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Bound by Destiny

A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Inescapable Pull of Fate

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“A whirlwind romance, a widow before the age of 30, and a whisper of Scottish fae magic opening the window to fated love and second chances.”

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—Jennifer Donovan, Reedsy Discovery

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Named one of Imbue Editing's Top Five Books of 2024

Do forces beyond our control seal our fate, or do our choices truly shape our future?

Raine Garvey thought she had control over her life—until her wealthy husband’s tragic and untimely death unearthed a tangled web of secrets that shattered her perfect world of affluence. Desperate for a respite, Raine retreats to Durham, a small college town in New Hampshire. There, she restores a neglected home, hoping to mend her fractured spirit. But her efforts to find peace are disrupted when she meets Ron Mitchell, a young and shy professor of Scottish descent gifted with the power of foresight who has foreseen his future inextricably tied to Raine’s.

Scarred and distrustful, Raine is reluctant to love again. With patience and understanding, Ron gently breaks through her defenses, showing her that destiny doesn’t have to be feared… until a tenacious reporter exposes the dark and painful truths behind Peter Garvey's perfect façade, threatening to drag Ron into the scandal. But as speculation emerges about Ron’s true motives—are his feelings rooted in love or in her fortune?—Raine is forced to question whether they are truly destined to be together, or if her choices have been setting the stage for heartbreak once again.


Blending heartfelt emotion and mystery, Bound by Destiny is a tale of love, redemption, and second chances. But as the past and future collide, one question remains: is destiny truly set in stone, or do we hold just enough free will to rewrite our fate? Find out more.

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Editorial Reviews for Bound by Destiny

This love story is as thought-provoking as it is emotional, exploring the philosophical tension between destiny and choice... With rich symbolism and a touch of magical realism, it is an evocative, empowering read..."
-- Booklife by Publisher's Weekly

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-Booklife by Publisher's Weekly

An engaging episodic story of a young Asian/Scottish woman’s journey to maturity... I highly recommend this first book by a very promising author!

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-Sarah Mognoni, Screenwriter

Lucky Gideon, 2024 Cannes Film Festival Nominee

A MUST READ

 

A blend of magical realism, recent historical fiction, and second-chance romance, Bound by Destiny is an incredible journey through first love, harrowing loss, and healing.

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If soulmates, secrets, second chances, and second sight appeal to you, do not miss this story.

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-Jennifer Donovan

Reedsy Discovery Reviewer

Enjoyable reading and descriptive writing.

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-Rosanna Andrea Feeken, Author

Racing the Wild

Second chances and new love, with a fantastical twist.​

 

-Kirkus Reviews

It captured my attention from the very first pages and kept me gripped until I finished it. 

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-JP. Chapleau, Author,

The Bloody Notebook

With a touch of magic, I was thoroughly enchanted by Bound by Destiny!

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- Jason Letts, Author, Girls’ Trip

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About the Author

Delve into the world of R. MB. Pearson, an author whose journey through love, loss, and hope inspired her debut novel, Bound by Destiny. Explore how her path from the Philippines to America—and her resilience in the face of life’s darkest moments—shaped her voice into the storyteller she is today.

© 2024 Rebecca MB. Pearson, All Rights Reserved

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