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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 Handfast in Spanish

Today, the final book in my Champions of St. Euphemia series is available in Spanish! El compromiso del caballero de las Cruzadas is Duncan and Radegunde’s story, and it’s available in both ebook and trade paperback editions.


The Crusader's Handfast, book five of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, in its Spanish edition

Duncan amó y perdió, hasta que Radegunde lo convenció de que volviera a entregar su corazón.

Después de la pérdida de su esposa, Duncan se ganaba su camino como guerrero a sueldo, seguro de que nunca volvería a tener un hogar propio.  Merry Radegunde lo convence de disfrutar la vida que tiene y Duncan se encuentra inesperadamente enamorado, aunque sabe que la diferencia de edades significa que cualquier matrimonio estaría condenado…

Radegunde nunca se ha preocupado por las reglas de los demás y no ve ninguna razón para negar el amor verdadero.  Ella promete ganarse el corazón reacio de Duncan y convencer al honorable guerrero  no solo de amar de nuevo, sino de esperar algo más que la mera supervivencia, y Duncan es seducido.  Él toma su mano entre las suyas, prometiendo un matrimonio durante un año y un día, con la esperanza de poder construirles un futuro en ese momento…

Pero la posesión del tesoro Templario pone en peligro a aquellos a quienes sirven y aman, lo que obliga a Radegunde y a Duncan a elegir entre sus propios deseos y el bien común.  El propio legado de Duncan es la clave, pero ¿puede él reclamar su derecho de nacimiento sin sacrificar su sueño de un futuro con Radegunde?

¡Próximamente! Se publicará en Mayo
Los pedidos adelantados están disponibles en algunas plataformas.


The Crusader's Handfast, book 5 of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, Spanish edition

The Wolf & the Witch in Audio

The Wolf & the Witch audiobook is in production as we speak. It’s being narrated by the fabulous Tim Campbell and I’m hoping it will be available in early June. (It’s hard to predict how long it will take Audible to process the files.) In the meantime, you can listen to a sample on Soundcloud, right here:

I think Tim’s doing a fantastic job – I’m falling for Maximilian all over again! There’s a new item on the Audio menu called Blood Brothers in Audio where the buy links will be posted (although I’ll also do a blog post.)

Doesn’t the sample sound great?

The Wolf & the Witch Today!

There are few things more exciting for me than launching a new series of medieval romances. The publication of The Wolf & the Witch is especially exciting because I love this book so much. Maximilian and Alys are such a perfect match for each other—although it takes them a while to agree with me. 🙂

You can read an excerpt here.

I hope you enjoy this book, too!


The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers trilogy of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Denied his rightful legacy, Maximilian de Vries devised a plan to avenge himself upon his father and see his own future secured. Allied with his two half-brothers, he descends upon ancient and mysterious Kilderrick, determined to seize the keep once promised to him, regardless of the price. A woman rumored to be a witch is the sole one bold enough to defy him but Maximilian has a solution—he will take her to wife, whether she be willing or nay, and seal his claim.

But this powerful warrior has yet to match wits with Alys Armstrong, a maiden with a thirst for vengeance and a fury that might exceed his own. Alys has no intention of capitulating to the proud and powerful rogue who stole everything from her—no matter how seductive his touch might be—and she does not share his compulsion to fight fair.

Bitter enemies from the outset, Maximilian and Alys’ match is a battle of wills. When passion flares, will either of them be able to resist temptation? And when Kilderrick itself is in peril, will they join forces to save the holding they each prize—and the unexpected love they value above all else?


Get your copy at these portals:


The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, hardcover large print edition

Large Print Edition

The Wolf & the Witch will be published in trade paperback with Maximilian on the cover and also in a hardcover large print edition with the cover at left.


The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers trilogy of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, audio edition

Coming in Audio

The Wolf & the Witch will be available in audio in late May or early June, narrated by Tim Campbell.


Five Star Reviews for The Wolf & the Witch

This is the fun part of writing and publishing a book – the good reviews! I’m lucky to have a number of them already for Maximilian and Alys’ story. Here’s a sampling – all of these reviews are much longer and can be seen on either the BookBub page or the GoodReads page (or both) for The Wolf & the Witch:

Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Reserve your copy of The Wolf & the Witch today and start reading at midnight!


The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers trilogy of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Denied his rightful legacy, Maximilian de Vries devised a plan to avenge himself upon his father and see his own future secured. Allied with his two half-brothers, he descends upon ancient and mysterious Kilderrick, determined to seize the keep once promised to him, regardless of the price. A woman rumored to be a witch is the sole one bold enough to defy him but Maximilian has a solution—he will take her to wife, whether she be willing or nay, and seal his claim.

But this powerful warrior has yet to match wits with Alys Armstrong, a maiden with a thirst for vengeance and a fury that might exceed his own. Alys has no intention of capitulating to the proud and powerful rogue who stole everything from her—no matter how seductive his touch might be—and she does not share his compulsion to fight fair.

Bitter enemies from the outset, Maximilian and Alys’ match is a battle of wills. When passion flares, will either of them be able to resist temptation? And when Kilderrick itself is in peril, will they join forces to save the holding they each prize—and the unexpected love they value above all else?

Coming May 11, 2021


Pre-order available at some portals:

May Kindle Unlimited Historical Romance Reads

May Historical Romance in Kindle Unlimited Bookfunnel promotion

This month, I’ve organized a Historical Romance promotion at BookFunnel featuring Kindle Unlimited reads. You’ll find The Last Highlander among the listings, and a lot of other romances by bestselling authors, too. The books are all enrolled in Kindle Unlimited this month. The promotion runs through the end of the month.

Visit the landing page.