Renee Bernard is a retired Navy chaplain's daughter, who travelled all over the world during years. Today, she is a freelance writer and a contributor to Romantic Times Bookclub magazine. Her debut novel, A Lady's Pleasure, won an award from RT for "Best First Historical Romance of 2006". In 2007, she also wrote a story for the School of Heiresses anthology, which made the USA Today Bestseller List. Her novel, Madame's Deception, was nominated for "Best Sensual Historical of 2007" by RT and A Rogue's Game, the final installment in the Mistress Trilogy, received 4 ½ stars and a Top Pick from RT and is available now. She currently lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. Visit her website at www.reneebernardauthor.com