At the age of sixteen, Anthony Petrocelli's grandmother predicted he'd someday marry a green-eyed blonde he'd meet near the Virgin Mary. She failed to mention his "intended" would be engaged to someone else. In order to convince himself that Kate is not the right woman, he invites her to meet his family. If his blind grandmother doesn't sense Kate's "the one", he'll let her get on with her life. He just wishes he could see her smile reach her eyes.

Before long, their simmering attraction boils over. Will Kate forego others' expectations and follow her heart? Is it true love, or is Tony following a faulty lead? I'll say no more than Mr. Destiny's finale is sure to satisfy every romance reader.

Candy Halliday's latest novel has everything a great story should. Kate could be your best friend; she's beguiling and natural. Tony is every woman's dream; he's all "male, muscle and magnetism", not to mention compassionate. A great plot, humorous interactions and spicy love scenes kept me turning the pages. Quirky secondary characters and enchanting subplots support the main story and give readers a bargain for their buck. I even found myself rooting for Harold, who starts out as a very unlikable character.

Treat yourself to Mr. Destiny! This feel-good, laugh aloud, romance is best of this year's offerings.