Deadly Promise (Francesca Cahill Romance Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Brenda Joyce (Author)

Book Description

Series: Francesca Cahill Romance Novels | Publication Date: November 17, 2003

It is March of 1902, and Francesca Cahill-Fifth Avenue heiress, undaunted political activist and intrepid amateur sleuth-has just learned of a grave new danger haunting the streets of New York. A beautiful teenage girl named Emily O'Hare is missing and Francesca fears that the girl has been abducted. Only one person can help her learn the child's fate-but Police Commissioner Rick Bragg may not want to get involved because Francesca has just stunned Rick by accepting a proposal of marriage...from none other than his own rival.

Francesca still questions her decision to marry the powerful and notorious Calder Hart. But Rick Bragg is wed to another...and his dazzling wife has just returned after four years abroad to reclaim their marriage. Francesca remains torn between the two very different men-but she desperately tries to set aside the affairs of her heart when she discovers that Emily isn't the first girl to vanish in recent weeks. And when Francesca discovers a trail of deception and lies, when someone very close to her investigation is murdered, Francesca realizes that the evil force behind the girls' abductions may try to find a way to silence her too-if she dares to uncover the truth...

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Unconventional, reform-minded heiress Francesca Cahill has earned a reputation as an effective amateur sleuth, primarily through her work with New York City police commissioner Rick Bragg. Asked to look into the disappearance of young Emily O'Hare, Francesca discovers that Emily is not the only pretty girl who has gone missing in the last year. Unfortunately, Francesca's partnership with Rick has now become complicated since not only has Rick's former wife returned to him, but Francesca has recently received an offer of marriage from Calder Hart, Rick's wealthy half-brother and longtime rival. While trying to unsnarl her tangled romantic interests, Francesca finds she must rely on both Rick and Calder if she is to have any chance at finding the abducted girls. The sixth in a series picks up Francesca's story after the unexpected proposal she received in Deadly Love (2001), and Joyce expertly manipulates Francesca's deeply conflicted feelings for two very different men into an elegant blend of mystery and romance simmering with sexual tension. John Charles
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"Marvelous." -Romantic Times

"[A] fabulous ensemble of characters...for the reader who likes historicals, mysteries, and a dash of sensuality and romance thrown in...this is definitely the book for you." -The Best Reviews

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (November 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312989873
• ISBN-13: 978-0312989873
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Brenda Joyce is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fourty-nine novels and five novellas. There are over fourteen million copies of her novels in print and she is published in over a dozen foreign countries. A native New Yorker, she now lives in southern Arizona with her son, dogs and numerous Arabian and Half-Arabian reining horses. Brenda divides her time between her twin passions' writing powerful love stories and her quest to become a nationally ranked Top Ten equestrian. For more information about Brenda and her upcoming novels, please visit her websites: www.brendajoyce.com, www.francescacahillseries.com www.thedewarennedynasty.com and www.mastersoftimebooks.com.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss This Deadly, October 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Deadly Promise (Francesca Cahill Romance Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Deadly Promise, set in 1902 New York City , is the 6th book in Brenda's Deadly Series. Francesca Cahill has returned to the city after taking a month vacation to think about her engagement to Calder Hart. Hart's brother, Police Commissioner Rick Bragg, is Francesca's other interest, but he is married, and his wife Leigh Anne has returned to their marriage, determined to make it work. On the night of her return to New York, Calder announces their engagement at a party. Also at the party, Francesca's aide Joel, has come to her for help in finding a missing girl from his neighborhood. So sets the stage for Francesca's latest mystery- who has been kidnapping young, beautiful, girls and why? As far as mysteries go, this is Francesca's best- she is determined to find these young girls and save them from a white slavery ring. Rick helps her as much as he can, but a tragedy strikes his family, and he must deal with the aftermath. Calder is the big surprise here- helping Fran with her sleuthing. But, then, we always knew Calder has a side to him that he doesn't show often- kind, generous, loyal.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Cahill series, November 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Deadly Promise (Francesca Cahill Romance Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Highly anticipated book!!! Brenda Joyce did not disappoint at all and the plot is even better. The dilemma that Fran is always in keeps reader on our toes and the murder mystery is more exciting than previous Deadly's. Calder is definitely the man, irresistable and very hot! They both must be in love with each other, but they just do not realize it. Brenda Joyce did a great job as the plot keeps us wanting for more yet satisfies readers who are great fans of Calder and Fran. This one had a particular great ending and just cannot wait for the next installment.

Only thing missing is the side story of Evan Cahill and Maggie. I think they are a great couple as well, much more so than the Baroness. Also, Leigh Anne's character seem to have taken a turn for the better and I do fell that she and Rick Bragg will make a good couple.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what?????!!!! A book a year?!, November 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Deadly Promise (Francesca Cahill Romance Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

i am still drunk! drunk over hart and francessa that is!
i thought deadly caress was superb, i was wrong.
i have been anticipating this book over quite some time and it proved to be a great hit!
i am really ecstactic that hart and fran shared the you-know-what moment although hart could not bring himself to do it.
their love making was just stunnig!
nevertheless, it is quite obvious that hart is falling HARD for francessa HEAD OVER heels.
i am frankly delighted that hart remained faithful to fran for the past one month.
i absolutely disliked leigh ann until now.
i really hope that she does not die (for bragg), yet another part of me is wishing her dead. Good ridance.
the sad part is that hart and fran would get married a year later!and do you know what that means?
that means they wont be making love! for the next few books!
the solving of crime of missing girls was a real kick yet a bit of a blur for me.
sigh.
i wonder when the next book is out?
this series is driving me krazy.
keep up the good work brenda!