Best Selling Books by Brenda Joyce

Brave and battle-hardened Stephen de Warenne is to defend to the death that which is his by right of conquest -- including the golden-haired captive who awakens his soul''s most secret yearnings. For theirs is a passion that will not be denied -- a magnificent fire that burns hotter and brighter than the blazing flames of war that engulf the land.

Kari McKenzie and her family have sold their home and have moved a thousand miles away, to live on Grandpa Rob’s farm with his elderly sister, Lizzy. During the next few weeks, Kari learns things about her family that she had not known, and learns first-hand how keeping secrets from family members can affect the lives of many people, sometimes in unforgivable ways. While exploring her new surroundings, Kari helps in finding new evidence that may solve a seventy-five-year-old mystery and return a missing baby to its home.

A dreamweaver spinning spells that entice and enchant, a masterful creator of unforgettable characters and incomparable romance , bestselling author Brenda Joyce works magic—from her award-winning American saga of the lusty remarkable Bragg family to the spellbinding medieval passion ofPromise of the Rose Estranged from society, wealthy and beautiful artist Sofie O''Neil finds solace in her private world, She longs just once to taste a forbidden love—to follow the dangerous diamond muggler Edward Delanza to paradise. But Edward wants far more from the innocent young heiress than a brief and passing encounter. For he is determined to heal her and possess her—now . . . and for all time.

Brenda Joyce''s New York Times best-selling novels have thrilled millions of readers. Now, in her latest Francesca Cahill novel, return to the lush mansions and teeming streets of New York City''s Gilded Age, where intrigue and seduction lie on every corner... The year is 1902. The place is New York City. A famous stage actress has been found strangled in an artist''s studio, and the artist herself has vanished. Francesca Cahill, the city''s most unconventional heiress and famous amateur sleuth, is once again on the case-for the murder victim is none other than her brother''s mistress. And when the sole witness to the crime is also found strangled and only one clue is left behind-a silk stocking-it becomes evident that a madman is on the loose. Now more than ever, Francesca is determined to find The City Strangler and bring him to justice. But the trail is a twisted one, and she''ll need the help of handsome, dynamic Police Commissioner, Rick Bragg-even though she must attempt to end their star-crossed romantic liaison. But now, she also finds herself fending off the advances of his notorious rival, his powerful half-brother, Calder Hart. Ruthlessly pursued by Hart, hopelessly enamored with Bragg, Francesca races against the clock before The City Strangler strikes again, never realizing the consequences that will come when danger and desire become one...

Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary—and dangerous—powers. But he has already broken his vows—and a young woman’s death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful bookseller Claire Camden. Since her mother’s murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life for herself in a city where danger lurks on every street corner, especially in the dark of night. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful and sexual medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time—a treacherous, frightening world where the hunters and the hunted are one and the same. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must somehow keep the dangerously seductive Master at arm’s length. For Malcolm’s soul is at stake—and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal….

She was called the Belle of the Southwest. Beautiful Candice Carter enjoyed the attentions of every eligible man in the New Mexico Territory, until her reckless heart led her to near death in the desert. But rescue came from Jack Savage, the hard-muscled Indian warrior who both terrified and fascinated her. Suddenly she was at the mercy of an arrogant outsider whose forbidden passion she dared not admit she wanted to taste. He was called Savage. From the moment he saw her, Jack branded Candice his woman. No matter that he could hang for touching her. Nothing could stop him from making her his reluctant bride. Vowing to teach her every sensual pleasure, he set out to tame the fiery spirit of the blond beauty who had stolen his soul. But as war raged between the white man and the Apache, he found himself torn between duty to his people and a forbidden love he could not resist and could not live without.

From the sensuous voice of novelist Brenda Joyce comes Firestorm, the extraordinary second book in the Bragg family saga that has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. Here is the beginning of the Bragg empire-opulent and glamorous-vast, dangerous, and as untamed as the sweeping plains of Texas... Storm Bragg could outshoot and outride any man, but her family decided it was time she traded in her buckskins for a ballgown and made her debut in San Francisco society.Quickly pursued by every eligible gentleman in town, the young hellcat from Texas had eyes for only one, and he was no gentleman.Brett D''Archand was a self-made success -- arrogant, impossibly attractive, blatantly sensual -- and looking for a wife who would give him respectability. Storm was completely bewitched by him, but she made him lose his head as well as his heart. And, threatened by scandal and ruin, they are forced to wed -- a tempestuous union of free spirits, shackled only by the irrepressible bonds of love.

