Destiny Jones is a princess with a bad attitude. She doesn’t play nice with others, she doesn’t dress up in pretty clothes, and she has absolutely zero interest in behaving like a lady. Especially when she’s so close to catching the people who tried to have her killed. Oh, and kidnapped her mother, queen of the planet Alera. Destiny’s sex-starved body, and it’s annoying Aleran Ardor, might kill … kill her if her enemies don’t find her first. But she’s not afraid to suffer, or risk her life to protect those she loves, but she’s terrified of risking her heart.
Vennix was trained to hunt and to kill from the shadows. After years of serving in the Hive wars as an elite member of the Coalition’s Shadow Unit, he returned home to fight for the one thing he believes in, honor. Dedicating his life to the queen’s guard was an easy decision—but watching the most beautiful woman he’s ever met repeatedly risk her life is about to drive him mad.
Because Destiny is his. His body awakened for her. And if his new mate thinks Nix will stand idly by as she suffers without his skillful lover’s touch, she is very, very mistaken…
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Ascension Saga, Book Seven is the first book in Destiny’s trilogy. Destiny has been sent into the Clerics to find out all information about the whereabouts of her mother. Sneaking into the Elder Cleric’s office, she’s confronted with Nix, and her Ardor explodes. Their passion runs hot, as does their tempers, but Destiny is only focused on finding her mother.
I have loved getting to know the three sisters, but so far, Destiny is fun, stubborn, and extremely sassy! She knows exactly what she wants and will fight for it with everything she’s got! I love that she’s been ignoring her Ardor and doesn’t even realize the consequences of it until she faces her mate. Nix has been a character in and out of this series, too, so it was awesome to see him a little more! I love that he was protective, possessive, just as stubborn, and a little bit of a caveman, too! So far, they’ve been able to go toe to toe in regards to getting what they want, and I definitely look forward to finding out more about them and their budding relationship! This saga has been amazing, entertaining, and I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next!
What an explosive combination. Destiny is a super warrior and she doesn’t like anyone coming to her rescue. Nix on the other had is a warrior and since he knows that Destiny is his mate and is determined that she should stay in the palace for her safety. Ha, sparks fly. They are a great couple. Great story and waiting for the next installment. Love this author, but hate cliffhangers. Would recommend this series.
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Okay, yes! Finally Destiny! It is an intense ride, I must say. I loved every moment of it, too! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
Let’s start off by saying that this is one of my favorite paranormal/sci-fi author’s and we love everything this author writes.What an imagination this author has and always creates sexy and hot and steamy books for us to read .We are loving these off the planet romance reads!One of the things we are loving about this current series is that we are really loving its character’s.
This story is an ongoing one but, Destiny and Nix’s story has just begun.The Queen still missing but, the Princesses Trinity,Faith,Destiny have taken things in their own hands and upped their game in trying to find their mother.
We loved this current story it was fun,witty super hot and funny as he**.Omg ! these men in this story are sexy as Sin. Nix got a taste off just what his mate Destiny was capable of .
I loved the romance between Nix and Destiny they were matched perfectly for one another both dominate and stubborn by nature but, Nix has met his match in Destiny whats-more she is his mate ! Oh! Boy!
Talk about one super hot read! Destiny is in Ardor its what’s called a mating heat and boy are her lady parts aching for one hot sexy male called Nix yet, her mind says danger beware.I loved the tug of war Destiny had going on within herself she is on a mission to find the traitors that kidnapped her mom yet, all that her lady bits want to do are to constantly jump the bones of that sexy as sin warrior named Nix.
Without giving anything away let’s just say this couple are perfectly matched in and out of bed! Holy hotness and highly erotic my kind of read!
For a short read it was packed with tons of hotness,laughs,drama,mystery and we loved it from cover to cover!
5 stars
Personal note:My only complaint is that I dislike reading a series this way.I dislike that it takes 3 books to tell one princesses story and this is one of the things that turns me away from authors like these.
I have no problem with a main plot story that continues through out the current series you are writing a lot of writers do that but, I dislike reading a story that just ends almost like a cliffhanger.
I love this author’s works I just wish she had written Trinity,Faith,Destiny books as a whole not in pieces for each princess.
This is the start of Destiny and Nix’s story.
Destiny is in her Ardor, when Vennix “Nix” shows up to rescue her.
Nix is a protector and he vows to protect Destiny. She’s Awakened him and he proclaims she’s his mate.
Fast paced and OTT but still moves the saga forward.
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Talk about explosive passion Destiny and Nix two kick ass alphas in their own right come together for an amazing read. Destiny has managed to infiltrate the Clerics a group that is supposed to protect the throne but some in the midst have other ideas. She knows she will do anything to rescue her mother even try to fight off her ardor until she is actually in danger. Nix has been in the shadow corps for years fighting the Hive when he comes home all he wants to do is protect the rightful heirs to he throne. One purple hair princess in particular makes him crazy putting herself in danger time and again when he attempts a rescue mission to pull Destiny out she awakens his body for the first time. Their passion for each other is incredible and he has her up again the wall in no time flat. Destiny is falling for Nix but he must learn that his princess wants to stand beside him in a fight not behind him. Like all of the Jones sisters she has a spine of steel and will show Nix what she really needs from him is just his love. Destiny and Nix are amazing characters both so strong willed but they must each learn to bend for the other. I absolutely loved this each book not only has a romantic and super steamy read as the princesses find their mates they also get us closer to finding out who the real culprit behind the assassination of Trinity’s father, the attempts on their lives and their mothers kidnapping is.
Adult, sci-fic romance, series book 7
This book has adventure, romance and strong female characters without making the male characters wimps. I like that.
