Dreams of Destiny [Hardcover]

May McGoldrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2004

Wounded by scandal andthe unsolved murder of his sister-in-law, David Pennington is outwardly insolent and arrogant. But nothing will stop him from escorting his childhood friend, Gwyneth Douglas, to Scotland-and saving the Scottish heiress from fortune hunters. But with their arrival in Scotland comes terrible danger. Now, if they ever hope to satisfy their fiery desire, they will need to thwart the evil that threatens to destroy both their lives...

Product Details

• Hardcover: 376 pages
• Publisher: Signet Books; Book Club edition (2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739442937
• ISBN-13: 978-0739442937
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,379,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

May McGoldrick
(a.k.a. Nikoo & Jim McGoldrick)
Nikoo and Jim McGoldrick are storytellers with a checkered past.
From the submarine shipyards of Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, and the clubs of Rodeo Drive, to the forges of Pennsylvania and the electronics manufacturers of Massachusetts, these two have spent their lives gathering material for their novels. Nikoo, a manufacturing engineer, and Jim, who has a Ph.D. in sixteenth-century British literature, wrote their first full-length novel in 1994. Since then, Jim and Nikoo have written twenty-seven novels and a work of nonfiction.
They write under the pseudonyms of May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey, and Nicole Cody.

These prolific and popular authors have been the recipients of numerous awards for their work. They now reside in Watertown, Connecticut.
Please visit their website at www.MayMcGoldrick.com

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable Georgian romance, April 29, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreams of Destiny (Scottish Dream Trilogy) (Paperback)

In 1771 heiress Gwyneth Douglas writes adventure tales under a pseudonym. Her life seems fine though she frowns at the licentious behavior of her older married cousin Emma, who she once adored as a role model. However, tragedy strikes the family when Emma is found dead having fallen from the side of a cliff. Though her husband survived the same fall, everyone including his two younger siblings assumes Lyon Pennington killed his spouse.

A few years later, a desperate Gwyneth has decided to elope with a friend Allan Ardmore to escape her aunt and that of a blackmailer. Lyon's brother David, just returned from military duty, intercepts her. He accompanies her on her trek to Scotland and the passion that had been at the surface when Emma died, erupts as they fall in love with one another However, her aunt blames his brother for her daughter's death and rogues like Allan and the blackmailer want to gain control of Gwyneth's loot so that killing David is quite acceptable.

Fans of Georgian romance will take immense delight with the entertaining DREAMS OF DESTINY that completes May McGoldrick's fine trilogy. The story line is action-packed, but at its best when the lead couple banter and try to trump one another. The villains don't match up to the heroic duo, but provide enough diverse tension so that the audience receives a wonderful historical tale of love conquering all.

Harriet Klausner

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars From the Outside Looking In -- 3.50 Stars., April 24, 2004

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MaryGrace Meloche (Ontario, Canada.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreams of Destiny (Scottish Dream Trilogy) (Paperback)

Something to consider when reading a trilogy - read it in order. "Dreams of Destiny" is book three in May McGoldrick's "Scottish Dream Trilogy"; unfortunately, I did not follow my golden rule. No, I jumped right into book three and shortly into the book I wondered, "Who are all these people?" A missing character buildup and the lack of a worthy introduction probably caused my dismay.

However, an intriguing maneuver carried me through to the end. May McGoldrick chose to run two storylines simultaneously -- the results: a clever enhancement.

Gwyneth Douglas loves David Pennington, her neighbor and friend, but she is marrying another man. David intervenes and the reader's fun begins. Their romantic spree is a delight.

Yet, in contrast, is a lingering dark story. Walter Truscott, David's loyal cousin, struggles with memories of Emma - Gwyneth's scheming, beautiful, dead cousin. His reflections are grave and melancholy; yet this gloom is a terrific side-dish. McGoldrick weaves the two storylines magnificently and creates a reading boon. Further spice: McGoldrick reintroduces Violet - a character from a parent book.

Yes, I jumped into the third episode but every novel should stand alone. Reading in sequence is my golden rule, but it should not be a necessity.

MaryGrace Meloche.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This was a good book, February 22, 2007

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scotdog "KC" (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreams of Destiny (Scottish Dream Trilogy) (Paperback)

I didn't realize I was reading the 3rd in the series but I still enjoyed this one on its own. The 2 leads were great! Part of it started to lag but it picked back up. Emma really was a great villian! I also didn't realize this was a husband/wife team writing it. I will look for more from this duo.