Saturday, June 11, 2011

Meet Author Brenda Joyce


Brenda Joyce is the bestselling, award-winning author of Promise of the Rose, Scandalous Love and The Fires of Paradise. All nine of her historical romances have been highly acclaimed, and four of them, including the first three novels in the "Bragg" saga Innocent Fire, Firestorm, and Violet Fire have won six awards from Romantic Times and Affaire de Coeur. She has also won three industry awards for her trendsetting promotional bookmarks from Affaire de Coeur. Brenda Joyce is currently working on her next novel. Deadly Vows, coming in September 2011.


Deadly Kisses
"I did not kill anyone, Francesca. And the fact that you wish to destroy evidence suggests you think me capable of murder."
New York, 1902

Called to the home of her fiancé Calder Hart's former mistress late one night, amateur sleuth Francesca Cahill's curiosity is piqued. But upon arrival, she is shocked to find Daisy Jones's bloodied body -- and even more devastated when the evidence points to one suspect: Calder.


Francesca cannot -- will not -- believe that Calder is capable of such an act. Still, she is unable to shake her instinctive sense that Calder is lying about something. The police are far less inclined to believe his innocence, and Calder is arrested for Daisy's murder. But Francesca's heart is not easily swayed . . . until a life-altering secret is exposed that could destroy their future together.


Deadly Illusions
Manhattan, 1902.
Irrepressible heiress and intrepid sleuth Francesca Cahill moves from her own elegant world of Fifth Avenue to the teeming underbelly of society, a place of pride, passions. . .and sometimes deadly perversions.

Despite the misgivings of her fiancee, Calder Hart, Francesca cannot turn away from a threat that is terrorizing the tenement neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. A madman has attacked three women, but while the first two victims survived, the third is dead, raising the stakes. All the victims are impoverished but beautiful Irishwomen--and Francesca fears that Maggie Kennedy and Gwen O'Neil, two friends who live nearby, could be next.

Soon she is working with her former love, police commisioner Rick Bragg--Calder's half brother and worst rival. But even as Calder's jealous passions leave his relationship with Francesca teetering on the brink, Francesca is frantically on the killer's trail, certain The Slasher will strike again--afraid she will be too late. . .

THE THIRD HEIRESS

Author Brenda Joyce maked her hardcover debut in this novel of suspense and romance. Professional dancer Jill Gallager is driving the car when it hits a tree. As she holds her finance Hal Sheldon in her arms, he whispers, “I love you, Kate” with his dying breath. Sick with grief, Jill faces hostility from the Sheldon family, attacks from an unknown source, and dreams and visions that terrify her. She becomes obsessed with a ninety-year-old mystery involving a tangled web of love, lies, and murder. When her apartment is ransacked and her car brakes are sliced, she doesn’t know whom to trust. Although she is attracted to him, Jill isn’t sure whether Alex Preston, Hal’s American-born cousin, is friend or foe. She faces her own doubts, questions her beliefs and forges on to uncover the details of the unsolved crime. Although romantic suspense is not the author’s usual fare, the novel is crafty, intense, and keeps you guessing.


SECRETS

Regina Bragg is engaged to James Delanza. Struck with amnesia, just before she is to see him, she awakens in the arms of Slade Delanza. Slade is determined to marry his now deceased brother’s betrothed in order to save the family ranch. Confused and ashamed as he comes to love ravishing Regina, he flees to Mexico to escape his warring emotions. Regina is hot on his trail, resolving to find her true love. This fantastic book oozes romance and sensuality. Memorable characters and a compelling story showcase Brenda Joyce at her best.

AFTER INNOCENCE
In the second installment of the Delanza Saga, the younger brother, Edward, finally finds romance with a girl they call “crazy, crippled and eccentric”. Estranged from society after an accident leaves her with a limp, beautiful artist Sofie O’Neill finds solace in her private world of painting. She accepts her predestined spinsterhood, believing that no man can love a “cripple”. When she meets dashing Edward Delanza, a charming diamond smuggler, Sophie begins to awaken from her safe and sedate life. Instantly attracted to one another, they experience stormy emotions, fiery passion, and find lasting love. When fate forces them apart, they must fight to prove that love conquers all. The steamy love scenes between two people you care about keep you turning the pages and smiling every minute.


SPLENDOR
No one guessed that the witty columns written by Charles Cooperville were penned by a impoverished bookseller's daughter. Carolyn Browne was not the typical timid lass. She even enjoyed the fast paced action and gossip of London's exclusive salons in male disguise. Outraged by the extravagances and social disregard of Russian prince Nicholas Sverayov, Carolyn uses the ton's gossip to make him a laughing stock. Nicholas quickly discovers her secret and the fireworks begin. It's a tale of deception, pride, longing and chance. As the lovers embark on their perilous journey, there's no turning back until they can claim the love of a lifetime. It's an extraordinary novel of passion, divided loyalties and scandalous secrets, set in the glittering world of Regency society.

THE FINER THINGS
Violet Cooper, an orphan from the slums of London, marries a gentle, elderly knight and becomes Lady Goodwin. After the death of her husband, Violet is surrounded by rumors of murder. Theodore Blake comes to her rescue and defends the vulnerable young widow, saving her from a certain hanging. Brought together by passion, bound by whispered accusations, and torn apart by scandal and misfortune, Violet and Theodore struggle to overcome adversity and to embrace a forbidden love. It's an exciting, powerful tale, a compelling blend of mystery, intrigue and passion.



BEYOND SCANDAL
Set in Victorian England, orphan Anne Stewart has loved Dom St. George since she was a child. Heir to the dukedom of Rutherford, Dom never even noticed her. During his engagement party to another, Dom and Anne are swept up by desire and succumb to their passion. Dutifully, he weds Anne, only to abandon her the next day. When Dom returns four years later, Anne is embroiled in a series of strange accidents. Someone is trying to harm her-even kill her. Desparately, Dom trys to find out who is trying to hurt his wife, ignoring a mystery that can change his life forever and rock society with its biggest scandal. You'll enjoy the couple's journey through intrigue, suspicion, and shattering scandal in their search for the happiness they deserve.


THE GAME

Highborn Katherine FitzGerald sets sail for Ireland after being released from a French convent. Captured on the high seas by captain Liam O'Neill, Katherine finds herself a prisoner of the queen's favored pirates. He is determined to win the willful Katherine while advancing his own secret agenda. Enduring heartbreak and deception, Liam risks everything he cherishes and breaks all the rule in order to triumph at a very treacherous game. Fast paced and packed with action, this novel will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. It's romantic fiction at its best.

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