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.

A Baron for All Seasons Today!

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

A Baron for All Seasons, book three in my Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romance novellas, is available today! This is Anthea and Rupert’s story and a second chance romance. It has some lovely reviews already, too.

There’s also a new family tree for North Barrows that you can download.

The fourth and final book in the series, A Most Inconvenient Earl, is complete and available for pre-order for March delivery. Woo-HOO, another completed series!

A Baron for All Seasons, #3 of the Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix

Rupert Haskell has always thought that Anthea, his friend Alexander’s younger sister, would make an excellent choice of bride, but the loss of his inheritance made it impossible for him to court her. Caught between his honor and his heart, the only way he can show his esteem for Anthea is remove the stain from her name—even if that means having to watch her marry another man.

Anthea Armstrong left London in her debut season when she was falsely accused of theft. Now that the real villain has been apprehended, she’s returned to town to arrange her brother’s wedding. She hopes to once again encounter the mysterious suitor who stole her heart with a kiss at a masquerade ball…when she realizes the mysterious man is none other than Rupert Haskell, can she convince this proud man of honor to take a chance on love?

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More Books Enrolled in Kindle Unlimited

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

I’ve enrolled more books in Kindle Unlimited, so if you’re a KU subscriber, here’s your chance to binge-read!

These series were enrolled in KU at the beginning of the month:

The Bride Quest (including two boxed sets)

The Champions of St. Euphemia (including the boxed set)

The Rogues of Ravensmuir (including the boxed set)

As well as One Knight Enchanted, One Knight’s Return, Pearl Beyond Price and Unicorn Bride.

This week, I’ve added:

The Beauty Bride, #1 of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix — The Jewels of Kinfairlie

The Renegade's Heart, #1 of the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix — The True Love Brides

The Mercenary's Bride, #1 of the Brides of Inverfyre series of medieval Scottish romances — The Brides of Inverfyre

The Last Highlander, a Scottish time travel romance and romantic comedy by Claire Delacroix

I also enrolled my Time Travel Romances.

Because everything is enrolled now, I could add the Boxed Sets.

As mentioned previously, Blood Brothers will not be enrolled in KU before the series is completed (and maybe not then.)

The Brides of North Barrows will not be enrolled in KU either, because those stories are included in anthologies that are in wide distribution.

Beguiled, a collection of short stories and romances by Deborah Cooke and Claire Delacroix

The only outlier at this point is Beguiled, my collection of short stories. Because The Ballad of Rosamunde is enrolled in Kindle Unlimited, Beguiled can’t be available at other retailers—but because the other stories are in wide distribution, Beguiled can’t be enrolled in KU. So, the ebook of Beguiled is available only at Amazon.

The Crusader’s Bride is FREE!

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

The Champions of St. Euphemia series is currently enrolled in Kindle Unlimited, which means that it’s available exclusively at Amazon, and also that if you’re a KU subscriber, you can read the series for free.

From today through September 19, The Crusader’s Bride is free at Amazon. No matter how you read, this is a great chance to grab Gaston and Ysmaine’s story!

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

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?

The Crusader’s Bride is currently enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and available exclusively at Amazon.

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The Ballad of Rosamunde in Spanish

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

The Ballad of Rosamunde is available in a new Spanish edition today!

This also means that the print edition of The Snow White Bride in Spanish is available, as it includes The Ballad of Rosamunde.

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

Atrapada en el reino de las hadas, Rosamunde solo puede ser liberada por el amor verdadero, pero el hombre que ella amaba está muerto. Padraig anhela ser más que un amigo… ¿podrá él ganarse su corazón para siempre?

Esta es una traducción al español neutral de América Latina.

La balada de Rosamunde está también disponible en inglés como audiolibro.

Five-Star Reviews for A Baron for All Seasons

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

One of my favorite parts of publishing a book is seeing the first reviews come in – especially if they’re good ones! Here are the first two reviews for A Baron for All Seasons, and they’re both five-stars!

“The characters come to life on the pages and pull you in to their world. Delacroix is a masterful story teller who weaves together a fascinating tale of family drama, societal norms, perseverance, honor and love. I devoured it within a day…an exceptionally written, delightful tale of Regency romance.”

Here’s the full 5-star review from Naomi, posted on Bookbub.

Tina has also posted a five-star review on Goodreads:
“Surprises abound and readers will love the eventual HEA for these two young lovers. Ms. Delacroix writes believable, memorable characters and lovely and descriptive prose that moves the story along. I highly recommend A Baron for All Seasons.”

You can read Tina’s entire review here.

Have you reserved your copy of this second-chance Regency romance yet?

A Baron for All Seasons will be available in September 2021.

Pre-order available at some portals: