1. [n]  a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States
2. [n]  a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
3. [n]  a state of elated bliss

Ecstasy
In this Regency-era romance novel Raven Kendrick is on her way to her wedding when she is kidnapped by Sean Lasseter a man who was driven mad by Raven`s rejection of his affections. Raven is eventually rescued from Sean by his handsome yet moody brother, Kell, but it is too late--Raven`s reputation has been ruined. Hoping to protect his brother, Kell agrees to restore Raven`s tarnished reputation by making her his bride--in name only. However, these two virtual strangers cannot ignore the passion that flames between them--how long will it be before they give into their feelings for each other? The character of Raven Kendrick has also appeared in Nicole Jordan`s THE PASSION.

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1. \Ec"sta*sy\, n.; pl. {Ecstasies}. [F. extase, L.
   ecstasis, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to put out of place, derange; ? =
   ? out + ? to set, stand. See {Ex-}, and {Stand}.] [Also
   written {extasy}.]
   1. The state of being beside one's self or rapt out of one's
      self; a state in which the mind is elevated above the
      reach of ordinary impressions, as when under the influence
      of overpowering emotion; an extraordinary elevation of the
      spirit, as when the soul, unconscious of sensible objects,
      is supposed to contemplate heavenly mysteries.
            Like a mad prophet in an ecstasy.     --Dryden.
            This is the very ecstasy of love.     --Shak.
   2. Excessive and overmastering joy or enthusiasm; rapture;
      enthusiastic delight.
            He on the tender grass Would sit, and hearken even
            to ecstasy.                           --Milton.
   3. Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive
      grief of anxiety; insanity; madness. [Obs.]
            That unmatched form and feature of blown youth
            Blasted with ecstasy.                 --Shak.
            Our words will but increase his ecstasy. --Marlowe.
   4. (Med.) A state which consists in total suspension of
      sensibility, of voluntary motion, and largely of mental
      power. The body is erect and inflexible; the pulsation and
      breathing are not affected. --Mayne.
   

2. \Ec"sta*sy\, v. t.
   To fill ecstasy, or with rapture or enthusiasm. [Obs.]
         The most ecstasied order of holy . . . spirits. --Jer.
                                                  Taylor.