Featured on She Reads "Books for Fans of Tessa Bailey" Featured on BRIT & CO 13 "Swoon-Worthy" New Romance Books To Read In 2025 2025 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner in Fiction - Chick Lit 2025 Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner "Leavy's prose is fluid, warm, and often poetic, capturing both the beauty of everyday moments and the emotional complexity of her characters' inner lives . A gentle, heartfelt story of the messy beauty of becoming." -- Kirkus Reviews "Leavy's writing style is steady and comfortable. There's a calmness to it that is unique, even when addressing the most complicated and legitimate fears . Overall, the writing, the characters, the little nods of sizzle, and the brilliant family dynamic make this book a winner. Very highly recommended."-- Readers' Favorite , 5-star review "If you're a romantic with a brain and a heart, this is your jam. If you've ever questioned what 'happily ever after' looks like when the credits roll, or if you want characters who talk about feelings without making you cringe, then yes--read this.

It's especially good for fans of ensemble stories, gentle family sagas, or character-driven romance. I closed the book with a full heart and a goofy grin." -- Literary Titan , 5-star review "This quick read, for fans of Tessa Bailey or Georgia Clark, will make readers smile." --Booklist "Patricia Leavy's Cinematic Destinies is a radiant accomplishment that confirms her status as a master of character-driven, emotionally resonant storytelling . Cinematic Destinies is more than the conclusion of a trilogy; it is a profound meditation on what it means to embrace life fully. Leavy provides readers with a narrative that lingers long after the final page." -- The Book ReVue , 5-star review.