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Destined #2

Awakening

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Mira’s broken and battered. She’s fighting to put herself back together while her heart is trying to forget. Can she continue moving forward with one man while in love with another?


Skylar’s wrestling demons he never imagined in his wildest dreams. The girl he’s been in love with for years finally has feelings for him. There’s only one her heart might lie somewhere else. How long until his will power shatters?


Who will seize Mira’s heart and never let go? Will these feelings ever go away or will they be an AWAKENING?


**Recommended for mature audiences only**

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 23, 2013

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Ashley Suzanne

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Ashley Suzanne has been writing as long as she can remember. As a youngster, she was always creating stories and talking to her imaginary friends. Thankfully, her parents also carried this love of fiction, and helped her grow into the writer she is today.

Ashley is a bestselling author and spends equal amounts of time writing and reading. Being the true book whore she is, Ashley would rather dive into a good book before going out of her house. Giving up her career in Real Estate, Ashley has officially moved to hermit status.

When Ashley isn't coming up with her next story, you'll most likely find her on the couch with a kindle in her hand (probably watching some crappy reality show while , annoying her husband by telling him all about her new book boyfriend or spending quality time with her two gremlins ... Sorry, I mean adorable children.

You can find Ashley on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or her blog.

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Profile Image for SammiesBookBlog.
543 reviews8 followers
November 16, 2013
Again it was another roller coaster of emotion we are taken on. After Mira wakes up for her dream and realizes things are not how she thought they were, what happens between her and Sky now? Can she hurt Danny? We are taken on a roller coaster of emotions, pain, heart break, so many emotions. It was another amazing book and I loved every second of it. I cant give too much away, because there is soo much that goes on. And i cant tell you who Mira ends up with. And let me tell you, at the end of the book we have another shocker, Ashley Suzanne does it to us again. One of the best series I have ever read, my full review to come once it is out. But you will not be disappointed guys.

Some quotes I loved : (will give more upon review, too many spoilers ;-)

“There’s nothing you could do to mess this up, except break my heart. I’ll promise not to let you get ahead of yourself if you promise not to break my heart.”`

“You’re so beautiful. You were made for me.” “I don’t know what I would do without you.” “I’ve loved you for longer than you even realize.” “Probably since the day you were born.” “God made you just for me.” “There’s never going to be anyone else.” “I’m going to live everyday to make you smile.”

“My heart only beats because you allow it. You own my heart and the other half of my soul.”`

“Come on Mi. The way Kylee looks right now, I don’t think she’s going back to get an autograph, unless they are signing asses.”

“A lot of times it’s to prepare you for when you meet the one who’s going to steal your forever.”
Profile Image for Anna.
170 reviews3 followers
November 20, 2013
Let me just tell you how great this book is! I had tears!!! I Do. Not. Cry. Well, I didn't anyway. (Only over Chase - you better know who that is - and that is just a given) Book One - Mirage left me in such turmoil I actually thought about throwing my kindle. Obvisouly decided against that. (I'd throw a child first or maybe even a puppy - kidding! Kind of!
This book really showed the struggle Mira had since waking up. Nothing is as it seemed and yet everything in here "dream" was so real. Reality becomes skewed and it takes some real internal searching for Mira, Skylar and even Danny. Mira is not the same person and may never be again. Of course, Skylar and Danny were great and reminded you exactly how and why Mira is so torn. Both are truly her best friends and her since of "home" and decisions always come with a price.
GREAT BOOK! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!
Profile Image for Anna.
580 reviews20 followers
December 11, 2013
Awakening picks up right where we are left at the end of Mirage. Mira's life has changed drastically and she finds herself in a position where she no longer feels the certainty she did about who it is that her whole heart belongs to. Basically, she has two great options, but it isn't possible any longer for her to be with one without hurting the other and herself in the process.

Skylar is struggling with the idea that the person he has been in love with for years returns his feelings, but at what cost to his other important friendship?

