Heart's Passage [Paperback]

Cate Swannell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

Jo Madison is a yacht skipper in the Whitsunday Islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. She has a dark and violent past she is trying to leave far behind her, and the last thing on her mind is love. But when Cadie Jones, long-time partner of a US senator, sails in to her life, her priorities change.

There's no rest for the formerly wicked, however, and Jo's past comes back to haunt her, throwing her and Cadie into mortal danger. Jo is forced to rely on skills and weapons she had thought long-buried and purposely forgotten, while Cadie struggles to balance her previous viewpoint of herself against her attraction to the mysterious woman.

Set in the splendor of Australia's tropics, Heart's Passage traces Jo and Cadie's rocky path to an uncertain future.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This debut novel is full of heart and hope and is an excellent choice for those who are romantic at heart.

From the Author

Cate can be emailed at [e-mail].

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Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Regal Crest Enterprises, LLC (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932300090
• ISBN-13: 978-1932300093
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars romance in Australia, August 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart's Passage (Paperback)

this is a story about an Australian yacht skipper, Jo, who has a dark and violent past, and an American tourist, Cadie, who is in the middle of an almost abusive relationship

it's set in the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia ... it's got romance, a bit of adventure, mystery and a lot of humor

the characters are well-drawn, the pace is just right, and the settings are different and interesting ... this is the author's first novel, according to the blurb, and i can't wait to see what else she writes ...

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have fallen in love..., November 10, 2004

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K. Johnson (Twin Cities, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart's Passage (Paperback)

This is a true Uber-Xena book. Jo is tall with raven hair, deep blue eyes, and a violent past. Cadie is petite with blond hair, beautiful green eyes, and a sheltered past.

They meet when Cadie's long-time lover, a Senator named Naomi who reminds this reader of Callisto, schedules a vacation with friends to the Whitsunday Islands in Australia. It is love at first sight, but Jo doesn't think Cadie can live with her past and Cadie has to deal with loose ends in her current relationship before they can act on their feelings.

This is a long book, but I couldn't put it down. Yes, there are a few obvious plot twists. Yes, there are many uber moments. But... there isn't a boring sentence in this book. The characters are easy to love or hate. The situations are original. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this genre and can't wait for Cate Swannell to publish again.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent debut by Aussie author, September 24, 2003

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casey (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart's Passage (Paperback)

Heart's Passage is an excellent read by a promising new author. Swannell is Australian and it shows, with a skilfully drawn picture of the Great Barrier Reef and the women who fall in love there. I loved the realistic dialogue between the two main characters. There's also a lovely vein of humor through the piece and it's sexy. The author treads a fine line between erotica and romance, and manages to keep it on the tingly side of sensual ... A terrific read and I can't wait for the sequel.