When Destinies Collide

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KIRKUS REVIEW

The weird thing for me with this book is the fact that I was thinking more critically as I was reading. It makes sense as it is but the timeline to me seemed like it could have happened a bit later in their lives. That being said I still really liked the story as it was, weaving their lives together so intricately. I appreciated the backstory at the beginning instead of just referencing it to explain why they acted certain ways. There were times I just wanted them to get to moments faster but the progression they took together was lovely.

I loved how intertwined their lives were even before they realized it. Granted, most books do have that kind of outcome where even after someone messes up, they can still work through whatever issues there are.

When Destinies Collide

I was very pleased with this story considering I went in completely blind. Sep 07, Brittney rated it really liked it Shelves: Selene and Drake have both experienced the lost of a loved one and feel as though there is no one left to care about. Until they meet each other after Selene is dropped off at her aunt's house when her dad decided that he did not want her anymore. There is a whole lot of pain and heartbreak as these two try to find a way to trust people again. I loved reading this book. I think that the author did a brilliant job of creating the dialogue between these two characters.

There were so many funny moments between them that had me falling in love with both of them. I became sucked right into the book from the first page and I enjoyed reading the slow progression of their friendship into something possibly more. I have read too many books lately that have had the main characters fall in love instantly and I enjoyed the fact that this book was not like that.

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Neither Selene nor Drake are ready for any type of relationship and I love seeing their friendship blossom. There was also a lot of bumps in the road of their friendship that they had to overcome and I enjoyed watching them do that. I was rooting for them to withstand the struggles that were thrown their way and to make it to the other side closer than ever. Sometimes everyone needs to read a good romance book and this is the perfect book to settle your craving for the perfect couple. It also makes you wish that this was happening to you so that you could experience the awesomeness!

Even through all of the heartbreak and struggle Selene and Drake remained true to themselves and I really enjoyed their honesty toward each other! There was never a moment when they would deliberately keep something from each other and I admired their ability to get through anything. Shirl Rickman is a very talented author and I look forward to reading other books by this author. Jul 09, Beth rated it really liked it Shelves: Or at least made better.

Throw in a cute boy and strolls by the river and you have solved the world's problems. Selene needs to have some problems solved. She feels very alone. Her mom is gone. Her dad is absent and she has been sent to live with her elderly aunt. A really sweet aunt who makes lemonade. So maybe things will start to look up. Two thing 4 Lemonade Stars There's almost nothing that can't be solved by lemonade on a porch swing.

Two things I have truly only felt with one other person in my life, and she is no longer here. Drake has it all.

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Quarterback of the football team. Son of the Mayor. He as it all. But people don't know his private pain, only his public face. But the public doesn't know about his unexplained bruises and read-a-louds at the cemetery. From the first moment I saw you, I had to know you. I never wanted to know everything about a person before, mainly because I don't want anyone to know me.

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Drake and Selene have chemistry but no history. Neither has much experience with relationships, letting someone else in, being vulnerable. But they do have nights under the stars, picnics, hand holding in the hall and misunderstandings. This is Shirl Rickman's first novel.

And my first read of hers. This was a great YA read. She has given us a sweet story of first love, first doubt and 2 broken hearts who make each other whole. There are great side characters with lots of grit, sage advice and lemonade. Aug 06, Haley Anderson rated it it was amazing. Fast paced, but not too fast. Great for the summer! After the horrible accident that her Mama was in. Selene has just never been the same. She closed off herself.

But the one person who she had left didn't care for her at all, her dad. They never had that father-daughter relationship. Her father no longer wanted her, and this was the end result. To live with Aunt Vi. Not that Selene didn't love Aunt Vi, she just wanted her dad to love her. Not long after Selene moved in with Aunt Vi, she met this boy.

She knew from the moment she laid eyes on him that she needed to meet him. Drake just lost his twin sister. Coming up in a family where your father is the Mayor, you have to keep that appearance up. But he did know one thing. Both of their pasts will help the other heal, When Destinies Collide….. Aug 24, Libby Austin rated it really liked it.

