Joyce Palmer ~ Romance Writer
Fast-paced contemporary romance with feisty heroines and Alpha heroes. Always heterosexual and monogamous with a happily-ever-after.
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The premise: Three female best friends in their mid-twenties, with ticking biological clocks, concoct a plan to find themselves husbands, only to discover that Mr. Right has been amongst them all along. They find him among recognizable faces, familiar places, and when they least expect him.
The setting: Edison Bay is a fictional town in South Florida that is rapidly growing as a tourist destination. It is capped in sweltering sunshine and decked with crystal clear waters and sparkling white sandy beaches.
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LOVING AMANDA
AMANDA REYNOLDS, a twenty-six-year-old woman, has always had a thing for mature men. When her friend sets her up on a blind date with one, the older man proves to be a malevolent pervert who won’t take no for an answer, turning the evening into what will prove to be the biggest mistake of her life.
DETECTIVE DANIEL GARRISON, a forty-three-year-old widower and father of one of Amanda’s friends, has recently discovered her womanhood, and he’s reluctantly enamored. When their paths cross during an investigation into Amanda’s murderous boss, the two hungry souls explore where their attraction may lead. The couple's pursuit of their happy-ever-after is tested by conflict with Daniel’s outraged daughter, Amanda’s ruthless boss, and her persistent stalker.
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CAPTIVATING BARBARA
BARBARA RYAN, a twenty-six-year-old real estate broker with unwavering resilience and determination, has forged her path to success without relying on anyone but the love of her aunt, who rescued her at six years old. While she cherishes her friendships, she longs for a soulmate to fulfill her dream of a traditional family. Barbara is a woman of self-reliance, unapologetic about her need for independence, and a formidable business owner who knows what she wants. It’s not a commanding, overbearing cop she seeks. So, why does the persistent Alpha detective, who keeps meddling in her life, manage to stir her emotions in ways she never anticipated?
DETECTIVE ADAM SINCLAIR, a man of keen observation, sees beyond Barbara’s tough exterior. He recognizes her true nature, goodness, and vulnerability, hidden beneath her brash and bold behavior. His curiosity about her is piqued, and he’s determined to uncover the woman behind the facade. As Adam is compelled to intervene when Barbara places her trust in the wrong man, he must persuade her that relying on others is not a weakness to shun but a strength to embrace.
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EMBRACING NICKI
NICKI HAMILTON and TRENT BRANNIGAN’S STORY COMING SOON
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Joyce Palmer
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Everyone knew Stephanie and Devin had been happily married--except for Stephanie and Devin. Though they'd been deeply in love, Devin's work ultimately drove them apart and they divorced. When their son disappears, the two are brought back together in a common cause: to figure out what happened and find their son. They start to think maybe second chances are possible and the old chemistry is still there--until Devin's old nemesis gets out of jail. Will the same danger that split them apart the first time do it yet again?
Top reviews from the United States
5.0 out of 5 stars Spicy and Sweet Love Story with an Intriguing Plot
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
Stephanie and Devin divorced seven years ago because of the risks he faced every day. Although their love and sexual compatibility was never in doubt, they couldn’t work through their problems and went their separate ways. Stephanie has established a successful career and prizes her independence. Devin has remained an involved parent. When Stephanie doesn’t hear from their son for a few days, she seeks Devin’s help. Then, their daughter asks Devin to check on Stephanie when she is on a date. He gets her out of a tight spot and their feelings for each other reignite, but some of the old issues and dangers remain. This story has a sweet and tender love story between Stephanie and Devin, hot and spicy love scenes, and an intriguing plot that keeps you in suspense to the end.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and Hot
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
My favorite kind of Romance. This is one hot and sexy reunion story, well written. Great characters with depth and it's refreshing to read about grown-ups who recognize a mistake and correct it. We are all drawn to Alpha males who will sweep us off our feet, and so I was delighted to find a strong female lead who knows what she wants and is willing to work for it. Loved this story and I now I'm looking for more!
Motivations and tenacity collide in this passion-filled Edison Bay Romance
Sally Foster was finally at peace with her destiny after months of fighting the inevitable. True love was a fantasy anyway. So what if her heart wasn't into him. She'd marry her family's pick and make the best of an unfortunate situation. Untouched at twenty-seven, she'd waited all her life to give her body to the right man.
On a mission to seduce, she finds her fiancé in bed with another woman. Upset, but soon relieved, she speeds away only to rear end the vehicle of a different kind of man. One that sparks to life her tender heart and makes her body sizzle.
Detective Alex Mathews cannot believe he's given a second chance at love, when the girl of his dreams literally crashes into him. But someone wants her out of the picture. Just when happiness is on the horizon, the two insatiable lovers must solve the mystery before her unknown nemesis succeeds his murderous plot.
Katie Benson left her life of privilege to become a high school teacher a few hundred miles from home. If only she could find a man who lights her fire as well as her former bodyguard, her new life in Edison Bay would be a dream come true.
Benson Security Director, Blake Malone has kept the little princess at arm's length out of self-preservation after one night—ten long years ago—when he let his guard down, gave in to temptation, and almost crossed the point of no return.
An unwanted admirer forces the two, with unfinished personal business, into close quarters where the flames of their passion re-ignite, and for a moment in time, the forbidden lovers explore what truly turns them on without conventionality, or anything else getting in their way.
In this third installment of An Edison Bay Romance, you will experience the heartwarming journey of a sexually dominating alpha hero and his feisty, somewhat submissive heroine as they venture on a mission of discovery into their innermost desires. This story is packed with light-hearted humor, nail-biting suspense, and an abundance of sensual exploration.
