Close to Destiny

What if deja vu is real? This compelling paranormal romance by Amazon Best Selling Author Adria J. Cimino might have the answer...

Kat hasn't found love because she's too busy fighting the demons of her past. But when she meets an intriguing new man, Will, her world is turned upside down. She feels she's met him before but knows she hasn't. Or has she?

While in London for an art show, she also encounters an enigmatic woman named Destiny, who invites her to extravagant parties where champagne flows freely and nothing is what it seems. Kat can no longer tell what's real and what's fantasy, and tries to convince herself this is all part of a strange dream. But then how does Will seem to know her better than she knows herself?

Torn between fear of the unknown and fascination at what might happen between her and Will, Kat must decide: Should she run away, or should she seize this mystical opportunity to change her life and find true love?

Alternating between the reality of day and the mystery of night, "Close to Destiny" by best selling author Adria J. Cimino is a magical realism story of deja vu and righting past wrongs that will delight fans of authors like Sarah Addison Allen and Erin Morgenstern.

"If you like paranormal romance and magical realism romance with mystical romance elements, this time travel love story, set in London and New York, is for you." Interview with the Author Q. What was your inspiration to write "Close to Destiny"?

A. I used to stay at a beautiful, mysterious London hotel for business trips. The dim & elegant setting made me think of romance, clandestine parties, family secrets, midnight encounters, dreams. I wove these elements into this paranormal romance / magical realism romance. Q. It seems as if it might fall into several genres?

A. It's contemporary literary fiction, yet includes magical realism and paranormal romance. Readers say it reminds them of the time travel romance "The Time Traveler's Wife" and novels by Sarah Addison Allen. I included mystical romance to transport the reader to another place... and to question our notions of reality. And in general, I aim to write fiction that is fast-paced, with surprising plot twists. Q. What message do you hope readers take with them?

A. The book deals with facing (or refusal to face) mistakes of the past, healing old wounds and starting over. And for any of us who has ever wondered, "Do I have a soulmate? Will I ever find my soulmate?" this story addresses that in a unique way. Another important theme is (big surprise) destiny. How much control do we have over our own destiny? Q. What are your favorite genres to read?

A. I enjoy a wide variety, but my favorites are literary fiction & women's fiction with strong female protagonists. And I like a little twist of paranormal romance. Categories Contemporary Literary Fiction
Women's Fiction
Magical Realism Romance
Paranormal Romance
Time Travel Romance
"For readers interested in paranormal romance, time travel romance, time travel love story, magical realism romance, mystical romance, soulmates, soulmate secrets, & psychic love story.""