Barbara McCauley is the author of 17 Silhouette Desires on the Waldenbooks bestseller list. Her first Silhouette Intimate Moments, Gabriels Honor, was released in August, 2000. Her work has been nominated three times for the Best Short Contemporary and also the Lifetime Achievement award. She has received several Romantic Times W.I.S.H. Hero Awards for the heroes in her stories.A native of California, Ms. McCauley enjoys spending free time in her garden and relaxing with family and friends. The youngest of five children, she discovered early the peaceful satisfaction of daydreams and reading a good book. In addition to her family and a busy writing schedule, she has also found time to serve as co-president of the Orange County chapter of Romance Writers of America.