Torn between love and commitment.I was the girl with the plan. The girl that had it all together. Fate laughed at me. My life quickly became a destructive tornado, me in the middle. And as I sit here, with everything spinning around me, I feel lost, hopeless, and undeserving. I should have seen the signs.I should have fought harder for answers.Instead, I betrayed him in a way that breaks me more than him. Every decision has a consequence. To move on is to leave something behind. There are three hearts on the line. At least one is going to be broken regardless of the direction. One is safe. The other is dangerous. Dangerous in ways that you don’t come back from. The biggest problem of it all is that it’s not about me anymore, or them, but about him. He didn’t ask to be drug into this. Love brought him here.So, as I stand at the crossroads, which way do I go? The path of least resistance, or the path that will set me free . . .Note from the This is not written to be read as a standalone. If you have not read book one, Accepted fate, or book two, Twisting Fate, please read those first. Mature content. Series undergoing editing and cover change. Re-edited and released April 2018.
I found books when I was going through a hard time in life. They became my means of escape when things got bad. I realized quickly how much I loved to take a backseat to someone else's life and watch the journey unfold. That began my journey with books in November of 2012. I constantly had a book open on my Kindle app. Never in a million years would I have imagined myself as a writer, because I never thought I was creative enough. I'm living proof that things will fall into place when they're meant to be. People will make their way into our lives when we don't expect it, setting the path for what we are meant to do. Never give up on people. Never stop taking a chance on others. Someone took a chance on trusting me with her work when she didn't know me from a stranger on the street and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime as our relationship progressed, which led me to editing and writing as well. This is my dream I never knew I had. As soon as I sat down and gave writing a shot, it was like the floodgates opened. Now, I am lost in a world of fiction in my head, new characters constantly screaming for their stories to be told. Continue to dream and to go for them. No one ever found happiness by sitting on the sidelines. Sometimes we have to take risks and put ourselves out there. Thank you for all of your support, and may there be many books to come. XOXO- C
Why did I get emotional at the end after everything else? lol (it was probably at the wedding, I'm not sure)
I don't know what else to say, except I'm glad they got their HEA as they really deserved it and worked hard for it.
I would have liked to know what the island was called that Breyson took her for their honeymoon. Also lol the whole mancave scene was very niche to that part of the U.S.
I need Karsyn's and Presley's (I know, I always think Elvis Presley) books next!
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Excerpt: Preston I pull into the drive and the garage is open. I've told Kinzleigh to keep it shut. It's a nice area, but that doesn't mean we don't get strays from time to time looking for easy access to steal. Kinzleigh's mom should be here soon to help her with the baby for a few days. Maybe she's already here. I could use her help so I can get some work done. I'm swamped with projects and a new baby is more work than I thought. I try to give Kinzleigh a break when I get home. Pulling under my garage door, I park and kill the engine. I grab my satchel that I take back and forth from the office and step out of my beamer. It's been a long day. I grab the knot of my tie and pull, loosening it. When I get to the door my heart drops to my stomach. It's cracked. My first thought is that someone has broken in. I push it open and walk inside. I drop my bag at the door and pick up pace when I hear Bryce screaming at the top of his lungs. A fear I've never known races through my body. What if she's hurt? "Kinzleigh," I call out throughout the house. I get no response. When I make it to the living room Bryce is lying in his bassinet screaming and Kinzleigh is lying on the couch staring off into space like a zombie, ignoring him. His face is blood red like he's been crying for a while. I reach over and pick him up, pulling him to my chest. "Hey, buddy. Shh, shh, shh. It's okay," I say as I rock him. It's not helping. He's obviously hungry or wet. Hell, I don't know. I've never had a baby before and I'm a guy. I would get cranky if I was hungry. Kinzleigh is breast-feeding, so I don't