~~~ SPOTLIGHT Author Review ~~~ Jaidis Shaw - Destiny Awaits

Destiny Awaits by Jaidis Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Destiny Awaits Book One in the Juniper Grove Chronicles

Jaidis Shaw

I was given this ARC in return for an honest review.

The prologue sets the scene for the way life will be for a young Alayna Scott. Devastated by a horrific accident, she needs to start over fresh, in a new area with not so many memories. Broken, lonely and scarred, she basically throws a dart at the map and lands on Juniper Grove. A small sleepy town that holds no past or memories for her, something totally new.

After moving to her new home, she meets emerald eyed, hottie Jayden McKnight. He’s taken her new house on as a pet project, decorating the inside, but not getting to the outside, yet. He pops over to introduce himself, and volunteer his services for the yard work. His eyes seem familiar to her, reminding her of a vision she has had since she was a young girl. Mysterious and beautiful, Alayna instantly feels a connection to him, something that hasn't happened in over a year. She doesn't want to get involved because of her past but is so drawn to him, she’s intimidated.

Over the course of the book we learn that not only is Alayna fighting her past, but Jayden has his own demons. After a brief but terrifying encounter with a vampire, Alanya becomes an anomaly, fighting for her future with Jayden and his clan. I loved the character development and the details that Ms. Shaw put in to every chapter. I read this in one setting because I had to know what was going to happen.

My first read by Ms. Shaw and I wasn't disappointed. It was such a different concept from the other books I have read. Intriguing, detailed and edge of your seat action left me waiting for more for Ms. Shaw. This is a paranormal story, shifters, seers, vampires and healers make an appearance. With quirky sub characters, and lots of action, this book is a great read.

If you love a young adult, paranormal romance, you need to pick this book up! I can’t wait to see what book 2 in the Juniper Grove Chronicles has to offer.
4 stars


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