Fires of
Destiny
Linda
Barlow
Book
Description from Amazon
Publication
Date: November 24, 2013
Love endures, even in the face of danger and
death.
As a child,
Alexandra Douglas adored her wild friend Roger Trevor, a troubled lad who
turned his back on his family. Ten years as a sellsword and pirate have
transformed Roger into an enigmatic stranger. His return to his father's castle
in the wake of his brother's mysterious death ignites a passionate uproar in
the bookish, sensible Alix.
Dangerous
to know...
Surprised
by his unlikely desire for his childhood friend, Roger is determined to encase
his heart in ice. Haunted by his past and trapped in a lethal web of intrigue
at the Catholic court of Queen Mary Tudor, he fears entangling Alix in a plot
that could doom them both.
But destiny
has set them on colliding paths, and Roger can no more resist the fire in Alix
than she can turn away from his increasingly ardent touch.
New,
revised edition of a classic, award-winning novel
When the
original version was published in 1986, Linda Barlow received the Romantic
Times award as New Historical Romance Author of the Year. Fires of Destiny was
also a finalist for the Rita Award from Romance Writers of America. This
special new edition has been revised and edited by the author, but her beloved
characters and their sensuous, suspenseful adventures remain the same.
Accolades
"Linda
Barlow's sexy, suspenseful page-turners are pure pleasure to read." Susan
Elizabeth Phillips.
"Linda
is a wonderful story-teller. She grabs you on the first page and plunges you
straight into the tumultuous lives of her fascinating characters." Jayne
Ann Krentz.
"Fires
of Destiny is a bold and clever tapestry, provocative and seductive."
Catherine Coulter.
Romantic
Times said in their 1986 review: "Weaving together a strong historical
background, an intriguing mystery subplot, along with a touch of mysticism, Ms.
Barlow crafts a marvelously textured novel that mesmerizes the reader on every
level. The timeless magic of this outstanding romance will guarantee
recognition of Linda Barlow as a powerful writer with the talent to surpass all
genre boundaries."
Don't miss
this chance to grab a copy.
My Review
The story follows characters Alexandra Douglas and
Roger Trevor. Here’s a small quotation from the book: …”He
tipped her chin up with one sun-browned finger and kissed her upturned mouth in
a lusty manner that was new to her. It happened so swiftly that she hardly had
time to note the unfamiliar tingle that shivered along her nerves at the feel
of his lips pressing on hers. It was pleasant—very pleasant—“ so that you could make an idea.
If you are looking for a book that has characters with
depth and a storyline with great meaning, Fires of Destiny is it. This novel teaches
the reader not to give up hope in the person you love and trust. Linda Barlow wrote
this book with passion. I love how she introduces her characters, and how the
story unfolds. I would recommend this to anyone who loves being taken back in
time and treated to a love story that has depth. This story wraps you up in
interesting people and places. I couldn't ask for more. It's a historical
romance that peaks over and over again with every chapter. The characters are
real and vibrant. You come to know each of them personally through Linda
Barlow’s talent of bringing them to
life. The storyline is remarkable and believable. The author will make you
laugh, turn you on with her incredibly seductive heroes and of course, make you
fall in love with her story. Reading her book was truly a pleasure.
If you haven't grabbed your copy of the historical romance
Fires of Destiny, what are you waiting for?
I rate it Five Stars