The great thing about this book is that we get the perspectives of the three main characters, so we get to really see how each one of them is challenged and desperately trying to do what is best for themselves as well as the people they love the most. The sexual chemistry between two of these characters is undeniable. One thing I really enjoyed about this series was watching the relationships between the characters evolve and and change throughout their late teens through early adulthood. It was difficult at times, but it felt real. I like how Mira tried to be very honest and upfront about her feelings while being considerate of both parties involved. Everyone's goal to not deceive one another was really refreshing to see when the characters have so many mixed feelings and conflicting emotions.

Like with the first book, I found some of the dialogue a little choppy. I also found Mira's behavior during a couple of different situations very immature. That was hard for me, because overall I thought she was someone who handled the complexities of her situation pretty well. Through everything, I found these characters interesting and I really did want them to find a way through their situation. I enjoyed the tie-in with another series of books that I liked a lot. I also look forward to reading about Kylee's story in the future. 3.5 stars.

*A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Jennifer.
2,296 reviews38 followers
January 7, 2014
Also posted to Jen in Bookland

3.5 stars

*This review will contain spoilers*

I wasn't sure how much I would like Awakening. I was hoping that it wouldn't play out that Mira stays with Danny even though she wants Skylar. It actually was better than I thought. When Mira woke up from her coma she is in love with Sky. She wants to be with him, not Danny. Coincidentally Danny also met someone while Mira was in the coma, Melissa. They are just friends, but they became close in the hospital.

Danny is so happy when Mira wakes up, but unfortunately Mira just keeps shying away from him. She wants to be with Sky, but he doesn't want to hurt Danny like that. Plus he thinks she will go back to Danny after a while once she remembers what she had with him. Mira and Sky do have one evening where they almost go all the way, but they both stop knowing it would never work. They would both feel too guilty doing that to Danny.

After that, Sky gives her up and wants her to try again with Danny. Mira does, and it goes okay for a few weeks. They start dating again, and even though it is good it is not like with Sky. She looks back on her past and notices she had always been close to Skylar. In photos she is closer to him than Danny, etc. One night she tries to have sex with Danny and well...it just doesn't seem right to either of them. That is it for them, it just doesn't work.

Finally a little while after that Sky shows up at her place and asks her on a date. They get together and it is so nice. Now I don't really know what she was like with Danny before, but she seems like she fits perfectly with Sky. They are so great together, and into the same things. It was nice, though then at the end you have that Danny is now seeing Melissa. Of course, you had to have everything get wrapped up perfectly.
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1,305 reviews103 followers
December 31, 2013
I’m in a major book hang over right now because of this book. I stayed up till 4AM to finish this book, and am now so sad it’s over. I freaking loved this book! The emotional turmoil is still there from the previous two books, and Awakening picks right up where Mirage left off and keeps you hanging till the very end.

Now that I’ve read Awakening I like and dislike Danny all the same, I feel bad for him, but at the same time, he does some shitty things as well, and I think when all was finished the right decisions were made, even if they were tough.

Skylar, OMG I freaking love Skylar, even though I wanted to slap him a few times, I know why he was doing what he did, and I respected him for it. My heart broke for Mira a few times with trying to figure everything out, but I’m so happy with how this story ended.

I loved the story of Skylar, Danny, and Mira and can’t wait to see what’s in store for Kylee! This group of characters are so amazing and I absolutely loved reading the first part of this series. I recommend this series to everyone. It is so amazingly written and the story is written beautifully.

I encourage everyone who has not read this series to pick it up right now and start reading. SO FREAKING GOOD!!!
Profile Image for Amazeballs Book Addicts.
2,811 reviews243 followers
December 10, 2013
Wow this book was amazing. Once again Ashley Suzanne wrote an amazing story. You need to read Mirage and Inception before you read Awakening. In case you have not read Mirage or Inception yet, I will try to keep this review spoiler free from anything shocking in Mirage and Inception. Awakening is told in Mira, Skylar, and Danny's POV. It was really great to be able to get into all their heads.

