Read A Most Inconvenient Earl Today!

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Deborah Cooke

A Most Inconvenient Earl, book four of the Brides of North Barrows series of Regency romance novellas by Claire Delacroix

Eurydice Goodenham is convinced that a marriage of convenience with the notorious Sebastian Montgomery, Earl of Rockmorton, would be ideal: in exchange for one child, she can retreat to the library of his country house to write, while he continues his scandalous life in London. But when she finds herself falling in love with her unpredictable, mischievous and secretly honorable husband, does she have any hope of claiming his heart?

Sebastian is bored with the world’s amusements, until his friend’s ward makes a startling proposal. He can’t help but challenge Eurydice’s expectations in return. A wild escape to Gretna Green convinces him that his unexpected bride is perfect for him—except that Eurydice doesn’t believe in love. Can Sebastian win this bluestocking’s reluctant heart in time to save a Christmas—and a marriage—going awry?

Eurydice’s story is the fourth and final book in the series. It is included in a Regency Christmas anthology, Twelve Lords for Christmas, and is now available on its own.

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The Princess is FREE!

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Deborah Cooke

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish, The Princess, book one of my Bride Quest series of medieval romances, is FREE March 16 to 19, Seattle time. This book is set in medieval Ireland, which makes it the perfect choice for some lucky reading.

The Princess, #1 of The Princess, #1 of the Bride Quest series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Princess Brianna of Tullymullagh is determined to marry only for love—until her father’s holding is conquered and the king decrees that she must wed one of the victor’s sons. Thinking she can outwit this condition, Brianna issues a challenge: the son who brings her a gift that makes her laugh will win her hand.

Thus begins the Bride Quest of the three brothers Fitzgavin.

Burke and Rowan, knights both, ride out on Brianna’s quest, each intent upon triumph. Only Luc refuses to participate, for he knows that a princess had no place in the life of a battle-weary warrior like himself. Brianna is not inclined to accept his refusal—she tempts him and awakens his slumbering senses with her alluring beauty and her sweet kisses. Luc has sworn to lay down his sword forever—until he is the sole one who can defend the fair maiden who has claimed his shielded heart.

“Claire Delacroix is the queen of medieval romance! Reading The Princess is like sipping vintage wine—delectable!”
Rendezvous

USA Today Bestselling Title

“Exquisite! A marvelously beautiful tale of love!”
Bell, Book & Candle

Winner
1998 Best Historical Romance
Colorado Romance Writers’ Award of Excellence

Finalist
1998 Best Historical Romance
Holt Medallion

Finalist
1998 Best Medieval Historical Romance
Romantic Times

“The essence of fairy tale, fable and legend!”
Romantic Times

The Princess is currently enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and available exclusively at Amazon.

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“Delacroix captured me with the first sentence…and left me wanting more! Her musical style of writing transformed this story into a bard’s tale of knights, quests, mystery and love.”
All About Romance

“[Claire Delacroix] has a magical, lyrical style of writing that captures the reader from the first page. Add mysterious secret treasure, as well as several murders, to this wonderfully passionate romance and you have an exciting medieval that’s not to be missed.”
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The Hunter & the Heiress in Audio

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Deborah Cooke

The Hunter & the Heiress

Nothing could be further from Amaury de Vries’ expectations than joining his half-brother’s company of mercenaries in the wilds of Scotland. A knight and a champion at the joust, he expected to inherit a holding—until the man he has known as his father revealed a terrible truth and disavowed him. Left with nothing, Amaury rides to Kilderrick, where he loses his heart to a beautiful noblewoman in the forest. A practical man, he knows he has no right to court the lady, but when she is abducted, Amaury follows, determined to fulfill his knightly duty by aiding a damsel in distress.

Elizabeth d’Acron has been a pawn and a prize, pursued for her father’s wealthy holding, and wants only to be desired for herself. Seized again, she vows she will surrender to no man—even the handsome knight who comes to her rescue. And truly, there could be no one more vexing than this confident yet inscrutable man, so concerned with duty that he could be wrought of stone—but Elizabeth soon learns that she can trust Amaury to defend her at any cost. She does not expect the seductive fire awakened by his touch, much less his conquest of her wary heart—but has she fallen in love with a man whose affections are already claimed?

Amaury finds himself beguiled by the lady who challenges his every expectation, but knows he has little to offer her. Snared between duty and passion, Amaury is suspicious when a former suitor arrives to court Elizabeth anew and they disagree. But when Elizabeth is threatened, Amaury chooses to risk his life in her defense, hoping his all will be enough. But will he reach Elizabeth and the villainous suitor in time? And can his love alone convince Elizabeth to place her hand in his for all time?

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Enter the Ultimate Giveaway!

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Deborah Cooke

☆❥¸.•*´¨)☆❥It’s the ULTIMATE CELTIC GIVEAWAY!!☆❥¸.•*´¨)☆❥

March has arrived and so has a fantastic giveaway. It’s all things Celtic this month and some of my author friends and I have banded together to bring you the Ultimate Celtic giveaway! Entering is EASY! Simply click on the link below and ‘follow’ authors on the platform of their choice. That ‘follow’ enters you for a chance to win!

Grand Prize is a silver “Irish Amber” necklace! There will be TWO runner-ups, each winning a $25 Amazon Gift Card, so enter today! Giveaway ends March 18th!

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Great fun and great giveaways from your Ultimate Author friends!

The Hunter & the Heiress in KDP Select!

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Deborah Cooke

Amaury and Elizabeth’s book is now available in KDP Select. If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can read The Hunter & the Heiress FREE!

The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Snared between duty and passion, Amaury finds himself beguiled by the lady who challenges his every expectation, but knows he has little to offer her. But when Elizabeth is threatened by a former suitor who will not be refused, Amaury risks his all in her defense, hoping it will be enough. But can he intervene in time? And will love alone convince Elizabeth to place her hand in his for all time?