Moonlight Masquerade

by Joyce Adams

DECEPTION ...

As the Civil War rages across the land, Cassandra Van Dorn slips away from a festive Washington ballroom on a secret to steal crucial documents that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. But just as she is about to make her escape, the raven-haired spy is seized from behind by a pair of strong arms. A black-gloved hand covers her mouth, as she is drawn back against a broad male chest ...

DESIRE ...

He is none other than Captain Jared Montgomery, infamous masked marauder and dashing aide to President Lincoln. But an unexpected twist of fate will soon embroil the daring Union officer and the bold, beautiful thief in a dangerous conspiracy. Besieged on all sides, unable to trust each other, Jared and Cassandra find themselves fighting for their very lives --- even as desire flames into the promise of a passion without end.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

A rebel herself, award-winning author Joyce Adams was born in Missouri-south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Since that time, she has lived in five different states and served in the U.S. Army as an administrative specialist and secret courier. She attended the University of Hawaii with course study emphasis on Journalism and Psychology. Literature has beckoned to her, however, from the time she learned how to read and the wonderful world of books opened before her. Longing to be a part of that magic, Joyce published her first novel, Rebel Mine, in July of 1993.

While writing and researching her historicals, Joyce tends to acquire some experiences first-hand. For instance, she has ridden a Brahma bull, attended the Virginia City camel races, taken Faro lessons from a professional gambler, and learned how to pick locks. She's also a bit of an expert on medicine shows, potions and poisons, and the art of belly dancing. When Joyce is not busy writing or educating herself, she spends her time educating others about her craft. Teaching writing classes, giving workshops, and being a national and international speaker certainly keeps her on the go. She also belongs to the organizations Romance Writers of America, Novelists Inc., and the National Historical Trust Society.

In addition to the numerous activities focused around her career, she also loves line dancing and swing dancing. Other hobbies include reading, traveling and attending historical re-enactments and gunfights. Recently, a lot of Joyce's time has been spent at home in Missouri trying to obedience train her extremely determined cocker spaniel.