In Awakening Mira is trying to put herself back together. She is struggling with what is real and what was a dream. Danny and Skylar also struggle with their feelings for Mira. Mira's best friend Kylee is also having man trouble. We finally are told who Jacoby is and how he fits into the story.

Awakening is an emotional roller coaster. With Awakening, Ashely breaks you into emotional pieces but in the end she puts you back together. The Queen of cliffhangers actually gives a HEA in this story. The epilogue is in Kylee's POV. The epilogue leaves us wanting more and I can't wait for Kylee's story in Facade.
Profile Image for DJ Sakata.
3,255 reviews1,773 followers
February 22, 2016
Favorite Quotes:

“Not many people end up with their first loves. The first person you give your heart to teaches you how to love and how to be in a relationship. A lot of times it’s to prepare you for when you meet the one who’s going to steal yours forever.”

“This is as real as anything else. You’re not going to wake up tomorrow and have to start all over. This is not Groundhog Day.”

“I’m going to live everyday to make you smile.”

“Sky. I didn’t chose you, my heart did.”

“It’s Skylar’s turn to freak out and he’s back peddling like an Olympic cyclist, but in reverse.”

“Love really does hurt, but it hurts so damn good.”

My Review:

Awakening is a heart squeeze start to finish and a bit of yo-yo as she tries to decide between two truly wonderful men to whom her heart belongs. It takes her several false starts but her heart decides for her, and thankfully, she listened. The feels were strong, always close, and on diamond point throughout. The writing was steamy, emotive, and well paced. I could not put my kindle down.
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41 reviews1 follower
July 26, 2016
I loved this story. I loved the friendships of all of them. The story flowed well, but not to predictable. You must read Mirage before you read this one.

I would totally recommend this book!

***SPOILERS***

I had a hard time understating why Sky was in the room when she woke up and not Danny. They're love was so strong and deep and it just seemed like he was a little disappointed that she woke up. He seemed to move on and "grieve" to soon. Sky on the other hand acted like it was his gf laying there.

I thought there would have been more drama or turmoil between Danny and Sky. Here both of them are fighting for the one person they want/need more than air. I was expecting more of a fight from each of them.

The one thing I was completely shocked about was Danny, or anyone else for that matter never telling her she was pregnant. It was only mentioned the one time in the book and then never brought up again. That is a huge event and that was never talked about again.

Profile Image for Jessica Adams.
39 reviews19 followers
November 21, 2013
RECEIVED ARC FOR HONEST REVIEW

I have been impatiently and eagerly waiting for this book. The end of Mirage, book 1, left me in completely and utter shock. I had to know who Mira was going to pick. If you are like me, Team Skylar, you hoped for that choice, but I could see Ashley Suzanne going either way with this story. She loves to play the mind game and keep you on your toes and let me just say...she absolutely does. Awakening has a little of everything...humor, friendship, love and heartache.
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24 reviews2 followers
November 26, 2013
Ashley Suzanne has done it again! This book answers any and all questions you are left with in Mirage. She makes it real and relate able. I love that the series is based in MI being from Detroit myself I know all of the places she talks about. She gives her readers drama, joy and a HEA! I can't wait to see what else Ashley has to offer in her next book! This is a must read that will bring you into the hearts of all the characters.
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172 reviews3 followers
September 28, 2016
First off...TEAM SKYLAR!!!
I was so frustrated reading this book, I get that Skylar and Mira didn't want to hurt Danny but how do you put aside such strong chemistry and deny your heart the love it needs and wants?! So frustrating! But I absolutely LOVED this book along with the first two.
I don't review and give away a whole book but if you are a fan of the destined series this is a MUST READ!! And if your not a fan WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! Lol go get the books ASAP!!!!
Profile Image for Lacy Daniel.
Author 1 book15 followers
February 11, 2014
Oh my sweet baby jesus this was amazing! After reading Mirage the cliffhanger from hell I was like no why I love mira and skylar together. So when awaking csm out I was hell yea! And let me tell you it is awesome you must read this book like now!
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429 reviews15 followers
January 11, 2014
4.5. I loved that Mira was so mature during the whole situation, but I really thought there would be more turmoil or angst when sky and Danny were fighting over her. Still emotional, but I was team Sky all the way. So happy with the ending and looking forward to facade, Kylie's story
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404 reviews8 followers
December 29, 2013
Have I told you how much I love Skylar no well I do. Perfect book jist what I was hoping for everything happend in this book. He is amazing and she is to.
Profile Image for Glenna Maynard.
Author 147 books1,501 followers
May 14, 2016
Ashley and her freaking twistiness and angst gah
Profile Image for Jane | Book Flutter ♥.
603 reviews11 followers
September 6, 2022
What can I say, Ashley you did it again!!!!! This story is very intriguing and captivating just like the first book, Mirage. Awakening starts off right where Mirage ended. Mira is confused and believes she is in love with Skylar and wants to be with him. But how can she betray Danny? She doesn't want to hurt him. Skylar is torn between his love for Mira and his loyalty to Danny. How can you steal your best friend's girl? That is just wrong! Can he give up the love of his life to ensure Danny's happiness???

