rendezvous with destiny
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If you are looking for a book that takes you minute by minute, conversation by conversation through a major campaign, this is it.  If you wanted to know more about Ronald Reagan, this may not be the book for you.  I got tired of the blow by blow narrative although I appreciated learning about both campaigns - Reagan vs. Bush and Kennedy vs. Carter.
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I saw Larry on Sid Roth and decided to get his book. If you are looking for direction regarding your destiny I highly recommend this book. It's a great blend of both spiritual and practical advice that will lead readers down the path to discovering their destiny. My book - Overflowing Success - touches on some of these ideas as it relates to Christ centered success in all areas of life. I would recommend that any of my readers looking for more information on their God given destiny take the time to read this impactful book. Your destiny is directly tied to your created uniqueness!
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In my opinion, this game is what Destiny should've been.  Love it.  The dark zone is the most intense fun ever.
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Awesomeness, Passionate, Drama, Sexual, ,Destiny make this story come alive. The character's in this story we're exceptionally fantastic and challenging for the reader of this story. I enjoyed reading this authors books Exceptional great story which was about how family members stay together with each other even if danger is all around them  and dealing with dangerous people! ENJOY!!!!
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Just finished reading Fate's Destiny, and I loved it. Some of the conversations between characters seemed trite, but then a lot of real conversations ARE trite. I felt a myriad of emotions while reading this book, so that's the highest compliment I can offer. Well worth the read.
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The Traveler superimposes a sci-fi theme over a world already awash w/ surveillance, where every move can be tracked by the government or other interested parties. Among the rebel factions fighting such a system of dominance are the Travelers, those who can move from one reality to another, although few remain today. Another group, the Harlequins, is pledged to protect the Travelers at any cost, even death, rigorously trained in martial arts. Those seeking to destroy both the Harlequins and the Travelers are the Tabula, otherwise known as the Brethren, a group that fosters a new world order and control of all human behavior through a model of containment, the Panopticon.

Maya is a Harlequin ordered by her father to protect the Corrigan brothers, Michael and Gabriel (archangels, anyone?), who live in California and are currently in grave danger. As soon as Maya leaves her father's secret location, he is savagely murdered, leaving only Maya to perform the task at hand, which is complicated by the fact that the brothers have not yet become aware that they are indeed Travelers; they have not considered their earlier lives constantly on the road as anything but eccentric. After she discovers her father's mutilated body, Maya's life is radically altered and she is charged with the sense of mission dictated by the Harlequin mentality: "no attachments, no compassion, no mercy."

The message is that people can only be passive victims or consumers of goods; such a concept feeds the Brethren's sense of ordered control of a society that desires safety above all, freedom from terror. The battle is engaged and clearly defined, good vs. evil. Like any great adventure where the few take on the many, there are conflicted, very human heroes, Maya following her destiny, isolated by her warrior skills; Gabriel a potential hero, on the difficult road to the identity of  a Traveler, his brother in the hands of the Brethren. The enemy is ruthless and determined, prepared to annihilate anyone who disturbs their plan. More marginal, but still important characters are Hollis and Vickie, foot-soldiers who believe in the cause. The Tabula, or Brethren, remain bound to their agenda, hoping to harness the power of the Travelers for their own ends, like the race to space, but of a more spiritual nature.

Well-written and fast-paced, John Twelve Hawks has crafted an energetic tale that captures the imagination, lining up believers on each side of the philosophical divide. Who can help but root for the Travelers and Harlequins, the underdogs in a war fought to ensure freedom of thought. Like a chess game, the pieces are in position, marching toward some kind of resolution; even so, it is clear that the story will not end with this volume, that the struggle for dominance will continue and both sides will clash again, each victory only temporary. This is a fight to the death. For those caught up in the spirit of The Traveler, there are websites posted in the back of the book, already adding bits of folklore for those who fall under the novel's spell.

