Cade, both women knew that these men were confirmed players. Fast forward and Eve and Greyson are now married (book one), and Addison is engaged to Stirling, one of their business associates (book two) . Now Cade has decided to pursue Becca, who is running away as fast as she can. Oh, she adores him, but she doesn’t trust him. He is a big flirt who seduces a different woman practically every night, and this book is their story. He must prove that he is serious about Becca, and she must ignore her insecurities and follow her heart. Cade is one sexy man, and his senuality oozes off the page. The lovemaking scenes with Becca and him are hot, trilling and playful. She tends to give off ‘go away closer’ vibes, but when push comes to shove, he’s her man. Samantha and Bradley, villains from the two previous books, rear their ugly heads and try to tear Becca and Cade apart. There are a few frightening moments, but their efforts are wasted and their comeuppance is sweet. I love the way this trilogy is written. The three girlfriends are fiercely loyal to each other. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are welcoming, playful, protective and inclusive…..and the betting that goes on during Sunday brunch is a hoot! There is just something so sweet and heartwarming about this book, and it’s not Gina’s famous cinnamon rolls. Grayson and Eve adore each other. Stirling provides stability and is tender toward Addison, but Becca and Cade are just truly besotted with each other…..and that makes me happy!.

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[Sahar's Honest Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steamy, Contemporary Romance

He is a player; does love mend his ways? Becca is in love with her best friend's brother, but does she trust him? Some people are out for revenge, and they have every intention of sabotaging Becca and Cade’s relationship. Love and trust must go hand-in-hand, or the revenge seekers might just destroy their rocky relationship. Will Becca and Cade find their happiness? For the answer, you will want to read this entertaining, steamy, contemporary romance. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. You can read this story on its own, but if you want to read about the side characters in this book, you will want to start from the beginning of the series.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Becca and Cade are an adorable couple! Their steamy and strong attraction to each other fuels their growing bond in their relationship. Loved the family dynamics and how all of the characters are intertwined and genuinely care for all of them. Some suspense adds layers to the story. Highly recommend! Looking forward to more romance novels from Ms. Barnes.

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[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading Cade and Becca's story set in the world of wine making. Cade is a player who can have any woman, but the one he wants doesn't seem to want him. An affair or relationship with a player such as Cade is not on Becca's agenda until things change. Can they overcome their oen insecurities to make it work or not.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a good addition to the "Mitchell Winery" series. This is Becca and Cade's story. It is a fun story about a player, her best friend's brother, and one determined to not cave to his charm. I love the characters and how the story develops.

[Rachelle Sauve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing series