The Destined Series: The Complete Collection

Destined #1-4

by Ashley Suzanne

A complete collection of the best selling Destined Series. Over 275,000 words, 4 complete novels and a novella.

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Amazon, Anthologies, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Adult

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First published April 28, 2014

About the author

Ashley Suzanne has been writing as long as she can remember. As a youngster, she was always creating stories and talking to her imaginary friends. Thankfully, her parents also carried this love of fiction, and helped her grow into the writer she is today.

Ashley is a bestselling author and spends equal amounts of time writing and reading. Being the true book whore she is, Ashley would rather dive into a good book before going out of her house. Giving up her career in Real Estate, Ashley has officially moved to hermit status.

When Ashley isn't coming up with her next story, you'll most likely find her on the couch with a kindle in her hand (probably watching some crappy reality show while , annoying her husband by telling him all about her new book boyfriend or spending quality time with her two gremlins ... Sorry, I mean adorable children.

You can find Ashley on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or her blog.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! LOVED these books!! Let me just say, I downloaded this box set for 99 cents because Ashley Suzanne was going to be at an author event I was attending. I didn't really research them much but when I opened Book 1, Mirage, I was sucked in instantly! This book was soooo good I didn't want to put it down! I am NOT going to lie, it has a cliffhanger! And...book 1.5, Inception, is from a separate character's POV, without much insight into the cliffhanger! However, it gives a lot of backstory with some interesting observations by said character. Book 2, Awakening, was MINDBLOWING! LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!! Book 3, kind of a spin off book, about a 4th character. It is quite good and there are little insights dropped into the other's stories as well. Then comes the final book, Epiphany, which is the wrap up. It is done very nicely!

I highly recommend these books but expect some anxiety for sure. There are definitely some roller coaster emotions that take place while reading!

[Itsy Bitsy Book Bits · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mirage Book 1 of the Destined series by Ashley Suzanne.
"Love stories are for suckers. Life doesn't happen like it did in The Notebook. Or should I say that death doesn't happen that way? You don't meet the person you're supposed to be with until your time is up and then slowly fade away together. Real life is a bitch and it hurts. The real story isn't pretty a romantic it just breaks you to the point where you don't want to go on anymore. You pray that this isn't the way your story ends." From best friends to lovers through broken hearts and miss communication Mira and Skylar have a chance to fix what they broke, but life jobs and jealousies send them on different paths.
Mira is an office manager for a real estate firm. She's living a very regular life after the death of her college sweetheart Danny. Something she wasn't sure she could get past. Helping her to grieve is Kaylee and Skylar together they are the three remaining members of their quad. When Skylar and Mira finally get on the same page, that they love each other, they want to be together and they are going to move in together. Things change in an absolutely unexpected way. Skylar is a Biker, madly in love with his best friend’s girl. "Mira, I have loved you from the second I saw your freshman year. I wanted to talk to you, but Danny beat me to the punch. I never questioned it, because he was my best friend I grew up with the kid. When you and Danny went down I was terrified. I was so scared and that I never get to tell you how I felt about you." He never acts on it but, his devotion to Mira is unquestionable. Loving her from a distance desperately wishing he could be with her. How is he supposed to deal with this? Mira says she loves him and she wants to be with him, that she has loved him all along. Could that be true? Does she really love him or a figment of her imagination? "I loved Danny, but I crave you. Your embedded in my soul; I know it's not a dream. I know that it's the truth." There has to be a way that they can be together without ruining their family of friendships. "I know my heart is where it's supposed to be."

Interception novella/Book 1.5 of the Destined series by Ashley Suzanne. This is a flash back type of book, it's the story of how it all began from Danny's perspective. How they all met, what they were like 4 years earlier, how they pared off, and how Danny dealt with the undercurrent of Mira and Skylar being attracted to one another. Most important what lead up to the accident.
"It kind of feels like we're about to be stuck in the friend zone. You know what I'm talking about. That zone between a girl and a guy who might be attracted to each other but end up being friends instead. I enjoy spending time with Mira but I really want to get to know her on a different level and not just be her buddy." Danny falls hard and fast for Mira, as soon as he meets her there is no one else for him. "She's just that kind of girl the kind you want to care for and make sure she's comfortable all the time." He imagines his and her future entwined and sets off blindly to make it happen. It's almost obsessive how fast things move for him. "With all the romance novels girls were talking about these days, it shouldn't be too hard to find a way to make her mine I don't have a billion dollars or own a cable knit sweater, but I'm sure I can find something romantic to do. I'm going to have to find a way to ask her to this formal but with some huge romantic gesture." Right away he can feel the attraction between Skylar his best friend and Mira, but he ignores it and sets out to make her his. "I don't know why I'm being like this, other than I feel some weird kind of vibe coming off the two of them. I know neither of them would do that to me, but this at the same time, I can't help it. Call it the caveman in me, but she's my girl."

Awakening Book 2 of the Destined series by Ashley Suzanne
Mira is officially out of the coma and out of the hospital and as soon as she's out the Drama begins. "If she is in love with someone else, would you want to marry her? Would you want to always think you're coming in second, even though you technically won?" Mira can't seem to get over the feelings her vivid dreams left her with. she is completely confused and finding out that Danny met and confided in Melissa is the straw that breaks the camel’s back. She comes clean about the dreams, the feelings for Skylar, and her absolute confusion. Then she leaves to stay with Kaylee. Danny is Struggling with his love for Mira and his new found friendship with Melissa. "God knows I've been thinking about Melissa a lot lately. We did get close over the last couple of weeks." He's not sure what to feel about Skylar. Deciding that they can't cause Danny pain Mira and Skylar back off and stay friends. But things are not the same between the Danny and Mira. They can't seem to get past the first stages of their new relationship and Melissa is a looming shadow for Danny while Skylar is for Mira. Danny sees that Mira is miserable and he lets go. "Mira, as much as I don't want to let you go, I understand you're not the only one who change during those weeks I did too. I just didn't realize it. You said it before that you mourned my loss, in the way I did the same." But can Skylar and Mira finally get it together enough to be happy? "The best relationships blossom out of deep rooted friendship and that's what we have. You're my best friend, my partner and the person I want to spend the rest of my life with." Is the friendship between Danny Skylar and Mira over? Will Danny regret letting go? "Mira, I didn't let go. I just opened the door for someone else to love you the way you deserve to be loved. You're always in here."

Facade Book 3 of the Destined series by Ashley Suzanne
Kaylee is a girl who like's guys and sex. All through the series we hear tidbits about her exploits, she claims she's a "slut but a good one". She is completely unwilling to settle down until a couple months into a sex only relationship with Jacoby. Her Duh moment happens, when She goes to a concert with Mira and makes it back stage ready to play groupie for a guy who can't stop talking about his ex, when she realizes all she wants that night is to be with Jacoby, so she makes a plans to go over to his house to surprise him, but ends up leaving heart broken. She never says a word to Jacoby, and lets the relationship proceed the way it has been. Reaffirming her beliefs that she's better off without commitment. After reading why she's a commitment phoebe I understand, but in this story she makes some wild conclusions and, she is just an all-around firecracker. "A year ago you couldn't pay me to be in a relationship. I think this would only work with Jacoby. He makes me want to beat the demons, break the skeletons and fight my way out of the darkness I didn't know I was living in. He's my light in the dark tunnel and I'll admit it to anyone who asks; sometimes with the right person love is worth everything. Jacoby is a man with a great career, a fun life and not looking to settle down. After being in sex only relationship with Kaylee he realizes he wants more with her and sets out to make it happen. Slow and steady, he wins her over and helps her heal. He hangs in there when she gets a little nuts and cares about the little things. He's everything she never knew she wanted. But first he has to gain her trust and he starts to do that when he throws a wrench in his own game. He messes up and he might lose her. He just hopes she can overlook his mistake and see his side of things. "Truth is, everyone's going to hurt you; you just got to find the ones worth suffering for."- Bob Marley This novel can be read by its self but, you would be much happier if you read the series in order. This author's style of writing takes a little to get used to, but she absolutely has some great characters and plot twists.

Epiphany Book 4 of the Destined series by Ashley Suzanne Mira and Skylar are 2 people madly in love. It took so much to get them were they are and it seems like they are each other’s rocks. After the accident, coma and Danny, there isn't anything that can't be overcome, but little things start chipping away at them. How they handle them will ultimately decide what happens with them. "It's not going to be easy, MI. I'm sure it's going to be F**k**g terrible at times, but it's us against the world. I need you to remember that." Club business and Skylar’s inability to communicate are interfering in their relationship, Skylar closes his garage without telling Mira, and there are things from the accident, that no one bothered to tell Mira. Along with everything else, she's having a hard time copping. Mira's health is again in question and she feels like everything she touches goes bad. Her insecurities really eat at her. "Why is the universe so f**k**g cruel?" But Skylar loves her and she just needs to realize nothing will get in the way of that. "I promise you this, Sweets. You're always going to be my number one, my best friend and my source of comfort. I'm always going to want to come home to you and nobody else. I promise to be the first thing that you see each morning and hold you through the night. I give you my word that I've been in love with you since before I even realized it and I'm going to love you until after I'm dead and gone. You're the only one for me. I promise to give you the greatest love story ever written" Danny finally see's that the relationship between Mira and Skylar is the real McCoy, and decides to leave, for a job offer in New York. His attempt to protect Mira from life's changes, drives home that they are not meant for each other. The relationship with Melissa is a dead end, so she will not be going. Kaylee and Mira prove once again that they are family and love like sisters. Mira getting her happily ever after is, the icing on the cake that is the Destined series. This is the final chapter to this series and what a way to go!

[DJ Sakata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite Quotes:

Book 1 Mirage:

“My boss is the tri-fecta, sexy, smart and rich. I cannot go there with him.”
“If you've never had your hair washed by a lover, you're missing out. This was a first for me and it might be just as good as sex.”
“The best thing about dreams is that fleeting moment, when you are between sleep and awake, when you don't know the difference between reality and fantasy, when for just that one moment you feel with your entire soul that the dream is reality, and it really happened.”

Book 1.5 Inception

"Her blush has to be one of the most adorable things about her. The girl will make a complete ass out of herself when out in public, but put her in an awkward situation, she instantly turns pink."
"They say the whole point of dating is like an interview process, to find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with."
"You're it for me Pea, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. We're going to be so disgustingly happy, our friends are going to hate us."

Book 2 Awakening

“Not many people end up with their first loves. The first person you give your heart to teaches you how to love and how to be in a relationship. A lot of times it’s to prepare you for when you meet the one who’s going to steal yours forever.”

“This is as real as anything else. You’re not going to wake up tomorrow and have to start all over. This is not Groundhog Day.”

“I’m going to live everyday to make you smile.”

“Sky. I didn’t chose you, my heart did.”

“It’s Skylar’s turn to freak out and he’s back peddling like an Olympic cyclist, but in reverse.”

“Love really does hurt, but it hurts so damn good.”

Book 3 - Facade

“I point to Mira, who’s frantically kissing Skylar like he’s getting ready to board a space shuttle destined to save the world from falling asteroids.”

“If having a boyfriend means being hot for him at all hours of the day, I’m pissed I didn’t sign up sooner.”

“My heart’s beating so quickly, I can feel it in my fingertips.”

“Someone very wise told me, your spouse will disappoint you, your kids will eventually leave you and your parents will eventually die; the only thing you can do in life is to do what makes you happy… let me make you happy.”

“Licking my lips in appreciation, Jacoby turns around and catches me red-handed, staring at him like he’s a Thanksgiving turkey and I’m a ravenous Pilgrim.”

Book 4 - Epiphany

“You tell me the things that are non-negotiable and I’ll make sure to never ever go against them. Mira, I promise you on everything that I love, I’ll never ruin us. Ever.”

“I do hope that one day I’ll be able to build up some kind of immunity to that sly smile that tells me he’s thinking something dirty.”

“‘I want you because you’re smart.’ I place a kiss to her forehead. ‘Loving.’ A kiss to both eyelids. ‘Beautiful.’ A kiss to the tip of her nose. ‘And most importantly – because if I don’t marry you, I’ll die. You’re my breath, my heartbeat and my soul.’”

“I know more than ever that the other half of my soul lives inside of you and that’s exactly where it belongs.”

“This baby is already pissing me off. She better be super cute and not cry all the time.”