know what I'm supposed to do. "Kinzleigh, when is the last time you fed him?" I look over at her, still attempting to calm him down. My ears are stinging from his constant crying. I can't think. She has not even acknowledged I'm in the room. "Kinzleigh, what the fuck?" The only type of response I get from her are tears that fall from the corners of her eyes and they trickle down her nose before dropping onto the leather of the sofa. "I can't," is all she says and goes back to staring off into space. What the hell does that even mean, she can't? "You can't or you won't? What happened to you? Are you sick?" He is still screaming, so I reach in the bassinet and get his pacifier, hoping it calms him a little until I can figure out what the hell I'm supposed to do now. "I can't," she says again. She's not even looking at him. I begin walking towards her in an attempt to see what's wrong and get her to feed him. She closes her eyes before I get there. "Please don't. I can't hold him. Please, take him somewhere else. Please..." I don't understand. She was fine when I left for work. I try to give him his pacifier. We don't have any formula, because she wanted to feed him naturally. How does everything change so drastically in twelve hours? He takes it for a second before he figures out nothing is coming out of it and spits it back out, now mad as hell. I can't deal with this shit right now. I'm worried about her, because she's not acting right, but I have to get him calmed down first. Pulling out my phone from the pocket of my slacks, I hit one of the contacts in my immediate access list. It rings for a minute before the line picks up. "Preston? It's seven thirty and the sitter just left. Do I need to call her back? Is that Bryce? Is he okay?" Her voice is drowned out by his crying. I walk out of the room with the phone up to my ear. "Hey, Macie. I need your help. It's an emergency. It's about Kinzleigh. You can bring Talon." "Anything, Preston. Is she okay?" I peek my head back in the door. She's still lying on the couch in the exact same position she was when I left. She is still staring at the wall blankly, no emotion registering on her face. "I don't think so. I came home and Bryce was screaming in his bassinet. She's just lying on the couch in a vegetative state. She won't hold him. I have no idea when she's fed him last. Can you bring some formula?" "I think I know what's wrong with her. I'll be right there. Give me fifteen minutes." She doesn't wait for an answer before disconnecting the call. I slide the phone back in my pocket and begin bouncing him slightly while I pat his back. His tiny head is resting against my cheek. "It's okay, buddy. We'll get your mama fixed, okay? Don't worry. She must have a reason for letting you cry, she has to. You'll love her. She's kind of hard not to love." His cry is dying down, from the exhaustion I'm sure, but not stopping completely. I stand in the doorway watching her. I've never in my entire life seen her like this, not even when her grandmother died. It's like her soul has been sucked from her body, leaving nothing but a hollow woman lying in this big house. I'm scared to know what that means. I need to talk to Macie. I have a strange feeling I'm losing her. I've never been in love with a girl like I'm in love with Kinzleigh, and I never will be again, but I can't stand seeing her like this. If this is going to be the girl she becomes, then I'll have to make another choice, one that is going to forever destroy me for a woman. I won't trap her. We were happy before he came back. I won't watch her disintegrate and become lifeless to preserve my own happiness. The realization occurs that if she doesn't get better I may have to let her go. Watching her lay as if she is alive, but dead, is killing me inside. I've never been an emotional guy until I went back to Mississippi that night and saw her the way I did. Something changed in me that night. From that point forward it wasn't about me, but her. I learned that when you love someone, you do what's best for them, even if it isn't what's best for you. I want to walk over to her right now, but I have to take care of Bryce first. I made a promise to love and take care of both of them. I'm going to keep that promise for as long as I can. Right now I'm scared and I don't know how long I'm going to get to hold onto what has become my family. Just because this child doesn't share my blood, he still shares a piece of my heart. I kiss the top of his head. He finally cried himself to sleep, but he won't be asleep long. Macie should be here soon. I can tell his diaper needs to be changed anyway. I stare at the girl that captured my heart from the time I was