Kelly Thompson is trying to be both mother and father to her eight-year-old son while working fulltime as a paralegal, protect them both against her ex-husbands proclivity toward violence, and guard her heart from a dead-end attraction for the grieving detective who sets her body on fire.
Widowed detective, Raylan Hunter, is raising a defiant teenaged daughter who fights him at every turn, while battling a lonely heart and his overwhelming attraction for his sensuous co-worker.
As these two battle-scarred souls come together, fighting crime and never ending personal struggles, will they discover a second chance at love is enough to heal the wounds of the past?
Shake Up is a contemporary love story packed with a myriad of emotions, plenty of sensual detail, and an abundance of humor.
Lacey Parker's new position with the DEA earned her career independence. Will vocational freedom be worth the sacrifice of her former boss, the only man she ever loved?
Sheriff Jonathan Parker is less than thrilled with his wife's new job and the boundaries she's imposed upon him. He witnesses the danger she faces while trying to take down a brutal drug-dealing killer. He must resist the urge to protect his woman. A concept he finds almost unbearable.
While sexual compatibility alone is not the basis for a healthy relationship, the insatiable lovers struggle through their perspective emotional preconceptions to function as equal partners, while an unstable admirer attempts to sabotage their delicate family foundation.
˃˃˃ A hero with a protector complex and his feisty, risk-taking heroine mix it up in this high-spirited love story.
Lacey, a gifted marksman and law enforcement professional, is tired of the sheriff (who happens to be her husband) assigning her to 'the safe zone.’ Like most cops, she wants to see some action. It is obvious to her the only way that will happen is for her to change agencies, and that's exactly what she does. She never expected, though she should have, her overprotective husband's meltdown due to the deal. Fate intervenes, and for the sake of their family, the couple is forced to learn the meaning of compromise.
˃˃˃ There's plenty of trouble in the booming beach-bordering town of Edison Bay.
Whether Lacey's out with her girlfriends at their favorite hangout, Barney's Pub, horny as all get out when John slips in beside her, or skinny-dipping at night on a public beach with said friends, and her husband shows up just as a bunch of randy cops are stripping down to join them, or at The Shoot Out, her father's gun club, when her undercover target crosses her path, the woman has no problem finding trouble.
Top reviews from the United States
˃˃˃ 4 hearts review from the original, 2010 version, before substantial revisions have been made.
Lacey and John are very much in love and I was rooting for them from the beginning. This book is really two stories that have been seamlessly woven together by the author. The DEA undercover operation to take down a killer is played out against the backdrop of John and Lacey's attempt to fix their marriage. Both stories are well done. The DEA investigation is tense and suspenseful. The secondary characters are well developed and I would love to see a few of them get their own stories. The Parker's efforts to reconcile their differences are touching and heartfelt. They make realistic concessions to try and preserve their marriage. John and Lacey's sexual encounters are scorching hot. Their sex scenes are explicit and steamy. Apparently, marriage doesn't have to dim the fire. This is a very enjoyable story and I look forward to reading more from Ms. Palmer.
April 19, 2011
Susan P.
For a fast-paced and entertaining read that will make you laugh and cry, and tingle in all the right places grab a copy today.
4.0 out of 5 stars Action with great characters
Reviewed in the United States on
December 4, 2017
I loved this story quite a lot. It has quite nice characters, both knowing what they want and doing what it takes to achieve it. Yes, it does have some issues, in my opinion, but it is a very enjoyable read, that will stir some of those romantic feelings.
A protective husband, a much determined wife, these are our main characters and they are quite a couple. When Lacey is accepted as a DEA agent, you can imagine how furious her husband had become. Especially since his protective nature wanted her as close as possible. His possessiveness becomes unbearable so Lacey needs some time away to figure things out. When divorce becomes an issue, John realizes they may have bigger problems than he thought. In parallel with their issues, we have undercover agents trying to capture a big time drug dealer. Who’s a husband supposed to deal with that?
Lacey started as a confident woman, but later in the story she proves to be weaker and always in need of a savior. I appreciated the connection Lacey and John shared and his willingness to do what it takes to recover their marriage. This comes in contradiction with the image of a DEA agent, willing to fight crime. Their love life is quite intense and the way the author describes it is weaved greatly in the story.
Beginning was great and action packed and the characters seemed very strong and developed. But towards the end, the book becomes predictable and it reduces the action part of the story. However, the focus is more on the main characters and how they find common ground.
Even if there may be some items that did not stand quite well with me, I cannot give this book less than 4 stars, as it made me feel good, it made me feel emotions and it kept me focused on both levels – the relationship between the main characters, but as well the case waiting to be solved by the agency. I can’t wait to read more about the other characters and more by this author. Hope you like it as well! Enjoy J
5.0 out of 5 stars What's a woman to do?
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
What's a woman to do when the men in her life persist in telling her what she can and cannot do without checking with her first? Well, in Lacey Parker's case, you take a field position with the DEA and when your husband tells you, no, you leave and don't look back. Then, when he doesn't come for you, you resort to something drastic to shake things up in SHAKE UP by Joyce Palmer.
Likes: I really enjoyed the characters. Both John and Lacey seemed like a good match for each other and played off each other's strengths and weaknesses. I thought the secondary characters helped round out the story and I loved how protective everyone was. The bad guys (and girl) were just menacing enough to keep the suspense going until the end.
If you enjoy contemporary romance with hot sex and strong characters, then you definitely want to give Ms. Palmer's story a read. It has all the makings for an enjoyable evening and you may find yourself staying up well past your bedtime because you couldn't put it down.
This review was originally posted on The Romance Reviews.
