The Last Highlander is just 99 pennies

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Deborah Cooke

I’m kicking off the new year with a sale on The Last Highlander, my popular Scottish time travel romance. Grab Morgan and Alastair’s story for just 99 pennies this month!

The Last Highlander, a Scottish time travel romance by Claire Delacroix, is on sale for just 99cents for a limited time

The Last Highlander, a time travel romance by Claire Delacroix writing as Claire Cross, 2022 edition

Scotland, 1314—After the Scots reclaim Edinburgh Castle, Alasdair MacAuley only wants to celebrate. But the revels are interrupted by an old crone who claims the castle’s true owner is the legendary witch Morgaine le Fee. Dared by his fellow warriors to go meet the witch, Alasdair heads down a flight of stairs—and tumbles right into another century…

Scotland, 1998—American Morgan Lafayette is in Scotland to enjoy the history, not to ogle men in kilts. So when she stumbles upon a brawny man in a kilt, she is less than enthralled. She is certain he’s drunk for he claims Morgan is a powerful sorceress who has brought him to her magical kingdom! Despite her reluctance, she is intensely drawn to this handsome Highlander and the mystery surrounding him, a mystery that has the power to alter history—and her heart—forever…

“Long after the last word, you will bask in the afterglow of this fascinating story.”
—Rendezvous

Finalist
Colorado Romance Writers’ Award of Excellence for Best Paranormal, Fantasy or Time Travel Romance

Previous Editions

The Last Highlander by Claire Cross, original mass market edition — Original mass market edition

The Last Highlander, a time travel romance by Claire Delacroix writing as Claire Cross, 2011 edition — 2011 edition

The Last Highlander, a Scottish time travel romance and romantic comedy by Claire Delacroix — 2017 edition

“The Last Highlander is a tremendous time travel tale that stars two wondrous lead protagonists. The brisk story line will grab onto readers from page one and not let go until the story is complete.”
—Affaire de Coeur

“With an ending guaranteed to bring a tear and a smile to your face—The Last Highlander is a quick-paced, thoroughly entertaining read. A winner!”
—Writers Club Romance Group on AOL Reviewer Board

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At times humorous, at times heartwrenching, this unique time travel deftly combines historical facts with a shimmering romance that defies time and place…The resolution is simply wonderful, and I’m not going to give it away. You will just have to read it yourself to savor the feast Ms. [Delacroix] provides.
—Old Book Barn Gazette

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2024 in Review

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

It’s time to have a look at the year that’s finishing up, then peek into the one that’s about to start.

new editions of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, in hard cover and trade paperback, launched at Kickstarter

In 2024, I created new print editions of my Blood Brothers series of medieval romances, in both trade paperback and hard cover, with new illustrations of the couples. I launched those editions with a Kickstarter campaign.

I published three new books this year:

The Stolen Bride, book three of the Brides of Inverfyre series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

The Hellion’s Heart, book four of The Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix

The Bluestocking's Bargain, book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix

First, I (finally) wrote and published The Stolen Bride, Evangeline and Duncan’s story and book #3 of the Brides of Inverfyre series. That wrapped up my To Write list for Ravensmuir, Inverfyre and Kinfairlie. Will there be more stories set in that world? Probably, but I wanted to get to a good resting point and we’re there now.

I also wrote and published the next two stories in my Regency romance series, The Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction. Both The Hellion’s Heart and The Bluestocking’s Bargain are now available in ebook and print.

I published some translations this year, too.

A Aposta da Viúva is the Portuguese edition of The Widow's Wager, book three of the Regency romance series The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction by Claire Delacroix

O Coração de uma Diabrete is the Portuguese edition of The Hellion's Heart, a Regency romance by Claire Delacroix

The Widow’s Wager and The Hellion’s Heart are now available in Portuguese.

La canaglia is the Italian translation of The Rogue, book one of the Rogues of Ravensmuir series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Ladro di cuore is the Italian edition of The Scoundrel, book two of the Rogues of Ravensmuir series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Il cacciatore e l’ereditiera is the Italian edition of The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Al mio unico desiderio is the Italian edition of The Stolen Bride, book 3 of the Brides of Inverfyre series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Un cuore dall' inferno is the Italian edition of The Hellion's Heart, a Regency romance by Claire Delacroix

Il drago e la fanciulla is the Italian edition of The Dragon & the Damsel, book #3 of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

The Rogue, The Scoundrel, The Hunter & the Heiress, The Stolen Bride and The Hellion’s Heart are available in Italian. I’ve just received the Italian translation for The Dragon & the Damsel and have that to format and publish, too.

El corazón del granuja is the Spanish edition of The Hellion's Heart, a Regency romance by Claire Delacroix

The Wolf & the Witch and The Hellion’s Heart are both available in Spanish.

Die schon Braut, The Beauty Bride book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix in its German edition

La leggenda della Rosa Rosso, The Rose Red Bride, book two of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix in Italian

The Beauty Bride, book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, Portuguese edition

I’ve also had the rights to some translations revert to me, so have been making them available in new editions. The Beauty Bride in German was one of those books, and it’s now a free series starter at the portals. The Rose Red Bride in Italian is now available in my edition, as is The Beauty Bride in Portuguese. There are a lot more of these reversions coming in 2025 – once I have all four titles in the Jewels of Kinfairlie series available in any language, I’ll make The Beauty Bride a free read in that language.

