Destined to Dominate

"Maturity doesn’t come from age. It comes from grief. Once you accept it’s a part of everyday life, it has less power to hold you hostage with fear.” Wow! Destined to Dominate was a explosive continuation to Captin and Candy's story! I could not devour this book fast enough! I loved getting to see more scenes with all the Doms we have come to love from Brie. I really enjoyed the crossovers and some scenes from previous books in a differemt POV. It really brought more light and angles to them scenes. No love story is ever easy and Captain and Candy was no different. I loved taking this journey with them. I was definitely surprised with some of these characters history and previous struggles. I also loved the author did a age gap with the characters. It's something I don't get to read often. They had a unique relationship and style that kept you intrigued. Their chemistry sizzles from the pages. Captain and Candy had a beautiful haunting love story that keeps to captivated to the very end. "The outer shell of a woman does not matter. It is the heart that defines her.” Candy has easily become one of my favorite heroines! I loved getting to know her more and the obstacle's she's overcome. She did nothing but develops and frow over this duet. What I once had mistaken for weakness I quickly discovered was unwavering strength. My heart definitely broke for Candy many times. I couldn't imagine going through the things her character did. This diet definitely made you admire her characters ability to face anything in her way. "“As a Captain, you know your men’s lives are on the line anytime you’re on the battlefield—it’s a burden you always carry. Captain has officially won my heart. His compassionate caring nature is truly mesmerizing. He is the most generous Dom's I have ever read about. He could definitely swoon your heart when he broke out his charm. My heart broke for Captain many times during this book. His flashbacks and memories from the war definitely tug at your heart strings. But no matter what obstacle Captain faced, he did so with determination and strength. You could not help but admire his character for that! *4&1/2 STARS* Well earned for this rollercoaster ride of Angst! I absolutely can not wait to see what awaits me next with the wonderful characters from Brie.

HAHAHA smart idea, selling the first book for so little, and the second one for a lot more. First book ending with a "cliffhanger" too. Smart. Ever since book 12 came out, the quality of the books have fallen, the length of the story, the inconsistent timelines, the typos... Honestly, this book could be a lot better. I feel like everything else is rushed so that the main characters can "gel" together. The books were good, but it has fallen in quality.

Love Red Phoenix's style of writing and her characters. Wish she had better proofreaders - so many misspellings and misuse of words - that's why it didn't get a 5-star rating.