Destiny Plays

Santini Series, Book 2

De: Leslie Pike

Narrado por: Lucy Rivers, Lee Samuels

CHRISTOS

It started on Halloween when I saw her, dressed as a witch, walking alone down a darkened road. She looked like trouble and temptation wrapped in mystery. From that first glance to our last goodnight, something shifted.

For the first time in a long time, the shadows lifted. If older women are made of this kind of magic, I’ve been casting my line in the wrong waters. When we kissed, it wasn’t just sparks—it was equal ground. No games. No masks. Just us.

KATE

Younger men were always the safer choice. Fun, forgettable, and easy to leave behind. I never promised forever—I never wanted to. And then I met him. Mature. Commanding. Unexpected.

With him, it wasn’t a slow burn. It was a detonation. He kissed me like he had every right to, and I let him, knowing everything was about to change.

For once in my life, I’m not running. But will this twist of fate lead to forever?

©2018 Leslie Pike (P)2025 Leslie Pike

Leslie is the Queen of Meet-cutes!

Leslie Pike proves once again that she is the queen of meet-cutes in Destiny Plays, the heartwarming second book in the Santini Series.

Cristos, a 40 year old lawyer with a love for fast cars and solo drives, crosses paths with Kate when her car breaks down in the rain — while she’s dressed in a full witch costume. The setup is delightfully quirky, and from that moment, the sparks fly. Kate, also in her forties, is a traveling actress who’s used to a life of independence and no-strings-attached relationships. But her connection with Cristos hits hard and fast — a true case of insta-love that feels both swoony and grounded.

Their relationship unfolds naturally as she invites him into her world, introducing him to her quirky family at a Halloween party, and later joining him at his brother’s wedding. Neither of them expected something this real—or this deep—at this stage in life.
Narrators Lucy Rivers and Lee Samuels breathe even more life into this already vibrant story.
Lucy gives Kate both a tough independence and a soft vulnerability, making her fall into love feel authentic and much-deserved. While Lee voices Cristos with a steady warmth and subtle awe, nailing the falls first, falls hard energy that makes him instantly lovable.
Destiny Plays is a beautifully mature, heartfelt romance full of wit and charm that will make you believe in the magic of timing. Some meet-cutes are more than just chance—they’re destiny in disguise.