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Destiny Jones is a princess with a bad attitude. She doesn’t play nice with others, she doesn’t dress up in pretty clothes, and she has absolutely zero interest in behaving like a lady. Especially when she’s so close to catching the people who tried to have her killed. Oh, and kidnapped her mother, queen of the planet Alera. Destiny’s sex-starved body, and it’s annoying Aleran Ardor, might kill her if her enemies don’t find her first.
Vennix was trained to hunt and to kill from the shadows. After years of serving in the Hive wars as an elite member of the Coalition’s Shadow Unit, he returned home to fight for the one thing he believes in, honor. Dedicating his life to the queen’s guard was an easy decision—but watching the most beautiful woman he’s ever met repeatedly risk her life is about to drive him mad.
Because Destiny is his. His body awakened for her. And if his new mate thinks Nix will stand idly by as she suffers without his skillful lover’s touch, she is very, very mistaken…
Ardor or not, she’s hunting a killer. Nix is going all protective, alpha male, claiming she’s his mate just because she had a few mind-blowing moments in his bed. And she’s trapped deep undercover in the most dangerous place on the planet. If anyone discovers the truth, she’ll be dead. But if she gives up now, her mother will be lost forever.
Every time they get close, their enemy slips through their fingers like a thousand grains of sand. The hunt is on. The end is near. And if Nix dies protecting her, she'll never forgive herself.
Vennix was trained to hunt and to kill from the shadows. After years of serving in the Hive wars as an elite member of the Coalition’s Shadow Unit, he returned home to fight for the one thing he believes in, honor. Dedicating his life to the queen’s guard was an easy decision—but watching the most beautiful woman he’s ever met repeatedly risk her life is about to drive him mad.
Because Destiny is his. His body awakened for her. And if his new mate thinks Nix will stand idly by as she suffers without his skillful lover’s touch, she is very, very mistaken…
Ardor or not, she’s hunting a killer. Nix is going all protective, alpha male, claiming she’s his mate just because she had a few mind-blowing moments in his bed. And she’s trapped deep undercover in the most dangerous place on the planet. If anyone discovers the truth, she’ll be dead. But if she gives up now, her mother will be lost forever.
Every time they get close, their enemy slips through their fingers like a thousand grains of sand. The hunt is on. The end is near. And if Nix dies protecting her, she'll never forgive herself.
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First published February 5, 2019
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February 6, 2024
I really liked this series!!! I appreciated the concept and the author’s decision to crest 3 books for the series. I think the 2nd book is my favorite. This was was good, but I was put off a bit by the ending!
February 18, 2019
Destiny: Ascension Saga: Books 7, 8 & 9 (Volume 3) (Interstellar Brides®: Ascension Saga Book 12) By: Grace GoodwinDeceptions, Lies, & Betrayals... This InterGalactic Ascension Is A Rollercoaster!
A Hidden Queen was Taken...
Then, THREE Hidden Daughter's Travel to an Alien World to Arise!
What's gonna Happen during their Ascension...
Well, that... as Always is a Surprise!!
There Are Traitors to Route Out, A Missing Queen to be Found, & The THIRD Sister...
Well... She Hid Among the Faithful!
HER Mission is Simple, Ahhh Yes!
Play Nancy Drew's Role... In a Spy's Master Game of Chess!
Unfortunately, these GoodGuys are Missing Valuable Clues...
In this HighStakes Quest to Root OUT the Final Batch O' Traitors,
While also Finding their Mother... The QUEEN!
It's, a good thing Sister THREE's Stealth & Super Hearin' is Aiding her Way,
As it isn't long before HELP comes along In the form of a CastleGuard,
On a Trek To Protect this THIRD Princess,
But when he gets there, HE finds her Ardor in Serious Flare,
AND wouldn't you know it...
He Reacts to her H€@T with a H@®Dπ€$$ that cannot be Denied,
Especially seeing that he's HER MATE!
Of Course this sends her HEAT from Annoyance into OVERDRIVE...
AND Everybody knows when your H€@T's this far Gone...
There's only One SU®€F¡®€ fix...
Some HOT, Sweaty, MindBlowing, Pound the Mound, BareBack Alien S€X...
Too BAD there are always interruptions afoot...
Will the Traitors be brought to LIGHT...
Will they find the Queen's Prison Hideaway...