My Review:
This series marks my first experience with Ashely Suzanne's body of work, which is actually quite an impressive list according to Goodreads. I powered through 901 pages to bring you this review - oh the sacrifices I make for my followers! Thanks to the book goddesses above - I enjoyed every page. Surprise - even the angsty ones. This series is truly unique and based on an extremely clever premise. I was entertained throughout, adored this sweet group of friends, and found myself generally engrossed by their well detailed and compelling love stories. The writing was easy to follow, humorous, emotive, evocative, and heart squeezing. I experienced the full range of feels from their excitement of new love, despair of loss, anxiety of uncertainty and confusion, personal pain from tragedy and feelings of betrayal, and then there was their exploding hearts full of elation. Epiphany brings the story to a sweet and satisfying conclusion, but it made me work for it. Strap yourself down and prepare to ride the full carnival mid-way of emotions with lots of humor, fun banter, angst, drama, conflict, steam, despair, tragedy, and surprises. But - is it really the conclusion? I thought it was… until I noticed mention of book 5 in a listing at the end – oh happy day as I was already feeling greedy and wanting more!

[Amie Morgado- We Stole Your Book Boyfriend · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a whole this was a great series and the bonus of having the box set - that darn cliffy is resolved right away , well not resolved but you don't have to wait for the next book it is right here !! These 4 friends go through some major ups and downs during college and beyond. There is heartache , joy , insanity , anger and so many feels you will be going in circles. I enjoyed everyone's parts int he stories but I will stay forvever Team Skylar !!

MIRAGE
Heartbreaking start with the story of loss that the author and her husband suffered in real life. Draws you in immediately. This is not a true story but just a way of dealing with ones loss and making something beautiful come out of it , that's how I took it to be.

We start with the memories of young love ! In this dual POV you have Skylar's memories of the early days before the tragedy and then Mira's memories of it. They are a strong group of friends and I just assumed they were 2 couples. Not the case. Danny and Mira are very much in love and they are also engaged. Skylar is Danny's childhood friend and Kylee is Mira's BFF. Having the time of their lives right before graduation....

Tragedy strikes
This is the present and how the book starts off. You see that 3 of them are still very close but 1 of them is hardly living after surviving the tragedy. This struggle is so real and raw you cannot help but feel the pain with them.

After few crazy twists you find yourself a year later down the road...still the same 3 friends but very estranged from one another. After a chance encounter we get to the healing. It is heartbreaking and beautiful but what is real and what is not...

Just when you think we have a HEA you experience the biggest twist of all and let me just say yelling and swearing will not prevent this but it will make you feel a tiny bit better. This is a hard book to review because you cannot really express your feelings without giving things away !! Just know that you should definitely read this book and even if you think you know what will happen I can bet you anything you will be shocked !!

INCEPTION
So despite the massive cliffhanger you are left with in book 1 it was nice to go back to the beginning and learn about Danny !

Having said that.....I am so TEAM SKYLAR !!!!

Again not easy to do this without spoilers

We meet Danny and Skylar getting ready to go off to college together. You see that Danny is a momma's boy but yet both boys have a great relationship with their families and each other families which is really nice.
They go off to college and there she is...Mira...you can tell they both like her but she seems more into Danny. Skylar lets this go but yet he and Mira have a strong connection throughout the years. Is it weird ?? Maybe... Does Danny like it ?? Not really... Does he do anything about it ?? Again not really...

Then we get Danny and Mira's big moment which sadly as many other things Danny does for Mira this is all planned by Skylar. WTF - Danny is a great guy no doubt and he means well but knowing what I know from book 1 it is very painful to read about Skylar's role in Danny and Mira's relationship. Everyone is happy...they graduate and BOOM...we are back to that HUGE A$$ cliffhanger !!

Time to dig into book 2 !!
Great job Ashley !!!!

AWAKENING
Well yeehaw this book picks up right where book 1 left off !!!!

Mira is awake but realizing that everything was just a dream , Danny has no clue what Mira is feeling he just assumes she is out of it because of the accident , and Skylar has admitted his feelings and should be thrilled but yet he is struggling so much between hurting his friends. It really is a heartwrenching situation. Of course Danny being the loving fiancé wants to care for Mira which results in the 3 of them being in the same house. This does not end well. Mira tells Danny about her dreams and her feelings and though he does not understand he gives her space.

We are then taken on this huge rollercoaster of emotion. There is back and forth with Mira and Danny , Skylar pushing and pulling Mira and also Danny's new friend that really throws a wrench in the situation.

