Introvert Dion is a quiet storm that’s been building for thirty-five years. Behind the shyness hides passion, and a wild love from a gentle soul that no woman has been able to uncover.Then he lays eyes on an exotic young beauty, gazing in Santini’s Delicatessen window. Christmas just came early.Anya is an impressive cook, good with children, and thrives in new situations. Lately, her fantasies of … Lately, her fantasies of the sexy guy working the deli have made the season brighter. Maybe an innocent flirt would be a fun way to end her time in St. Helena.
Patience may be a virtue, but for Dion and Anya virtue is greatly overrated.
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Dion and Anya don’t waste time and get things moving. Love this couple and their chemistry! To me, Dion sounds like a dream and I wish had a guy like him. Great quick read and just like the other books in this series, you’ll fall hard in love with this family.
4* Loveable Dion Stars
I was happy to eventually read the story of Dion who is the eldest of the sexy Santini brothers and him finding love at 35 years of age. When Dion lays eyes on the gorgeous Anya he assumes that she is taken because she is shopping in their delicatessen with a man and they seem very familiar with each other. After finding out that Anya is in fact single and the man, she was shopping with is her employer, Dion turns on his charm and the attraction is mutual.
It was wonderful to catch up with the rest of the Santini brothers, their partners and what they have been up to. This is such a wonderful family that you can’t help but want to be part of it.
This was a great quick fun filled and sexy read.
A sweet romantic read that is the perfect conclusion to the Santini’s family saga. In this short story, you get to see Dion Santini fall in love and find his happy ending. Dion is a quiet, shy man who works at his family’s deli. He is a tender spirit that gives all that he has. Anya is an endearing Indian woman who gives of herself to help others. Together their attraction is a burst of sparks from the meet-cute. It helps that Anya is welcomed into the family with open arms. It also doesn’t hurt that her feisty spirit can put Dion’s brothers into place. This is a wonderful, light-hearted read that will leave you smiling and ready for the Holiday season!
Destiny Dawns by Leslie Pike takes us back to the Santini world with Dion and Anya’s story in a charming romance. And as an added bonus, we get to see all our favorite Santini’s. Dion has had his eye on Anya for a while, but he thought she was taken. When he learns otherwise, can he win her over when she plans on moving away soon? I loved Dion and Anya so much. They were great characters you will root her and their story will charm you.
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I just love reading about the Santini family and am so happy that Dion got his story told. The last single brother remaining, Dion is holding out for that special woman. When Anya enters the shop, he knows there is something special about her. More reserved than his outgoing siblings, it takes the right woman to discover and unleash the special man hidden within Dion. Anya has spent the past years working as a nanny and then a cook for a family, but her time with them is coming to the end. She doesn’t know where the next part of her life will take her, but when she meets Dion she hopes that he will be a part of it. Heartwarming and funny with bits of steam woven in, this is another great addition to the series. If you haven’t fallen in love with the Santini family yet, what are you waiting for!
Dion is such a gentle, caring man. Seems like he’s been waiting for that special woman forever and when he finally finds her through the window of the deli, he’s afraid to approach her, especially when he thinks she’s already taken.
Anya has been watching Dion also and although she’s more outgoing and daring, she still holds back.
When he finally decides to take the initiative and ask her out, the sparks start to fly and you can feel the heat building between them.
Dion is such a gentle, caring man. Seems like he’s been waiting for that special woman forever and when he finally finds her through the window of the deli, he’s afraid to approach her, especially when he thinks she’s already taken.
Anya has been watching Dion also and although she’s more outgoing and daring, she still holds back.
When he finally decides to take the initiative and ask her out, the sparks start to fly and you can feel the heat building between them.
i enjoyed reading Dion and Anya’s story. It was short and at times felt like it moved a little fast, but considering the length of the book, I can understand it needed to be fast-paced. I still enjoyed their story, both the sweet and hot moments between them. This was a great addition to the Santini series.
Love the Santini family!!! I really enjoyed reading about the quiet Dion. He finally got his dancing in the kitchen partner. I hope there will be another book with this family.
I love this series. I just wish the books were longer. They are over before you know it. I love all the characters in this fun, crazy family. Destiny Dawns takes care of the last Santini sibling and sets him up for his HEA. If you haven’t already read the first three, start there and end here.
Destiny Dawns by Leslie Pike is a contemporary, holiday romance told in first person, dual POV.
Anya caught Dion’s eye a while ago but he never made a move because he thought she was married. When he finds out that he was mistaken, he’s excited that he might actually have a chance. It doesn’t matter that she’s moving back to New York in a few weeks, he’ll take whatever time she’s willing to give him. But will it be enough? What will happen when it’s time for her to leave? Will Dion be able to say goodbye?
I really enjoyed Dion and Anya’s story. It was a short, sweet, sexy, holiday read.
*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. ***
A lovely story by Leslie Pike this time with Dion, the oldest Santini brother in the leading role.
Such a sweet love story between him and Anya. Both characters were loveable, their personalities made them a perfect fit.
I liked Leslie Pike’s writing and the HEA. A quick entertaining read.