God, Help Me is a collection of inspirational poetry by Brenda Joyce Sallad, dedicated to those who are in need of God''s help. We hope to encourage those seeking his guidance and strength. Topics include anxiety and fear, finding joy, sowing seeds, grace, salvation, and trials and tribulations. There is no adversity so great that God cannot help us cope, not even terminal illness. There is nothing too hard for God. May this book bless the hands of all those who touch and read it. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. --Psalm 46:1

Brenda Joyce is a dreamweaver who spins spells that entice and enchant, a masterful creator of unforgettable characters and incomparableromance-from the spellbinding medieval passion of promise of the rose to the breathtaking sensual intrigue of the game. Now, with beyond scandall, she takes us one step further... beyond duty. Adoring and innocent, Anne Stewart was seduced by Dominick Saint Georges, Viscount Lyons, then brazenly abandoned on their wedding night. Now four years have passed, and England''s most mysterious lord has returned to Waverly Hall. Beyond passion. Anne can never forgive Dominick for the shame he caused her. She is determined to resist his advances and ignore the gossip and speculation surrounding them. But shocking revelations and deadly intrigues are drawing her ever closer to her enigmatic husband, to whom she dares not surrender againthis secretive stranger who holds the key to her survival... and her heart.

Claire Hayden has no idea that her world is about to be shattered. At the conclusion of her husband'''' 40th birthday party, he is found murdered, his throat cut with a weapon that hasn''t been used since World War II. He has no enemies. He has committed no crimes. He has no shady past. Claire''s search for information leads her to the mysterious Ian Marshall, an acquaintance of her husband who seems to know something. Someone has been killing this way for decade. Someone whose crimes go back to World War II. Someone who will do anything to make sure no one finds out. As Claire and Ian team up to track down the killer, Ian makes a shocking revelation: the killer may be close-and moving closer-to Claire. Full of twists and turns, The Chase is a fast-paced thriller with Brenda Joyce''s trademark plotting, sensuality, and characterization.

Catherine Murphy had recurring strange and frightening images since she was a small child. After becoming an adult, she learns that she had been kidnapped, her mother had been murdered, her father had fled or disappeared, and a brother had surfaced. She takes you from New York to Arizona and instigates an investigation that leads you around the United States, Europe, and the Middle Eastern countries. You will be immersed in a fascinating case that weaves local police responses, federal investigations, and covert military operations with the intrigue of CIA and Interpol interactions. You will be delighted to discover information about conditions and conflicts in the Middle East that may provide insights to current events. Any complex investigation has stumbling blocks that must be overcome to reach closure. This case is no different, and those obstacles must be surmounted for Catherine to conquer the mystery behind her fears.

In this delightfully wicked collection, four bestselling authors--Brenda Joyce, Rexanne Becnel, Jill Jones, and Barbara Dawson Smith--depict weddings at their most scandalous--and tying the knot has never been so outrageous. Steamy, sensuous, and more delicious than a piece of wedding cake, "Scandalous Weddings" is the romantic event of the season.

Four acclaimed authors deliver romantic and unforgettable tales of scandals, deceptions and perfect secrets--from the foothills of east Texas to the moss draped riverbanks of Savannah, from a small town in upstate New York to the sun-baked terrain of the Old West. National print ads. Joyce has a Web site: www.brendayoyce.com.

Jamaïque et Londres, 1820 Fille unique d’un célèbre pirate et d’une lady qui a refusé d’épouser son amant quand elle s’est retrouvée enceinte, Amanda Carre n’a jamais connu sa mère. A sa naissance, son père l’a emmenée vivre avec lui sur son bateau et, dès lors, Amanda n’a eu d’autre horizon que celui de l’océan et des voyages. Sauvage et passionnée, elle s’habille comme un homme et n’a peur de rien - jusqu’au jour où le destin la foudroie : son père, son seul repère en ce monde, a été arrêté en Jamaïque et, sur décision des autorités de l’île, va être pendu ! Déterminée à le sauver, Amanda fait irruption, pistolet au poing, dans le bureau du gouverneur au moment même où Cliff de Warenne, capitaine marchand au service de la Couronne, s’y trouve. Et devant Warenne stupéfait, Amanda menace le gouverneur de mort puis, se ravisant, promet de se donner à lui s’il gracie son père...

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce weaves a spellbinding tale of love and danger that will linger long after the last page is turned. In House of Dreams, two aristocratic families, one English, one Spanish, have been tragically destined to come together time and again over centuries. Cassandra de Warenne spends her days in a quiet English manor, looking after her young niece while her sister Tracey lives the glamorous life of a jet-setter. When Cass meets Tracey''s newest conquest, Antonio de la Barca, she isn''t prepared for the intense and immediate attraction-an attraction that heralds something deeper, more powerful, and more dangerous than Cass could ever imagine. For the de Warennes and the de la Barcas have a tangled history of horrendous heartbreak, bitter rivalry, and bloodshed that began 450 years ago, with one woman, Isabel, forsaken and betrayed by her family, her lover and her friends. Today, Isabel has summoned the two families together one final time-this time to complete a quest for vengeance from beyond the grave.

After a record-breaking sail from China, Alexi de Warenne''s moment of triumph quickly vanishes. At his welcoming party, his bewitching childhood friend Elysse O''Neill begins flirting with a shipmate, clearly punishing Alexi for his time at sea. But when Alexi finds Elysse desperately struggling in the man''s arms, tragedy ensues. Within days, Alexi weds her to save her honor—and leaves her to forge a new life. Elysse de Warenne rules the ton with her wit and grace, but the whispers of "abandoned bride" follow her ruthlessly. Elysse will never reveal the truth: that she hasn''t seen her husband in six years—and that they didn''t even consummate their marriage! When Alexi unexpectedly returns to England, Elysse will do whatever it takes to win his heart and claim her place at his side….

W. A. R. - Wounded and Restored... Contains a collection of poetry, inspired by God, as I was experiencing tremendous pain and suffering during a period of time. While it was difficult for me to speak, and nearly loosing my mind, God enabled me to write the vision, make it plain, of the trauma I had encounter. While on the verge of a nervous breakdown, suicide, yet, God did not leave me. God spoke to my spirit, and deposit these words into my heart, to write this book of poetry. TO GOD BE THE GLORY

As the heiress to a vast fortune amassed by her millionaire father, Francesca Cahill''s life should be mapped out for her: find an eligible suitor, marry, and have children. But Francesca is an unconventional young lady who is not about to give up her knack for sleuthing--even though she was almost killed in her last outing... Murder strikes once again in the seamy underbelly of New York''s high society, exposing scandalous secrets and unleashing an intense investigation into one of the most brutal crimes the city has ever known. Francesca must join forces with Rick Bragg, New York City''s Police commissioner and the mans he cannot resist loving, as their search takes them through a twisted labyrinth of menacing lies, corruption, and a passion that refused to be denied...

On the evening of her first masquerade, shy Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald is stunned by Tyrell de Warenne’s whispered suggestion of a midnight rendezvous in the gardens. Lizzie has secretly worshipped the unattainable lord for years. When fortune takes a maddening turn, she is prevented from meeting Tyrell, but she cannot foresee that this night is only the beginning…. Tyrell de Warenne is shocked when, two years later, Lizzie arrives on his doorstep with a child she claims is his. He remembers her well—and knows that he could not possibly be the father. What is this game she is playing…and why? Is Elizabeth Anne Fitzgerald a woman of experience, or the gentle innocent she seems? But neither scandal nor deception can thwart a love too passionate to be denied….