just a teenager. I've really grown into a man from then to now. I rub my thumb back and forth on Bryce's head, above his ear. "I need to leave you for a minute, but I promise I'll come take care of you," I whisper into the air in her direction. "I love you, Kinzleigh." My eyes fill to the brim with tears, but I close my lids before they have the chance to fall. She doesn't have room in her life for someone that can't contain his emotions. I kiss the top of his head; his baby smell fills my nostrils. "I love you also, buddy." I hold him close to me and begin walking in the direction of the stairs and towards his room. I'm going to savor every moment with the two of them. My brain wants me to believe that I still have them forever, but my heart is preparing me for the worst. After changing his diaper, I sit in the rocker and start to rock him. Macie walks in with a bottle in hand. She takes one look at me and gets a saddened look in her eyes, more like a look of pity. "You've gotten attached to him, haven't you?" "Yeah." I am not one of those guys that talk about the emotions fighting against each other deep inside. I prefer to keep to myself. Revealing parts of yourself to others sets you up for gossip and judgment. Coming from a family in the media that was something you didn't do. Kinzleigh is the only person I've ever let in. "I hope I'm not overstepping any boundaries, because I really like you as a boss and a person, but you know there is only way to fix her, right?" I continue rocking back and forth, staring at the wall before me. I want to know, but at the same time I don't. I'm not sure I want to know the answer, because I think I already do. "What's that?" "Preston, you can't fight soul mates. I know you love her, and I really believe she loves you in return, but she's meant for him. His return has changed the rules of the game. Her soul is fighting her, mourning for its other half. A doctor is going to tell you it's postpartum depression, but we both know what's really wrong with her." I'm getting mad. Things were going great before he came back. I'm not going to be an asshole and say I wish he would've died, because I don't, but she's the only girl I've ever wanted. That should count for something. "So, you think I should just hand her over to him? What kind of a man hands over the only thing he wants in life. I've only ever loved her..." "I'm saying you should set her free. She made you a promise, and I don't think she's going to break it. Her soul is turning against her, rebelling until she gives it what it wants. As silly as it sounds, I really believe someone can die of a broken heart. Would you rather keep her alive and well or allow her to suffer slowly? If you really love her, prove it, and set her free her from the ropes that bind her. Selflessness, that's the ultimate sacrifice in love." I look down at the bundle in my arms. I can't let them go yet. I need a little more time. She could still get better. She has to get better. I'm trying to convince myself, but it's not working. Bryce wakes up crying. "Here, give him to me. Talon is watching television in the spare room downstairs. Go tend to her. She needs someone. She looks horrible." I stand and hand him to her. I watch her sit in the chair, but I can't quit looking at him. "Preston..." I glance up at her. "We'll be fine. I've raised one baby. Go on." I nod and follow instructions, leaving the room. When I get to where Kinzleigh is, she looks worse than she did before. It feels like someone has a hold on my heart and squeezing as hard as they can until it pops. I get to her and squat down so that I'm at her level. "Kinzleigh," I whisper. Her eyes are void of all life and emotion. She doesn't look at me. It's as if she can't even hear me. Fuck it. I can't take this anymore. I slide my arms underneath her and lift her, pulling her against my chest. "I'll do whatever I have to do to fix you, Kinz. I promise." I walk her upstairs and into our bathroom, sitting her on the toilet. She slumps slightly, but holds herself up. "Lift your arms," I state. She does as I say. I remove her shirt and she lowers them back down. I unclasp her bra and remove that too. She is now sitting in just her underwear. I unbutton my shirt and let it fall to the floor. Grabbing the collar of my undershirt, I pull it over my head and toss it down on the other one, forming a pile. I work quickly to unfasten my belt and pants, letting them drop to the floor as well. Stepping out of my shoes and pants in unison, I kick them to the side. Wrapping my arms around her waist, I pick her up and she wraps her legs around me, and then lays her head against my chest. I walk over to the large round tub and