Altered Beginnings

by Destiny Booze

Leigh Lawson returned home only to learn everyone thought she was dead. Now, the police want her to go undercover, to bring the local drug supplier to conviction. It may be Leigh’s only chance to redeem herself with her family and friends. The only problem is that she needs to figure out how to stay alive in the process…

Genres: Romance

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2009

About the author

Hello! Welcome to my goodreads page.

I'm a romantic suspense/thriller author, and oh boy, do I love saying that!

My life is simple, some would even say boring. I work hard, dream big and play often. I believe I have the power to make my dreams come true. Through faith and a positive attitude, I know that I can achieve success for myself and my family.

I live in Botetourt County, Virginia with my husband and son. I strive daily to be the best wife, mother and writer that I can be. My family is always priority number one.

I want happily-ever-after. I want to believe in the basic good of the world. At the end of the day, I want to be proud of myself!

Writing is my calling and passion. It is my dream. What's yours? I want to hear from you!

And remember, make-believe is more than a child's game!

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written by my wife. It is great. I'm very proud of her.

[Deviousfairie · Rating 4 out of 5]

New author, Destiny Booze, shows real writing potential in her debut novel, Altered Beginnings. The story was interesting from beginning to end, and I was genuinely surprised by some of the twists in the plot. The heroine was interesting and anything but clichéd. I also liked the hero, but I wished his character had been explored a bit more. The only real issue I had with this book was, sadly, an important one. The editing on this book was not what it should have been. Word choice errors aside, I greatly enjoyed Altered Beginnings and am looking forward to reading Ms. Booze’s second novel, Predetermined Endings.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, but it seemed a little disjointed at times. The story doesn't seem to flow as smoothly as it could have, and I feel that it didn't give you enough back story, like I was dumped in half way through the story and had to play catch up. The mystery in the story was very good, and the ending was great. I would recommend this book to others.

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Altered Beginnings is the first book of a fledgling new author, Destiny Booze. It’s a Mystery/Romance novel that will have you emotionally tied to the main character, Leigh Lawson, from the first pages of the book. You can’t help but hope that it all works out in the end for her but you’ll have to read the book for yourself to see how that comes about.

[Book Reader Fairy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read Review at romanceinthebackseat.com

[Nancy Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished your first book and really loved it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Will definitely want to read your next book Predetermined Endings.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.

[Destiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, this is my book. I just had to go ahead and rate it five stars. It goes along with my desire to climb the highest mountain top to tell everyone about it! I'm just so excited!


Blurb:The headline in the small town newspaper read Young Woman Missing, Presumed Dead or Worse.

Leigh Lawson returned to Nags Head, North Carolina after four years with a huge shock. That big and bold headline was about her! Everyone thought she was dead!

The truth was that she was doing well. While gone, she had gotten clean from drugs and worked hard to get her bachelor’s degree in engineering. With her life back on track, she returns home in hope that she will receive a warm welcome. Instead, she gets the townsfolks' disdain.

Everyone hates her, everyone except Jason Altarez, an ambitious and resilient reporter with his sights locked on Leigh. He chases her with oozing charm and romance, but does he really want her or is he after his next story?

Leigh’s life soon spirals out of control when the police recruit her for an undercover assignment. They want her to go back to the life of her troubled teenage years, back into the drugs, and help them to bring the local drug supplier to conviction. It may be Leigh’s only chance to redeem herself with her family and friends. If she can complete this one assignment, the town will forgive her. The only problem is that she needs to figure out how to stay alive in the process…

Jason is her continuous partner through it all, proving his dedication to her as he struggles to keep her safe. Leigh wants to believe he is a man of his word. She wants to believe that her heart isn’t completely foolish for falling for him, especially when she discovers evidence that Jason may be working for the very drug dealer that Leigh is trying to have arrested. Will he betray her in the end or will he demonstrate the most romantic notion of all – that love at first sight truly exists?

[Mohammad Khan.ch.]

dears,





It is, a fine book, indeed !!!!! yours, khan.

[Elenariel]

Author's gift for taking part in her Blogfest contest! (Thank you! ♥)

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good storyline but knowing the Outer Banks so well the descriptions in the book were completely untrue.