Sure... Findin' a Mate might've once been a Relief,
But this Ascension is definitely causing too much Grief!!
As More & MORE Deception, Lies, & Betrayals abound... Even Inside their OWN Homes!
Sooo, Who can these Princesses Trust, Count On, & Always Rely,
If their OWN Mates defy the Motto of Stand-By-YOUR-Side!!
Guess it's Time for these Sisters to Team UP,
AND forget those who'd Betray their TRUST...
They'll Go IN... Utilize those Unique Gifts the Citadel infused 'em with,
AND of course, They'll Weed Out the Kingdom's Wheat from the Chaff!
Now, Sister THREE, she utilizes the Gift of Sound Seeker...
To Hear Secrets & things like a Bat as she Creeps along like a Cat!
Simultaneously, Sister ONE Takes Note Markin' each Traitor DOWN... One by ONE!
As It's likely their last Ascension BattleGround...
But, Will the Queen be Found & will they WIN this Round,
Before there's Nasty Surprise within a Storage Room,
Makes a Horrific Sound... Ka-BOOM!
It's a Race... To keep a Faithful Safe!
Princess Three & Mate are Racing the Clock...Tick Tock, Tick Tock!
Gotta get out before the Blast... But they've also got a Task,
Someone to Save, & Info to Route Out...
ALL before the Queen's Spire dies Out!
Will they make it or will someone be hurt & Damaged...
If Sooo, will IT be MORE than a Regen Bed can Manage?!
As the Final Pieces Start to Move about...
ALL the SECRETS Come Spilling OUT,
Are you Ready for the Resolution?!
Cuz, it's a whammy... You're NOT. GOING. TO. SEE. COMING!
Hang On Tight... You're in for the Ride of YOUR Life,
As the Ascension Spires LIGHT into the Night!
I was granted an ARC of Grace Goodwin's "Destiny: Ascension Saga: Books 7, 8 & 9 (Volume 3) (Interstellar Brides®: Ascension Saga Book 12)" via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
February 8, 2019
Sci-fi ROMANCE at its BEST! A superbly sensuous and erotic romance, and a certain MUST-BUY!
The way that Grace Goodwin writes her superbly descriptive and sensuous prose hooked this reader/reviewer within the first paragraph of the Prequel to this AMAZING “ASCENSION SAGA!” “DESTINY” is the third Volume of the “ASCENSION SAGA,” and tells the story of Destiny’s romance with stunningly handsome and lethal Coalition Special Forces officer, Nix. However, there is so much more in this third volume of the “ASCENSION SAGA” than their STEAMY mating to read about and swoon over! Might I also suggest that readers clear the calendar for the next several hours with a glass of wine (or water if you prefer) and dive in? Beyond the reading prep, what prospective readers need to know is how easily Goodwin’s smooth pose will capture a reader’s imagination. Add to this how rapidly the dual narration or alternating voice between the heroine and hero of “DESTINY” will endear the characters to a reader’s heart, it is no surprise that readers begin rooting for their future happiness early on. Prospective readers should also know that the intensely complex, action-packed, and compelling plotline will pull them out of our world and take them inside the matriarchal world of Aleran! Aleran, a planet where men stay virgins until “awakened” by their true mate! Additionally, readers should be aware that Destiny is No Disney Princess, nor are her sisters, Trinity and Faith, Disney-like; except that they are all three strong, intelligent women who know what they want, what they need to do, and are determined to make their plan succeed. Their mother’s life depends upon their success. This is the third and final Volume of the “ASCENSION SAGA,” and the twists and turns found within its pages will knock your socks off! It is my sincere hope that you will fall in love with these sister Princesses of Aleran as I have! I voluntarily read an ARC copy of “DESTINY: Ascension Saga (Volume 3)” and this is my honest review and 5+STAR recommendation! “DESTINY” is now live and for sale on Amazon. I STRONGLY suggest you purchase and then read this wonderful second part of the “ASCENSION SAGA” today, then, settle back, and enjoy the emotional ride through the life of a real Sci-fi princess! Happy Pages! 😉
The way that Grace Goodwin writes her superbly descriptive and sensuous prose hooked this reader/reviewer within the first paragraph of the Prequel to this AMAZING “ASCENSION SAGA!” “DESTINY” is the third Volume of the “ASCENSION SAGA,” and tells the story of Destiny’s romance with stunningly handsome and lethal Coalition Special Forces officer, Nix. However, there is so much more in this third volume of the “ASCENSION SAGA” than their STEAMY mating to read about and swoon over! Might I also suggest that readers clear the calendar for the next several hours with a glass of wine (or water if you prefer) and dive in? Beyond the reading prep, what prospective readers need to know is how easily Goodwin’s smooth pose will capture a reader’s imagination. Add to this how rapidly the dual narration or alternating voice between the heroine and hero of “DESTINY” will endear the characters to a reader’s heart, it is no surprise that readers begin rooting for their future happiness early on. Prospective readers should also know that the intensely complex, action-packed, and compelling plotline will pull them out of our world and take them inside the matriarchal world of Aleran! Aleran, a planet where men stay virgins until “awakened” by their true mate! Additionally, readers should be aware that Destiny is No Disney Princess, nor are her sisters, Trinity and Faith, Disney-like; except that they are all three strong, intelligent women who know what they want, what they need to do, and are determined to make their plan succeed. Their mother’s life depends upon their success. This is the third and final Volume of the “ASCENSION SAGA,” and the twists and turns found within its pages will knock your socks off! It is my sincere hope that you will fall in love with these sister Princesses of Aleran as I have! I voluntarily read an ARC copy of “DESTINY: Ascension Saga (Volume 3)” and this is my honest review and 5+STAR recommendation! “DESTINY” is now live and for sale on Amazon. I STRONGLY suggest you purchase and then read this wonderful second part of the “ASCENSION SAGA” today, then, settle back, and enjoy the emotional ride through the life of a real Sci-fi princess! Happy Pages! 😉
March 4, 2019
Destiny; Part 1
We get Destiny's story last and to say Destiny is the easy-going sister is a lie. If you have read the other books, we have gotten tidbits of Destiny and her attitude. When Destiny is in trouble, we find Nix going to her to try to save her. Nix nor Destiny have the time for emotions. They want to discover who is trying to kill Destiny, her sisters, and mother and get on with their lives. But when the mating call is too much to handle what is a girl to do?
Destiny; Part 2
I have to say that after almost 800 pages broke up into novella's I still feel like I have no idea who the bad guy is. And to say that Destiny and Nix are the most messed up couple yet is saying something. These two are so strong-minded that they are bound to ruin their relationship before they have a real one. Will these two be able to communicate and find the killer before it is too late for both? I am excited to see what the next book brings us.
Destiny; Part 3
We finally get our ending to this wonderful Saga! I have to say that this story has been long (look at the number of pages Grace has graced us with) this is a long story. If you get the chance to read this saga read it in the box set it will be so much easier and will flow better.
So this last book brings everyone together finally and gives us the whole story and why everything happened the way it happened. I loved the last twist and turns we got. Good job Grace! Well worth the wait! This is a great saga and will reread now that all the books are out.
We get Destiny's story last and to say Destiny is the easy-going sister is a lie. If you have read the other books, we have gotten tidbits of Destiny and her attitude. When Destiny is in trouble, we find Nix going to her to try to save her. Nix nor Destiny have the time for emotions. They want to discover who is trying to kill Destiny, her sisters, and mother and get on with their lives. But when the mating call is too much to handle what is a girl to do?
Destiny; Part 2
I have to say that after almost 800 pages broke up into novella's I still feel like I have no idea who the bad guy is. And to say that Destiny and Nix are the most messed up couple yet is saying something. These two are so strong-minded that they are bound to ruin their relationship before they have a real one. Will these two be able to communicate and find the killer before it is too late for both? I am excited to see what the next book brings us.
Destiny; Part 3
We finally get our ending to this wonderful Saga! I have to say that this story has been long (look at the number of pages Grace has graced us with) this is a long story. If you get the chance to read this saga read it in the box set it will be so much easier and will flow better.
So this last book brings everyone together finally and gives us the whole story and why everything happened the way it happened. I loved the last twist and turns we got. Good job Grace! Well worth the wait! This is a great saga and will reread now that all the books are out.
July 16, 2025
I really enjoyed this conclusion to the trilogy!
I read them out of order because the second book had a hold list at my library. Once I understood that each of the sisters had their own book then this story made more sense and also steeped my excitement for the series because the characters are really well developed and have such unique personalities.
