Destiny Dawns

Santini Series, Book 4

De: Leslie Pike

Narrado por: Lucy Rivers, Lee Samuels

Introvert Dion is a quiet storm that’s been building for thirty-five years. Behind the shyness hides passion, and a wild love from a gentle soul that no woman has been able to uncover.

Then he lays eyes on an exotic young beauty, gazing in Santini’s Delicatessen window. Christmas just came early.

Anya is an impressive cook, good with children, and thrives in new situations. Lately, her fantasies of the sexy guy working the deli have made the season brighter. Maybe an innocent flirt would be a fun way to end her time in St. Helena.

Patience may be a virtue, but for Dion and Anya virtue is greatly overrated.

©2018 Leslie Pike (P)2025 Leslie Pike

Dion and Anya

Dion & Anya

Anya has been visiting Dion’s family’s deli for a while now, catching his eye but thinking she’s taken, only to soon find out she’s not. Dion, the oldest sibling and a gentle soul, is quiet with words but has a big heart. When Dion gets the all-clear that she’s single, there is no holding him back, and their spark is electric. The only thing is she’s supposed to be moving back to New York, and when tragedy strikes, that move happens sooner than expected. Now Dion has to get his girl back.

The setting in each book made this experience even sweeter, and the localness I felt from a town in close proximity to where I live warmed my heart.
Each book is a standalone, but the family aspect in Leslie’s stories is something I love most. With each novella averaging around 2 hours, I recommend bingeing the entire series.
They are feel-good, sweet, sexy, and from the heart.

Thank you, Lara, for gifting me these audios.

Fantastic Story & Narration🎧Charming & Heartfelt!

Leslie Pike created something very special when she created this series and it is always great to spend time with the Santini’s. Each book features a different brother, with each being different in their own way, but just as amazing as the other. Saving the quietest brother for last, the one who keeps to himself, Dion, and when he finds out the girl who captured his eye, Anya, is actually available, he knows he has to have her. The chemistry between them was electric, and the sparks flew from the moment they began dating. It was a joy to watch these two get to know one another and learn more about them. Her time was limited because she was leaving her job and heading back to New York, but that did not stop Dion from wooing her and having her fall in love with him. Loved how well she fit into the Santini family, was comfortable with them, getting their humor and camaraderie amongst them. Their romance is one that will warm your heart and spending time with the Santini’s will always put a smile on your face. This book flies by quickly, a perfect story to enjoy in one sitting, a wonderfully plotted story with the perfect balance of drama, witty dialogue and humor, charm, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Leslie Pike, thank you for another fabulous story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Lucy Rivers and Lee Samuels have been fabulous throughout this series, giving each character a voice that was fitting and I loved how they owned their roles, sounding believable and just as I imagined they would sound. Besides grasping every aspect of their character’s personality and demeanor, they also captured their every emotion and had you feeling each one. They made a great team, with voices and talent that complemented each other and an entertaining performance that takes the story to another level and keeps you riveted to it the entire time.

So cute!

Destiny Dawns takes us back to St. Helena and with the final member of the Santini family. This is book 4 in the series - it can be read as a standalone! Dion is so sweet and caring, very much a golden retriever at heart. I love how Anya fits so perfectly with him and his family!

Destiny Dawns is narrated in dual, performed by Lee Samuels & Lucy Rivers and was such a cute novella to listen to! They both did a fabulous job at making this easy to listen to and enjoy this series!

Swoony, sweet, and so worth it!

Destiny Dawns is a sweet, emotional finale to the Santini series, and Dion’s story was so worth the wait. The quiet, steady eldest Santini brother finally gets his moment with the bold and beautiful Anya, whose arrival shakes up everything he thought he knew about love and timing.

Their connection is instant but meaningful, full of warmth, charm, and just enough tension to keep you hooked. And of course, catching up with the rest of the Santinis felt like a cozy family reunion.

Lucy Rivers and Lee Samuels are phenomenal in this duet performance. Lucy brings Anya’s fire and vulnerability to life, while Lee’s voice as Dion is steady, soulful, and totally swoon-worthy. Together, they make this quick listen feel rich and immersive.

If you love small-town romance with heart, heat, and family feels, this one’s a must-listen. 💛

Quick Listen

Dion and Anya
3.5*

This was a quick steamy insta-love story. I listened to the audio and the narrators did a good job. I enjoyed it but I found it to be too short and would of loved it to be longer