Destiny's Dream - Delia Latham

We're going to visit for a few days with one of my favorite authors, Delia Latham, and spend some time with her characters from the Solomon's Gate series, so I hope you can stop in a few times this week. She'll be here until Friday, with different guests every day.

Hello Delia! I have been looking forward to this visit so much, you can't imagine! Thank you for inviting me to come visit Solomon's Gate. I can't wait to look around. Destiny is here, right?

Delia laughs. Of course she is! And if you're lucky, maybe you'll meet her angel, too.

Wow! Look at those doors! This place is amazing. I can't help but gawk at the huge portals. Wait...her angel? You mean, I might actually meet Solomon?


Delia just smiles as she slides one of the large doors open smoothly and shrugs. Destiny's not the only one who's seen him.


I can feel my eyes go wide as I try to imagine the sight of Solomon with his glorious wings unfurled. I can almost feel their feathery softness around me, calming me.

Delia looks up as a woman comes toward us. Delia pats me on the shoulder. Here's Destiny now. I'll just leave you two alone for a little bit.


Striking is the only way I can describe her. Green eyes and auburn hair is a beautiful combination. I held out my hand and smiled. Destiny, so nice to finally meet you.


Well, thank you! I understand you have a few questions for me. She motions me down the hall. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time since I have an appointment coming in shortly.


That's fine, I said as I hurried to keep up with her. This woman doesn't seem to know the meaning of slow, or casual. We stepped into her office and I couldn't help but notice the plaques on the wall - most quotes from Song of Solomon - except for one. "For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11." What a lovely verse!

Isn't it? she says with a smile. It holds a special place in my heart since I strongly believe in angels watching over us.


I lean forward. I've heard! I understand Solomon speaks with you fairly often.


Leaning back with a smile, she nods. He does. But I'm sure you're not here to ask me about angels.


Well, actually I'd love to talk about angels, but your agency has stirred up a bit of interest in the area. And not only that, I understand you had quite a rocky start to your own romance.


Destiny looks away for a minute and a small smile hovers on her lips when she meets my gaze. In some ways that's true. After all, it's not every day that a heavenly match is made at a funeral. She laughs. But who am I to question a match made in heaven.

 So do you consider all your matches to be made in heaven?


Destiny seems to be surrounded by white light as she nods. Solomon makes sure of it.


Oh my! I think that was him standing behind her!

A bell rings out in the reception area and Destiny glances at her watch then stands and offers me her hand. Sorry to cut you short, but that must be my next appointment.

No problem. I'll see myself out. Are you going to be here tomorrow when I meet Kylie?


I should be around. I'll look forward to seeing you again.


Here's a peek in case you haven't read this one yet. After all, you don't want to miss out on any of this wonderful series!

Blurb:

Is a little respect too much to ask at a parent's funeral? Apparently it is for Destiny May. Her mother's "going away party" is crashed by a totally irreverent stranger. Clay Gallagher is built like a small mountain and far more vocal than is fitting. When it turns out he's not even at the right funeral, Destiny demands retribution in the form of an escape from the day's dreary proceedings. Their relationship has some kinks - starting with Destiny's determination to found a Christian dating service in their conservative town of Castle Creek. Clay has little respect or patience for such a frivolous profession. But when Destiny is threatened by an anonymous caller who deeply resents her and what she does for a living, Clay makes it his business to keep the saucy redhead out of harm's way. Trouble is, spending time in her company weakens his defenses...and Cupid's arrows are known to fly straight to the heart.

Review:

I’m not usually fond of prologues, but Ms. Latham grabbed me right there, in the opening pages and didn’t let go until I reached The End. There is such heartfelt wonder in the tragic opening event (and no, I won’t even spoil that much for you) that I could have been in the room with them. And the message spoken to Destiny in those first pages speaks direct to the reader’s heart. From that point on I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen.

Ms. Latham’s characters are so dear I would love to have them for my own friends. Someone you could count on to have your back through thick and thin. The love and understanding that travels between them reaches across the pages like being in a room with two people you know are meant to be together, even though it seems doubtful at times that they will ever get to that point.

There are twists and turns to this story that kept me guessing all the way till the end – truly a mark of a great writer.

So if you’re looking for a story that will wrap you in a warm, loving cocoon, but at the same time, leave you wondering if things will ever work out right, then you need to pick this one up.

My hat’s off to you, Delia, well done! I can’t wait to read the next one.

For more about Delia Latham's stories you can find her at:

www.delialatham.net (Website)

Living the Write Life (Blog)

Destiny's Dream buy link: http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/destiny-s-dream