Destiny's Lady

I loved GOLDEN FIRE (Ms. Grace's debut title of last year) and was eagerly awaiting DESTINY'S LADY, which is actually the first book of this exciting new saga. What a wonderful story! So much happens between Cat and Miles and the people around them that I can't even begin to explain here (somebody already spoiled some of the fun farther down, I see) but suffice it to say that DESTINY'S LADY left me breathless. It's chock-full of adventure, excitement, romance, and sizzling sensuality--a real winner, and a fabulous follow-up to Ms. Grace's previous title. These two books are keepers for me, and Susan Grace just moved up the ranks to my automatic-buy list. Just wonderful!

Destiny's Lady by Susan Grace reaches beyond the typical historical romance by defying the conventions of the time; that is, women should be beautiful and mindless. Instead, Susan creates a powerful heroine certain to delight the most feminist heart, yet enchant the worst cynic. Catherine and Victoria are separated during infancy, growing up in vastly different worlds. Known as Catherine O' Banyon to her adoptive family, Catherine was never told that she was a foundling. Catherine grows up to become "Lady Cat," captaining a ship that smuggles of arms in defense of Ireland from the tyranny of William Pitt and King George. Meanwhile, her twin Victoria becomes a businesswoman capable of coping with most stolid board, as well as the fashions and snobbery of London' most elite circles. When Miles Grayson captures `Lady Cat', he finds the perfect image of his missing fiancée, Victoria Carlisle. Everyone believes that Victoria is dead, and Miles is determined to deceive her murderer and bring him to justice. Therefore, he convinces Catherine to take Victoria's place. What he didn't count on was falling in love. This sweeping historical romance encompasses adventure, heartbreak, mystery, two sensual love stories, and a fascinating psychic bond shared by the twins. Because so much groundwork must be laid for such a complex tale, readers may find the beginning a bit slow going. But when Catherine and Miles meet, the tempo quickly heats up, sweeping the reader away on a tide of passion and sensuality. The complex plot and deepening relationships between the characters rewards the reader with a satisfying romantic tale certain to keep the blood boiling. I heartily recommend Destiny's Lady to lovers of historical romance.Cindy Penn Reviewer

This is an amazing work of art, amazing story, amazing characters, and amazing that this is the author's first attempt to become a writer. Writer is certainly an inadequate description of Ms. Grace she is an ARTIST. She relates two, no make that three astonding love stories in one work as well as introduces us to incredible and unforgetable secondary characters which beg to be expounded upon - I would love to read stories about Rory, Collin , and of course Garrett. This plot was pulled off without a hitch with enthralling creativity and imagination. I for one am delighted to know that there are more Lady Cat adventures in the works. I can not recommend this book in words as highly as it demands. Bravo!

Catherine and Victoria were born twins to Geoffrey and Evangeline Carlisle. Edward was Geoffrey's half brother. He had loved Evangeline, but she loved and married Geoffrey. In his madness he had their house set on fire when Catherine and Victoria were but one year old. A servant found Catherine up that night and instinctively hid when she heard men coming into the house. Once the fire was set, she saw she would be unable to alert the rest of the family. To save the baby, she fled into the night. She gave the baby to an Irish outlaw before she died in hopes of finding a home for the baby. The outlaw, Sean O'Banyon, took her home to his wife to raise her as his own. Catherine grew up with two older brothers and in a family of pirates. Needless to say, she learned many skills females were not suppose to have. As for Victoria, the family survived the house fire. Everyone believed Catherine and the servant had died in the fire. Victoria grew up as an only child with an intelligent head for business, like her father and a lovely lady. The sisters never knew they had a twin somewhere else in the world. Catherine became known as "Lady Cat" a notorious female pirate, who had no parallel! Miles Grayson captured Lady Cat and was amazed to find she looked exactly like his fiancé, Victoria, who had recently been abducted. An idea was born to find Victoria with Cat's help. Thus begins the incredible story of twin sisters and the romance they find with two amazing men. *** Readers, that is the basis of the story. To tell more would let out too many surprises. Edward would unknowingly give both much grief and pain. However, he would also unknowingly bring the family back together. I was enchanted by all the twists and surprises within the complicated plot the author, Susan Grace, had created. I do not begin to tell all the trouble and amazing things. This is an incredible tale that all romance readers would do well to keep an eye out for! ***

If you're looking for a great story packed with passion, adventure, lust, and suspense, read "Destiny's Lady" by Susan Grace. Not a typical romance, this book has two wonderful love stories that will entertain and intrigue the most critical of readers. I stayed up all night reading this book and don't regret a single sleepless minute! Lady Cat is the best heroine to come along in years. I can hardly wait to read the sequel, 'Forever and Beyond' in January 2001. Kudos to Susan Grace for a job welldone!