JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Her Destiny by Monica Murphy

Genre:

Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Series:

Reverie Series, #2

Publish Date:

August 25, 2014

Synopsis:

I knew from the moment I first saw him he was the one. The only boy I could ever want.

The only boy I could ever love.

They say he’s bad for me.

But I know he’s not.

Until the day he rejects me.

And breaks my heart.

Completely.

Everything changes in the blink of an eye. My entire life as I’ve known it is…gone. Secrets are revealed. Promises once made are irrevocably broken. There’s no way my family can get back to what we once were.

So when Nicholas Fairfield walks back into my life like he never left it, I’m furious.

Thrilled. Irritated. Excited.

Conflicted.

Despite my confusion, I want to be with him. I love him. But danger lurks where we least expect it. Someone will do whatever it takes to tear us apart. All I know is: I won’t let them.

Because Nick Fairfield? He’s mine.

   

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Check out my review on His Reverie, HERE!

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**About the Author**

I write books. I have the best job ever. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Writer of new adult contemporary romance-ish stuff. Published with Avon and Bantam. Mom and wife. Native Californian.

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

***I received a review copy for an honest review***

What a conclusion to Nick and Reverie's love story! Some time has passed after that cliffhanger in His Reverie. Nick and Reverie has grown since summer, and now, they each face life without the other. Have their feelings for each other changed? Well...we soon find out in this exciting conclusion. Of course, it is necessary to read His Reverie before reading Her Destiny.

Nick and Reverie face their personal demons alone, but still can't forget what they had/have together. Life has changed for Reverie...from privileged to surviving. The same could be said about Nick. On one hand, Reverie's life spirals downward and she rebels. With the help and support of her brother, Evan, and friends, Reverie finds the strength and courage to survive and to better her life. On the other hand, Nick is still "stuck" in the town that keeps bringing him down. Of course, he "plans" to "get out"; he just needs to get that "push" to act on it...and that "push" is Reverie.

Although both Nick and Reverie have different life circumstances, they both are faced with the uncertainty and growing up they had to face on their own. When they do come together again, they are faced with their confused feelings for each other, the uncertainty of their futures, and that mystery and darkness that seems to never leave them. Only when they get closer to the truth does the danger becomes more obvious. Faced with mystery and danger, Nick and Reverie comes to learn that they can't deny what they feel for each other.

I really enjoyed how much Nick and Reverie has grown in Her Destiny. Like any coming-of-age story, this one involved growing up from a sheltered life and learning how to live and survive in the real world. Both these characters have been through their own trials and obstacles that forced them to grow up before their time. I loved how some of the chapters stayed true to the "diary entries" format; however, Nick's were unsent emails...haha!! It gave me the feel of being "in their head" and finding out what they were thinking and feeling. Not only was this book filled with passion and hearbreak, the romance between them was still there. And...the climax of the story...well, it was dark, dangerous and filled with suspense! I definitely enjoyed this more than His Reverie. With that said, Her Destiny kept me reading from beginning to end.

My rating:

BLOG TOUR: His Reverie by Monica Murphy

Welcome to the Official Blog Tour for His Reverie, the first novel of the Reverie Series, by Monica Murphy! A Young Adult Contemporary Romance you will not want to miss!

 

Genre:

Young Adult Contemporary Romance
Series:
Reverie Series, #1

Publish Date:

July 28, 2014

Synopsis:

I knew from the moment I first saw her she was the one. The only girl I could ever want.

The only girl I could ever love.

She is light. I am darkness. She is innocent. I’ve done too much. She is good. I am bad. She is my every dream. I should be her every nightmare.

We come from different worlds. She’s…perfect. And I’m… Not. Somehow she wants me anyway. So we’ll grasp at what we can. We’re going to make this summer count. She’s my secret. And I’m hers. The problem with secrets is they never last for long. And when others discover we’re together, they’ll do whatever it takes to keep us apart.

All I know is: I won’t let them. Because Reverie Hale? She’s mine.

   

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**About the Author**

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy is a native Californian who lives in the foothills below Yosemite. A wife and mother of three, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance for Bantam and Avon. She is the author of One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend.

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains no spoilers

A story of young love of two people from two different worlds. Nick has a dark past that he wants to put behind him; and, Reverie is that innocent and sheltered young lady wanting so much to experience life. This is another contemporary telling of a "Romeo & Juliet" story, told in Nick's and Reverie's point of view (POV)....but leaning more on Nick.

Monica Murphy told a touching story of two people from two different worlds coming together...despite all the forces that wants to keep them apart. Nick and Reverie still finds a way to be together. Reverie's character is set to such a high "pedestal" that Nick feels that he isn't worthy to have her love and attention. In this sweeping tale of forbidden love filled with obstacles and forces working against them, they find a way to be together...be it in secret, they still find a way. I loved that Reverie's POV is told in the form as diary entries. It gave me the feeling of what she is feeling and thinking after each encounter with Nick. 

Although the story was interesting enough that had it's own mysteries to be solved, it was somewhat predictable and filled with clichés. Although the story did seem slow, the cliffhanger did make me gasp. After all that they went through, and still is, the story ends in a cliffhanger!!??!! Really!?! Guess I will have to wait for the next book to find out what happens next in this love story of Nick and Reverie. Moreover, I think that anyone who enjoys a story of "forbidden" young love will enjoy this book.

My rating:

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COVER REVEAL: Her Destiny by Monica Murphy

We are absolutely in love with this cover for Monica Murphy's Her Destiny! Her Destiny is the sequel to Monica Murphy's His Reverie. Be sure to add this one to your TBR pile, folks!

Genre:

Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Series:

Reverie Series

Publish Date:

August 25, 2014

Synopsis:

I knew from the moment I first saw him he was the one. The only boy I could ever want. The only boy I could ever love. They say he's bad for me. But I know he's not. Until the day he rejects me. And breaks my heart. Everything changes in the blink of an eye. My entire as I've known it is...gone.

Secrets are revealed. Promises once made are irrevocably broken.

There's no way my family can get back to what we once were. So when Nicholas Fairfield walks back into my life like he never left it, I'm furious.

Thrilled. Irritated. Excited.

Despite my confusion, I want to be with him. I love him. But danger lurks where we least expect it. Someone will do whatever it takes to tear us apart.

All I know is: I won't let them.

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Don't forget to read His Reverie while you wait...

About His Reverie:

I knew from the moment I first saw her she was the one. The only girl I could ever want. The only girl I could ever love. She is light. I am darkness. She is innocent. I’ve done too much. She is good. I am bad. She is my every dream. I should be her every nightmare. We come from different worlds. She’s…perfect. And I’m… Not. Somehow she wants me anyway. So we’ll grasp at what we can. We’re going to make this summer count. She’s my secret. And I’m hers. The problem with secrets is they never last for long. And when others discover we’re together, they’ll do whatever it takes to keep us apart. All I know is: I won’t let them. Because Reverie Hale? She’s mine. 

   

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**About the Author**

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy is a native Californian who lives in the foothills below Yosemite. A wife and mother of three, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance for Bantam and Avon. She is the author of One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend.

Stay connected with Monica Murphy
Website | Blog
   

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