The Kincaid Family Series

When a Wild West bandit takes an educated young woman hostage, the sparks that fly between them are more dangerous than bullets—“Don’t miss this one!” (Affaire de Coeur, 5 stars).   A recent graduate of Wellesley College, Leslie Powers is on her way out to Arizona Territory. All she knows about the frontier comes from pulp magazines. But she’s about to get a wild education in the way of the West when Ward Cantrell, the leader of the Devil’s Canyon Gang, takes her hostage. With every reason to hate the rakishly handsome rogue, Leslie finds herself falling desperately in love with him.   Ward has good reasons for preying on the Kinkaid family’s Texas and Pacific railroad—reasons that reach back to a secret, former life. He doesn’t normally let emotions get in the way of his work, but could his beautiful captive be spellbinding enough to make him forget his old grudges?   “Wonderful! Bold, charming, and complete. The dialogue sparkles, the characters are truly alive and vibrant, and there is a sensitivity in the entire mood of the story . . . Don’t miss this one, it is pure joy!” —Affaire de Coeur, RWA Golden Medallion finalist

This “unforgettable Western epic” from the author of Lady and the Lawman is “a superb achievement as both a saga and a romance” (RT Book review, 4 Stars).   Arizona Territory, 1889. After her parents died at sea, little Samantha Forrester came to live with the Kincaid family . . . and strapping young Lance Kincaid became her adored protector. Years later, when Lance married another woman, Samantha tried to forget him by marrying his friend Jared. But Jared wasn’t Lance. When he died, he left Samantha a single mother, still heartsick for another woman’s husband.   Then the devilishly charming Steve Sheridan rides into Samantha’s life. Suddenly she sees her chance to build the house of her dreams, save her son’s life, and claim Lance’s heart for her own. But life doesn’t always go according to plan, and fate will take them all on a journey as wild as the land they live on.  

A lady journalist finds love with a rough-riding ranger in this Western historical romance “so vibrantly written [it’s] like seeing a good movie” (Affaire de Coeur).   Arizona Territory, 1880. After attending college back east, Angie Logan returns to her family ranch in Durango. Her hometown has changed—and so has she. A vivacious young woman and professional photographer, Angie’s turned her childhood knack for trouble into a serious nose for news. But when riots break out against an influx of Chinese settlers, Angie doesn’t just get the story, she appeals to the governor for help. And help arrives in the form of the sexiest man Angie’s ever seen.   Lance Kincaid became a ranger to avenge the murder of the woman he loved. While in Durango to resolve the current upheaval, he catches the murderer’s trail. Now his revenge is finally in sight. Nothing will stop him from catching his quarry—except perhaps Angie, the mysterious woman whose awakened in him a stirring he thought he’d never feel again.   Winner of the RT Outstanding New Western Historical Author Award   “This heart-warming novel will hold a special place in readers’ hearts.” —RT Book Reviews   “One of the best historical romances to reach my reviewer’s stack in ages.” —Wayne Barton, Western Writers of America   “So vibrantly written it was like seeing a good movie. I wanted to read it again.” ―Barbara Keenan, Affaire de Coeur

A beautiful ballerina falls for a ruthless robber baron with a secret past in this hot historical romance set in nineteenth century New York City.   Prima ballerina Jennifer Van Vleet knows how to stand tall in trying times. But when her theater burns down shortly after her parents’ mysterious death, her brother Peter believes one man is to blame for both tragedies—and he needs Jennifer’s help to fight back.   In New York City by way of Texas, the young robber baron Chantry Kincaid III has a reputation for breaking hearts and breaking rules. Now Peter has arranged for Jennifer to dance at Chantry’s hotel, hoping she can get close enough to the scoundrel to expose him. The trouble is, the closer Jennifer gets to Chance, the less she’s able to resist his sexy, masculine charms.   “Joyce Brandon writes a brilliant nineteenth-century Americana romance.” —Affaire de Coeur