Brenda Joyce Reading Order

6 books (1994–2013)

Brenda Joyce's Anthologies series consists of six complete collections published between 1994 and 2013, spanning mystery, thriller, romance, historical fiction, and literary fiction. These standalone anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with A Christmas Present and continuing through Heart of the Home, Outlaw Love, Scandalous Weddings, Perfect Secrets, and Highlanders.

Start with A Christmas Present, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	A Christmas Present 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Heart of the Home 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Outlaw Love 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Scandalous Weddings 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Perfect Secrets 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Highlanders 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1988–1993)

The Bragg Saga is a seven-book historical romance and mystery series by Brenda Joyce published between 1988 and 1993, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Firestorm and concluding with Secrets. This interconnected saga follows the lives, loves, and intrigues of the Bragg family across multiple generations and time periods.

Start with Firestorm, the first of 7 books in the Bragg Saga series.

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1	Firestorm 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Innocent Fire 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Violet Fire 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Fires 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fires of Paradise 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Scandalous Love 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Secrets 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1993–1995)

Brenda Joyce's Delanzas series consists of three historical romance novels published between 1993 and 1995, forming a complete trilogy best read in publication order. The series begins with Secrets, followed by After Innocence, and concludes with The Miracle, which appears in the anthology A Gift of Joy co-authored with Virginia Henley. This historical romance series blends mystery, thriller elements, and literary fiction into its narrative arc.

Start with Secrets and read in order.

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1	Secrets 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	After Innocence 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Miracle (in A Gift of Joy)(With: Virginia Henley) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2001–2010)

The Francesca Cahill/Deadly series comprises nine complete historical mystery romance novels published between 2001 and 2010. Readers should begin with Deadly Love and proceed in publication order through the sequence, which concludes with Deadly Vows. Blending mystery, romance, and historical fiction, the series follows its protagonist across a richly detailed narrative arc developed over the decade-long publication span.

Start with Deadly Love, the first of 9 books in the Francesca Cahill/Deadly series.

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1	Deadly Love 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deadly Affairs 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deadly Desire 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Deadly Pleasure 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Deadly Caress 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Deadly Promise 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Deadly Illusions 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Deadly Kisses 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Deadly Vows 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2009)

Brenda Joyce's Masters of Time is a five-book historical romance and thriller series published between 2007 and 2009. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Rival and concluding with Dark Victory. Each installment builds on the previous entry, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching narrative.

Start with Dark Rival, the first of 5 books in the Masters Of Time series.

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1	Dark Rival 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dark Seduction 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark Embrace 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Lover 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dark Victory 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2013–2014)

Brenda Joyce's Scottish Medieval series consists of two complete historical romance novels published in 2013 and 2014. Reading these books in publication order—beginning with A Rose In The Storm followed by A Sword Upon The Rose—provides the intended narrative experience. The series blends mystery, romance, and historical fiction set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland.

Start with A Rose In The Storm and read in order.

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1	A Rose In The Storm 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Sword Upon The Rose 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1995–1997)

Brenda Joyce's Saint Georges series comprises two historical romance mysteries published between 1995 and 1997. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Beyond Scandal followed by The Finer Things. Joyce blends mystery, thriller elements, and literary fiction within this finished two-book sequence.

Start with Beyond Scandal and read in order.

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1	Beyond Scandal 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Finer Things 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1989–2003)

Brenda Joyce's eight standalone novels span from 1989 to 2003, blending mystery, romance, historical fiction, and literary elements. Though each novel stands alone, these books are best experienced in publication order, beginning with Lovers and Liars. The complete series concludes with Double Take, offering readers a diverse collection of thrillers and romantic narratives across more than a decade of Joyce's writing.

Start with Lovers and Liars, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Lovers and Liars 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Darkest Heart 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Captive 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Splendor 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Rival 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Third Heiress 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Chase 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Double Take 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2012)

The Spymaster's Men is a complete historical mystery romance trilogy by Brenda Joyce published in 2012. The three books—Persuasion, Seduction, and Surrender—should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected narrative. This series blends elements of thriller, romance, and literary historical fiction into a cohesive trilogy.

Start with Persuasion and read in order.

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1	Persuasion 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Seduction 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Surrender 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (1990–2010)

The deWarenne Dynasty is a 13-book historical romance series by Brenda Joyce, published between 1990 and 2010, following the deWarenne family across generations. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Conqueror and concluding with The Promise. This historical fiction saga blends romance with mystery and thriller elements across its lengthy narrative arc.

Start with The Conqueror, the first of 13 books in the The deWarenne Dynasty series.

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1	The Conqueror 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Scandalous Love 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Promise of the Rose 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Game 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	House of Dreams 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Prize 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Masquerade 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	A Lady At Last 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Stolen Bride 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Perfect Bride 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	A Dangerous Love 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	An Impossible Attraction 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Promise 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible