Secrets, Volume 26: Bound by Passion
by Juliet Burns, Rachel Carrington, Calista Fox, Kate St. James

Secret Rendezvous by Calista Fox
Conservative McCarthy Portman is the maven behind the successful Manhattan dating service, Rendezvous. She's seen enough happily-ever-afters to long for one of her own, but when her renowned matchmaking software pairs her with the wild and wicked nightclub owner Josh Kensington, ev¬erything she's always believed about love is turned upside down.

Enchanted Spell by Rachel Carrington
Witches and wizards don't mix. Every magical being knows that. Yet, when a little mischievous magic thrusts Ella and Kevlin together, they do so much more than mix—they combust. But not everyone in Wizard Country is excited about Ella's appearance, especially once it becomes apparent her presence could very well kill a masterful wizard.

Exes and Ahhhs by Kate St. James
Former lovers Risa Haber and Eric Lange are partners in a catering business, but Eric can't seem to remain a silent partner. Risa offers one night of carnal delights if he'll sell her his share then disappear forever. Eric figures he has to play along—or does he?

The Spy's Surrender by Juliet Burns
The famous courtesan Eva Werner is the perfect double agent, England's secret weapon against Napoleon. Her orders are to attend a sadistic marquis' depraved house party and rescue a British spy being held prisoner. As the weekend orgy begins, she's forced to make the spy her love slave for the marquis' pleasure. But who is slave and who is master?

Juliet Burns' Bio

Most of the authors I've spoken with all have one thing in common. They ALWAYS wanted to be a writer. Most started writing from the time they could hold a crayon.

But not me. I've always loved to read. But write? Please! That was for people with a lot more intelligence, talent, and education than me!

I grew up in a suburb of Dallas/Fort Worth, got married, moved to another suburb of DFW, and had 3 kids. I have always loved music.

I sang professionally at weddings and funerals, and directed my church choir.

I'm also a big murder mystery fan: Sue Grafton, Elizabeth George, and Anne Perry are my favorite authors. But I found an Amanda Quick book in the library about 7 years ago, and from that moment, I was hooked on romance. I read voraciously. Krentz, Lowell, Madelyn Baker, Susan Krinard, Mary Balogh, Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Kleypas, you name 'em, I read 'em. My favorite authors are Deborah Simmons, Elizabeth Fairchild, and the great, awesome Laura Kinsale.

While I was pregnant with my third child, health issues required me to be on partial bed rest for the last six months. This resulted in my spending a great deal of time reading.

The more I read, the more a story of my own kept filling my head. The hero and his past, the heroine and her flaws, scenes emerged, then snatches of dialogue.

I *had* to write this story!

10 months later I'd finished the manuscript and a bookseller cyber-friend recommended RWA. I joined the local chapter, North Texas RWA, and started learning the craft.

I was lucky enough to meet a fantastic critique partner, entered my story, called BET ON LOVE (later renamed HIGH-STAKES PASSION), in several contests, and revised the heck out of it. It received 2 richly deserved rejections before finally winning first place in the 2002 Golden Rose Contest!!

I love the romance genre and believe with all my heart in the healing power of love.