step in. Reaching forward and down, I turn the nozzle and adjust the settings until the water is warm. I sit down as the bathtub fills with water. My eyes fill with moisture again, but this time I let them fall. My heart is breaking, shattering is a more appropriate word. The only things at the forefront of my mind are the things Macie said. I hold her wrapped in my arms and silently cry. My heart is trying to convince my mind that it's wrong, duking it out on what's best for her. I don't want to let her go. I want to love her each and every day for the rest of my life. I want to give her the world, and be her world, but after seeing how she reacted to him at the hotel that day and seeing her when she told him goodbye, and looking at her now, my mind is overpowering my heart. It's clear that what I want and what she wants are two different things. I could hold onto her if I wanted, but my love for her guilt’s me, and won't let me do this to her. I feel like I'm being gutted at the realization of what I have to do. I'll never be the same after this. I'll never give my heart to another woman. When I do this I'm defying everything I was taught by giving in. I'm sacrificing my happiness for hers. When her and Bryce go, my heart goes with them. After holding her in the bathtub and trying to convince myself to go back on my decision, I bathed her and gave her some sleeping medicine from the cabinet. I lay her in the bed and pull the covers over her. It doesn't take her long before her eyes begin to roll in the back of her head and her lids close. Her cell phone on the nightstand starts to ring. I notice it's an unsaved number. Trying not to wake her, I answer the call. "Hello." The line is silent. "Can I talk to Kinzleigh?" I look down at her. She is sleeping and looks peaceful for the first time since I got home from work. I'm not waking her. Besides, I'm about to give her over to the bastard anyway; he can let me have a few more hours. "Now's not a good time," I say. "Are we really going to play it this way?" He breathes and I walk out of the room, quietly shutting the door. I move far enough away she can't hear me if she wakes. I need him to stop calling, because what I have to do has to be done in person and I don't need him to worry Kinzleigh until this is done. "She doesn't want to see you, Breyson. Please stop calling." I disconnect the call and throw the phone at the wall, leaving a crack and a now shattered phone. I run my hands through my hair and rest against the wall, sliding down until I'm sitting on the floor. Leaning my head back I close my eyes.
The way I feel right now :D Just pulled the excerpt for the cover reveal thats in 4 DAYS!!!!! FB CLICK TO SEE GIF-
This was a great ending for Breyson and Kinzleigh's story this one is definitely my favorite from the other two books.
There was only two parts in the book that really annoyed me,
One was Kinzleigh in the beginning I didn't feel sorry for her she put herself in that position so I wasn't sad for her but I did feel sorry for baby Bryce he needed her. She was so stubborn that Breyson had to be the one to go after her but I'm happy she realize that she couldn't be without him and she didn't fight him.
Another thing was that Angelique girl she was not needed or wanted there was no point and no reason for her to be in the book. Did she really think that Breyson was going to leave kinzleigh and his baby for her she was an idiot.
Other than that I really liked the book.
{MY LIKE SCALE} Romance: 5/5 (MUCH BETTER NO MORE BULLSHIT) Drama: 4/5 (ONLY IN THE BEGINNING) Cover: 4/5 (NICE COVER) Kinzleigh: 4/5 (I DEFINITELY LIKE HER MORE IN THIS BOOK) Breyson: 5/5 (HE'S A GREAT HERO ONE OF MY FAVORITE) Writings: 4/5 (GOOD STORY) Humour: 3/5 (HAD A LITTLE) Hotness: 4/5 (MUCH BETTER) HEA:
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Wow!! What an ending to Breyson & Kinzleigh's epic love story!! The emotions that are involved in this book were amazing!! Every emotion that the characters felt I felt. I cried, laughed, swooned, etc. Breyson was such an amazing man. He grew up a lot in this book. He never gave up on anything, especially not on anything that he wanted. He was loving, caring, loyal, hot, and so heartfelt when it came to Kinzleigh & Bryce. Kinzleigh, she was such a great character! She went through so much within the first two books from first & only love to the death of that love. Now her world has changed again and she went through the emotions and finally grew up and got her family. I was so proud of Kinzleigh when reading this book. She grew up and never stopped fighting. I will miss Breyson & Kinzleigh but I am so excited to see what comes next from Charisse Spiers!!!