The book was a roller coaster ride of emotions and downright heartache! There were times when I was so pissed off at Mira, I wanted to throw my iPad. I kept thinking to myself, this cannot be happening!! But after my tantrum ended and I looked at the bigger picture, I realized you can't just move on with someone without fully understanding the whole story. You need to dig deep down inside of yourself and be honest with yourself. You have to let go of your fears and insecurities and just hope that your choice is the right one.

I really enjoyed this book because Ashley shows us the connection between 3 friends, actually more like three soul-mates. The love between Danny, Skylar, and Mira is so authentic and real, it's hard not to miss that they all really do care about one another. Yes, this story is about the love of a man and a woman, but it's more than that. It's the love between all three of them and all three have to hang on to hope. Hope that one day, no matter who Mira chooses, they will have each other in the long run.

I am so honored to have read this series and I am so proud of Ashley Suzanne. Her writing is so fresh and honest. She literally paints pictures of the story and I felt like I was watching a movie. I laughed, I cried, I rejoiced, and I am in awe! Ashley Suzanne wrote a great piece of literature and this series has truly become one of my favorites. She is an amazing author and I cannot wait to read the next story of the series, Facade!!
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2,098 reviews26 followers
September 9, 2016

Bum-bum-bum bummmmm, It's Here!


Finally, the answers to the biggest cliff hanger ever will be answered!


Will Mira and Danny still get married?


Will Skylar and Mira give in to the passion they feel for each other?


Will the love for Mira break up the lifelong brotherhood between Skylar and Danny?


Will Kylee get some action?


Will there be broken hearts?  HEA?





I was soooo ready for this book!  And it was so worth it, totally lived up to what I wanted.




Awakening starts right where the story left off.  


Mira is still in the hospital and pretty confused.  Her dreams were so real. 


This book is all about Mira, Danny and Skylar finding themselves, growing up, realizing how they feel about themselves and each other. 












It is a roller coaster, painful process for them all.  


Their feelings run so deep- first loves, best friends, romantic love, friendship love.












Character Interview with SKYLAR


Favorite motorcycle? - 2000 GSX-R 1000 OR 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide


Favorite sports team? - Detroit Lions


Favorite song? - Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather


Favorite movie? - Man on Fire


What do you think is your best asset? - my eyes at first sight .. but once I drop my pants .. well .. you know the rest


Was it a mistake not to go after Mira when you first met? - No .. I don't think we would have had a chance for our relationship to blossom if we hooked up .. I was too young and immature for such an amazing person like Mira


Bros before hoes, what do you think of that saying? - I think that anyone that still lives by that saying will soon realize that it's usually the bros that will stab you in the back while your woman stands by your side


Do you believe in happily ever after? - I believe life is whatever you make it!!  Nothing is going to be perfect and a fairy tale ... if it's easy, it's not worth it .. it's the hardest things that are the ones worth having



After reading the 3 books of the series so far, I just gotta say I need to fix one of those cotton candy drinks.  I'm on a mission.















***ARC was given by author for an honest review***



toni

















The end of the cliff hanger is over and you won't be disappointed
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12 reviews
May 24, 2017
Looooved this one 2!!!

The first book was great and this one was good too! It did have a slow period where I was wishing for a decision to be made already, but I pushed through. Love the characters, the drama, suspense, and of course the passion!!! Great read!!!
Profile Image for Janet Hammons.
1,992 reviews8 followers
January 3, 2017
This series is amazing. The twists are off the charts.
Danny, Mira, Kylee and Skylar become friends at Freshman orientation in college. They are close. But Danny and Skylar grew up together and have been best friends since elementary school. This series goes through the love of friendship and the first love of Danny and Mira. Although Skylar has a secret love for Mira he stepped back to let Danny have her. Then there is an accident and when it is all said and done none of the four are the same.
Profile Image for Christina Racich.
65 reviews10 followers
December 10, 2013
"Awakening" picks up right where "Mirage" left off. Mira has a hard time telling her reality apart form her dreams. How can she be in love with two men when she was certain she only had eyes for her fiance Danny? Can you really wake up one day and be completely in love with your best friend and wish your reality was different than it is?

Skylar has been in love with Mira since the day he laid eyes on her four years ago in college. Skylar has had to sit back and watch his best friend since childhood plan his future with the woman Skylar was secretly in love with. As long as Danny was happy, Skylar would give up his happiness and live the rest of his life sitting on the sidelines supporting his friend's even if it meant giving up his own happiness. What Skylar did not count on is Mira falling head over heels in love with him out of nowhere. He wants Mira so bad but his loyalty to his best friend is more important than breaking a heart for his own happiness. Can Mira stay with Danny and ignore what her heart wants to not hurt the man she thought owned her completely for four years, or will the thought of not being with the man that owns her heart completely now rip her to shreds? Following the pain, passion, and love of this trio was heart breaking and heartwarming all at the same time.

I have a thing for bad boy bikers with tattoo's so of course I was rooting for Skylar the entire time! Don't get me wrong, Danny is such a sweet guy and is the perfect boyfriend, but my heart broke for Skylar when he was willing to give up a piece of his heart for his best friend's happiness. He is so loyal to his friends and although he looks strong, he is such a sensitive soul deep down. This book definitely took me on a journey of self discovery and being true to yourself even if it will take others down in the process. The heart wants what it wants and sometime's that means hurting yourself or other's in the process even if it feels like a knife to the heart in the process. I really enjoyed this read and give it 4 stars! I cannot wait to see where book three takes us! I just know that all of these characters will find their happily ever after, because we all deserve to be happy even when we think we don't!
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575 reviews
January 9, 2014
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I was given this book as an ARC for an honest review.
I gave this book 5 Explosive Stars!!!
This is the third book in the Destined Series, there was #1 and then there was a middle book 1.5 before this one was released.

YES you have to read #1 to understand this book or follow the story at all!! YOU CANNOT read this book without reading book one!!!

This book started right where book one left off.
Mira's life has changed. Everything she thought was real might not be. How can she choose between the men that she loves.
This story will have you spiraling out of control and wanting more.


I loved this story!! AAAHHH!! I just can't tell you what this book has done to me. I learned to fall even deeper in love with Skylar, he is so selfless and beautiful. And all he wants is for Mira to be happy. Even if that causes him to be un-happy for the rest of his life.

Mira is confused and understandably so, who would choose the things that have happened to her, she is a strong woman, especially when she needs to be. She leans on her best friend Kylee, and it shows a beautiful friendship between these two.

Even as things are going out of control for all of these best friends they are still there for each other, and they still never leave each others sides because it gets too rough for them.

