Destiny's Song (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Kim Louise (Author)

Book Description

Series: Arabesque | Publication Date: December 1, 2000

After a disasterous break up, a woman seeks to put the pieces of her life back together. She discovers in the process that only one man can help her.

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Review

A highly intriguing novel . . . sure to tempt a reader's heart into wishing for their own romantic hero. -- Romantic Times, December 2000

From the Author

One of the pieces of writing advise given again and again is, "Write what you know." Well, I know something about painful break ups and relationships gone terribly wrong. So, I took those experiences and turned them into something positive.

Destiny's Song is my attempt to create an inspiring fairy tale and a ballad of hope for anyone who believes in true love.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583141731
• ISBN-13: 978-1583141731
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,068,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Destiny is Calling You, December 10, 2000

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Vannie Ryanes "Vannie Ryanes/VSR Book Review" (South Orange, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Destiny's Song (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

This wonderful novel is a must read. I can't believe that Kim Louise is a first time author. Ms. Louise has written about passions - romantic passion, passion for career and dangerous passion. Destiny Chandler and Xavier Allgood have been in damaging relationships and both are trying to heal themselves by staying away from romantic entanglements. Now that Destiny's ex is behind bars for violation of a protection order and destruction of property she decides to get away to find her whole self again. She visits longtime friend and old boyfriend Davis Van Housen in Atlanta, GA. While at the airport Destiny picks up a magazine with a photo of superstar Xavier Allgood on the cover; she's heard his music which takes her to another place and now she reads about him on the plane. In the time it takes to get from Nebraska to Atlanta Destiny is in love. How could she know that within a few short hours fate would bring the man of her dreams to her doorstep. When Destiny and Xavier come together sparks fly.Buy this book, it is a curl up in the chair good read. Be forewarned it is on the bookselves under Kim Louise not Kim L. whiteside. But it doesn't matter because the gorgeous cover and the beautiful cursive writing "Destiny's Song" jumps out at you. I highly recommend this novel.Vannie(~.~)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Destiny's Song is A MUST READ!, December 25, 2000

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Lisa J (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Destiny's Song (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Detiny's Song is a definite must read. Why do I say this? Because Kim Whiteside has managed to cover issues of abuse and trust that many African American women face today. She does this in a realistic setting and with believeable characters.

Destiny's Song is about a woman whose life is turned upside down because of her bad choice in men. (Something that many sisters experience every day). One minute her life is picture perfect. She has a career she loves as a photo historian and a man who shares the same appreciation for the arts. Then in a flash when the pressure becomes too great for him, he sucuumbs to his weakness (alcohol) and become a vile and violent beast. When the crazed ex-boyfriend, Rico, is finally jailed for three years for his offenses, Destiny escapes to Atlanta, GA in search of the person she once was as well as to spend some time with an old friend.

Embracing the chance to get away, Destiny is impressed by the city as well as by the fact that her friend, Davis, is a well aquainted with the new recording artist, Xavier Allgood. Not once in a million years did she think she would meet the man behind the music whom she has developed a "crush".

She is equally surprised, when Davis suggests that she assists Xavier on his next project. Of course, Destiny jumps at the chance to work closely with the "man of her dreams". During the course of their time spent with each other, Destiny learns that Xavier is truly a genuine, caring and humble spirit who happens to make her smile at an given moment, and who helps her to put her past with Rico far out of her mind. Xavier knows what it is like to be in a failed relationship and he is apprehensive about getting involved with her. However, neither can deny the chemistry between them and feelings of admiration, turn into love. Destiny knows regardless of how their love-relationship turns out, her life will never be the same, if not for his friendship.The story continues to explore their discovery of one another ending with an unexpected altercation that requires them both to let down their guard and to let love lead the way.

Whiteside has managed to take a dream and turn it into a possibility. All of her characters, including the secondary ones are well developed and support the thrust of the story line. Any woman who has felt hopeless and helpless in an abusive relationship can heal from Destiny's experience and realize that they can conquer any obstacle.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT JOB KIM, December 6, 2000

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Sean D. Young (Merrillville, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Destiny's Song (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Destiny's song was a good story. I really liked the way the author developed her characters. They were so believable that they reminded me of some people I know personally.

Destiny was taking a much needed vacation after her ex-boyfriend was sentenced to jail. He had stalked and mentally abused her long enough and she was so glad it was over, or so she thought. She went to visit an old flame in Altanta. She and Davis had been high school sweethearts. Davis had become a sucessful systems engineer and had all types of clients.

Xavier decided to stop by Davis' place to go over some plans for his new recording studio. He found Destiny singing and dancing to his music. He actually caught her off guard and she pushed him down the stairs. As time went on Xavier and Destiny really found themselves attracted to each other. Destiny trusted Xavier so much she told him about her crazy ex-boyfriend.

There was passion, conflict, and yes even the crazy ex-boyfriend. Eventhough this is Kim's first novel, she did a great job at making her book come to life. I also enjoyed the secondary characters. I look forward to her next novel.

Great Job Kim