Okay. I enjoyed the story overall. Honestly though, I feel like book three and four could have been pruned quite a bit and combined. My big issue with this book is at least half of it feels like the end of the book. The conflict/complications are resolved pretty early on so the book felt really drawn out with no big problem to drive the plot. It was a cute story in the end, but I feel like it could have been more. I’m glad I persevered with Kinzleigh and Breyson’s story but I’m not sure if I’ll continue into the other characters.
There couldn't be a more perfect ending to a series unless it never ended! ♥️
Lasting Fate (Fate Series Book 4) by Charisse Spiers
There couldn't have been a more perfect ending to series unless it never ended. I will never be able to express just how much I LOVE this series. It was an incredible journey for Kinzleigh and Breyson that had me on an emotional rollercoaster. At times I was ugly crying, screaming and cursing why, and other times laughing, smiling and happy crying. There were so many twist and turns,trials and tribulations that I thought how much more can they endure? They were so beautiful together and had so many beautiful quotes that I just pick a few of my favorite ones.
"I love you. I've never needed anything like I need you. I don't care how many times the sun rises or sets as long as I'm watching it with you. I don't care whether we're rich or poor, as long as I'm with you. I don't care if we live on a beachfront property or in an open field, as long as I live with you. Nothing has meaning to me if I can't experience it with you. Don't you see? My heart will always belong...to you."
"First time I laid eyes on you in that bikini on the beach. Your body is sexier to me than any other woman I've ever set my sight on. Truth? Those few marks across your stomach verify that my baby had a place to grow. That baby weight proves that you helped create a miracle. Your new curves are evidence that you gave birth to our son. One look at you and I'm no less turned on than I ever was before. I want you more now than I ever have."
I love the bond between Kinzleigh and Karsyn. How Karsyn pledges her friendship her "womance." It was truly a beautiful moment. Which brings me to this part in the book.
"Friends are like angels. They are always watching over you, even if from afar, and they are always by your side when you need them. It doesn't matter if they have to drop what they're doing to get there. Everywhere you turn in life there are little gifts from God to get you through life. It's up to us to recognize them when they come."
I absolutely love this series of books!! There was so many twist and turns in this book and I can't even go into detail all the emotions I went through while reading it! I felt like I was part of the entire book! The detail of each character, the detail in the settings and the emotion the characters felt was beautifully described all throughout making you feel as if you were actually there and part of each event! I want more of Kenz and Breyson!! :) Ypu did a wonderful job Charisse!! I can't wait to read your other books!! Thanks for keeping me on my toes throughout the book! Every time I thought I knew what was coming you through me for a loop! I couldn't put the book down until I knew what was going to happen!
Lasting Fate: This is all about Kinzleigh and Breyson’s love story. Each of them goes through something emotional, turbulent and heartfelt. They both learn about love and sacrifice and learn to persevere through hardship. This book left me emotional and gutted. This author has a gift, she can weave a beautiful story through her words. She sucked me in with Accepted Fate and I’m a fan for life. Her characters are rich, and vibrant. Her story lines are heartfelt and emotional and draw a reader in from the very first paragraph. An extremely well written book, I’d highly recommend this as a must read.
These three books bring out the true romantic in us all. Just when I thought the tissues were done something else came along and I started all over again. Breyson and Kinzliegh grow together as they see how important family and friends are. Their homemade vows to each other are so meaningful to each other and the little things they say and do makes things special. I would recommend to anyone that has a touch of romanticism in them. Chrissie Spiers writes a wonderful story!
