Updated Print Editions

This past month, I’ve updated the print interiors for the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances. This is a job I’ve been meaning to do for quite a while. They were the only print editions in the Ravensmuir world that didn’t have the pretty illuminated caps at the beginning of each chapter – like this:

The Frost Maiden's Kiss, a medieval Scottish romance by Claire Delacroix, in its print editionWhen I set up a book interior for printing, I use a template, and the template that includes these pretty caps is different than the one I was using when the True Love Brides and the Champions of St. Euphemia series were first published. I redid the interiors for the Champions of St. Euphemia when the covers were updated and noticed that the page count with this template ended up being lower – that can mean (depending on the territory and portal) that the price of the print book is slightly lower. That was all the impetus I needed to update the True Love Brides, as well.

The Warrior’s Prize, for example, which is the longest of the four books, has gone from 356 pages to 326 pages. The books look the same on the outside, but they’re prettier inside. They might be a little cheaper, too. 🙂

The Renegade's Heart, #1 of the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix  The Highlander's Curse, #2 of the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix  The Frost Maiden's Kiss, #3 of the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix  The Warrior's Prize, #4 of the True Love Brides series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

New Release – The Rose Red Bride in Italian

The Rose Red Bride is now available in an Italian edition – La Leggenda della Rosa Rossa!

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

Più preziosi dell’oro sono i Gioielli di Kinfairlie, e solo l’uomo più degno può combattere per ottenere il loro amore…Il Laird di Kinfairlie ha delle sorelle nubili, ognuna a suo modo una gemma. E lui non ha altra scelta se non quella di trovare loro un marito il più presto possibile.

Come l’eroina di un’antica leggenda, Vivienne attende nella stanza più alta della torre l’amante che sogna da sempre. E nell’oscurità lui arriva, avvolto in un mantello e incappucciato, in modo che lei non veda il suo volto. La ama dolcemente, completamente…e Vivienne capisce di aver incontrato il suo destino.

Ma alla luce del mattino, il sogno va in frantumi. Erik Sinclair di Blackleith non è un eroe romantico, ma un guerriero diseredato che ha pianificato il suo rapimento per riconquistare la propria eredità.

Indignata dal fatto che Erik abbia bisogno di lei solo perchè gli dia un figlio, ma, nello stesso tempo, intrappolata nella passione che l’uomo risveglia in lei, Vivienne si rende conto che il suo taciturno marito è un uomo migliore di quanto avesse immaginato.
Ma Erik non crede alla crescente fiducia che la moglie nutre per lui e al suo desiderio di aiutarlo a riprendersi ciò che gli spetta. Nè tantomeno sospetta che lei intenda conquistare anche il suo cuore di ghiaccio.

“Una storia bella, sconvolgente, emozionante. Cinque cuori!” The Romance Studio

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The Beauty Bride in Portuguese

I have another translation making its way to retail stores – it’s the Portuguese edition of The Beauty Bride. I’ve also created a Portuguese newsletter – like my Italian newsletter, subscribers will get a newsletter whenever a new translation is available for sale.

The Beauty Bride, book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, Portuguese editionAs Joias de Kinfairlie são mais apreciadas do que ouro, e apenas os mais dignos podem disputar seu amor… O laird de Kinfairlie tem irmãs solteiras, cada uma delas uma joia por mérito próprio. E ele não tem escolha a não ser tratar de casá-las urgentemente.

O coração de lady Madeline não está à venda… muito menos para um notório proscrito como Rhys FitzHenry. No entanto, a mão de Madeline foi vendida a ninguém menos que este guerreiro cansado de lutar e com um preço por sua cabeça. Uma donzela mais obediente poderia ceder às determinações do laird e aceitar passivamente o seu destino, mas Madeline nunca foi obediente. Ela decide fugir, embora não lhe passe pela cabeça que Rhys a perseguirá.

Ela não espera que esse homem taciturno a corteje com histórias fascinantes, muito menos que cada um de seus cativantes contos revele uma cicatriz em sua alma impenetrável. Ela nunca imaginaria que um homem como Rhys pudesse colocar em perigo o seu próprio coração, mesmo revelando tão pouco sobre seus sentimentos. Quando o passado de Rhys ameaça o futuro dele, Madeline lhe dá um voto de confiança. Ela ousa acreditar que ele é inocente — e arrisca a própria vida para ir ao encalço de uma paixão mais inestimável do que a joia mais rara.

“Um lírico romance da era medieval!”—Publishers Weekly

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Fabulous Firsts Blue Collection from the Jewels of Historical Romance

Jewels of Historical Romance Fabulous Firsts Blue Collection

Fabulous Firsts: The Blue Collection, a digital boxed set of first-in-series historical romances from the Jewels of Historical Romances

Fabulous Firsts: The Blue Collection

More than 1700 pages—six novels from six New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors! Each book is the first in a beloved series. From the majesty of medieval castles to the glittering ballrooms of the Regency, read an enchanting novel from six of the twelve Jewels of Historical Romance!

A KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR by Jill Barnett
Book 1 of her Fool Me Once series
England, 14th Century: Desperate to flee a forced marriage to England’s most fearsome knight, Lady Linnet of Ardenwood hires the dangerous mercenary, William de Ros, to help her escape to a convent. But de Ros is the new Baron Warbrooke, her betrothed, who has only a week to woo and win her heart.

THE BRIDE WORE BLUE by Cheryl Bolen
Book 1 of her Brides of Bath series
England, 1811: For six long years Thomas Moreland has dreamed of the beautiful young noblewoman who rescued him. Wealthy now, he’s come to Bath to rescue his fair Felicity—while endeavoring to win her love.

MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE by Lucinda Brant
Book 1 of her Roxton Family Saga
England & France, 1769: Based on real events, a hasty midnight marriage between teenagers establishes a dynasty. Ten years later, Deb stumbles across a wounded duelist in the forest. It is love at first sight. The stranger is in truth her husband Julian, Marquess of Alston, returned from years in exile to claim his wife before a rival can.

THE FORBIDDEN DUKE by Darcy Burke
Book 1 in her The Untouchables series
London, 1811: A decade ago, Titus St. John’s idle roguery brought about the ruin of Eleanor Lockhart—and his self-imposed isolation. Now she’s back, and she needs his help. But by “saving” her, The Forbidden Duke may ruin her life all over again.

LADY DANGER by Glynnis Campbell
Book 1 of her Warrior Maids of Rivenloch series
Scotland, 1136: Warrior maid Deirdre of Rivenloch never turns her back on a fight when her clan is threatened. But when she marries the powerful Sir Pagan Cameliard to save her sister, Deirdre faces a new kind of enemy who crosses swords with her by day and lays siege to her heart by night.

GATHER THE STARS by Kimberly Cates
Book 1 of her Culloden’s Fire series
Scotland, 1746: Englishwoman Rachel de Lacey vows to wed the bravest soldier. She is taken hostage by the Glen Lyon, the Highland raider saving Scotland’s orphans from English retribution. Branded a coward in battle, he teaches her a new meaning for courage.

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Fabulous Firsts Red Collection from the Jewels of Historical Romance

Jewels of Historical Romance Fabulous Firsts Red CollectionLooking for the perfect stocking stuffer or a treat for yourself? Pick up these two specially-priced ebook bundles from the Jewels of Historical Romance!

Fabulous Firsts: The Red Collection, a digital boxed set of first-in-series historical romances from the Jewels of Historical RomancesFabulous Firsts: The Red Collection

More than 2000 pages—six novels from six New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors! Each book is the first in a beloved series. From the majesty of medieval castles to the glittering ballrooms of the Regency, read an enchanting novel from six of the twelve Jewels of Historical Romance!

KISSED BY A ROGUE by Tanya Anne Crosby
Book 1 of her Redeemable Rogues series
England and The Colonies, 1763: Jessamine Stone vows to wed no man but her onetime fiancé, Christian Haukinge, but Christian is resolved to vengeance. He breaks her heart, only to discover that only the lady he has betrayed can heal his deepest scars.

THE BEAUTY BRIDE by Claire Delacroix
Book 1 of her Jewels of Kinfairlie series
Scotland, 1421: Madeline flees her arranged marriage to the notorious outlaw Rhys FitzHenry, never expecting the taciturn warrior to pursue her and defend her—much less steal her heart away. When Rhys’ past threatens his future, will Madeline and her newfound love be enough to save him?

ROGUE’S HONOR by Brenda Hiatt
Book 1 of her Saint of Seven Dials series
London, 1816: A duke’s daughter in disguise is rescued by legendary Regency Robin Hood, the Saint of Seven Dials. Love is the last thing either needs, but when was love ever wise?

THE VISCOUNT’S CHRISTMAS TEMPTATION by Erica Ridley
Book 1 of her Dukes of War series
London, 1815: Certain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help. Why, the latest on-dit is that rakish Viscount Sheffield is canceling the fête of the year because he hasn’t time for silly soirees. He doesn’t need time—he needs her!

LOST IN TEMPTATION by Lauren Royal
Book 1 of her Chase Family Series: The Regency
England, 1815: Lady Alexandra Chase has always done what was expected of her. But when the man she’s loved since her girlhood returns from a long spell abroad, she quite suddenly finds herself hoping the fine lord her brother has picked for her won’t propose…

SILVER STORM by Cynthia Wright
Book 1 of her Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family series
Connecticut & Virginia, 1781: Untamable privateer Captain André Raveneau saves Devon Lindsay when the British burn her town. He reluctantly agrees to deliver her to her fiancé, but doesn’t count on falling in love with the spirited minx himself…

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