This is great summer reading with a broad appeal, the spirit of the underdog fearlessly facing superior forces. Expect a sequel with more challenges for these embattled warriors, as well as an impasse for the Corrigan brothers, one on each side of the struggle. Fantasy, fiction and enough truth to ring with authenticity, The Traveler is only the beginning, an adventure with many more stories to tell...Luan Gaines/2005.
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This trio is my favorite! I love how each of them came into their own in this book. The three of them as a couple are so sweet and loving towards each other. This along with all of the other club destiny books are definitely on my to read again list!
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This is the sequel to "Owner's Share," the final book in the Trader Tales series, and kicks off the Seeker Series. Very well written, this one kind of drags as Ishmael re-establishes relationships and deals with the death of the love of his life.  Old friends close ranks around him and Pip comes back into his life to be his wingman in the new series, as he was in the first volumes of the Trader Tales.

I had hoped that this volume would have them skying off across the galaxy in hot pursuit of the dastardly murderer, but they barely got the ship purchased and headed off to the builder's yard for a refit with a skeleton crew.  This is not your usual space opera that deals with hard-core military types blasting across the galaxy in pursuit of scantily-clad space sirens.  It shows a non-martial existence where real people lead real lives and get through them with empathy and good humor.  The writing harkens back to the skills of Robert A. Heinlein and Andre Norton whose books I read from Junior High.  Nathan Lowell is a great stroyteller.
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Architects of Destiny was a fun read.  It is mostly setting the stage for what's next, but with enough plot to keep me involved.  Don't look for complex characters -- it is, as the author says on the cover, a Space Opera.
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A wonderfully written story of how one mans sorrows can reveal a path to an eternal love. Destiny could not be written more perfect! The resiliency of human nature! For the readers who enjoy a bit of the unknown. When life is lost, there is a guiding light that will help lead Tom past  the darkness of his own existence.
You are touched by each of the main characters as they reveal their own woven complexities of years past, and the uncertainty of what the futures holds.

I found the book powerful.
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I really liked this book, especially the way in how is handle the whole situation i mean you think destiny can decide what is up to your life or your powers to be well... deal with the fact that sometimes what others want is not exactly what you are and if you have to be a little deceptive just to make things to work out i think is tottally aceptable. One just have to know when is too far and when is time to be honest with yourself and with others.
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Leading Numenon, the largest and most powerful corporation on the Earth, Will Duane carries a secret.  Haunted for years by the memory of his demanding and verbally abusive father, Will compensates by driving for ever greater success at all costs.  Ethics, faithfulness, relationships, all take a back seat to his overriding lust for power.  But the success he achieves leaves him empty.  Forever stalked by a dark presence creating a pall over everything in his life, Will finds solace by retreating within himself by physically punishing his body through excessive exercise.  Nearing exhaustion, something special happens.  A heightened state of awareness occurs through a glowing column of light beginning at the base of his spine.  Will achieves what mystics call - Kundalini - here he is safe; here is where he finds peace; here is where he finds answers.

From his lean-to in remote New Mexico, a Native American shaman-known by many names but by his followers as "grandfather"-senses the gathering of evil.  It will be at the annual gathering of his spirit warriors, simply called "the meeting",  where this darkness will descend and collide with grandfather's spiritual forces and the corporate power of Numenon.

In Numenon, national award winning author Sandy Nathan takes the reader through the parallel journeys of two very different worlds - that of corporate deals and greed juxtaposed with that of Native American Indians on the reservation.  Alternating between these two realities, Nathan explores each of the characters histories - their lives, choices, and experiences which have led them to the present conditions.  Nearing the spiritually charged ground where the meeting is to occur, each of the characters feel the intensity of what they are about to experience and each must choose their path forward.

This is the first book in the Bloodsong series by Nathan.  Those expecting a tidy closure to all of the plot's elements will instead find a continuously building pressure cooker leading to a climatic meeting of forces to be resolved in future volumes.  This is a very enjoyable read and those interested in mysticism and Native American Culture will thoroughly enjoy Numenon.
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Destiny Cartwright wonders is she'll be the lone triplet of her sisters to never find her destiny or love. Deciding to take her sister up on her offer to stay at her lighthouse, she travels hoping to find her true path. Unbeknownst to her, Morgan Jarvis has also been invited to stay there in her sister's absence. Will the sparks that have flown around them finally unite in a love match?