Go back in time to 15th century Scotland in New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce''s Masters of Time paranormal romance series. Dark Seduction: Book 1 Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary and dangerous powers—and a young woman''s death is already on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful Claire Camden. Since her mother''s murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time—a treacherous, frightening world. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must keep him arm''s length. For Malcolm''s soul is at stake—and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal…. Dark Rival: Book 2 Black Royce is a battle-hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life—until he is sent to New York City. The moment Royce sees beautiful, feisty Allie Monroe, he knows she will be his only weakness—and he is right. Allie Monroe is more than an heiress. She is a Healer, willing to do anything to save victims from the evil that lurks at night. But alone, she can do only so much—until destiny sends her the darkest Highlander of them all. Then evil strikes and Royce is destroyed before Allie''s eyes. Now Allie will do anything to save Royce—even if it means going back in time. Confronting their enemies could cost not only their lives, but their love—for all eternity. Dark Embrace: Book 3 Aidan, the Wolf of Awe, has abandoned the Brotherhood and forsaken his vows, seeking vengeance against the evil that destroyed his son. He has not saved an Innocent in years—until he hears Brianna Rose''s scream across centuries, and leaps to modern-day Manhattan to rescue her. Brie is a gifted empath who spends her time fighting evil—and fantasizing about the medieval Highlander she met just once. When Aidan suddenly appears and takes her hostage, Brie cannot believe how dark and dangerous he has become. She knows she should be afraid, but instead, she will fight across time for his redemption…and his love.

An infamous sea captain of the British Royal Navy, Devlin O’Neill is consumed with the need to destroy the man who brutally murdered his father. Having nearly ruined the Earl of Eastleigh financially, he is waiting to strike the final blow. And his opportunity comes in the form of a spirited young American woman, the earl’s niece, who is about to set his cold, calculating world on fire…. Born and raised on a tobacco plantation, orphan Virginia Hughes is determined to rebuild her beloved Sweet Briar. Daringly, she sails to England alone, hoping to convince her uncle to lend her the funds. Instead, she finds herself ruthlessly kidnapped by the notorious Devlin O’Neill, and will soon find her best-laid plans thwarted by a passion that could seal their fates forever….

Are you an icon of influence or merely a bystander observing life as it passes you by? Do you feel you are living up to your full potential? Does the life you now live truly showcase your gifts, talents and significance? In this volume, Master Image & Etiquette Speaker, Coach and Consultant, Brenda J. Johnson has compiled 25 years of business and personal coaching expertise to inspire, enlighten and encourage todays woman to embrace the power of her potential. Get Noticed is a power packed instructional guide complete with insider secrets used universally by image, etiquette and branding professionals to transform the mundane and mediocre into icons of influence. Brenda shares her personal triumphs and challenges and invites you to take a journey with me to face your inner fears of personal limitations while learning to embrace and release the giant within. You will learn essential keys to: identifying personality traits that impact, enhance or impede self-confidence and behavior business networking while embracing the power of non-verbal cues that impact first impressions dining with dignity while learning to master the art of gracious behavior when entertaining incorporating line, design and color to flatter your figure with comfort and style maximizing your shopping dollar by applying the 8 insider secrets to image perfection building an 18-piece 30-day working wardrobe customized for business, leisure & travel creating your personalized fashion statement allowing you to be confident and classy with impeccable style Why live in the shadows? Its time to Get Noticed and command the attention you deserve.

Just in time for Mother''s Day: four of romance''s bestselling and best-loved authors -- Fern Michaels, Brenda Joyce, Bronwyn Williams, and Denise Domning -- contribute heartwarming original stories to this outstanding collection of love and family! Filled with rich emotion and insights of the heart, "Heart of the Home" is testament to the immeasurable power of love, and is sure to be a national bestseller this May!

Art is Gabrielle''s passion, but her parents have other plans for her future-marriage to a man three times her age who holds nothing but disdain for art. Gabrielle is determined to escape life as the baron''s trophy wife and the confinement of traditional roles. She flees her privileged home in the French countryside for Paris and the grandmother who understands her passion. When she cannot locate her grandmother, Gabrielle is left on her own in the City of Lights. The art world of Paris, 1900, brims with excitement, opportunity, and risk. Should Gabrielle trust her new friends, or will they take advantage of her hopes and dreams? Brenda Joyce Leahy loves books, dogs, family, friendship, tea, golf, hiking, skiing, long walks, writing and Paris-not necessarily in that order. She lives with her family near the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, Alberta.

