Let’s get this straight . . . NIKOS SANTINI has always been good at being naughty. It’s his happy place. About to turn thirty, the Las Vegas backup dancer lives an indulgent life, but has little to show for it . . . besides the satisfied smile on his face.St. Helena physical therapist, JENNY DOYLE is motivated to build a solid life. She’s focused on her career and willing to put her libido on the … on the back burner if necessary.
When DESTINY SHINES on the couple and lights the way for them to find each other, it illuminates what’s been missing for both: honest to God TRUE ROMANCE
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4.5*
Oh Nikos, you naughty, naughty boy! I had a feeling we were in for a wild ride with this one, and we were. But there sure turned out to be more to him than expected, especially when the hometown physical therapist caught not just his eye, but his heart.
Ms. Pike definitely brought out the big guns with Destiny Shines, the final novella in the Santini Brothers series, leaving no emotion untouched. I laughed, I swooned, I cried.
Nikos was so different from his brothers, but no less wonderful. When an unrepentant playboy meets his match, it’s always fun to be along for the ride. And when Nikos comes back home to St. Helenas to help out his parents and meets Jenny for the first time, let’s just say sparks flew and neither one was prepared for what was to come. These two were just terrific- the banter and the sexual tension, the feelings between them, you felt it all.
Funny, sexy, and sweet, Destiny Shines was the perfect novella to end this series, I so enjoyed getting to know this family. And can I just say I loved that epilogue?!? What a way to say good-bye!
What a wild ride Nikos’ story was! But what else do you expect from the youngest Santini and resident bad boy. When he’s made appearances in the previous novellas he’s always been such a colorful character with a vibrant personality and this story definitely does him justice. When his father gets injured, Nikos has to put a hold on his wild and free life as a dancer in Las Vegas and return home to assist. He gets an unexpected surprise when he meets his father’s physical therapist Jenny. Jenny has found her calling in St. Helena and sticks to her professionality and takes her responsibilities seriously, but can’t help but fall a little bit in love with the Santini family, especially Nikos. The sparks fly and the attraction is instant between Jenny and Nikos and they just can’t stay away from each other. With Nikos leaving soon, they come to an agreement, but things don’t go as planned. Yet love always finds a way and even the most resistant can’t escape it’s clutches. This was a sweet romance full of humor, angst, and lots of emotion with an epilogue that will tie the entire series together and bring it to a highly satisfying conclusion.
Ok! Throughout the series, I’ve been waiting on Nikos’ book. I couldn’t wait, and Leslie didn’t disappoint!! I LOVED HIS SO MUCH out of the 3!
I just knew his attitude would be tamed by a woman, and I loved it!!!
Nikos is a dancer that lives in Las Vegas, and he comes home to take care of his dad. The physical therapist comes to the house, and Nikos is like I wanna get physical with her alright!!
Jenny fights it off, as she’s in a weird relationship with someone else. Also, morally it’s wrong to get involved with a client. Whether it’d be family or not.
Nikos and Jenny have an undeniable attraction, and then BAM! Nikos breaks his elbow and his balls! LOL!
Jenny knows he has to go back to Vegas, and so does he, but what will happen with them?
And omg Nikos’ parents and family are so funny!! I loved them all!!
I know this is the end of the series, but I would love to read Lana’s story!
Leslie, you did it again, and again, and again! I loved the whole series, and all of the stories!
My fave quotes from the book:
1.Ah huh. Then take your pants off. – Jenny in her weird relationship. I laughed so hard when I read this. LOL!!
2. Holy McJesus – ROFL!!! LOVE IT SO MUCH!
These Santini Brothers are smokin’!! Nikos is the youngest brother and the final novella in this series. He’s a dancer from Vegas who ends up going home to help take care of his dad after his mom lays the guilt trip on him and while he is in between jobs. There he meets Jenny, who is his dad’s physical therapist. The chemistry between the two is undeniable from the get-go but Jenny fights it. I love the camaraderie between these two and really, the whole Santini clan.
I have tears in my eyes and a smile on my face as I type this up right now. This family is what I’ve dreamed of and wish for every day. Thank you, Leslie for taking me to this wonderful world.
Nikos and Jenny’s story is definitely a hot one that I’ll never forget. And I’ll always think of them whenever I hear anything to do with Dirty Dancing!
Nikos, the bad boy….hot hot hot!!!
The hot Vegas dancer comes to St. Helena in this final Santini Brother’s book and boy does he bring the heat. His “chemistry” with the physical therapist is off the charts. Love Leslie’s writing and this is just another one of my favorites.
4.5 Shining Stars!
I have been waiting for Nikos story and he did not disappoint! Nikos is the youngest and wildest in the loving Santini family. He is living an untamed life in the world of a Las Vegas dancer. When he received a call to come home to care for his dad after an accident, he was not happy. He soon finds a diversion in his fathers Physical Therapist, Jenny. Jenny has a natural sweet and sexy appearance but Niko sees a wild side just below the surface, and is determined to set it free. Jenny is so tempted by the sexy dancer but doesn’t mix business with pleasure. When Niko breaks thru her walls and their passion is combustible will it burn them both? I loved this is fun, heartwarming, sexy addition to the Santini family saga.
Nikos, you sexy beast! I have been waiting my whole life for you!
As I read each book in this Santini series I was confident I had found the love of my life. First with Nash then Christos. Sorry not sorry Farrah and Kate. Well now Jenny can move over – Niko is mine!
This book surprised me in the best possible way. From the tidbits about Niko in book 1 and 2 – I was prepared for a naughty, cocky, bad boy. What we got – was so much more. Niko is romantic and sweet. Thoughtful and determined. He may be a partying mess in Vegas but back home in St Helena he is sex on a stick and Jenny’s hot to trot. I cracked up at their witty banter. They kind of danced around their attraction per Jenny’s request to remain professional. That poor girl didn’t stand a chance. Their chemistry was like wildfire. Holy mother of all the sexy phone calls – these two will melt your panties!
As with all of her other books, Leslie Pike gives us an impeccably written story full of flawless humor and angst all perfectly paced and wrapped up in this incredible book. There is always something extraordinary about her stories that sets her writing apart and takes it to another level. In this books case – it was music. Specific songs which have a sentimental affect on their own but incorporated into this storyline – was beyond surprising and fantastic. I don’t want to spoil the surprise – so go on – click and dive in!
And the epilogue – just wow – all the feels! Wraps this series up so beautifully. Leslie, as always your words move me.