You can't help but love quirky characters like Destiny in Annette Blair's Never Been Witched. I enjoyed this story as the final of the Cartwright triplets finds everlasting love. Destiny has been gifted with clairvoyance to see the past and over the course of her life has painted a variety of pictures which foretell of destinies past and in the future. While being with Morgan, she eerily comes to the realization that several of them are about Morgan and his family. Trying to decide if she'll stay at the lighthouse, a ghostly captain and a young girl contact Destiny, making her feel as she must stay to help them go to the light.

Knowing Morgan doesn't believe in the supernatural or her gifts, Destiny dreads telling him one of the ghosts is his family member. He continues to fight her all the way even when he's presented with incontrovertible proof.

Real fun begins as both try to live within the lighthouse, suppressing their sexual desire for one another. Quickly into the story Destiny and Morgan decide not to fight their feelings and give into them. With a nice reversal by Ms. Blair, Destiny is the one to usher Morgan's inner wild child out to play. These two have plenty of adventures together as Morgan allows Destiny into his soul, divulging his past hurts, turning to her to heal them. Never Been Witched is a fitting conclusion to the Cartwright triplet trilogy, as all three triplets find their ideal match.
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This is the sequel to The Reckoners, in which an intrepid band of adventu-ers saved San Jos and probably the rest of the Earth from a threat from another universe. The cover makes it look like one of Jean Johnsons Sons of Destiny books, but there isn't nearly the amount of sex in it. Some, but not at all explicit. Quinn Rossiter, the member of the team who has no psychic powers but who is an expert researcher, gets a call from a woman who has a shop in Sedona, AZ, with whom hes in love; the town is having problems he might be able to help with. So the rest of the teamLisa Garrie McGarrity, the leader, who can talk to ghosts;  Lucia Reyes, a spiritual empath; Trevarr, a half-human bounty hunter from another dimension; and Sklayne, Trevarrs bond-partner, an energy being who, if visible at all, usually takes the form of an Abyssinian cat, though he can take other shapes if he chooses. (Hes also the main source of humor in the book.) And there are a lot of adventures, with the book ending with a cliffhanger as Trevarr is kidnapped back to his home dimension. Quite enjoyable.
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Loving the PS4 Destiny bundle so far. Destiny isn't quite what I had expected but it's still an epic game with absolutely beautiful graphics. I went from playing BF4 on the Xbox360 to on the PS4 and the change is mind-blowing. Graphics are insane and the huge games are epic. I hated the PS3 controller but am in love with the PS4 one. All around very satisfied. Still have to try out Metro Redux, Watch Dogs, and Shadow of Mordor
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Played destiny on PS3 for a year and knew the consoles life span was short finally got PS4 and it was worth the transition! I am amazed at the level of detail from 740 to 1080, it's almost like a whole new game, almost. I absolutely recommend a LAN connection...do not play destiny via wifi you will see more baboons and weasels then you can possibly imagine! I finally moved my PS4 next to my router and plugged it in and haven't seen any crazy bungie animals since! Taken King so worth it! PS4 worth it! Bring on the Iron Lords
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Rendezvous: Guiltless Pleasures by L.A. Smith, Starr Noble, Krystol and Black Angle Publishers is a collection of quick reads that has something for various taste. Some includes some of my favorite things in a story....engaging story lines accompanied by good characters.

The first story in this anthology is Picture Perfect by L.A. Smith (which is my favorite) is the story of Quincy (Peanut) and Bethani Bee) and as it unfolded, I was glued to the pages and fully engaged in the details of these two as they grew up from 4th grade to adulthood and remain connected in one way or another.  This was penned is the way that one anticipates, what's next while delving into all the things and "conversations" that are occurring.

The second story, The Competition by Starr Noble is a detailed but short story of two people that meet at their children's swim meet and take a chance with each other.  Will the past interfere with them making a future together, it's worth the read to find out.

The third story The Honeymooners by Krystol is an story is a story of a couple that ventures from their wedding through their honeymoon and in some fantasies as well. This one left me wondering of the thoughts of the writer.  It was definitely thought provoking and tapped into various emotions for me.

The fourth story Torn in Two by Black Angle Publishers is a story of a powerful woman, Kirstin, that established her foot hold in the business world at a young age and built an empire in the process.  During business dealings, she comes across Warren and is intrigued with the "man" to say the least. Read the this short and to the point story and watch what blossomed.

I give this anthology 4 stars and look forward to enjoying some of their others works.