First Knights

I have a new boxed set coming in August of four medieval romance series starters. This is a great way to sample my various series of books.

First Knights, a digital bundle of four medieval romance series starters by Claire Delacroix

First Knights includes four medieval romance series starters from the Queen of Medieval Romance, Claire Delacroix. Be swept away to a realm of pageantry and chivalry, where each knight competes for his lady’s favor, each lady knows her heart’s desire—and love conquers all. Included in this digital bundle are four first-in-series medieval romances: One Knight Enchanted, The Princess, The Beauty Bride and The Crusader’s Bride.

In One Knight Enchanted—book #1 of the Rogues & Angels series—Annelise seeks refuge at a keep when she is separated from her party and pursued by hungry wolves. The price of admission is marriage to its mysterious lord, and she agrees—only to find herself in a luxurious palace, and seduced by her secretive spouse. Her new husband believes he is doomed, but Annelise knows that love can conquer all. Can she save her husband from the curse placed upon him, or will breaking her promise to him cost any chance to win his wary heart?

In The Princess—book #1 of the Bride Quest series—Brianna is obliged to choose one of three brothers as her husband. Instead, she challenges them, vowing to wed the one who brings her a gift that makes her laugh. She has no intention of laughing at all, but one brother, Luc, declines to follow her whim. Sparks fly between the willful princess and the disillusioned knight after his brothers depart, and from this battle of wills, an unexpected love dawns. When the other knights return, will Luc take up his sword again to defend the maiden who has claimed his heart, or will Brianna be compelled to wed another?

First Knights, a digital bundle of four medieval romance series starters by Claire Delacroix

In The Beauty Bride—book #1 of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series—Madeline flees her arranged marriage to the notorious outlaw Rhys FitzHenry, only to be pursued and seduced by her stubborn betrothed. Is she just a possession to this man who wants a son above all else, or can she capture his love for her own? Why does Rhys tell her so many stories, and what do they reveal about her enigmatic husband’s hidden heart?

In The Crusader’s Bride—book #1 of the Champions of St. Euphemia series—the widow Ysmaine makes a marriage of convenience, accepting the offer of a Templar knight in Jerusalem who is leaving the order to return to France. When their party is attacked, Ysmaine learns that Gaston carries a secret treasure in trust for the Templars, Ysmaine knows that her new husband’s survival may depend upon her assistance—and that this man of honor has stolen her heart. Can she persuade him of the merit of love and trust before it’s too late?

The First Knights digital boxed set includes four thrilling series starters by Claire Delacroix, bursting with medieval romance, adventure, suspense, and love everlasting. Be swept away to Claire’s medieval world in this introduction to four of her medieval romance series today!

Coming August 17
Pre-order available at some portals:

The Crusader’s Bride in Portuguese

I have a new team translating The Champions of St. Euphemia into Portuguese for the Brazilian market. Some of my earliest translations at Harlequin Historicals were for Brazil, so it’s always exciting to have a new release in that market. The Portuguese edition of The Crusader’s Bride is now available – you can find the Saga Campeões de Santa Eufêmia under Translations-Português.


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

Gaston lutava por dever e honra — até que Ysmaine o tentou a lutar por seu amor…

Quando, sem aviso, o templário Gaston herda a propriedade de sua família, ele sabe que precisa de uma esposa e herdeiro. Um casamento de conveniência com uma viúva que precisa de ajuda é uma solução prática, e os recém-casados deixam Jerusalém, encarregados de entregar um pacote para os Templários. Longe da vida que conhece há anos, Gaston logo percebe que pouco acontece como planejado, em especial sua misteriosa esposa, cuja presença desperta um fogo inesperado…

Duas vezes viúva, Ysmaine duvidava que algum dia voltaria a se casar, muito menos um casamento de mérito, até que ela se encante com o rude cavaleiro que pretende defendê-la. Ysmaine se casa de novo, não apenas por sua própria escolha, mas com um guerreiro cuja honra ela admira. Ela está determinada a mostrar a Gaston que o casamento tem mais a oferecer a ambos do que um herdeiro, mas primeiro ela deve ganhar a confiança do homem cauteloso com quem casou-se em um impulso…

Nenhum dos dois percebe que o que fora confiado a Gaston é um tesouro dos Templários , muito menos que alguém de seu pequeno grupo pretende reivindicá-lo a qualquer custo. Na companhia de estranhos repletos de segredos, será que Gaston ousará confiar em sua nova esposa? Ysmaine pode convencer Gaston a confidenciar o que sabe? Conseguirão resolver o enigma juntos, antes que o plano do vilão se concretize e tudo esteja perdido?