This story is about second chances, first loves, best friends, and family! This story is about tragedy and putting your life back together the best way you know how! Sometimes life isn't perfect, sometimes life gives you what you don't deserve, but it's what you do with that life after all that makes it worth while. Join Mira on her journey to find out what life she really wants to live.

Thank you Ashley for your beautiful stories.. I cannot wait to read Kylee's story. <3 You are truly such a gifted Author. <3
Profile Image for Everything Marie.
312 reviews18 followers
December 8, 2013
What can I say, Ashley you did it again!!!!! This story is very intriguing and captivating just like the first book, Mirage. Awakening starts off right where Mirage ended. Mira is confused and believes she is in love with Skylar and wants to be with him. But how can she betray Danny? She doesn't want to hurt him. Skylar is torn between his love for Mira and his loyalty to Danny. How can you steal your best friend's girl? That is just wrong! Can he give up the love of his life to ensure Danny's happiness???

The book was a roller coaster ride of emotions and downright heartache! There were times when I was so pissed off at Mira, I wanted to throw my iPad. I kept thinking to myself, this cannot be happening!! But after my tantrum ended and I looked at the bigger picture, I realized you can't just move on with someone without fully understanding the whole story. You need to dig deep down inside of yourself and be honest with yourself. You have to let go of your fears and insecurities and just hope that your choice is the right one.

I really enjoyed this book because Ashley shows us the connection between 3 friends, actually more like three soul-mates. The love between Danny, Skylar, and Mira is so authentic and real, it's hard not to miss that they all really do care about one another. Yes, this story is about the love of a man and a woman, but it's more than that. It's the love between all three of them and all three have to hang on to hope. Hope that one day, no matter who Mira chooses, they will have each other in the long run.

I am so honored to have read this series and I am so proud of Ashley Suzanne. Her writing is so fresh and honest. She literally paints pictures of the story and I felt like I was watching a movie. I laughed, I cried, I rejoiced, and I am in awe! Ashley Suzanne wrote a great piece of literature and this series has truly become one of my favorites. She is an amazing author and I cannot wait to read the next story of the series, Facade!!
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70 reviews3 followers
March 21, 2014
Did you read Mirage yet? We're you left screaming at your kindle with that cliffhanger? I know I was and I couldn't wait to get my hands on Awakening!!!!!
Mira was left with her entire world turned upside down and her heart broken. Waking up engaged to one man but in love with another. Trying to piece together what is real and what was a dream while her body heals. Can Mira determine who has her heart? Can she risk their friendships to see who she should be with? Or will she just walk away?
"...You're so beautiful... you were made for me... I don't know what I would do without you... I've loved you longer than you even realized..."
Skylar finally has everything he has ever wanted sitting before him, but is it real? Mira finally loves him, but is it lover or is it just her dream? And what about his best friend? Can Skylar walk away from Mira again? Can he sacrifice his heart for his best friend? Or can Skylar finally have his own dreams come true?
"...My heart only beats because you allow it to. You own my heart and the other half of my soul..."
Danny is so happy, he finally has his prayers answered when Mira wakes up. Life can finally get back to the way it should be, or will it? Things aren't the way they should be. With his growing friendship with Melissa, he's at a loss at how to deal with a very broken Mira. Will Mira and Danny find away back to each other? What will happen to Danny and Skylar's friendship?
"...when I think about what I've won. I have the girl, and as she says it, she didn't choose me, her heart did..."
Ashley Suzanne has fast become one of my favorite authors. Her books take you on an incredible journey and hit so many emotions along the way. You can be laughing one minute and in tears the next. She can tear your heart apart and show you how to put it back together. You fall in love with her characters and they become a part of you. You root them on and want to hug and guide them. If you haven't read this series yet, you need to! I happily give it a Nerd Alert A++ or 5 stars! Bring on Facade!
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577 reviews21 followers
January 22, 2014
Oh my god!!! I freaking love this chick. She’s blown me away again with Awakening, the second novel in the Destined series.
Mira is finally awake after spending seven weeks in a coma. The reality that she dreamt is not actually real, and Danny’s alive, and Skylar is just her best friend.
Mira fights her feelings towards Skylar after this huge revelation, trying to feel out her relationship with Danny. She feels obligated to stay in this relationship with him, not wanting to hurt him after spending so long with him.
While continuing to fight what her heart wants, Mira discovers what she really wants. Does she want Danny, her boyfriend and now fiancé, or Skylar, her best friend?
Five stars, once again, for Ashley Suzanne and Awakening. I loved it. The grammar was way better than the first novel (great improvement!), and I absolutely loved the story line. The characters are amazing, too, which adds a whole bunch to this story.
I love Skylar and Mira. I absolutely do. Team Skylar! I shall stake claim to him. Their relationship is filled with such love, such friendship. I love the way they are together. I could see them as being my friends. I LOVE that, when the characters are REAL. Kylee, Mira’s best friend, also adds heaps of love and humor to this story. I love Kylee. I want her in my life! WHY CAN’T SHE BE REAL?!
The differing points of view is also something I really enjoyed. I love getting to be inside the minds of Mira, Skylar, and Danny. I often don’t like having so many different points of view, but Ashley really made this work. Great job!
The flow of the story is also amazing! Every event flows together nicely, there were no gaps in the story and I was never confused. She covered all the bases.
Man, Ashley Suzanne. You’re killing me, Smalls. You have written such an amazing story, and it just blew my mind. HURRY UP AND FINISH FAÇADE. #RealTalk
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18 reviews
November 23, 2013
**Received ARC for honest review**

