DESTINED TO SUCCEED
BY: LISA HARLEY
RELEASE DATE: JUNE 9TH, 2013
Synopsis:
What would you do if what you worked your entire life to build was suddenly destroyed?
Cade Walker is a cowboy Casanova. He’s cocky and he doesn’t care who knows it. He was raised on Walker Ranch and was destined to one day take it over. What he didn’t know was how soon that would happen. After his parents are killed in a car accident he is thrust into becoming a responsible adult. Well, sort of. Cade is always responsible when it comes to business, but pleasure, now that’s a whole other story.
Suzanna Mallory is a red-headed spitfire, who also happens to be Cade’s best friend. She has loved Cade since they met when they were nine years old, but Cade just isn’t the type to get married and settle down. Suzanna finds herself in an abusive marriage and the only thing that keeps her sane is her daughter, Isabella, and working with Cade at Walker Ranch.
When a fire threatens to destroy the future of Walker Ranch, Cade and Suzanna have to work together to save it.
What will this mean for her marriage or to the feelings that she has for Cade?
And now that Cade thought he found love with Loralei Harper, only to realize she didn’t feel the same way, is he ready to settle down?
Is Cade Walker Destined to Succeed?
My Review:
Rating – 4 Stars
Rating – 4 Stars
Cover – 4.5 Stars (love the sexy cowboy)
Wow Factor - 4 Stars
Steam Factor – 4 stars
Ending – HEA
Destined to Succeed is the second book in Destined Series. This book cris crosses a little with the end of the first book but we get to see it through Cades eyes instead of Loralei's. I LOVED Cade in the first book and I though Loralei treated him like crap so I was soooo happy to see him find happiness.
Wow Factor - 4 Stars
Steam Factor – 4 stars
Ending – HEA
Destined to Succeed is the second book in Destined Series. This book cris crosses a little with the end of the first book but we get to see it through Cades eyes instead of Loralei's. I LOVED Cade in the first book and I though Loralei treated him like crap so I was soooo happy to see him find happiness.
In Destined to Succeed we get to see the real Cade Walker. He is still the cocky, arrogant, sexy as hell cowboy from the first book but now we get to see his protective, vulnerable, sweet side. He is tired of the cocky womanizing playboy he has become and after Loralei breaks his heart he realizes that he wants to settle down and have a family of his own.
Suzanna is sweet and loyal to a fault. She is also a little broken due to being in an abusive relationship for years to her husband and the father of her daughter Izzy B. Her and Cade have been best friends since they were in third grade which leads to much more in their teen years. Unfortunately due to constant miss-communication, insecurities & stupid choices their relationship never went any further.
Cade & Suzanna have always been their for one another so when circumstances keep shoving them together and Suzanna & Izzy B need help Cade steps up for them. Despite everything that is thrown at them they stick together and are there for each other. They try to pick the pieces up and move on to something better that they can feel is just out of reach.
This book wasn't just a romance it was chock full action and OMG did that just happen moments. Lisa done a fantastic job making you connect with the characters and fall in love with each and every one. It was a great read and I can't wait for the next one.
Character Casting & Bio's
These are Lisa's personal picks for the Dream Cast of Destined to Succeed YUMMMMY!!
Cade
Cade Walker is a cowboy Casanova. He’s cocky and he doesn’t care who knows it. He was raised on Walker Ranch and was destined to one day take it over. What he didn’t know was how soon that would happen. After his parents are killed in a car accident he is thrust into becoming a responsible adult. Well, sort of. Cade is always responsible when it comes to business, but pleasure, now that’s a whole other story. He's 6'7" of long, tall cowboy. He has blonde hair and green eyes.
Suzanna
Suzanna Mallory is a red-headed spitfire, who also happens to be Cade’s best friend. She has loved Cade since they met when they were nine years old, but Cade just isn’t the type to get married and settle down. Suzanna finds herself in an abusive marriage and the only thing that keeps her sane is her daughter, Isabella, and working with Cade at Walker Ranch.
Izzy B
Isabella (Izzy B) Johnson is a sweetheart! She loves her momma so much and she has the Walker men wrapped around her cute little finger. All she has to do is bat her eyelashes at her Uncky Cade and he is putty in her hands.
Branch
Branch Johnson is not a nice man. Suzanna finds that out the hard way. He has black hair and crazy blue eyes.
Author Bio:
I grew up in a really small town in Missouri. Very similar to the fictional town I wrote about in my novel. I moved to the big city right after I graduated. I work full-time and I am mom to a beautiful little girl. I started writing in October when a group I am in had a prologue contest. I didn't win the contest, but everyone who read my prologue asked for more of my story. I decided I had to finish it and get these characters that were in my head out on paper. During the writing process it became clear that this was going to be more than one novel. It had to be a series. I have at least 2 more novels planned for the Destined Series. I also have an idea for a YA novel that stems from one of the characters in Destined to Change...hint, hint. When I was asked to write this bio I explained that I am really boring and it would be really short...so, that's about all there is to know about me. I love music and honestly couldn't have written this book without my Spotify playlist. I am kinda obsessed with frogs (not real ones) and office supplies are my downfall! I could spend my whole paycheck at the stationery store...boring, didn't I already say that? lol Also, I am slightly addicted to Facebook and Voxer. Please message me on either one...I would love to hear from all of you.
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