Most Popular Books by Brenda Joyce

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.

When a blackmailer threatens her future, a society sleuth must turn to the one man she can’t resist in this sexy Gilded Age mystery. New York City, 1902. On the morning of her wedding to Calder Hart, amateur sleuth Francesca Cahill is lured away to a private viewing of a portrait that could destroy her entire family: the nude that Hart has commissioned of her. Her desperate quest to recover the scandalous portrait leads her into a dangerous trap—one that keeps her from meeting Hart at the altar. And when Francesca finally arrives at the church, she finds it vacant. With her engagement over and a blackmailer intent on destroying her reputation, Francesca turns to Rick Bragg, the city’s powerful police commissioner. Together they scour the sordid streets of lower Manhattan, following a deliberately laid trail of clues in a race against the clock. And once it becomes clear that Bragg’s marriage is failing, Francesca must war with her feelings for him, battle Hart’s jealousy and escape a killer—all as she fights to win Hart back. But sometimes, passion just cannot be denied . . .

Amelia Greystone was deeply in love when the Earl of St. Just abruptly ended his courtship and left Cornwall ten years earlier. So she is stunned when Simon returns, recently widowed. Now she must forget the past they shared and his betrayal and console him as any neighbor would. Simon has changed—he is dark and haunted now—but he can still make her reel with a single look. When he offers her the position of housekeeper, Amelia knows she must refuse. But for the sake of his children, she throws all caution to the wind…. A British spy, Simon Grenville is now playing both sides in a time of war, his goal to keep his sons safe. Yet when he is brought face-to-face with the woman he once loved, he realizes nothing about his feelings for Amelia has changed—if anything, they are even stronger. Still, Simon knows he must stay away from Amelia; his life is too dangerous now. But sometimes passion is too strong to be denied….

Renowned for her passionate and sensual historical romances, bestselling author Joyce returns with the first installment in a brand-new historical romance trilogy. Original.

While freeing herself from a bad marriage, a woman with the gift of telepathy finds herself a pawn between two estranged brothers.

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.

Brenda Joyce is a dreamweaver who spins spells that entice and enchant, a masterful creator of unforgettable characters and incomparable romance-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.

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.

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.

A golden man, he is called Black Royce—a battle-hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life—until he is sent to New York City to protect a Healer from those who would use her powers for themselves. 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 of the evil that lurks in the city 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 to a dark, dangerous world. Confronting their enemies could cost not only their lives, but their love—for all eternity.

A childhood trauma has left Lady Blanche Harrington incapable of all emotion, least of all love. Now circumstance demands she marry, and Blanche dreads choosing from her horde of fawning suitors. For one very eligible gentleman has not stepped forward…. A war hero and a recluse, Rex de Warenne has long admired Lady Blanche. Though fate and his own dark nature have robbed him of any hope for the kind of future such a lady deserves, Rex is determined to aid her—and keep his feelings to himself. But when their growing friendship leads to a night of shocking passion, Blanche’s newfound memories threaten their fragile love…and Blanche’s very life.

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''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...

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!

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

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….

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….

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.

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.

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.

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.

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….

The Players: Released from the sanctuary of a French convent, highborn, tempestuous Katherine FitzGerald sets sail for her beloved Ireland—only to find herself prisoner of the infamous pirate known to the Elizabethans as the Master of the Seas. The Moves: The pirate captain is Liam O''Neill, favored by Elizabeth the Queen. A hardened court player, he is determined to win the willful Katherine while advancing his own secret causes. But now he must risk everything he cherishes in order to triumph at a very treacherous game—through heartbreaking deception...and by breaking all the rules. The Game: has begun . . .

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.

Collection brings the best love stories from Christmas anthologies.

Debido a un trauma de la infancia, lady Blanche Harrington es incapaz de sentir ninguna emoción, y mucho menos amor. Ahora, las circunstancias le exigen que se case, pero Blanche tiene miedo de elegir entre la multitud de pretendientes aduladores que la asedian, porque el soltero idóneo no se ha ofrecido… Rex de Warenne, un héroe de guerra convertido en ermitaño, ha admirado a lady Blanche durante mucho tiempo. Aunque el destino y su carácter difícil le han arrebatado la esperanza de forjarse el futuro que merece semejante dama, Rex está decidido a ayudarla y a reprimir sus propios sentimientos. Sin embargo, cuando su amistad, cada vez más sólida, los lleva a compartir una noche de asombrosa pasión, los recuerdos de Blanche amenazan su frágil amor … y su propia vida. "La veterana del romance Brenda Joyce se vale de su fino sentido del humor y de su destreza como escritora para crear personajes ingeniosos, bien formados". Publishers Weekly,

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.

Especial. Aidan, el Lobo de Awe, había abandonado la Hermandad y renegado de sus votos. Temido por todos, cazaba solo, buscando venganza contra el demonio que había asesinado a su hijo. Hacía muchos años que no salvaba a un Inocente... hasta que oyó los gritos aterrorizados de Brianna Rose a través de los siglos y saltó al Manhattan moderno para rescatarla.Brie había consagrado su vida a luchar contra el mal, amparada en su ordenador. Su vida, sin embargo, era muy corriente hasta que una noche se despertó consumida por el dolor y la ira de Aidan. Sabía que debía tenerle miedo, pero estaba dispuesta a pelear a través del tiempo por su redención... y por su amor.