After reading Mirage and being left with that huge cliffhanger ending I couldn’t even begin to guess what Ashley Suzanne had in store for us with Awakening. Once again she doesn’t disappoint Awakening is a fantastic book that will take you on another emotional roller coaster. I went from laughing to crying and every other emotion in between. It is an amazing book about love, friendships and following your heart.
Awakening starts exactly where Mirage left off with the big question of who is Mira going to choose? Will it be Danny or Skylar? Who is the one that truly holds her heart? Ashley Suzanne had me guessing who it was going to be up to the very end of the book. Mira goes through a lot trying to figure out what her true feelings for each one is and who is the right choice for her. She doesn’t want to hurt anybody but it’s going to happen. Danny is her first love, her future husband and who she wanted to spend her life with. Skylar is her best friend the one who was there for her in her dreams, she feels something with him that she never felt with Danny. How do you decide who you want to be with, which feelings are the right ones? Mira doesn’t want to lose any friendships and she doesn’t want to be the one to come between Danny and Skylar’s friendship. With trying to figure out what is real and what is a dream Mira still has her best friend Kylee that she can go to. Kylee is there for her when she needs her the most.
Ashley Suzanne is an incredible author who takes her readers on a journey that will keep you thinking about what you read for days. She loves to play mind games and keep you guessing what is going to happen next. This series is one of my favorites and I will be impatiently waiting for more amazing books from this author.
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47 reviews48 followers
December 14, 2013
***ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review***
5 stars
This book is awesome! I recommend that you read Mirage and Inception before you read Awakening. If you have not I suggest you stop reading this review as it might contain spoilers. Why ruin an amazing love story by reading it half way thru. Suzanne you have added another fictional boyfriend to my list. I have been on a “Sky” high for the past few days, just the thought of him has me swooning.
Awakening starts off right where Mirage left off. Mira has woken up from her coma and has to face reality and deal with the fact that Danny is alive and Skylar is not hers.
Skylar has been in love with Mira since the first day he saw her. Now Mira wakes up and finally says the words that he has been desperately waiting to hear. Out of loyalty to his best friend, Skylar steps away and gives Mira time to heal and sort out her feelings. He has more to lose, the love of his life, his best friend, or possibly both.
Mira tries to make her relationship with Danny work out, but everything is different. She has changed and has mourned the loss of Danny and given her heart away. Eventually Danny realizes that he has also changed. When she was in a coma he was preparing himself for the worst and in his own way he had also mourned her and found solace in someone else.
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. I finished it within a few hours. This book broke my heart more times than I can count, more for Skylar than anyone else. I am looking forward to reading the next installment in the Destined series, Kylee’s story.
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519 reviews34 followers
December 12, 2013
Oh My!

