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We are excited to bring you the Release Day Launch of Monica Murphy's HER DESTINY! HER DESTINY is a young adult Contemporary Romance and the sequel to HIS REVERIE.

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Excerpt: “You sure Evan doesn’t mind me being here?” “He probably hates that you’re staying the night, but he’ll get over it.” I take a step toward him and pat him on the shoulder, marveling at the solid feel of muscle beneath my palm, beneath the thick fabric of his sweatshirt. Has he gotten taller since the last time I saw him? Broader? He’s so big, standing next to him makes me feel small. “Do you need anything else?” I remove my hand from his shoulder, wishing I could touch him more. “Nah. I’m gonna change, brush my teeth and go to sleep.” He smiles, looking cute, like a little boy and my heart flutters. When he reaches for the hem of his sweatshirt I step away, watch in silent fascination as he pulls the fabric over his head, taking the T-shirt he’s wearing beneath it upward so I catch a glimpse of his flat, perfect stomach, the little trail of dark hair that starts just under his navel. I’m breathless, my skin is tingling and when he tosses the sweatshirt onto the couch, I start to walk backwards. “Okay well, good night.” I need to get away from him before I do something really stupid. Like jump him. “Night, Reverie,” he calls after me as I hurry to my bedroom. Glancing over my shoulder, I find him watching me with that penetrating, thoughtful gaze and I turn away, practically tripping over my feet in the hall. I rush into my room, shutting the door quietly before I slump against it, closing my eyes and pressing my forehead against the rough wood. My feelings for him haven’t stopped. I still want him. I’m still in love with him. So why am I denying myself from being with him? Because I’ve changed and I’m worried he won’t accept me for who I really am? And because my life is so crazy the last thing I need is another complication to muck it all up? Valid reasons, but why would I deprive myself from being with him? He’s the only one who understood me. Who listened to me. Who cared about me. I think he still does. Cracking open my eyes, I push away from the doorway and shut off the light before I crawl into bed. I lay there in the dark, listening to him move about inside the bathroom, which is right next to my bedroom. He finishes brushing his teeth before he exits the room and I swear I can feel him standing on the other side of my closed door, waiting. Listening for any sign of life coming from within. I can’t move. I’m frozen, holding my breath, waiting for him to knock on the door, to turn the knob, anything to show that he wants to see me. I want him to both respect my brother’s wishes and defy them. I want him overcome with need yet cautious. I want…everything. All of him. Disappointment crashes through me when I realize he is definitely obeying Evan’s wishes. He doesn’t sneak into my room, doesn’t attempt to talk to me, nothing. I should be happy. Pleased that he doesn’t want to upset anyone. Instead, I’m sad. Rolling over on my side, I punch the pillow beneath my head and settle in for the night, willing myself to fall asleep. I get to spend pretty much the entire weekend with him. Maybe we can work it out then since we’ll have plenty of time. But for now I’ll have to settle for Nick visiting me… Only in my dreams.

About HER DESTINY: I knew from the moment I first saw him he was the one. The only boy I could ever want. The only boy I could ever love. They say he’s bad for me. But I know he’s not. Until the day he rejects me. And breaks my heart. Everything changes in the blink of an eye. My entire life as I’ve known it is…gone. Secrets are revealed. Promises once made are irrevocably broken. There’s no way my family can get back to what we once were. So when Nicholas Fairfield walks back into my life like he never left it, I’m furious. Thrilled. Irritated. Excited. Despite my confusion, I want to be with him. I love him. But danger lurks where we least expect it. Someone will do whatever it takes to tear us apart. All I know is: I won’t let them. Because Nick Fairfield? He’s mine.

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Kim's Review
4.5 Stars

This is the Second in The Reverie Series

Reverie is a seventeen year old whose parents are too busy dealing with problems in their own life to take time to notice that she is drowning. Last summer was the best and worst of her life. Now she has lost her parents, the boy she loved and the innocence of her youth. Reverie feels like her life is out of control and starts acting out and ignoring her friends that are trying to be there for her. Her parents have given her older brother Evan guardianship of her as they take care of their problems.

Last summer Nick worked at Reverie's summer home where he met and fell in love with her. He would do anything to protect her including not telling the police his whereabouts the night of Krista's murder. By not sharing the fact that he was with Reverie he is hurting himself to protect her. Nick has realized that he can’t live without her and goes looking for her to see if they can have a second chance.

After Nick has showed up unexpectedly at Reverie’s place of work the police track her down to question her about Nick. Not wanting to be like her parents, Reverie feels the need to clear Nick’s name, as she is the only one who has that power even though she’s not sure about giving their relationship a second chance. Nick will do anything to protect her but will it be enough and will he get that second chance wanted?

I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review. As a Fan of Monica’s One Week Girlfriend Series I had high expectation of Her Destiny and needless to say she didn’t disappoint me. I like how Monica’s shows what affect Reverie’s parent problems had on her. She goes through so many changes in a short period of time as she spent most of her life sheltered and now with only Evan to lean on she has needed to step up and be strong to keep some sort of normalcy in her life. Evan has impressed me as well, he was a spoiled rich kid who took on the father roll easily which was out of character for him before both of their lives fell apart. I loved how much Nick cared and would do anything to protect Reverie even if it meant that he wouldn’t have her in his life. He is the kind of guy every young girl should have in her life.

I love how Monica finished up Nick and Reverie’s story. They didn’t have an easy path back to each other but as they learned more about each other their bond grew stronger. If you haven’t read a book by Monica Murphy this series is a great way to get you hooked. I high recommend this book to anyone, as I know you’ll love it like I did.

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About Monica Murphy: I write books. I have the best job ever. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Writer of new adult contemporary romance-ish stuff. Published with Avon and Bantam. Mom and wife. Native Californian. For more information, please visit my website at http://monicamurphyauthor.com or sign up for my newsletter (copy and paste the link into your browser): http://bit.ly/IW5U0y I'm also known as USA Today bestseller romance author Karen Erickson (http://karenerickson.com).