Destined [Paperback]

Patricia Haley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 29, 2010

Brother battles brother for ultimate control of their father’s multimillion-dollar ministry in the captivating second novel from #1 Essence bestselling author Patricia Haley’s provocative new series inspired by the biblical kings David and Solomon

Don Mitchell thought he’d left DMI headquarters behind forever when he fled to South Africa after his dying father chose his younger, inexperienced half brother, Joel, to run the thriving family business. But after three years of self-imposed exile, he has returned to take over DMI at the gentle urging of beautiful Abigail, who was once his father’s assistant. His brother, Joel, plagued by a slew of illicit affairs and poor judgment, is plunging the business into ruin, and Don’s plans to secretly assume control of the ministry come into question when his estranged sister refuses to help him. Don must decide whether to face down his power-hungry brother to save the ministry his father worked so hard to build—and take a chance on an unrequited love he never dreamed Abigail would reciprocate—or return to South Africa to find refuge in his own thriving company and the budding romance he left behind. After much soul searching, Don comes to realize that his destiny is inescapable. Patricia Haley’s evocative modern-day interpretation of these popular biblical tales will keep readers riveted until the stunning conclusion.

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“Hall has concocted a delicious book?.Move over, Slumdog Millionaire!”

—Anne Grant, Providence Journal-Bulletin (Rhode Island) --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

PATRICIA HALEY is the award-winning, Essence bestselling author of Nobody’s Perfect, Blind Faith, Still Waters, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, and No Regrets. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Chicago.  She lives is in Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Gallery Books; Original edition (June 29, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416580638
• ISBN-13: 978-1416580638
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Zapped of Energy, October 23, 2010

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Sydney "Seeds of Love" (Dallas, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Destined (Paperback)

Destined continues the saga between estranged half brothers, Don and Joel. Don returns to DMI, the company left by his father to his younger half-brother, to rescue it from Joel's mismanagement and poor judgment. In the mix is the continued shenanigans of Madeline, Don's mother, a marriage of convenience, and some semblance of new love.

Considering all, the story dragged on endlessly with little reason. Mrs. Haley is a good writer, but a so-so storyteller. Her stories lack the "umph" that would make them great. The endings lack any real finality or result, something readers desire to see in a story.

Even at the book's end, several story lines remain unresolved. Not sure I have the energy to read the next sequel in the series to find out. Will there be a true ending?

To Mrs. Haley's credit, the tone of her writing is consistent and she is creative.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Destined for success, July 1, 2010

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Maurice M. Gray Jr. "Author of All Things Wor... (New Castle, DE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Destined (Paperback)

Patricia Haley has hit the mark yet again! In this, the sequel to Chosen, we see the continuation of the story of the sons of a modern day David and the dysfunction their father's actions brought upon their family. Don, the oldest, fled to South Africa to heal after his father chose his younger half-brother over him to run the family ministry. Now he is forced to choose between South Africa and Detroit- between keeping the peace he found overseas and returning home to answer God's call on his life.


I couldn't put this book down- the characters are believable and compelling. It's all too easy to put myself into Don's shoes, or Joel's and understand why each man does what he does. I enjoyed this immensely, and I hope there will be a third book in this series so I can see more of this family's ups and downs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a very slow read, January 19, 2011

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Creative Flow (Lorton, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Destined (Paperback)

I tried to like this book, but the movement of the storyline was so slow. I read "Chosen", and wanted to continue to read to find out how the story ended up between the siblings. I felt as if I was just reading to pass the time away. I couldnt' keep up with it either. Don't know if I'll buy the 3rd installment. But I will credit the author with giving the readers a modern-day biblical story about David and his children.