FICTION
Joyce Myrus
Also known as: Jane Howard
Also writes under pen name of Jane Howard. Married to author Donald Myrus
The rolling tide of summer grass had engulfed the small meadow in a sweet smelling flood of lambs' tails, coltsfoot, feverfew, the drifting pollen from them like pale yellow dust on Linden's bare arms as she lay full length among them.
— from Temptation
Most acclaimed
Tender torment
Fire #2 BRAZEN INNOCENCE Wide-eyed Caitlin McGlory had no illusions about Quinn Jones. From their first meeting, she knew he'd be a fearsome enemy, a powerful ally, and a magnificent lover. With his jet-black hair and storm-grey eyes, he seemed dashing, devilish, and utterly desirable. Perhaps it was foolish -- even dangerous -- to flirt with such a man, but Caitlin couldn't resist. She wanted to see his eyes grow dark with passion, feel his arms pull her close to the heat of his lean, hard body... WORLDLY DESIRE Cynical Quinn had no doubts about Caitlin. The instant he saw her he wanted her in his bed. With her glorious auburn hair and sparkling blue eyes, she was bold, beautiful, and completely bewitching. Perhaps it was unwise -- even reckless -- to toy with such an innocent temptress, but Quinn couldn't stay away. He wanted to whisk Caitlin off to his isolated Canadian castle and treat her silken flesh to long nights of endless loving. He would worship every luscious curve, every hidden treasure, until she begged for more of his tantalizing Tender Torment.
Temptation
The year is 1909, and Temperance O’Neil is a woman ahead of her time. At 29, she is happily married to her work helping single mothers on the streets of New York. Unfortunately, Angus McCairn – her new stepfather – controls the purse strings to her substantial inheritance. Angus insists she quit her career and live in his house in Edinburgh. Temperance heads to Scotland with one mission – to drive Angus crazy. Angus asks that she pose as housekeeper to Angus’ nephew, James, in a secret attempt to find him a wife. If she succeeds in matchmaking, she will be allowed to return to New York. Although James McCairn is Laird of Clan McCairn, he’s no cultured gentleman – he’s a strapping, rough-mannered giant interested only in farming. His stables are immaculate, his horses gleam with care, and he lavishes personal attention on his sheep – but there are pigeons roosting in the kitchens and chickens in the bedrooms. Temperance is determined to win her return passage at any cost. But the cost may be her heart…for as Temperance O’Neil attempts to open James’ eyes to the wonders of love, it is she herself who is liberated – by the power of an overwhelming passion.
Love and glory
When he fiance broke their betrothal, southern belle Susannah Butler secretly relished her regained freedom. But Naval Lt. Terry Armstrong, a disturbingly handsome stranger, apparently believed a woman needed a man in times of war. Susannah was outraged by his offer of marriage-her honor didn't need protection, especially from a bold as brass Yankee! Yet Terry seemed to know her every innermost desire-and with his heated caress and conquering embrace he had no shame in making her feel like no other man had before! Though dressed in Yankee blue, Terry Armstrong was a southerner to the core. And like all southern gentlemen, he had a fine appreciation for Southern spitfires, which was exactly what Miss Susannah Butler was. When he first met the bewitching beauty, she was running wild and free in Charleston. Though there was no denying her breathtaking charms, he was soon captivated by her reckless nature that ran as deep as his own. Here was a woman meant to be tamed and tame her he would-with passion drenched kisses that would enflame her body with a burning desire that could only e quenched by nights of sweet Southern loving!