Reading Guide Updated for 2026

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Deborah Cooke

Since 2016, I’ve been publishing a reader guide as a free download. This little volume is thick with links. There are links to product pages as well as links to other content on my site that you might have missed—an out-take scene, family trees to download, audio samples, and swag. There are also suggestions for reading order, beyond the series order.

I change the cover each year when it’s updated so you know which version you have. The newest one for 2026 is purple, as at left.

Retailers all have different procedures for making updated content available to customers. At KOBO, GooglePlay and Apple, the updates are pushed out automatically. At Nook, I understand you need to archive the book, wait a couple of days, then download it again. Amazon never seems to push out updates when I need them to.

As a result, this year’s guide is a new product at Amazon. You’ll have to download it again, even if you had it before. If it isn’t free at Amazon in your geo, you can get the Amazon version in my online store. You’ll have the guide with Amazon book links.

I have changed my distribution to Apple, so the book will be a new product there, but the one in the store won’t have Apple book links. The links will point to my website instead. If you would like a version with Apple book links, it’s available free in my online store.

Of course, the generic version, with book links to my websites, is also available in my online store.

Apple version of the guide in my online store.

Generic version of the guide in my online store.

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Amazon version of the guide in my online store.

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A Duke by Any Other Name is 99¢

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Deborah Cooke

For the month of August, A Duke by Any Other Name, book three of the Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romances, is discounted to just 99 pennies.

A Duke by Any Other Name, book two of the Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix, is discounted to 99cents for a limited time

A Duke by Any Other Name, book 2 of the Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix

Daphne Goodenham has always been determined to wed a duke—not just because she loves fine dresses and parties, but because she wants to guarantee that she and her sister are never destitute again. When she meets the Duke of Inverfyre, a notorious fop, she immediately notices intriguing inconsistencies. Is there more to the duke than meets the eye? Why would he hide the truth if he were handsome, young, rich and a duke?

Alexander, the Duke of Inverfyre, is bent on catching a notorious thief who injured his sister, no matter what the cost. But confronted by the lovely Miss Goodenham, Alexander’s disguise proves to be no defense against her curiosity—and he has no resistance to her kiss. Will Daphne inadvertently foil Alexander’s plan? Will he have to sacrifice her interest to avenge his sister? Or can Daphne ensure Alexander’s triumph and make her own Christmas wish come true?

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FR33 Book Blast Today

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Deborah Cooke

Today’s the day for the Romance Book Blast, a multi-author promotion featuring lots of free reads. This is a great chance to find a new author or a new series to love.

There are over 950 titles included this time, so you should find lots of new reads. You’ll find Just One Fake Date on the first page for Steamy Contemporary Romance and The Beauty Bride in Historical Romance.

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The Wolf & the Witch is FR33 at Apple

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Deborah Cooke

The Wolf & the Witch, book one of my Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances, is a free read at Apple. It’s their featured free read through August 2.

Maximilian and Alys’ story is also free at Nook, KOBO, GooglePlay, and in my online store. It is 99cents at Amazon, unless they choose to match the free price at other portals in your geo.

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?

Buy Links for the New Editions of the Jewels of Kinfairlie

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Deborah Cooke

I told you about these new editions last month in this blog post, but now my proof copies have arrived. They’re so pretty that I had to show them to you!

These are the three hardcovers.

2026 editions of the Jewels of Kinfairlie, with new covers

And here are the three trade paperbacks, on top.

The hardcovers have the new illustrations of the couples on the case laminate.

case laminate of the new hardcover edition of The Beauty Bride

case laminate of the new hardcover edition of The Rose Red Bride

case laminate of the new hardcover edition of The Snow White Bride

The trade paperbacks have those illustrations duplexed – that is, they’re printed on the inside of the cover.

duplexed cover of the new edition of The Beauty Bride

duplexed cover of the new edition of The Rose Red Bride

duplexed cover of the new edition of The Snow White Bride

These new editions are available in my online store for pre-order now – here’s the bundle of hardcovers, which ships in August.

They’ll also be coming to retailers in February 2027. Remember that the print edition of The Snow White Bride includes The Ballad of Rosamunde. You can pre-order them following the links below:

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The Beauty Bride special edition in trade paperback