Oh My, oh my, oh my!

Didn't think I would fall even more in love with Skylar......I was wrong!

Ashley has done herself over AGAIN!

Another FAN-FRIGGING-TASTIC book in the "Destined" series.

I want to thank Ashley for providing me with an ARC copy of this book to read and review for this AWESOMNESS of a blog tour <3

It certainly picks up where "Mirage" left us. Were shocked and saddened at this point!

Mira has woken from her Coma to find everything she has gone through in the last couple of months has been a lie, a parallel universe of some kind!

Skylar and her aren't in love (oh so she thinks)

Danny is ALIVE!

So in this book its all about Mira recovering from the shock of a lifetime. Everything she new is kind of same just with different circumstances and a WHOLE different outcome.

I did feel for Danny, that he has lost the love of his life, but that didn't mean he could go "Looking" else where whilst she was in the god-damn coma! Seriously and you say you love this woman! And if he LOVED her sooooo much then he would of put up a bigger fight for her! Don't get me wrong sonny jim, I am utterly over the fricking moon the Mira gets her HEA but seriously, grow a pair and get your new woman :) *Hint Hint*

I loved that Ashley factored in, the heavenly, devilishly handsome Walker brothers from Hilary Storms In A Heartbeat & Heaven Sent books :) Yum Yum, deffo eye candy :)

I want to see Kylee get her HEA, hmmmm maybe this will be given to us if we ask nicely in "Facade"

I do know one thing, I can't wait for THAT to be released!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,664 reviews82 followers
February 17, 2014
Well yeehaw this book picks up right where book 1 left off !!!!

Mira is awake but realizing that everything was just a dream , Danny has no clue what Mira is feeling he just assumes she is out of it because of the accident , and Skylar has admitted his feelings and should be thrilled but yet he is struggling so much between hurting his friends. It really is a heartwrenching situation. Of course Danny being the loving fiancé wants to care for Mira which results in the 3 of them being in the same house. This does not end well. Mira tells Danny about her dreams and her feelings and though he does not understand he gives her space.

We are then taken on this huge rollercoaster of emotion. There is back and forth with Mira and Danny , Skylar pushing and pulling Mira and also Danny's new friend that really throws a wrench in the situation.

Great sex in this book !! The whole making the dreams a reality...yum !!
The stand-off during the housewarming party...wow totally hot !!

Again without giving much away - friendships are tested and will never be the same , but in the end everyone is happy and where they need to be. Except for Kylee...
What will Kylee do about Jacoby ??

Team Skylar !!
Team Jacoby !!

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25 reviews
March 23, 2014
This book is absolutely freakin great! It picks up where Mirage left off with Mira in the hospital coming out of a two month coma and trying to figure out the difference from her dreams and reality. On one hand she has her fiancee, Danny, who she loves but then there's his best friend (as well as hers), Skylar, who she is in love with. Mira has to follow her heart knowing that in the process she will either lose one love or possibly both. Both men love her & she loves them - that's not even a question here. What it comes down to is where does Mira feel her heart belongs.

Ashley kept me on the edge of my seat until the end wondering who would Mira pick and would she stay with him and what happens to the one whose heart she broke. All in all, the book ended the way it should have. To say the beginning of the last chapter had me in a tailspin is putting it mildly as I thought I was reliving the end of Mirage all over again but it eventually ended worked out and gave me the ending I wanted.

This book, as well as Mirage, will put you on an emotional rollercoaster but this story was sooooo worth it. I'm getting ready to read Kylee's story and expect I won't be disappointed. I look forward to more stories like this from Ashley.
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