Book Review: Meeting Destiny by Nancy Straight (Destiny Book 1)

     Lauren has had dreams every night since she turned 18 of a man with unique green eyes telling her that when she was courageous she would unlock her destiny. Of course she never believed it would be true. After-all it was just a dream. But, when she got a funny feeling about the man who entered the fast food place where she worked she trusted her instincts. This fast thinking saved a young boys life, but she got shot in the process. The thing is she barely noticed, until she came face to face with those same green eyes from her dream. Max. 

    Max was a paramedic and had no idea who she was, of course. But, the young woman had captured his attention just as he had captured hers. Just because your dream comes true doesn't mean everything is sunshine and roses. After-all, attraction can only take you so far especially when the girl has been in a long-term relationship and calls you the man of her dreams. Literally. 

    At the beginning of this book I was a little hesitant. It just seemed a little bleh. At some points it just seemed like the author was trying too hard. Like they named an inconsequential police officer Officer Lawless just to make some lame joke about needing to change their name. I love dad jokes (and play animal crossing where dad jokes abound) and rolled my eyes at it. That being said I truly enjoyed this book. So much so that as soon as I finished reading it I went into the Kindle store and bought book 2. 

    This isn't something I normally do, not because I don't love the books that I read. I frequently do. More so because my TBR is already so long that adding another by an author I have already read one by just seems rude. But, some times there are things that must be done and information that must be known. In this case: Do Lauren and Max have a future together? I can say that without spoiling anything for you. Really though, if you like romances of any variety give this one a go. 

    This book is available on Amazon for free by clicking here.

Books by this author: 

Destiny's Revenge (Destiny Book 2)

Book Review: The Cambodian Book of the Dead by Tom Vater

     Maier was once a war-time journalist who decided to call it quits when his friend and guide was blown up in Cambodia. One death too many. However, the thrill of his previous life led him to be a private detective. Too bad his new client may be the last one he ever takes, especially placing him right back in the country he left so long ago. 

    A rich coffee company heir left Germany to go open a diving business in Cambodia and his mom wants him to come home and take over as he should. It is up to Maier to go, find out what is keeping him there, and make him an offer he can't refuse. 

    Under the guise of becoming a real estate investor Maier hopes to get in good with the locals. However, what lies in wait for him is a haunting past and is bigger than he could have anticipated. It may even mean the end of his life. Will Maier be able to solve his case or even escape with his life? 

    This book....this book. Where to begin. It has a lot of facts in it. I didn't fact check them. Didn't really have the desire to if we are being honest here and that is the point of reviews, right? If we take out all of the random facts and we just plot this, I liked it. Without the facts and history lessons we have a fast paced book with lots of action that could have happened very easily. A suspenseful thriller as it were. This book has strong Stieg Larrson vibes. With the addition of all of those facts it was like I was reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo all over again. If you are a Sieg Larrson fan then you will enjoy this book.  If you are not then maybe you will if you ignore all the trivia. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $2.99 or free with Kindle Unlimited by clicking here.