I was taken in from the beginning of this third book. Destiny has a fighting spirit and is undercover with another faction in Alera and trying to root out if they have her mom.
Nix shows up after her when she admits that she is in danger to her sisters. Nix is a highly trained special forces shadow ops coalition fighter who has gone back to Alera and joined the Queen's guard. Destiny is getting closer, but Nix realizes that she is his mate and wants to protect her and keep her safe and they have to find the balance.
I enjoyed their connection and the way that Aleran Ardor was handled as well.
I hope that we get to see some more of Alera in future books.
I read them out of order because the second book had a hold list at my library. Once I understood that each of the sisters had their own book then this story made more sense and also steeped my excitement for the series because the characters are really well developed and have such unique personalities.
I was taken in from the beginning of this third book. Destiny has a fighting spirit and is undercover with another faction in Alera and trying to root out if they have her mom.
Nix shows up after her when she admits that she is in danger to her sisters. Nix is a highly trained special forces shadow ops coalition fighter who has gone back to Alera and joined the Queen's guard. Destiny is getting closer, but Nix realizes that she is his mate and wants to protect her and keep her safe and they have to find the balance.
I enjoyed their connection and the way that Aleran Ardor was handled as well.
I hope that we get to see some more of Alera in future books.
December 30, 2024
I really enjoyed this one! It pulled me in from beginning to end and I loved Destiny's fighting spirit. She is undercover with another faction in Alera and trying to root out if they have her mom but she is in for a run for her money when Nix shows up after her when she admits that she is in danger to her sisters. Nix is a highly trained special forces shadow ops coalition fighter who has gone back to Alera and joined the Queen's guard. Destiny is getting closer and closer to finding a killer with a connection to who has taken her mother and Nix realizes that she is his mate and wants to protect her and keep her safe and they have to find the balance because Destiny is a fighter. This one definitely has some more action and intrigue as the over arcing story is coming to a conclusion and it was really well done. I enjoyed this one and the way that their connection is built and the way that Aleran Ardor was handled as well. Destiny's lasts longer than the others and hers definitely seems to have more of the emotional connection to it that they were struggling with a little bit as Destiny doesn't know that he fully accepts her for who she truly is. They have to deal with that miscommunication and find their way to be together and accept who they truly are and find their compromise in how they handle things. I thought this one was brought together and had a good conclusion for everything. I hope that we get to see some more of Alera in future books somewhere in the Intersteller Bride world.
The narrator did a good job with the characters and bringing it to life.
The narrator did a good job with the characters and bringing it to life.
April 20, 2024
This 3rd Volume of the series follows the third princess & other twin, she like a ninja and had saved them from assassins when they first arrived on the planet.
Another episode one of the assassins that was there but turned out to be a good guy & on the Queens guard ends up being her mate. They take a little longer to complete there mating as I think she had to fully surrender, not just her body but her heart for it to take.
But then he tried to be an alpha male & and keep her safe rather than working with her to find the bad guys. They reconcile & she saves him.
Their mother gets away and finds them at the place & then all the truths are revealed and there’s definitely some twists & turns I didn’t expect!
It had a great ending to go along with all the spice!
Another episode one of the assassins that was there but turned out to be a good guy & on the Queens guard ends up being her mate. They take a little longer to complete there mating as I think she had to fully surrender, not just her body but her heart for it to take.
But then he tried to be an alpha male & and keep her safe rather than working with her to find the bad guys. They reconcile & she saves him.
Their mother gets away and finds them at the place & then all the truths are revealed and there’s definitely some twists & turns I didn’t expect!
It had a great ending to go along with all the spice!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 28, 2019
I love reading all of Graces book and Destiny the third in the Ascend Saga series is no exception.
Destiny Jones is a head strong, warrior woman who knows how to kick ass and isn’t one to take no for an answer as she searches for the kidnapped queen and her mother.
Nix is an assassin who is out to try and protect the third princess from her mysterious enemies, only to become her fated mate.
Together they face many challenges as they try to find the Queen and take on their enemies, with twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting i found this to be a series very hard to put down...
Destiny Jones is a head strong, warrior woman who knows how to kick ass and isn’t one to take no for an answer as she searches for the kidnapped queen and her mother.
Nix is an assassin who is out to try and protect the third princess from her mysterious enemies, only to become her fated mate.