This is the first book where Destiny and Nix are the main characters. They are both surprised by how finding each other changes them. People who knew them before can also see the change. The hunt for the Queen is hopefully near an end. Will it take two entire books, though? I hope there is at least time for the complete family to find happiness and catch up with each other before the final scene.
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great read
Destiny is one bad ass character. She is so tough and independent. Yet there is a softness inside her that is hidden by the rough and tumble exterior. And Nix… wow! Can I take him home? Perfectly matched couple both in strength and protectiveness. Great characters and an even better story.
Annnnnd, here is Destiny’s story! She is the warrior, we were told she loved Marshall arts; was the sister who knew how to kick ass. LOL And, now she is undercover, as she infiltrated the Clerics, a very powerful force in Alera . Her sisters discover that she is in danger. A fierce fighter, assassin for Alera ,Nix has rushed to help her. And, he finds out that she is his Mate.
Uh, Oh, Destiny does not want anyone to protect her! She would like a partner but she is drawn to Nix. Two Alpha’s – yes, the sparks fly and there is a battle of wills. It gets very steamy, suspenseful, powerful emotions and mystery.
We know each of the sisters – Trinity, Faith and Destiny are strong women with distinct strengths and with the help of their Mates, they slowly get closer to discovering the mastermind behind the plot to overthrow the Aleran ruling family.
This is an amazing collection of SciFi erotic, romance stories at its best! Grace Goodwin continues to keep us engaged, worried, loving the twists and turns in the story. Don’t forget that each book is a cliffhanger, each book tells its own story but they are all intertwined and each story keeps you on edge and is a page turner. The Princesses have found their mates, but they are not safe, their mother has not been found and we continue to worry and fret and try to wait patiently for the next story………….
I love the beginning of Destiny’s story. I love how Nix is kind over the top for her! The storyline is moving nicely!! I can’t wait for more!! I would recommend this book and series to anyone!!
Finally Destiny and Nix! These two kick ass characters are explosive. This segment gives us new allies and continues to add to the pile of bodies as the princesses and their mates slowly get closer to discovering the mastermind behind the plot to overthrow the Aleran ruling family.
Destiny, our blood thirsty, take no prisoners Jones girl, has been using her skills to infiltrate the clerics. Destiny first met and fought Nix in book one, when everyone assumed that he was trying to kill the princesses. Since then, our super assassin has proven his loyalty to the Queen and the princesses and sets out to rescue Destiny from the dangerous situation that she where she has placed herself.
I love these characters and this new world. I really hope the author continues to tell stories of Alera (after she feeds our Karter, Egara, and Atlan hungers first ). I can’t wait to see how this is going to end.
Even though I love it, I still hate that it is a serial.
Steamy and kick ass start for Destiny’s story
Nix has been one of my favorite characters in this series from the beginning! I’ve been waiting impatiently for this book to come out and it hasn’t disappointed me. It’s an extremely hot book and the chemistry between the characters is off the chart.
You get to see another side of Alera in this book, as you get a little closer to answer all the previous questions
Book seven of this series is the start to Destiny and Nix’s story arc. There’s plenty of suspense, drama and steamy passion as the overall mystery involving the treat to the throne continues to unfold and Nix and Destiny’s personal journey begins. I really liked these two characters. To start they had hot chemistry that burned up their scenes, add in their witty banter and powerful emotions, and you are left sweating and on edge waiting to see what will occur next in their battle of wills. The only issue I have is the length of each book in this series. To me this is a major drawback that takes what could be an epic series and lessons it to only good. That’s just my opinion though.
This is the first of the trilogy of Destiny, but I wished all the story was there! Here we experience the beginning of her fight and her Ardor and whom she deals with it with. Luckily the second part is here also – then we have to wait for the third and last part… This one is just as good as expected, but not more than that, actually I am quite surprised as mostly I find Grace´s stories so fantastic that I would rate them with ten stars and not only five, but this one gets four. Still it is really good. The story line, the characters, the settings, the scenes that are +18 and everything else is equally good!
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Sci-fi ROMANCE at its ABSOLUTE BEST! A superbly sensuous & erotic romance; a page-turning MUST-BUY!
Author Grace Goodwin uses her superbly descriptive and sensuous prose to capture a reader’s imagination within the first paragraph of this novella’s prologue! “ASCENSION SAGA (Book 7)” is exactly what the title suggests . . . a story about a royal ascending to the throne. For those who are already fans of Goodwin’s INTERSTELLAR BRIDES Series, “ASCENSION SAGA (Book 7)” will feel like you’ve come home again, despite the brave new world of Aleran. In this 7th novella, Goodwin’s smooth pose will focus on Destiny’s part of the “ASCENSION SAGA.” Through the use of dual narration, the alternating voice between the heroine, Destiny, and hero, Nix, will endear those characters to a reader’s heart and have that reader rooting for their happiness as well as the successful completion of their mission. In this 7th book, Destiny uses her Citadel given skill to avoid capture and slip away from Nix, the Alerian male she has “awakened.” His effort to assuage her audor gets them kicked out of the Cleric Fortress, and the efforts of the princesses to find and free their mother the Queen looks doomed. So, readers know that this intensely complex, action-packed, and compelling plotline will pull you out of your real-world circumstances and take you deeper into the matriarchal world of Aleran! I voluntarily read “ASCENSION SAGA (Book 7),” and this is my honest review and 5+STAR recommendation! As a practice, I do not give more than 4½ stars to a novella, but “ASCENSION SAGA (Book 7)” is just too good to limit and there is more to come! If you have not already done so, PURCHASE THIS BOOK! Then clear the calendar for the next couple of hours with a glass of wine (or water if you prefer it) and dive right in. Also, it would be kind to let readers know at this point is a free Prequel that provides some backstory on the three sisters, but it is not essential to read the Prequel first. Happy pages!