Kickstarter campaign for the 25th anniversary of Love Potion #9 by Claire Delacroix writing as Claire Cross

I have a Kickstarter campaign planned for January to launch the new editions of my time travel romances. The featured title in the campaign is Love Potion #9, but all four of those books (originally published under the pseudonym Claire Cross) will be available in special paperback editions in that campaign.

Love Potion #9, a time travel romance by Claire Delacroix writing as Claire Cross, new cover

Once Upon a Kiss, a time travel romance by Claire Delacroix writing as Claire Cross, new cover

The Moonstone, a time travel romance by Claire Delacroix writing as Claire Cross, new cover

The new versions with these covers will be available from retailers in October. You can get your copy signed at Kickstarter, as well as early, with some fun swag. Follow the campaign here to be notified at launch.

The Duke's Desire, book six in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix

I also have a Kickstarter campaign in preview for hardcover editions of The Champions of St. Euphemia, which I hope to launch later in 2025. You can follow the campaign here to be notified at launch.

And now, let’s talk about new stories. First up in 2025 will be The Duke’s Desire, the sixth book in my Regency romance series. The pre-order is up at the portals now.

I’m so looking forward to 2025!

KOBO Plus Romance Feature at BookFunnel

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

Here’s another multi-author KOBO Plus feature to help you find a new series to love. This one features romance titles only.

You’ll find Christmas at Tullymullagh, Easter at Airdfinnan and the Bride Quest I Boxed Set on the landing page, along with over twenty more romances, all enrolled in KOBO Plus.

Visit the landing page here.

Learn more about KOBO Plus subscriptions here.

The Hellion’s Heart in Portuguese

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

My Regency romance, The Hellion’s Heart, is now available in a Portuguese edition!

Helena Emerson anseia por romance e aventura, e sonha em se casar com um duque por amor. Ela sabe que nunca conseguiria suportar um casamento com o sério Visconde de Addersley, não importa o quão bonito ele seja. Consumido pela lógica e pelo bom senso, o homem poderia muito bem ser uma estátua. Ele nem dança! Ela recusa o pedido de casamento, para grande indignação da família, determinada a se casar feliz ou nem se casar.

Todavia, Joshua Hargood, o sétimo visconde de Addersley, não é o homem que Helena supõe que ele seja. Ele deixou de lado o comportamento libertino há uma década, culpando-se pelo acidente que ceifou sua noiva. No entanto, ele nunca se viu capaz de resistir a um desafio caso a recompensa fosse digna, e o desafio de minar as suposições de Helena é uma enorme tentação. Ele se disfarça, planejando agir como um apenas com a dama com quem deseja se casar, convencido de que é uma vantagem em decorrência de seu passado escandaloso. Helena fica cativada pelo misterioso pretendente e logo desmascara o disfarce, apenas para descobrir que o visconde perdeu uma noiva anos antes, será que o coração dele está disponível para ser reivindicado?

Assim que Joshua se convence do sucesso de suas investidas, o notório irmão dele, que acreditava-se ter sido morto em Waterloo, retorna para exigir o que lhe é devido. Joshua percebe que o irmão amargurado só ficará satisfeito quando a própria Addersley for destruída, junto da felicidade e perspectivas de Joshua. Ele está condenado a ver a tragédia do passado se repetir, ou Joshua conseguirá salvar seu legado e sua amada Helena?

The Widow’s Wager in Spanish

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

My Regency romance, The Widow’s Wager, is now available in a Spanish edition!

La apuesta de la viuda is the Spanish edition of The Widow's Wager by Claire Delacroix

Se casó una vez por deber, pero sólo se volverá a casar por amor…

Desde que tiene memoria, el corazón de Eliza North ha estado en posesión del mejor amigo de su hermano mayor, Nicholas Emerson. Pero él siempre ha sido ajeno a ella, y cuando compró una comisión y marchó a la guerra, ella se casó en su lugar. De regreso a casa de su hermano como viuda, se reencuentra con el capitán Emerson y se da cuenta de que ninguno de sus sentimientos había cambiado. Acepta la petición de este de ser la acompañante de su hermana menor, Helena, con la esperanza de poder ganarse su atención, sobre todo con la ayuda de los misteriosos consejos de la señora Oliver y su guía de seducción.

Nicholas Emerson nunca podría aspirar a casarse con la hija de un duque, especialmente con una tan pragmática como Eliza. Que se casara por amor le hace preguntarse hasta qué punto conocía a la joven después de todo. Ella seguía siendo la única mujer que captaba su atención, pero él sabe que sus heridas significan que nunca podrá casarse con ella. Aun así, no puede resistirse a la oportunidad de solicitar la ayuda de Eliza para la segunda temporada de Helena y la oportunidad, gracias a eso, de estar en su compañía.

Ninguno de los dos prevé el comportamiento salvaje de Helena, ni su necesaria alianza para defender su reputación. Eliza confía en el manuscrito de la señora Oliver para seducirlo y, para asombro de Nicholas, pone en prácticas sus consejos. ¿Cómo puede rechazar a la mujer que ama, aun sabiendo que nunca podrá asegurar su felicidad? Atrapado entre el honor y el amor, Nicholas deberá aceptar las consecuencias que le ha dejado la guerra para asegurar su futuro con la mujer que ama; ¿será Eliza la mujer que cure sus heridas para siempre?