Destiny — Emilia I. Rutigliano

Layers of Veronica, Book #6 or 6 No matter what path you follow, your journey leads you exactly where you need to be. It may not be pre-ordained by any force other than your heart... Veronique DeSerdeux may have started out as a divorcee who lived the American Dream, but life offered a few more fairy tales to experience. With gallant princes, benevolent wizards and magical shoes, there were worlds to discover and empires to rule. And at every stage, there are the children, the palaces and the long, frightening paths through unknown forests. The Empress never shirks her responsibilities, and sometimes advice that is given is best followed a second time around. There is no substitute for experience. You were right, Jeremy, as usual...