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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 Bride is Free

The Crusader’s Bride is my free series starter for Q2. If you haven’t read Gaston and Ysmaine’s book and started on the adventure with the Champions of St. Euphemia, this is the perfect opportunity to do so!

The Crusader's Bride, book one of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

The Crusader's Bride, book one of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Gaston battled for duty and honor—until Ysmaine tempted him to fight for her love…

When the Templar knight Gaston unexpectedly inherits his family estate, he knows he needs a wife and heir. A marriage of convenience to a widow in need of assistance is a practical solution and the newly-wed pair leave Jerusalem, entrusted with the delivery of a package for the Templars. Away from the life he has known for years, Gaston quickly realizes that little is following his plan—especially his mysterious wife, whose presence awakens an unexpected fire…

Twice widowed, Ysmaine doubts she will ever wed again, let alone have a marriage of merit—until she is charmed by the gruff knight intent upon defending her. Ysmaine weds again, not only by her own choice but to a warrior whose honor she admires. She is determined to show Gaston that marriage has more to offer them both than an heir, but first she must win the trust of the wary man she has impulsively wed…

Neither realize that Gaston has been entrusted with the treasure of the Templars—much less that someone in their small party is intent upon claiming the prize at any cost. In a company of strangers with secrets, can Gaston dare to trust his new bride? Can Ysmaine convince Gaston to confide what he knows? Can they solve the riddle together before the villain’s plan comes to fruition and all is lost?

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Kinfairlie Knights Coming in Audio

Kinfairlie Knights, a digital bundle of three medieval Scottish first-in-series romances by Claire Delacroix

My boxed set Kinfairlie Knights is available at retailers again. This popular bundle includes three series-starters set in the medieval realm of Kinfairlie and Ravensmuir: The Rogue, The Beauty Bride and The Renegade’s Heart. You can buy it at digital portals, or directly from me at a better price. (Look in the Store.)

Why is it back? Because there will be an audiobook boxed set of Kinfairlie Knights available soon. Stay tuned!

The Store

I’ve been updating the site and configuring my online Store. I’m still working on the update of individual book pages, but there are some items for sale already.

For each item, you’ll be taken to Paypal to pay for your order. You can use credit cards there or your Paypal account. When you buy books from me, I’ll include swag with it. For ebooks, after payment, you’ll be directed to BookFunnel to download your ebook.

One Knight Enchanted, #1 of the Rogues & Angels series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix
  1. You can buy individual signed books from me. The links will be on each book page, posted in USD and will include the postage to US and Canadian addresses. You can see a typical buy button on the page for One Knight Enchanted.
  2. You can buy an entire series of books in print from me and you’ll get them signed. When you buy multiple books at the same time, you’ll save on the postage price. The series bundles will live on the series page – you can see a typical buy link on the Bride Quest page.
  3. You can buy ebook bundles directly from me – when you do, your ebook will be delivered by BookFunnel. Many of these bundles are available exclusively from me. You’ll find them in the Store.
  4. Soon, you’ll be able to buy audiobooks directly from me. Stay tuned for that!
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The Ballad of Rosamunde in Italian

I have a new translation this week – The Ballad of Rosamunde is now available in Italian. This means the Jewels of Kinfairlie series is all available in Italian editions.

The Ballad of Rosamunde, book four of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, Italian edition

Intrappolata nel Regno delle Fate, Rosamunde può essere liberata solo dal vero amore…ma l’uomo che lei amava è morto. Padraig vorrebbe che la loro amicizia si trasformasse in qualcosa di più…riuscirà a conquistare il cuore di Rosamunde per sempre?

The Crusader’s Bride in German

I have another translation available this week – The Crusader’s Bride is now available in German.


The Crusader's Bride, book one of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, German edition

Gaston kämpfte für Pflicht und Ehre … bis Ysmaine ihn dazu verführte, um ihre Liebe zu kämpfen …

Als der Tempelritter Gaston unerwartet den Besitz seiner Familie erbt, weiß er, dass er eine Frau und einen Erben braucht. Eine Vernunftehe mit einer hilfsbedürftigen Witwe erscheint als eine praktische Lösung. Betraut mit dem Überbringen einer Fracht für die Templer, verlässt das frisch vermählte Paar Jerusalem. Das Leben, wie Gaston es seit seiner Jugend gekannt hat, ist vorüber, und er stellt fest, dass nur noch wenig nach Plan verläuft – besonders, was die Beziehung zu seiner geheimnisvollen neuen Frau angeht, deren Gegenwart ein unerwartetes Feuer in ihm schürt …

Zweifach verwitwet, zweifelt Ysmaine daran, dass sie je wieder eine Ehe eingehen wird, schon gar keine, die ihr zum Vorteil gereicht – bis der schroffe Streiter, der sich als ihr Retter entpuppt, ihr Herz erobert. Sie ist entschlossen, Gaston zu beweisen, dass eine Ehe für sie beide mehr bereithält als einen Erben, aber zuerst muss sie das Vertrauen des Mannes gewinnen, den sie so impulsiv geheiratet hat …

Keiner von beiden weiß, dass Gaston ein kostbarer Schatz des Templerordens anvertraut wurde – und dass jemand in ihrer Reisegruppe diese Beute um jeden Preis für sich haben will. Kann Gaston, umgeben von Fremden, es wagen, seiner neuen Frau zu vertrauen? Kann Ysmaine ihn davon überzeugen, ihr anzuvertrauen, was er weiß? Können sie das Rätsel gemeinsam lösen, bevor der Schurke seine Pläne in die Tat umsetzt und alles verloren ist?


Des Kreuzfahrers Braut ist auch als Hörbuch in englischer Sprache erhältlich.


Des Kreuzfahrers Braut, E-book:


The Crusader's Bride, book one of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, German edition

Des Kreuzfahrers Braut, Taschenbuch: