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About Deborah Cooke

I write romance novels, including medieval romances as Claire Delacroix, and contemporary and paranormal romances as Deborah Cooke. I also am an avid knitter and sewist.

The Crusader’s Kiss is 99cents

For the month of January, The Crusader’s Kiss is just 99 pennies! Pick up a copy of Bartholomew and Anna’s story, filled with disguise, mistaken identities and just plain fun.

The Crusader's Kiss, book three of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, is 99cents for a limited time
The Crusader's Kiss, book three of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Bartholomewburns to avenge the past—until Anna gives him a future…

Bartholomew returns to England to avenge his parents and reclaim his stolen legacy, only to be challenged by a band of thieves in the woods of the estate that was once his home. He captures the bold leader, only to discover that she is a maiden in disguise, with the wit and audacity that seizes his attention. He suggests a mock marriage to gain access to the keep, never guessing the union will tempt them both to desire more—but can Bartholomew trust a woman who survives by deception?

Anna wants only justice for the people of Haynesdale, no matter what the price, and does not welcome the interference of a foreign knight, however handsome he might be. Bartholomew could be a useful ally, if only she could be certain of his goals. Is this maddening and charming knight just using her to learn all she knows of the holding’s history for some mysterious cause?

When Bartholomew’s identity as the lost heir of Haynesdale is revealed, he becomes the prey of those who destroyed his family. Can he and Anna forget their distrust and work together for the future of Haynesdale—and their dawning love? 

Buy The Crusader’s Kiss ebook:

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Fr33 and Discounted Reads for 2026

It’s a new year, with some changes and some consistencies. 🙂

My free read this year remains the series starter, The Beauty Bride, mostly because it works. It’s a good introduction to my books for new readers, which is the job of a free series starter.

The Beauty Bride, book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, is free August 2020

One thing I did change was adding a subscriber bonus to my newsletter welcome. Sign up for Knights & Rogues, my monthly historical romance newsletter, and get a free four-book bundle of medieval romance series starters!

Sign up for my monthly historical romance newsletter and get a subscriber bonus ebook bundle!

This year, I’ll be featuring a title each month and discounting it. This month’s discounted title is The Crusader’s Kiss, which is on sale for 99 pennies through the end of January.

The Crusader's Kiss, book three of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, is 99cents for a limited time

New at Hazel & Honeysuckle Press for 2026

A new year is a good opportunity for change. Now that my online store lists most of my books, it’s time to do more there.

Hazel & Honeysuckle Press

In 2026, I’ll be featuring a book (or audiobook) each week at my online store, Hazel & Honeysuckle Press. Subscribers to the H&H newsletter will receive an email each Monday, sharing the feature and a discount code for subscribers to save on that title.

You need the code to get the deal. It’s that simple.

Audiobooks and e-books purchased in the store are delivered by BookFunnel, and stored in your BookFunnel library forever. Learn more about BookFunnel for readers right here.

You can subscribe to the Hazel & Honeysuckle Press newsletter in the store. There’s a pop-up form in the store that will appear while you’re browsing, or you can use the banner at the top of the home page to sign up. (Both appear after 15 seconds.) You can also sign up when you make a purchase or download a free book.

No matter how you sign up, please be sure to check your email for a confirmation message and confirm your subscription.

Visit my online store, Hazel & Honeysuckle Press, to sign up today! The fun begins on January 5.

If you want to try out the BookFunnel delivery, “buy” a free ebook in the store to see how it works.