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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.

KOBO Audiobooks Super Romance Sale

KOBO has a romance audiobook sale running from today through February 16. You’ll find many discounted titles there, including three of my medieval romance series-starters. The Beauty Bride, The Renegade’s Heart and The Crusader’s Bride are all discounted to $4.99CA/$3.99US/$4.99AU/$5.99NZD/£2.99GBP

I’ve included all the links below, in case you want to compare prices. I have offered the sale price to other portals but they won’t all support them. Chirp has. 🙂

Ah, KOBO has a landing page for the sale. Click the graphic or this link.

KOBO February 2022 Romance audiobook sale

The Beauty Bride, #1 of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix is also available in audio

More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their love…The Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. And he has no choice but to see them all wed in haste.

Lady Madeline’s heart is not for sale…especially not to a notorious outlaw like Rhys FitzHenry. Yet Madeline’s hand has been sold, to none other than this battle-weary warrior with a price on his head. A more dutiful maiden might cede to the Laird’s command and meekly accept her fate, but Madeline has never been obedient. She decides to run away, though she never dreams that Rhys will pursue her.

She does not expect this taciturn man to woo her with fanciful stories, much less that each of his enthralling tales will reveal a scar upon his shielded soul. She never imagines that a man like Rhys could imperil her own heart while revealing so little of his own feelings. When Rhys’ past threatens his future, Madeline takes a leap of faith. She dares to believe him innocent—and risks her own life to pursue a passion more priceless than the rarest gem.


“A lyrical medieval-era romance!”—Publishers Weekly

“Claire Delacroix is always a winner for me with her tales of chivalry, passion and lush romance—I simply love her books. I found this one to be a great read, and recommend it highly to anyone liking a rousing, medieval-period romance. Five angels!”—Fallen Angel Reviews

“Ms. Delacroix creates an atmosphere so real that you’ll feel the wind in your hair as you race across the land with the protagonists. This writer is a genius at stirring the emotions of her readers and letting them share the excitement of the characters.”—Rendezvous


Audiobook narrated by Saskia Maarleveld.


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The Renegade's Heart, #1 of the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix is also available in audio

She would risk everything to save his soul…

Released from the captivity of the Fae, Murdoch Seton wants nothing more than to forget his lost years. Undertaking a quest to recover treasure stolen from his family seems the perfect solution – but Murdoch is not counting upon a curious maiden who holds both the secret to the theft and his sole redemption.

Isabella is outraged to find her brother’s keep besieged by a renegade knight—especially one who is too handsome for his own good or hers. After a single encounter, she becomes convinced that his cause is just and decides to unveil the true thief, never imagining that their single shared kiss has launched a battle for Murdoch’s very soul.

As the treacherous Fae move to claim Murdoch forever, Isabella seeks to heal the knight who has stolen her heart. But will Murdoch allow her to take a risk and endanger herself? Or will he sacrifice himself to ensure Isabella’s future?


Audio edition narrated by Saskia Maarleveld.


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

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?


Audiobook narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds.


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Passionate Historical Romance Multi-Author Promotion

Feb 2022 Passionate Historical Romance BF Promo
Something Wicked This Way Comes, #1 of the Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix

My friend Emmanuelle de Maupassant has organized a multi-author historical romance promotion for the month of February, featuring series starters that are free or 99¢ and available at all portals. You’ll find Something Wicked This Way Comes on the landing page, as well as the pre-order for the Brides of North Barrows boxed set.

Lucien and Sophia’s story, Something Wicked This Way Comes, is a Regency romance and is free for the month of February at all portals.

Visit the landing page at BookFunnel!

The Crusader’s Kiss in Portuguese

The Crusader’s Kiss is now available in Portuguese!


