Destiny Lingers
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.76 (855 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1491768649 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 266 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rolonda lives in Los Angeles, California. She holds degrees from Spelman College, a master's degree from Columbia University, and an honorary doctorate from Winston-Salem State University. Rolonda Watts is an Emmy and Cable Ace award nominated journalist, television and radio talk show host, executive producer, actor, voice artist, speaker, and humanitarian who hosts the CBS Play podcast Rolonda On Demand.
As an investigative news reporter in New York City, Destiny uncovers breaking stories every day, but she has yet to uncover the truth of her own life until the morning she discovers a strand of red hair on her husband's pillow. Unfortunately, the only person Destiny knows with red hair is her best friend, Eve. But when fate keeps leading her back to the island's handsome police chief, Chase McKenzie, Destiny soon realizes that her racially-charged past has risen up to meet a more progressive present and opened the door for a second chance at first love. Amid two personal tragedies and a shocking story of deceit, Destiny is sent plunging into a nightmarish depression that prompts her to flee back to her roots on Topsail Island, North Carolina first with her husband and then by herself with the hope of healing her heart and piecing her life back together after their marriage unravels. Now only one question remains: is this the right time for both of them? In this contemporary romance, a heartbroken journalist embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she must overcome her personal pain and find tranquility before she can re
"A love worth fighting for." according to Baby Girl. Destiny Lingers was captivating at the beginning. I couldn't wait until she exposed her betrayers. BUT, that took entirely too long for me! Destiny's willingness to overlook such obvious clues about the troubles in her marriage were a bit disappointing, yet very realistic. (How many of us KNOW somebody is on some BS, but keep dealing with them anyway?)But, along comes Prince 'Adonis' to the rescue! Destiny deserved love. And although she suffered extreme hearta. "Love Story's Are My Fav" according to B. Ballard. I truely enjoyed the read, however not really anything earth shattering. The typical predictable love story. Not much was left to my surprise toward the end. Although I loved the happy ending and enjoyed everything falling in place, most of the book could have been predicted from the beginning of the book. I would read more from the author, and look forward to more surprises.EyeCU approved!!. "I really loved this book--it was not a difficult read--but kept your" according to Alyce Emerson. I really loved this book--it was not a difficult read--but kept your attention the whole time. The characters were very unique and interesting--I loved the setting. The romance kept your interest and waiting to read more and find the outcomes. I would love to read more of the author's books--hear her speak at the National Book conference this summer and was interested to get back and read her novel.Our book club read the book as a group and all loved it too!!!
. About the Author Rolonda Watts is an Emmy and Cable Ace award nominated journalist, television and radio talk show host, executive producer, actor, voice artist, speaker, and humanitarian who hosts the CBS Play podcast Rolonda On Demand. Rolonda lives in Los Angeles, California. She holds degrees from Spelman College, a master's degree from Columbia University, and an honorary doctorate from Winston-Salem State University