Publication Date: August 1, 1990 | Series: Pocket Books Romance
Devastated by the loss of her father, lovely Brynne McFarren returned to the Washington coastal town of her youth. Brynne was surprised to discover that her family name had a dark notoriety...and alarmed to be caught in a triangle of sudden desire.
Drew Tanner, a wealthy young wastrel, was captivated by her beauty. But his brother Joshua, the intense and powerful head of the Tanner shipping empire, was also drawn to Brynne. Now she must unravel the terrible secret that tarnished her father's life...a secret that tortures Joshua Tanner's heart, one that could make her the target of his vengeance rather than his love!
"Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget." -- Debbie Macomber
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About the Author
Linda Lael Miller is the author of seventy historical and contemporary romance novels, many of which are set in the American West. She was awarded the Romance Writers of America's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
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In January of 2006, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Linda Lael Miller left the Arizona horse property she's called home for the past five years and listened to the call of her heart. Packing up her work-in-progress for HQN Books; her dogs, Sadie and Bernice, and her four horses, the author of more than 70 novels bid farewell to her home in the desert and returned to the place of her birth, Spokane, Washington. The daughter of a town marshal, Linda grew up in Northport, WA, a community of 500 on the Columbia River, 120 miles north of Spokane. Her childhood remembrances include riding horses and playing cowgirl on her grandparents' nearby farm. Her grandparents' spread was so rustic that in the early days it lacked electricity and running water.
As delightful as this childhood was, Linda longed to see the world. After graduating as valedictorian of her high school class, she left to pursue her dream. Because of the success of her author career, Linda was able to live part-time in London for several years, spend time in Italy and travel to such far-off destinations as Russia, Hong Kong and Israel. Now, Linda says, the wanderlust is (mostly) out of her blood, and she's come full circle, back to the people and the places she knows and loves.
Before Linda begins her writing day, she takes her first cup of coffee while enjoying the scenic view of the wooded draw behind her new home. The first morning there, a snowfall blanketed the pine trees, something she had missed in the desert outside Scottsdale. Still enamored with the people she came to love in Arizona, she says she will still set books in that starkly beautiful area, and, of course, in other stories the action will take place in Washington.
Devoted to helping others pursue their dreams, the author will launch her sixth round of Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women in May of this year. A talented speaker, she donates all her speaking honoraria to her scholarship fund. The stipends are awarded to women who seek to better their lot in life through education.
It's no wonder the protagonists in Miller's novels are women her readers admire for their honor, courage, trustworthiness, valor and determination to succeed, despite overwhelming odds. 'These qualities make them excellent role models for young women,' Miller explains. 'The male leads possess equally noble traits that today's woman would be delighted to find in her life's mate.'
The author traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she made her first sale.
Although Linda has written successfully in other genres, she is best known for stories set in the West'stories like McKETTRICK'S CHOICE (HQN Books March 2006 paperback); THE MAN FROM STONE CREEK (HQN, June 2006 hardcover) and that very first novel, FLETCHER'S WOMAN, which is being reissued in 2006. Her stories, set in yesterday's world, and today's, are historical romances, romantic thrillers, and other contemporary tales. They consistently score on prestigious national bestseller lists.
Linda has come a long way since leaving her sheltered life in Northport at age 18 to experience the world. 'Growing up in that time and place, in a family grounded in Western values, served me well,' she allows. 'And I'm happy to be back home.'
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of my favorite LLMs!, March 5, 2004
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This review is from: Desire and Destiny (Pocket Books Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
Maybe I'm just a sucker for the "enemies who fall in love" plotline, but I really adored this book. I love the tough, emotionally scarred hero who cannot help but fall for the spirited heroine who loves him despite having traditionally better options. That's a cliche, true, but there's a reason that cliches have become such - many people like them! Miller's loves scenes are erotic and tender, a potent combination that has hooked me on so many of her books. This one goes on my keeper shelf along with "Caroline and the Raider", "Banner O'Brien" and "Daniel's Bride". Read them all, you won't be disappointed.
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This review is from: Desire and Destiny (Pocket Books Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read tons of Miller Books and I think this is the VERY Best, I have read most of her NEWER books and I am thinking that is my mistake. The Newer Books are all starting to run together! (Lawman posing as someone else, hard headed women trying to make it on her own usually running the general store... Train heist Plot, 18 gun fights, BLAH BLAH BLAH.... ) But I found this story completely different, it was dark, yet light hearted, serious yet fun, to me it felt like a journey. A lot of romance novels tend to RUSH into love, we are to believe they are head over heals in 2 weeks!!! That is just not believable, this story is VERY BELIEVABLE If you are looking for a DIFFERENT kind of romance to get lost in THIS IS IT. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood, but not one of Miller's best, June 23, 2000
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This review is from: Desire and Destiny (Pocket Books Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
"Desire and Destiny" is a historical romance about the tangled love between a man whose grief over his pregnant wife's death is still fresh, and the daughter of the doctor blamed for the death. Miller's trademark passion is evident, and as always there are strong supporting characters. Although this book isn't up to the standard of "Angelfire" or "Caroline and the Raider," it is still intense and moving.
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