Destiny Shines

Santini Family Series, Book 3

By: Leslie Pike

Narrated by: Lee Samuels, Lucy Rivers

NIKOS: It takes everything I have not to keep touching her whenever we’re together. But the pull is more than physical.

We barely know each other, but I know there’s something calling me to her. Surprisingly, it’s not about what I can see. When I’m with her, I see myself differently.

I thought I knew a lot about women, but Jenny’s a masterclass.

JENNY: I may be going to hell for thinking about it in church, but for the first time in my life, I’m obsessed with the physical. It’s Nikos’ fault.

Who else would want to recreate the iconic dance in Dirty Dancing…naked. The man has imagination.

I’m going to ignore the fact he isn’t my type, because it was worth going off brand.

Something tells me I’m onto something good.

©2018, 2026 Leslie Pike (P)2025 Leslie Pike

Leslie Pike’s books are like a cozy blanket on a chilly day.

She’s got a magical way of showing emotions without being too heavy-handed. You can always expect a heartwarming love story from Leslie. And this chapter of the Santini story is no exception. The youngest Santini finds love in the unlikeliest of places. He falls head over heels and you’ll be rooting for him the whole time. The epilogue shows the entire family with their happily ever afters some 30 years later. It’s absolutely delightful! And the audio version, like the rest of the series, is simply wonderful.

Fast, Flirty, and Full of Feels!

Destiny Shines gives us Nikos’ story the youngest Santini brother, full of charm and mischief. We’ve gotten glimpses of him in the earlier books, but here he takes center stage. He’s a dancer living it up in Vegas until family duty calls him home, where he meets Jenny, his father’s physical therapist.

Jenny tries to keep it professional, but Nikos is persistent and impossible to ignore. Their relationship moves fast, it’s definitely a whirlwind but it also feels genuine. I liked how she grounded him and helped him slow down from the flashy lifestyle he was used to.

There’s plenty of chemistry, sweet moments, and even a Dirty Dancing nod that made me grin. And the narration? Fantastic. Lucy Rivers and Lee Samuels bring such life and heart to these characters, it’s always a treat hearing them perform together.

A solid addition to the Santini Series, and I’m excited to see what comes next for this family!

Destiny Shines

Nikos and Jenny might be my favorite couple in the Santini Series. Leslie Pike has written another beautiful novella with all the love and passion a reader could ask for. Lee Samuels and Lucy Rivers are perfection in this series and have made each character unique in each audiobook.

loving this series

Destiny Shines takes us back to St. Helena and to the Santini family! This is book 3 in the Santini series - it can be read as a standalone! I loved seeing the "bad boy" of the Santini family with Nikos' story! His attraction with Jenny is instantaneous and I love their chemistry! I also really enjoyed that this was a little more angsty!

Destiny Shines is narrated in dual 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! I've been loving the audios of this series!

4.5 Shining Stars!

I have been waiting for Nikos story and he did not disappoint! Nikos is the youngest and wildest in the loving Santini family. He is living an untamed life in the world of a Las Vegas dancer. When he received a call to come home to care for his dad after an accident, he was not happy. He soon finds a diversion in his fathers Physical Therapist, Jenny. Jenny has a natural sweet and sexy appearance but Niko sees a wild side just below the surface, and is determined to set it free. Jenny is so tempted by the sexy dancer but doesn't mix business with pleasure. When Niko breaks thru her walls and their passion is combustible will it burn them both?
I am so happy that Lee Samuels & Lucy Rivers continue to narrate this series. I loved the way they developed and expressed these characters, making them come alive, and making me care for them, and cheer for their HEA. I loved this is fun, heartwarming, sexy addition to the Santini family saga.