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Forever #3
Destined
Crystal Adams had a teenage crush on Kyle Jensen. It turned to love the day she realized he was her mate. But before she could tell him, she discovered something that would change everything.
She is hiding a secret that will endanger him. To protect him, she made the hard decision to leave his pack. But destiny doesn't give up that easily and events force her to face him again.
This time, leaving is harder. This time, he knows she is his mate. He'll move heaven and earth to find her. And destiny is on his side.
She is hiding a secret that will endanger him. To protect him, she made the hard decision to leave his pack. But destiny doesn't give up that easily and events force her to face him again.
This time, leaving is harder. This time, he knows she is his mate. He'll move heaven and earth to find her. And destiny is on his side.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2017
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May 28, 2017
Mixed feelings
I fell in love with Alpha, the first book in this series, and now having read the third book, I'm having mixed feelings about the series and author. I feel like it sort of is ups and downs reading her books. It started with loving her first book in the series and excited to read the next, then disappointment reading the second book. And now I don't really know what to think of this one I've just read. It's better than Fated but not nearly as good as it could have been compared to Alpha.
The one thing that I really liked about the second book was the cliffhanger leading to Destined. The love interest fleeing and Kyle finding out she is his mate. The mystery as to why she was running from him made me really excited to read Destined. However, I don't really feel like it lived up to my expectations. First of, the first half of the story was, I wouldn't say slow paced exactly, but it took half of the book until Kyle finally found and confronted Crystal. I don't know why some authors thinks it's a good idea writing books that way, where the love interests is apart or does not meet or interact in at least half of the story, but I'm not a fan of that style. I read the story for the romance and in a romance book I don't expect and I don't like it when the author minimize the room for the relationship development. I don't get the idea behind it either. It's clear that Destined, and the whole series in general, sole purpose is for the character to find his or her's true love. The main genre is romance even. Why take some of that away then? You will only disappoint and annoy the reader doing that, I think.
The other thing that was kind of a disappointment was the relationship. It fell flat. I was finally excited again when Kyle finally found Crystal. Sadly, that excitement did not last long. The confrontation the story was building up to was barley a confrontation. It was Kyle asking why she ran and Crystal telling him why and then it was suddenly all good between them. Years of keeping a secret to protect her mate and running to make sure he'd be safe suddenly did not matter, which I found very strange. She put so much effort into making sure Kyle never found out and keeping him safe, but just with a few words from him it was suddenly okay for her to spill her guts and fight to stay with him? I had expected more, a bigger confrontation. Some sort of battle of wills and an argument at least. But no. Years of being on the run alone and pushing people away to keep a dangerous secret from coming out was suddenly irrelevant when Kyle found her. It was just very unrealistic and felt rushed just to get to the point where Kyle and Crystal mated with each other.
I found the dialogues between the lovers rather strange as well. Pretty much everything they said to each other sounded like it came directly from a sappy romance movie. It was always compliments or declarations of how much they loved each other. It all was kind of cheesy. Since it is romance I'm okay with some of those cheesy lines in the big moments, but in this book the author overused it. It became to much to me. It actually kind felt like she used it so much just to convince the reader that they loved each other or to show how strong their love was. That is unnecessary. As a reader we're supposed to see that on our own reading the story by the personalities, story- and relationship development and dialogues without the author making it obvious. If the reader can see it reading between the lines it makes it a much better romance and stronger case than the author having to literary tell us they're in love.
The story weren't all bad of course. The authors writing, even though it's slightly awkward and stilted, is not bad. She knows how to catch the readers interest and emotion. She knows how to develop a story and making the reader want more so there is talent if you look between the lines. After all, after three books in this series I will still keep reading whatever comes out next. That counts for something.
I fell in love with Alpha, the first book in this series, and now having read the third book, I'm having mixed feelings about the series and author. I feel like it sort of is ups and downs reading her books. It started with loving her first book in the series and excited to read the next, then disappointment reading the second book. And now I don't really know what to think of this one I've just read. It's better than Fated but not nearly as good as it could have been compared to Alpha.
The one thing that I really liked about the second book was the cliffhanger leading to Destined. The love interest fleeing and Kyle finding out she is his mate. The mystery as to why she was running from him made me really excited to read Destined. However, I don't really feel like it lived up to my expectations. First of, the first half of the story was, I wouldn't say slow paced exactly, but it took half of the book until Kyle finally found and confronted Crystal. I don't know why some authors thinks it's a good idea writing books that way, where the love interests is apart or does not meet or interact in at least half of the story, but I'm not a fan of that style. I read the story for the romance and in a romance book I don't expect and I don't like it when the author minimize the room for the relationship development. I don't get the idea behind it either. It's clear that Destined, and the whole series in general, sole purpose is for the character to find his or her's true love. The main genre is romance even. Why take some of that away then? You will only disappoint and annoy the reader doing that, I think.