Loved it Charisse! I'm going to play cougar here for a minute, Breyson is hot!!!! I loved everything about the relationship. It was no surprise to me that "A" made another appearance, that bothered me so much but I hear 3 words during that nasty episode in book 2 and there was no doubt she was going to be a problem. The only way to find out people is to read and find out if the Fate series has a HEA, it was worth my time!
So, happy Kinzleigh and Breyson got their HEA. This book made me cry and laugh. Even though I hate to admit it, but I changed my mind on how I feel about Preston. He is still not my favorite character, but I don't dislike him as much as I did in Twisting Fate. Can't wait to read the other character's stories.
Book 3 is my favorite out of the fate series, I love Brey and Kinz! baby B is so adorable!!! They are such an amazing family and there love for one another is untouchable. I was so emotional throughout this book, I cryed and laughed some but mostly cried alot. Keep'em coming Charisse there only getting better.
I have absolutely loved the love story of kinzleigh & breyson & look forward to reading about the other characters from this series... Can't wait to read konnor's & riggan's stories, i know i'm gonna love them all tho
Fantastic conculsion to a great series I didn't want to end. The story and this author's writing style grabbed me from the beginning. Ms. Spiers is by far, one of only a handful, of my favorite authors.
Don’t get me wrong this series was one I didn’t want to put down, the first 2 books were absolutely amazing! When I reached the 3 book I started to doubt that some of the specifics were thought through, it seemed like they were trying to incorporate every plot twist someone could think of cover to cover, non the less I read on and hoped book 4 would be better, unfortunately it was not, I hardly read the first 2 paragraphs before I skipped to the epilogue as to not spoil how much I loved the first books, the author is obviously talented! But it seemed like the last 2 books bit off a bit more than they could chew.
I started reading this book 3 times. And only because I loved the first two and I really wanted to see how it ends for the couple. This series reminds me of a soap opera on tv, where every plot twist that could happen does happen. To top it off this fourth book was repetitive and just plain boring. We understand that they are soul mates, there is no need to say it in 400 different ways. This fourth book also didn’t seem to have any significant struggle’s. Yea they had the odd obstacle, (her engagement to Preston, Angelique showing up) but both barely lasted a chapter each and were in the first half of the novel.
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All 4 of these books have been an emotional rollercoaster ride for me. But I LOVED THEM ALL. I get emotionally invested in books and the characters so it got really tough around the 3rd book - but of a trigger for those of us with depression. Even though their comfortable and luxury lifestyle at such a young age was unrealistic, I really loved the story of Breyson and Kinzleigh. Thanks to the author for a great story that I know will stick with me.
Succeeding books? Meh! *Weak heroine, cheating characters, urghhh *Over-acting-over-the-top love story *Every character thinks the same. It's like they all have quote-worthy dialogues *Book too long and the only significant thing that happened is Breyson's accident *I won't read it again and won't recommend it
This novel focus`s on their life together and putting their dreams into motion. Like all the characters" who all have some sort of deep emotional trauma of some kind. There is a lot of emotional moments that tend to go on for ever! With out a plot, but i liked how they all fit together as the untraditional family that most of them are.
Finally Kinzleigh and Breyson get their HEA - but that does not come without a lot of tears, a lot of broken hearts and a whole lot of communication and understanding. I felt terrible for Preston and hope he gets his own HEA but in the meantime I will continue with the series to see which other characters will be next in line. LOVED this series thus far.
This was a perfect culmination of Kinzleigh and Byeyson’s story! You will both laugh and cry during this book and guy will finish feeling satisfied with their happily ever after
Can not get over these books way to much emotional lol I love Breyson and Kinzleigh! ! They are such an amazing family and there love for one another is untouchable. There romance is pure love. I have really enjoyed reading there story and can't wait to see what rest of this series becomes.
How many ways can you say the same thing over and over? I skipped so many pages of this 4th book. The first 2 we’re entertaining enough but then the last 2 just went on and on saying the same love of my life there will never be another over and over