Where can I start and not giveaway everything away? At the beginning, both Selene and Drake are hurting from broken hearts. Slowly they open themselves up to each other through frien Where can I start and not giveaway everything away? Slowly they open themselves up to each other through friendship built on an understanding of what each needs from the other and they begin to heal.

Drake has always been the closed-off bad boy asshole in order to cover up the pain in his life, while Selene has been the shiny golden girl to hide the pain in hers. Selene has withdrawn from everyone to save herself further pain. But when all the secrets are revealed, can a broken heart mended by love based on lies by omission be strong enough to withstand the assault of someone determined to inflict pain and suffering?

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Sep 17, Brittany Johnson rated it really liked it. I cannot express enough how I love Shril Rickman's writing. Her tale of Selene and Drake was amazing and so swoon worthy! Loved this chemistry filled book with all the love and healing that took place. Dec 20, Angie McGuire rated it it was amazing. This book was phenomenal!! I loved this story, and the suspense of love and life that came, was told beautifully. Even though this is young love, it was still real and magical. You need that one person to get you through your life, sometimes you have more than one, but Selene and Drake needed one another to see what they truly had.

Loss and pain are a part of life, but true love is the reason and meaning behind forgiveness and life. What a tremendous book. Jun 09, Zeia Jameson rated it it was amazing. I'm not even sure how to put how I feel about this book into words. It was nothing like I expected.

It was a thousand times more. This is a sweet and beautiful story of trust, chance and hope. You'll instantly fall in love with Drake and Selene. The things you learn about the two of them as individuals will break your heart. And the things you learn about their destiny together will blow you away.

This book is definitely going into my re-read stack. I can't wait to read more by this author. Sep 06, Rachel Kirtlan rated it did not like it Shelves: The story is told from alternating perspectives of the main characters. Both of them practically fell in love at first sight, and have this intense feeling that they need to know each other. Basically, it made me figuratively gag.

I just couldn't read on. Aug 14, Rene rated it it was amazing. Would have never guessed this was a debut novel. It was absolutely wonderful. I was hooked from the beginning and stayed hooked through the entire story! I had so many feels reading this! I definitely recommend this and can't wait to read more from Shirl! Aug 08, Lynda rated it it was amazing. When Destinies Collide is a beautiful story of hope and pain, love and sorrow, acceptance and understanding. This book made me laugh and it made me cry, but most of all, it made me root for Selene and Drake to find their way out of sorrow and into love.

It's a wonderful story about the power of love. Can't wait for Shirl Rickman's next offering! Sep 30, Cathlin rated it it was amazing.

This one definitely took me by surprise. There were a few unexpected twists and parts that went a deeper than a surface level romance and I loved that, but above all else it was an epic love story.

I loved every second! Apr 20, Mandy rated it liked it. This was a sweet yet heartbreaking book. I really enjoyed it. Nov 03, Robert Burns rated it it was amazing. Over all I thought this was a good book. I thought the story was well done and the plot was well done and was not shown to early in the book.

Oct 17, Jennifer Pierson rated it it was amazing. I'm a fan of Shirl Rickman, so whenever I see a sign up for her, I rush to do just that. Add in the insane angst levels that were heart wrenching, and romantic at the same time, with a dash of f-bomb worthy twists, well, I can't type enough fan girl gushing about this story! Shirl Rickman is a talented author that showed me that no matter what she writes about, it will be awesome, and I'm very addicted.

Like I said, I was shocked that this was her debut, as I would have never guessed on my own. May 19, Vicky rated it it was amazing. I picked this book up at the library and I decided to read it because the particular copy that I picked up was signed by the author. Home Away From Home Forget About It Dinner For Two No Questions Please Rini's Crest of Love The Gateway to Home It's All in the Cards Return to Highton View Terrace Almost Home Free The New Digivices Gatomon Comes Calling Out On The Town The DigiDestined's Identities Revealed City Under Seige The Battle For Earth Enter The Dark Masters SeaSick and Tired The Ultimate Clash Etemon's Comeback Tour My Sister's Keeper The Crest of Light The Battle Within The Final Battle Begins Piedmon's Last Jest

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