Great sex in this book !! The whole making the dreams a reality...yum !!
The stand-off during the housewarming party...wow totally hot !!

Again without giving much away - friendships are tested and will never be the same , but in the end everyone is happy and where they need to be. Except for Kylee...
What will Kylee do about Jacoby ??

Team Skylar !!
Team Jacoby !!


FACADE
THAT DID NOT JUST HAPPEN

HOW DID I MISS THIS TWIST !!!!

Here we finally have Kylee's story , and I say finally because I have wanted to know her past so I could figure out her deal. Kylee is awesome I loved her right along , she is feisty and hot and tons of fun !! But here we get the other side of Kylee and it is very easy to relate to her on all levels.

We first met Jacoby in book 1 when he was with Mira , or so we thought !! I loved him then but since I was Team Skylar I did not really have room for Jacoby. But heck now I am so Team Jacoby !! He is such a great guy , he is genuine , a hard worker and he is so determined in all he does. He is down right hot in the sack and so in love.

Kylee has realized she feels so much more for Jacoby than she wants to admit and Jacoby has no problem admitting how he feels about Kylee, but he knows this will push her away so he tries his hardest to win her little by little. Finally we find out what happened to Kylee to make her feel this way about relationships and Jacoby tries his hardest to make her see that not all relationships are like that. Just when he thinks he may have her we find out a few things that Jacoby was hiding , but they are major and may just send Kylee running. What will Kylee be running too ?? She has finally decided what she wants to do in life and it is in doing that that she realizes how right Jacoby is for her !!

I would be surprised if anyone could sense this twist coming on. Again Ashley Suzanne has totally shocked me !! I cannot imagine what she will do next but I have to say I will be here waiting to find out and I bet I wont even know until it hits me , she is that good !!

TEAM SKYLAR
TEAM JACOBY
TEAM ASHLEY SUZANNE !!!!


EPIPHANY
It has been awhile , like about 2yrs since I started reading this series. I will never forget how book 1 ended and the world of craziness that was brought on this group of great friends. Sad to see the end but also excited to see if they all found their HEA's and if their friendships could withstand all the changes and heartache.

Though everyone seems to be where they want you have to know that there is no way this series would end without a bit of a shake-up !! Skylar and Mira are finding their way although the MC , work and Danny still seem to be in the way. Kylee and Jacoby seem to be finding their way and taking major steps with their relationship !! Danny and Melissa make some major choices and mistakes with their relationship and we also come to find Danny isn't as moved on as we thought. There is no lack of heartache for Mira and Skylar yet we also witness some of their most joyous events too. I enjoyed this last journey even with all its hurdles !! I am happy to see everyone finally having their HEA's and knowing they all ended up where they should be. To boot there was no shortage of hotness from Skylar !! I have been Team Skylar since the start and just when I thought I couldn't love him more this book comes along and makes me swoon.

[Kathleen R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: The Destined Series
Author: Ashley Suzanne
Series: --
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: April 28th, 2014
Genre(s): Romance
Page Count: 901 pages
Heat Level: # 4-5 flames out of 5
Rating: # 4-5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

The Destined Series, a collection of 275,000 words, 5 books, surrounding life long best friends who face life as a team. Follow Mira, Skylar, Danny and Kylee through college and beyond as they learn who they truly are, where they belong and who holds their hearts. This is a COMPLETE series with resolution of every story line by the last page.

MIRAGE: 4 STARS/4 FLAMES// OUT OF 5 - My heart broke with Mira's at her loss of the man she thought would be her happily ever after. During her grief she gets close to Skylar, Danny's best friend, and together they rely on their strengths to pull each other out of their bottomless pit - only when they take things to the next level, the unexpected happens and both are left wondering what they should do. Quick warning to readers: CLIFFHANGER!! It's also important to point out that we're taken through a time loop - that is to say that at one time we're in the present point of view and the next we're in the past. For the beginning of the Desting series, I was intrigued to keep reading since I needed to know what would happen to Mira and Skylar. Because let's face it, this was their story and their courtship wasn't over.

INCEPTION: 4 STARS/4 FLAMES// OUT OF 5 - We first met Danny in Mirage and fell in love with his love story with Mira - or at least, I did, from her point of view. In Inception, I had the chance to see his struggle with being friends with Skylar and meeting Mira to their courtship. It felt like falling in love again - the butterflies in the stomach, the nervousness of asking for the first date and the proposal of marriage. Even though we learn more about Danny and Mira, we also find out more about Skylar and Mira, and why the two have become so close. I must say that Inception needs to be read after Mirage since it does go back and forth in time from the Mirage timeline.

AWAKENING: 4 STARS/4 FLAMES// OUT OF 5 - Considering I'm reviewing the series as a whole, but separating it by novel (only because it would seem I chose this particular series to do so), I'm not going to go into much detail about the content of the storyline since it's EPIC!! Mira needs to choose where her heart lies - with a ghost or with Skylar. Yes, I know, cryptic and very unhelpful, but when you start reading the novel, it makes complete sense. As heartbreaking Mirage was and Inception gave me better insight to the four friend's relationship, Awakening was the page turner to the series where Mira's choice decides the fate of more than one person. So far, it's become my favourite of the series and I couldn't wait for the next instalment [which on a hindsight was the next page, but I think the sentiment was still there]

FACADE: 5 STARS/5 FLAMES// OUT OF 5 - Complete 180֯ for the third novel (or forth if you count the Inception novella) and I was not only floored but I loved it! Compared to the other instalments, Facade bumps up the sexual factor to the erotica nature and concentrates on Kylee's story and the aftermath of Mira's ordeal and decision. Again, because I really don't want to ruin anything for anyone and write any spoilers, I'll simply say that it was worth the read even if it didn't concentrate on Mira's story.

EPIPHANY: 5 STARS/5 FLAMES// OUT OF 5 - Where we're left wondering what happens next with the character in the previous novels we've met so far, Epiphany brings to conclusion all of their stories and our questions: Who has Mira chosen? What becomes of Skylar and the Ghost of Danny? Has Kylee found the man to make her happy? It was, at least from my point of view, a great conclusion to a captivating series.

I must admit that this was the first time that I've read any noel written by Ashley Suzanne, and the Destined series was a wonderful way to be introduced to not only her genres and style of writing, but also her library, which I'll be following from now on.

PLOT: 5/5
CHEMISTRY: 4/5
PACING: 4/5
ENDING: 5/5
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5/5






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ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen from Alpha Book Club

[United Indie Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of box sets! Why? Because I don't have to wait for the next book in the series. The Destined Series is a full of surprises and had me guessing a lot! I was hooked right from the first chapter. Book 1 is nicely written with 2 POVs that flow really well. There is a cliffhanger at the end! 1.5 is a retell get (sort of) but in a new POV and still keeps you hanging. Book 2 was amazing! After the ending in book 1 and the HUGE twist I was ready to read more and It did not disappoint. Book 3 is Kylee's story, she has been a favorite since book 1 and her promiscuous ways. She is a wonderful best friend and I'm glad she had a story in the series. Book 4 is the conclusion to this twisted love story. Everything seems to wrap up nicely and I really enjoyed reading this series. Overall, it is full of surprises, twists with every chapter, and some nicely written bedroom scenes.

review by Raychel

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why I waited so long to read this box set.
It's an absolutely brilliant series, this group of friends experience such life changing moments, coasting through their college days to have their world's torn apart.
Each character grows and thrives as the years pass.
The friendship between Mira and Kylee is one I can identify with so easily, soul mates who would move heaven and earth for each other, no questions asked.
Skylar and Danny, well their friendship was tested on every level but they all eventually remember, everything is as it should be, everything happens for a reason!
A must read, highly recommended

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Breathtaking

Such a great box set. Mirage had my emotions going in all directions to the ending where I said WTF and had to keep reading on. The installments were such a great addition. I'm so happy for Sky and Mira. My heart still breaks for Danny. And finally any girl would want a best friend like Kylee. Great characters and storyline...all things surely do happen for a reason. Just beautiful...

[Terry Hammoutene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book for an unbiased review.
My reaction to this series is awesome. There really are no words to describe how awesome it is. It follows four college and friends whose lives are intwined from the minute they see each other. Each book fits well into the next and you might as well plan on taking a sick day as you will not put it down.
They go from the beginning of college to what happens after they graduate there is many twists and turns you will not believe.

[Joy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome collection of the books in this series. It is great having them all together, because as you finish one yo can immediately start the next without having to search for it. Ashley Suzanne is a very talented author and once you start reading one of her books, you need to read more.

[Marissa Michaelsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read The Destined Series ARC and was pulled into its pages.
The turmoil, the heartaches and pain as well as the love and life was the foundation that kept me intrigued to read pager after page if emotional intensness.

[Lacy Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

fanfreakintastic read I love this series Ashley Suzanne is amazing a definite MUST READ!

[Piper Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

lots of twists and turns to keep you on your toes!

[Christine Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captured from the prologue. This story of first love and tragedy is well written and very captivating! Love triangles are always good. Highly recommend reading this entire series

[Alison Fegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved these books. really looking forward to reading more from this author. fantastic characters . really draw you in to the story line. read the whole series over a weekend. couldn't put them down.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this and also thought some parts were rushed, and maybe whole thing was a little long but it was a really nice few love story's!!!!

[Secretly Adorkable Readers · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a twisted love triangle story! I will not forget these characters! Enjoy the adventure!

Destined Series w/ 898 pages & 5 continuous stories of Mira, Danny, Skylar, and Kylee. This series somewhat reminded me of S.E. Hall's Emerge series but with a love triangle with lots of twists and turns, broken hearts, and new adventures of life forming for ever after bonds. Each book flows to the next and you will definitely want the full series because once you start, you will want to find out what happened next.

1. Mirage: "The real story isn't pretty or romantic it just breaks you to the point where you don't want to go on anymore. You pray that this isn't the way your story ends."

Meet Mira, Danny, Skylar and Kylee. Danny & Skylar were best buds since diapers and Mira and Kylee were best friends growing up as well. They all meet at orientation of their Freshman year of college. Unfortunately Danny & Skylar must have the same taste because one brunette gets their attention at the same time. Mira apparently chooses Danny while Skylar has to step aside. Tragedy struck the 4 best friends causing their lifes to spiral out of control. Read to find out what happends. I did not expect that cliffhanger and the series is only the beginning.

1.5 Inception: This is a prequel to Mirage in Danny Thomas's POV to help you understand how Danny & the gang met 4 yrs prior from the ending of Mirage. I basically skimmed thru this book to get to the next one.

"It's always been our thing. Live free, ride hard. More importantly, ride fast." ~Danny

2 Awakening: "Danny's touch is comforting. It always was. But Skylar's touch? It's magical. There use to be a time, I guess not too long ago, when Danny would touch me and I would feel a spark but with Skylar I feel a current; like being zapped by an electric fence."

This is the continuation of Mirage in multiple POV's. You will get to see how Mirage was mostly just Mira dreaming while she was in a coma and she wakes up and it is all not only a different story that continues but maybe a different love? What will Danny and Mira do about the true feelings that Mira now has? Will she have to give up both to move on or will she have a choice to choose?

3 Facade: This is Kylee aka Red and Jacoby's story.

When you are reading this series, it gets so confusing because you are reading one thing and the next few pages it was either a dream or something else and the story changes again. I loved how Kylee was able to find her man and Jacoby was hot. Kylee never thought she would find her true love but to get there, she has to put her full trust in the one person who is falling for her already.

"He's my light in a dark tunnel and I'll admit it to anyone who asks: sometimes, with the right person, love is worth everything.

4 Epiphany: a twisted conclusion to a twisted love story

Alright, it is toward the end and I don't want to let go of these characters. I loved this series. This was a great conclusion and my favorite of all 5 of the books. I really wish I got more of Danny's continued story with his move to NY and relationship with an old friend.

"You're my first love and I'll always carry that with me. I just got caught in the crossfire of destiny, that's all." ~ Danny to Mira

"accidents don't happen-everything happens when destiny decides to throw it at you"

Warning: Lots of sexy smut & language throughout series which I am opposite of others that is a big turn off for me personally but once I got through that, it is a great series itself. Some grammer issues as well.