Together they face many challenges as they try to find the Queen and take on their enemies, with twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting i found this to be a series very hard to put down...
May 16, 2023
3,5
Me gustó el final, el viaje a Acarigua por el día de las madres interrumpió mi lectura pero bueno, por alguna razón no conecte con la última parte y tenía cero ganas de leerlo; en este libro volvió a pasar que las protagonistas se volvieron pendejas con la gente al rededor por tener pareja eso fue en la primera parte del libro en la última parte me pareció que está más ubicaditas y vamos a darle el beneficio de la duda, este el la última parte de esta trilogía dentro la saga y no me terminó de gustar pero tampoco la odie sou
Me gustó el final, el viaje a Acarigua por el día de las madres interrumpió mi lectura pero bueno, por alguna razón no conecte con la última parte y tenía cero ganas de leerlo; en este libro volvió a pasar que las protagonistas se volvieron pendejas con la gente al rededor por tener pareja eso fue en la primera parte del libro en la última parte me pareció que está más ubicaditas y vamos a darle el beneficio de la duda, este el la última parte de esta trilogía dentro la saga y no me terminó de gustar pero tampoco la odie sou
November 11, 2020
...the end...
Destinys three volumes of this series wraps up the secrets and mysterys and overall drama we've been following since the beginning of Trinity's story.
Destiny is a kick a** strong female. With Nix at her side these two struggle to protect each other. Which of course leads to many arguments and being handcuffed or tied to the bed depending on who got the upper hand.
Destinys three volumes of this series wraps up the secrets and mysterys and overall drama we've been following since the beginning of Trinity's story.
Destiny is a kick a** strong female. With Nix at her side these two struggle to protect each other. Which of course leads to many arguments and being handcuffed or tied to the bed depending on who got the upper hand.
January 8, 2023
Another nail bitting episode of the Ascension saga.
Trinity remains calm, cool and collected even when she is threatened. Her and Leo go public with the fact that they are mates and Queen Celene is still holding her own with the brutal kidnappers. Warning, ends on a cliffhanger...
Trinity remains calm, cool and collected even when she is threatened. Her and Leo go public with the fact that they are mates and Queen Celene is still holding her own with the brutal kidnappers. Warning, ends on a cliffhanger...
October 7, 2023
Loved This Series
What beautiful fairy tales. Trinity, Faith and Destiny’s stories were practical, futuristic love stories and I enjoyed reading them. I’d love to read stories about their children.
What beautiful fairy tales. Trinity, Faith and Destiny’s stories were practical, futuristic love stories and I enjoyed reading them. I’d love to read stories about their children.
April 10, 2019
Ascension Saga
I love the sassy strong women who gets the loves of their lives! I hope their really are aliens out there!
I love the sassy strong women who gets the loves of their lives! I hope their really are aliens out there!
July 13, 2019
Such a great series! Filled with action, great writing, dialog and steamy romance! I really enjoyed it and highly recommend checking it out!
June 16, 2020
I have enjoyed the development of each sister. I would think I had figured out who was behind everything but the author proved me wrong. Quite the reveal!
November 27, 2022
Read as Books as 7-9.
June 29, 2023
I really liked Destiny and Nix's story
August 26, 2023
Best story in the series!
December 9, 2023
Very good series 👏
November 16, 2024
Kindle - Audible
Destiny Jones & Vennix
Destiny Jones & Vennix
April 2, 2022
So the ending was straight up from a soap opera. ..Queen Celene’s Earth Husband was actually from Alera and he killed everyone..okay and her supposed mate /King before him actually wasnt her mate . He just wanted power and he had a kid with another..I didn’t know I was reading Space Days of our lives. The first book in this series was promising But this all ended in a big disappointment. Honestly I regret buying the series and will not buy anymore from this author. She talks a big game but the delivery just wasnt there. Oh and the sex scenes are just the same over and over. I just flipped through them cause saying mate, cock , etc bored me to tears after awhile.
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August 4, 2019
Destiny was my favourite sister - the badass. She came as a warrior and clearly needed a warrior to match. I love her devious side . And I could have never guessed the plot twist at the end. A wonderful series set in the interstellar bride world. (I read this as serials 7 - 9)
August 21, 2020
A fitting end to the series. The final sister's story. I enjoyed how the author tied up all the strings.
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