The Fires of Paradise [Mass Market Paperback]

Brenda Joyce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1992

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.

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"The Essence Of Romance."--" Affaire de Coeur"A Master Storyteller."--" Romantic Times

About the Author

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 Innpocent 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.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Avon (April 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380765357
• ISBN-13: 978-0380765355
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Romance > Authors, A-Z > ( J ) > Joyce, Brenda

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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fires of Paradise, March 4, 2000

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"mindyannbc" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fires of Paradise (Mass Market Paperback)

Of all of the Bragg saga novels that Brenda Joyce has written, Fires of Paradise is the most heartstopping, erotic and sensual. It combines romance, passion and history with flair. As a historian, I was enthralled not only by the settings of the story, but by the accuracy with which Joyce portrayed the Spanish-American War, along with the troubles of Cuba. The characters of Shoz Cooper and Lucy Bragg are two of the most well-rounded of characters Joyce has thus introduced. Their love story is one of pure enjoyment to read over and over. It is the story of the spoiled little rich girl who falls in love with the mysterios stranger with a dubious past. Of course, Shoz was not good enough for Lucy, according to her family. It amazes me that a number of my friends and colleagues who read romances have not enjoyed perusing the works of this extremely talented writer.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! Not your typical story line, December 6, 2000

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Sherry Norton (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fires of Paradise (Mass Market Paperback)

Brenda Joyce is a new author to me but I am quickly buying up everything she has written. This book is so different from the typical prudish english girl and the "rake". Lucy is headstrong and follows her heart, ignoring her mind, instead of the other way around. Shoz is mean-tempered and cruel, but you come to love him as much as Lucy. I laughed, I cried and I hated for it to end! I read constantly - Jane Feather, Jude Deveroux, Elizabeth Lowell, Nora Roberts, Jayne Ann Krentz... But Joyce is fast becoming my favorite - her detail on the historical part is so real! I can see myself there, feel the heat in Death Valley.. smell the food in the kitchen. I can't say enough good things about this book!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real HOT! Definitely left the pages burning!, January 14, 2000

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"mickey8" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fires of Paradise (Mass Market Paperback)

Shoz and Lucy were attracted to each other right away. They are so perfect for each other. Lucy was brave, going after what she wanted and the consequences be damned. She follows Shoz from the borders of Mexico to the hot fires of Death Valley, to the turbulence of war in Cuba, to find Paradise in Texas. She throws away all her sophisticated life in New York just for the love of a outlaw with no future. Shoz was the brave half-breed that looked mean, vicious, and dangerous on the outside, but was a kind, soft heart real hero inside that helped liberty for the people. Although he knew Lucy, the rich princess was out of his reach, but he would walk the fires of paradise for her when he risk his life to save the only woman who broke through his tough mean heart and teach him the meaning of love. This one is definitely one of the hottest Bragg series emotionally and physically that will leave your pages going up in flames.