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Destiny Awaits
What if the story you were meant to write was the life you once lived—and forgot?
Bestselling romance author Ellie Quinn has lost her creative spark—and maybe herself along with it. Desperate for inspiration, she books a stay at a quiet coastal inn in Maine, a place that seems to exist slightly outside of time. But the story she begins to write there feels hauntingly familiar… almost as if she’s remembering it instead of imagining it.
The Destiny Inn holds more than ocean views and old-world charm. Within its walls linger forgotten memories, a whisper of magic, and Noah Duncan—a man who seems to know Ellie better than she knows herself.
As past and present intertwine, Ellie must decide whether to return to the life she left behind—or finally embrace the one destiny has been holding for her all along.
Destiny Awaits is a heartwarming, time-twisting tale of second chances, timeless love, and the quiet magic of finding your way home. Perfect for readers who enjoy magical realism, time-slip romance, and women’s fiction with a touch of wonder.
Bestselling romance author Ellie Quinn has lost her creative spark—and maybe herself along with it. Desperate for inspiration, she books a stay at a quiet coastal inn in Maine, a place that seems to exist slightly outside of time. But the story she begins to write there feels hauntingly familiar… almost as if she’s remembering it instead of imagining it.
The Destiny Inn holds more than ocean views and old-world charm. Within its walls linger forgotten memories, a whisper of magic, and Noah Duncan—a man who seems to know Ellie better than she knows herself.
As past and present intertwine, Ellie must decide whether to return to the life she left behind—or finally embrace the one destiny has been holding for her all along.
Destiny Awaits is a heartwarming, time-twisting tale of second chances, timeless love, and the quiet magic of finding your way home. Perfect for readers who enjoy magical realism, time-slip romance, and women’s fiction with a touch of wonder.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2025
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Marsha DeFilippo
27 books28 followersAfter retiring from her day job of nearly 33 years, Marsha DeFilippo has embarked on a new career of writing books. She is also a lifelong avid crafter and has yet to try a craft she doesn’t like. She spends her winters in Arizona and the remainder of the year in Maine.
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September 11, 2025
Destiny Awaits is book #1 in The Destiny Inn series by Marsha DeFilippo.
I’m a fan of Marsha DeFilippo’s Cozy Quilts Club Mystery series, so I was excited to read her new series. I could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Ellie Quinn is a best selling author who is struggling to write her latest book. She has a tight deadline and sees an ad for an inn in Maine with no Wi-Fi. She hopes that will help her. Once there, she is able to write and then she starts noticing things that parallel what she’s writing. She also meets other people that have come to the inn who are looking for something and finding what they need there. This was so good! It is full of wonderful characters, sweet romance, and a bit of magic. I can’t wait to see what is in store for Ellie in the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’m a fan of Marsha DeFilippo’s Cozy Quilts Club Mystery series, so I was excited to read her new series. I could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Ellie Quinn is a best selling author who is struggling to write her latest book. She has a tight deadline and sees an ad for an inn in Maine with no Wi-Fi. She hopes that will help her. Once there, she is able to write and then she starts noticing things that parallel what she’s writing. She also meets other people that have come to the inn who are looking for something and finding what they need there. This was so good! It is full of wonderful characters, sweet romance, and a bit of magic. I can’t wait to see what is in store for Ellie in the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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