[T Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Outside of Goodreads Nicole (another review) comment, what additionally I can say is the following:
Mirage Book 1, the opening books quote “Love stories are for suckers.” Was my key “hook” and interested, and a good thing I had the Destined box set for I would not have survived the cliffhangers.
Inception Book 1.5 is a half book not really needed but it does add a different insight of characters within.
Awakening Book 2 is next book to follow book 1. The quote “…I can’t keep it in anymore. The pain behind her eyes is seared in my brain. I’m fighting to hold back the sting of tears threatening to spill any second."
Façade Book 3 has the main characters of Danny, Skylar and Mira are secondary; while Mira’s college friend becomes the main character. Opening quotes “Sauntering over toward the bed, I pull my shirt over my head. …” is definitely a warning to this book content.
Epiphany Book 4 by Nicole (Goodreads) says it the completion. I disagree, to me it seem this series can be expanded out to one more book. The reason is this quote in the opening chapter “I know I want this, but it’s so surreal that it’s actually happening… well, maybe.” The only reason I give one star less, is in my opinion this book felt incomplete.
I paid the full price, only because it was a deal price compared to the individual book cost. But I was not disappointed. I could not put my kindle down to sleep or focus on “life”. So this book comes with my warning of if you have time to do nothing but read and no sleep, this book is for you.

[Danielle Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lives it!!!

You know the makings of a great author the instant you pick up there book and get dragged into their story and don't emerge until hours later. You know the makings of a great author that just made it into your top 10 favorite authors when said book actually changed something inside of you and makes you look at life differently. Ashley Suzanne's Destined series did that for me. Watching Mira's and Skylar's love for each other grow and develops was truly amazing. But it was kylee who completely stole the show and touch me in ways I never knew. Making me take a long hard look at myself and make very important changes. I want to thank Ashley for creating something so amazingly special I was capitvated. I recommend this series to anyone who wants to lose themselves only to find themselves in the pages of a book

[Meckesha Booher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This turned out to be a pretty great read. In the first book I was really enjoying it and then I got pissed to find out it was all a dream. I'm not sure I buy the whole falling out of love with someone that you've loved for 4 years and in love with someone else while your dreaming but it all worked out in the end. And then when Kylee was writing her book, I was really enjoying her and Jacoby's story only to find out that it wasn't reality either. By then I was not enjoying the back and forth. But I have to say the author pulled through and made it an amazing read. The only big issue I have is there were so many errors that it didn't seem like the book was even edited. I don't mind a few errors here and there but there was a lot and it started to become monotonous. But overall it turned out to be great.

[Me · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting twists...

Ashley Suzanne writes a nice story of heartache and sacrifice that often comes with a love triangle. And although Skylar and Mira know that they might be hurting Danny by exposing their love for each other, they are always mindful to treat Danny with the ultimate respect for their friendship. They try to go about things the right way, demonstrating maturity and ensuring dignity for their friend. Oftentimes, couples get so caught up in their passion for each other that they lack the restraint and awareness to remember that there might be collateral damage. It certainly doesn't hurt that the storytelling is done in a way as to reveal unforeseen twists and turns that are fun for the reader.

[Sherry Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is amazing. The happily ever after is there but it was very much the struggle to get to it. I liked the fact that it wasn't everything you expected it to be. Without giving away spoilers, there are many twists and turns that I couldn't stop reading it. This story line is something I would say is against the normal of romance novels because even with all the sex, it shows real life situations and real life results and consequences. Definitely worth the time to read.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this series in 3 days and never put my kindle down. It was excellent and one of the best reads I had all summer. My only problem was that at times it was quite dragged out and I think it could have been done in less books.

I would definitely recommend this series and you can buy the box set on Amazon for 99 cents. Sorry about that, sale is over and it's now $7.99.

[Deb Ochodnicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding!!

Outstanding!!

What a book. all about friendship that goes down in the books. Such a sad and happy warm and loving story. The world would be something if everyone had friends like them. Don't miss reading this if you like love stories. I never read books over again, but I truly think I will dead this one again!!!

[Leily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was beyond words. Not what I expected and shocked the hell out of me but I loved it. I cried and laughed sometimes at the same time. It confused me at times not the points of view but more so what was reality. But other than that I loved it. 5 stars!

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok read. You can definitely see growth as an author from book 1 to the last book which is good. There are a few things I didn't like about the books but I don't want to spoil it for others wanting to read. The books aren't bad by any means, I enjoyed for the most part!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great serious, complete gripped and many surprises loved it

[Andrea Doss · Rating 4 out of 5]

this series was mind swirling at times... I loved it and all the characters!

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series!!!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series! IT was a fun read that held my interest and kept me turning the next page. It was also nice to have a quick blurb about how Danny got his happily ever after!