The Scorching Saga of the Braggs Continues . . . Heiress to the magnificent Bragg empire, lovely, headstrong socialite Lucy Bragg lives a life that flies in the face of convention. Dark and rugged half-breed Shozkay Savage lives an outlaw''s life on the edge. These two people inhabit different worlds--hers, opulent and privileged; his, dangerous and wild. But on the vast and sweeping plains of Texas, their worlds collide . . . Abducted and held for ransom, Lucy despises Shoz for his arrogance . . . yet is drawn to the strapping fugitive by a bold, unquenchable desire. Sworn to escape him but betrayed by her own reckless passion, she will follow Shoz from the unforgiving wastland of Death Valley to the tropical heat of revolution-swept Cuba--braving scandal and heartbreak, risking life itself for an untamed and blistering love as perilous as it is forbidden.

Collection brings the best love stories from Christmas anthologies.

A l’âge où toutes les jeunes femmes songent à fonder une famille, Ariella de Warenne ne rêve que de voyages et d’indépendance. Un goût de l’aventure qu’elle tient de son père, un ancien capitane qui a fait fortune. Et bien que cette attitude fantasque et ces lubies heurtent son entourage, Ariella n’en a cure. Le mariage ne figure pas dans ses projets... et l’amour peut attendre. Du moins le croit-elle, jusqu’au jour où elle rencontre Emilian St Xavier, le propriétaire du richissime domaine de Woodland. Un gentleman cynique et ténébreux, dont la bonne société anglaise se méfie – fût-il vicomte – en raison de ses origines tziganes et de ses mœurs dissolues. Qui est cet homme au charme sauvage ? Pourquoi l’attire-t-il autant ? Fascinée, Ariella est prête à se donner à lui. Au risque de traîner définitivement dans la boue sa réputation – et le nom des Warenne... A propos de l''auteur : Entre intrigues galantes, scandales et secrets d’alcôve, les romans de Brenda Joyce sont de ceux qui se dévorent d’une traite jusqu’à la dernière page. Plébiscités par les lectrices et la critique, ils figurent régulièrement en tête des meilleures ventes du New York Times. A découvrir également, la série « Les secrets de Greystone Manor » : Tome 1 : Les amants ennemis Tome 2 : La promesse d’un autre jour Tome 3 : La comtesse amoureuse

Orgullo… Después de su asombrosa travesía de vuelta a Inglaterra desde China, el momento de triunfo que experimentó Alexi de Warenne se desvaneció rápidamente. En su fiesta de bienvenida, su amiga de la infancia, Elysse O’Neill, empezó a coquetear con uno de sus compañeros de navegación, obviamente para castigarle a él por el tiempo que había pasado en el mar. Pero cuando Alexi encontró a Elysse resistiéndose desesperadamente entre los brazos de aquel hombre, se precipitó la tragedia. En pocos días Alexi tuvo que casarse con ella para salvar su honor... y luego abandonarla. Y engaño. Elysse de Warenne reinaba en los círculos de la alta sociedad con su ingenio y su elegancia, pero los rumores de que era una esposa abandonada la perseguían despiadadamente. Elysse nunca iba a reconocer la verdad: que no había visto a su marido desde hacía seis años, ¡y que ni siquiera habían consumado su matrimonio! Cuando Alexi volvió inesperadamente a Inglaterra, Elysse decidió hacer lo que fuera necesario para recuperar a su marido y ocupar el lugar que le correspondía a su lado… La manera en la que Joyce relata las venturas y desventuras de los que se dejan llevar por la pasión conseguirá deleitar a los que disfrutan de una lectura más larga y sustanciosa. Publishers Weekly.

À la mort de ses parents, Virginia apprend avec consternation que son oncle compte vendre Rosewood, la plantation familiale incendiée pendant la guerre de Sécession. Or elle refuse de se séparer de la maison de son enfance ! Aussitôt, elle embarque pour l’Angleterre avec l‘espoir de convaincre son oncle de renoncer à son projet. Mais son navire est attaqué par le redoutable corsaire Devlin O’Neill. Un Irlandais aussi séduisant qu’implacable, qui lui apprend bientôt que son enlèvement n’est pas un hasard, mais l’instrument d’une vengeance depuis longtemps préparée...