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Renee Bernard
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
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Madame's Deception
When an innocent takes over a bordello, can her seduction be far behind? Jocelyn Tolliver, 26, believes that her mother's couture business financed her European boarding school education. Imagine her shock when she discovers that her dying mother is the infamous Madame of London's elite Crimson Belle. Promising to care for the bordello and its ladies, Jocelyn, a virginal bookworm, transforms herself and is soon known as the reclusive Madame DeBourcier. Rakish 32 year old Alex Randall, Lord Colwick, is determined to win admittance to the intriguing Madame's bed. His outrageous attempts to garner her favor cannot go unnoticed for long. . . . When danger threatens the elegant women of the Belle, Jocelyn strikes a bargain with Alex, hoping he can provide some protection. But Jocelyn's deception forces her and Alex into a passionate battle of wills in which all illusions will be shattered . . . and all desires fulfilled.