Gaston lutava por dever e honra — até que Ysmaine o tentou a lutar por seu amor…

Quando, sem aviso, o templário Gaston herda a propriedade de sua família, ele sabe que precisa de uma esposa e herdeiro. Um casamento de conveniência com uma viúva que precisa de ajuda é uma solução prática, e os recém-casados deixam Jerusalém, encarregados de entregar um pacote para os Templários. Longe da vida que conhece há anos, Gaston logo percebe que pouco acontece como planejado, em especial sua misteriosa esposa, cuja presença desperta um fogo inesperado…

Duas vezes viúva, Ysmaine duvidava que algum dia voltaria a se casar, muito menos um casamento de mérito, até que ela se encante com o rude cavaleiro que pretende defendê-la. Ysmaine se casa de novo, não apenas por sua própria escolha, mas com um guerreiro cuja honra ela admira. Ela está determinada a mostrar a Gaston que o casamento tem mais a oferecer a ambos do que um herdeiro, mas primeiro ela deve ganhar a confiança do homem cauteloso com quem casou-se em um impulso…

Nenhum dos dois percebe que o que fora confiado a Gaston é um tesouro dos Templários , muito menos que alguém de seu pequeno grupo pretende reivindicá-lo a qualquer custo. Na companhia de estranhos repletos de segredos, será que Gaston ousará confiar em sua nova esposa? Ysmaine pode convencer Gaston a confidenciar o que sabe? Conseguirão resolver o enigma juntos, antes que o plano do vilão se concretize e tudo esteja perdido?

A Print Book Giveaway!

Cecelia Mecca has put together a fun giveaway on Facebook, featuring five new historical romance series.

Historical Romance Signed Paperback Giveaway May 2021

𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬

⁣⁣⁣⁣Enter to win five series starters paperbacks from historical romance authors all releasing this week. One winner will receive five signed paperbacks, the first book in each participating author’s series.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

This giveaway is set up in Facebook Messenger – clicking the link below will take you to Cecelia’s FB Messenger. (Yes, you need a FB account.) Once there, click on the link Get Started to begin an automated sequence of messages. Cecelia has made an art of this and it’s pretty neat!

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀: ⁣Cecelia Mecca, Merry Farmer, Julie Johnstone, Author Claire Delacroix, Lori Ann Bailey ⁣⁣

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘜𝘚 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬. 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝟧/𝟤𝟨.


If you’re not on Facebook and still would like a chance to win a print copy of The Wolf & the Witch, there was a contest for one in my Knights & Rogues newsletter that went out last week. Maybe check your email, if you missed it. 🙂

The Crusader’s Handfast in Spanish

Today, the final book in my Champions of St. Euphemia series is available in Spanish! El compromiso del caballero de las Cruzadas is Duncan and Radegunde’s story, and it’s available in both ebook and trade paperback editions.


The Crusader's Handfast, book five of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, in its Spanish edition

Duncan amó y perdió, hasta que Radegunde lo convenció de que volviera a entregar su corazón.

Después de la pérdida de su esposa, Duncan se ganaba su camino como guerrero a sueldo, seguro de que nunca volvería a tener un hogar propio.  Merry Radegunde lo convence de disfrutar la vida que tiene y Duncan se encuentra inesperadamente enamorado, aunque sabe que la diferencia de edades significa que cualquier matrimonio estaría condenado…

Radegunde nunca se ha preocupado por las reglas de los demás y no ve ninguna razón para negar el amor verdadero.  Ella promete ganarse el corazón reacio de Duncan y convencer al honorable guerrero  no solo de amar de nuevo, sino de esperar algo más que la mera supervivencia, y Duncan es seducido.  Él toma su mano entre las suyas, prometiendo un matrimonio durante un año y un día, con la esperanza de poder construirles un futuro en ese momento…

Pero la posesión del tesoro Templario pone en peligro a aquellos a quienes sirven y aman, lo que obliga a Radegunde y a Duncan a elegir entre sus propios deseos y el bien común.  El propio legado de Duncan es la clave, pero ¿puede él reclamar su derecho de nacimiento sin sacrificar su sueño de un futuro con Radegunde?

¡Próximamente! Se publicará en Mayo
Los pedidos adelantados están disponibles en algunas plataformas.


The Crusader's Handfast, book 5 of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, Spanish edition

The Wolf & the Witch Today!

There are few things more exciting for me than launching a new series of medieval romances. The publication of The Wolf & the Witch is especially exciting because I love this book so much. Maximilian and Alys are such a perfect match for each other—although it takes them a while to agree with me. 🙂

You can read an excerpt here.

I hope you enjoy this book, too!


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?


Get your copy at these portals:


The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, hardcover large print edition

Large Print Edition

The Wolf & the Witch will be published in trade paperback with Maximilian on the cover and also in a hardcover large print edition with the cover at left.


The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers trilogy of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, audio edition

Coming in Audio

The Wolf & the Witch will be available in audio in late May or early June, narrated by Tim Campbell.