The Crusader's Kiss, book three of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, Portuguese edition

Bartholomew queimava de vontade de vingar o passado, até Anna lhe dar um futuro…

Bartholomew retorna à Inglaterra para vingar os pais e recuperar seu legado roubado, só para ser desafiado por um bando de ladrões na floresta da propriedade que já foi seu lar. Ele captura o líder ousado, mas descobre ser uma donzela disfarçada, com inteligência e audácia que o intrigam. Ele sugere um casamento de mentira para ter acesso à Propriedade, mas jamais supôs que a união fará os dois sentirem-se tentados a ir além. Contudo, Bartholomew pode confiar em uma mulher que sobrevive de trapaças?

Anna só quer justiça para o povo de Haynesdale, não importa qual seja o preço, e não aceita a interferência de um cavaleiro estrangeiro, por mais bonito que ele possa ser. Bartholomew pode ser um aliado útil, se ao menos ela conseguisse ter certeza dos objetivos dele. Este cavaleiro enlouquecedor e charmoso está apenas a usando para aprender tudo o que ela sabe da história do local por alguma causa misteriosa?

Quando a identidade de Bartholomew como o herdeiro perdido de Haynesdale é revelada, ele se torna a presa daqueles que destruíram sua família. Ele e Anna podem deixar a desconfiança de lado e trabalhar juntos pelo futuro de Haynesdale, e pelo amor que começa a nascer?

Des Kreuzfahrers Braut is free!

Heute ist Des Kreuzfahrers Braut frei! Es handelt sich um einen Leerverkauf, also schnappen Sie sich Ihr Exemplar vor dem 30. Januar!

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

Today, Des Kreuzfahrers Braut – the German edition of The Crusader’s Bride – is free! It’s a short sale so grab your copy before January 30th!

At the end of December, I told you that the German edition of The Rose Red Bride was enrolled in KDP Select. The first two Champions of St. Euphemia medieval romances are also now enrolled in KDP Select, too. That means these books are available exclusively at Amazon and that you can read all three of them free if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Here’s a wonderful review from the Amazon.de site—the first written review and it’s five stars!

five star review for The Crusader's Bride on Amazon.de

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.


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

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 in Kindle Unlimited

Des Kreuzfahrers Braut, Taschenbuch:

The Warrior’s Prize in Spanish

The final book in my True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances is now available in a Spanish edition!

La doncella era solo otro tesoro por ganar, hasta que ella le robó el corazón y cambió su vida para siempre…

Indignada de que el alma de su amado hermano fuera el diezmo de las hadas para el infierno, Elizabeth sabe que debe salvarlo.  Después de todo ella es la única en su familia que puede ver a las hadas, y ya está maldita por su propio rey.  Malcolm puede haberse ofrecido a reemplazar a su camarada por honor, pero Elizabeth sabe quién merece más vivir, y no es el apuesto pícaro, Rafael, quien se preocupa solo por su propio bienestar.  Debería ser fácil hacer una apuesta con un mercenario, especialmente porque a Elizabeth no le importa el costo para ella misma.  Sin embargo, para su sorpresa, Rafael demuestra ser el hombre que no solo acepta su desafío, sino que destierra la maldición del rey de las Hadas con besos que hacen que su sangre se encienda.  ¿Podría esta guerrero endurecido, que parece no tener corazón, ser el amor destinado que ella ha esperado?

A primera vista, Rafael cree que Elizabeth es un ángel enviado para juzgarlo, y sabe cuál será su veredicto.  Él ha tomado decisiones para sobrevivir y no está orgulloso de ellas.  Pero Elizabeth lo desafía a cambiar, con una audacia que despierta una nobleza de propósito que Rafael había olvidado que poseía.  ¿Podrá esta valiente doncella curar las heridas de su pasado?  ¿Puede Rafael ganarse el derecho de concederle la vida que ella se merece, y hacerlo antes de que el rey de las hadas desencadene su trampa, convirtiendo a Elizabeth en su cautiva para siempre?


Esta es una traducción al español neutral de América Latina.


La recompensa del guerrero está también disponible en inglés como audiolibro.


Llegará en enero.