The other thing that was kind of a disappointment was the relationship. It fell flat. I was finally excited again when Kyle finally found Crystal. Sadly, that excitement did not last long. The confrontation the story was building up to was barley a confrontation. It was Kyle asking why she ran and Crystal telling him why and then it was suddenly all good between them. Years of keeping a secret to protect her mate and running to make sure he'd be safe suddenly did not matter, which I found very strange. She put so much effort into making sure Kyle never found out and keeping him safe, but just with a few words from him it was suddenly okay for her to spill her guts and fight to stay with him? I had expected more, a bigger confrontation. Some sort of battle of wills and an argument at least. But no. Years of being on the run alone and pushing people away to keep a dangerous secret from coming out was suddenly irrelevant when Kyle found her. It was just very unrealistic and felt rushed just to get to the point where Kyle and Crystal mated with each other.
I found the dialogues between the lovers rather strange as well. Pretty much everything they said to each other sounded like it came directly from a sappy romance movie. It was always compliments or declarations of how much they loved each other. It all was kind of cheesy. Since it is romance I'm okay with some of those cheesy lines in the big moments, but in this book the author overused it. It became to much to me. It actually kind felt like she used it so much just to convince the reader that they loved each other or to show how strong their love was. That is unnecessary. As a reader we're supposed to see that on our own reading the story by the personalities, story- and relationship development and dialogues without the author making it obvious. If the reader can see it reading between the lines it makes it a much better romance and stronger case than the author having to literary tell us they're in love.
The story weren't all bad of course. The authors writing, even though it's slightly awkward and stilted, is not bad. She knows how to catch the readers interest and emotion. She knows how to develop a story and making the reader want more so there is talent if you look between the lines. After all, after three books in this series I will still keep reading whatever comes out next. That counts for something.
June 19, 2017
I preferred the other books but this one was good as well however I would have liked to have seen bay and Flynn go somewhere I hope there will be another book so we can see if that story will continue because they are obviously mates!
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May 29, 2017
Good but not great
It was good but not great, it felt rushed and missed something that the first book had maybe story detail on their story as the the first book
It was good but not great, it felt rushed and missed something that the first book had maybe story detail on their story as the the first book
May 25, 2017
#### 4.5 ####
Knowing what you are and keeping the people you love protected is the most important thing in Crystal’s life. She has given up more than 1 being should be required, but she has given up everything, her family, her friends, her pack and mostly her mate. All done to keep them safe.
When the truth comes out, her life is in jeopardy. With her life at stake, the people who love her, do everything they can to keep her safe, but when she puts herself at risk again, the consequences are ones that will cause doubts later on.
Being half Keeper, puts a target on her head, but Kyle is more than willing to do whatever it takes to keep his mate with him and safe. When Crystal ran from him, the hurt was overwhelming. His thoughts were obscured as well, when he thought his friend Keri had betrayed him.
Once Crystal saw she could not deny her mate, the support she never had, was ten fold. Her new life was just beginning along with her relationship with the father she never knew and a mate that would give her the world.
Family, love and secrets are all encompassing with this story. Your breath will catch when you think there is nothing left to save Crystal and your heart will burst when she finally allows her mate’s love to keep her safe.
July 9, 2017
I liked the first book a lot, read it a good while ago and when I saw that a third book came out I was really excited about it. Truth be told, it was a bit to long and stretched for me. I know it helps with the feels and everything but sometimes I thought to myself "okay I get it move on already" ... that was a shame but the core story was still nice.
April 22, 2020
Good story
After reading the first 2 books and loving them this one left me feeling a little disappointed. The story was good. But it didn't meet the expectations I had after loving the 1st two so much
After reading the first 2 books and loving them this one left me feeling a little disappointed. The story was good. But it didn't meet the expectations I had after loving the 1st two so much
August 1, 2021
Great series
The have loved reading the series . All the characters are loveable including the beta's. Going to finish reading the next book in this series to find out how Flynn and Bay get together.
The have loved reading the series . All the characters are loveable including the beta's. Going to finish reading the next book in this series to find out how Flynn and Bay get together.
June 21, 2017
Regan, you did it again. I loved it! I couldn't put my hands down from the book and 20 hours after the first word I finished it.
Thank you for the experience :)
I'm waiting for the book of Slater :)
Thank you for the experience :)
I'm waiting for the book of Slater :)
July 20, 2017
I truly enjoyed Destined.
December 8, 2019
Beautifully written.
Loved the characters,the twist and turns kept things interesting. I have reading this series and p!an to read the next book.
Loved the characters,the twist and turns kept things interesting. I have reading this series and p!an to read the next book.
May 10, 2020
Forever
This series has been great. The author made you laugh and cry. But above all else, made you love the people she brought to life. I highly recommend this series.
This series has been great. The author made you laugh and cry. But above all else, made you love the people she brought to life. I highly recommend this series.
September 17, 2020
Very similar to the first two books. But as a continuation that is expected. Overall a good book. And a different scenery and interesting twists.
May 19, 2021
I liked this one the best... every time I put down this series... I always feel the next one would be better and i am proved right. I can't wait to read the final one in the series...
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 24, 2020
This book kept me on my toes all the time. At first I was so intrigued why she ran away from her mate and when it was finally revealed there was another life/death situation which outcome i couldn’t foresee.
July 6, 2024
werewolf romances got me thinking a lil too much 😵💫
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