Jewels of Kinfairlie on Sale

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Deborah Cooke

This month, there’s a sale on my Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances.

The Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances is on sale, October 2025

The Beauty Bride is currently a free read.

Right now, The Rose Red Bride (book #2) is discounted to just 99cents

The Snow White Bride (book #3) is discounted to $2.99US or equivalent.

The sale continues through November 8.

The Beauty Bride, #1 of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their love…The Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. And he has no choice but to see them all wed in haste.

Lady Madeline’s heart is not for sale…especially not to a notorious outlaw like Rhys FitzHenry. Yet Madeline’s hand has been sold, to none other than this battle-weary warrior with a price on his head. A more dutiful maiden might cede to the Laird’s command and meekly accept her fate, but Madeline has never been obedient. She decides to run away, though she never dreams that Rhys will pursue her.

She does not expect this taciturn man to woo her with fanciful stories, much less that each of his enthralling tales will reveal a scar upon his shielded soul. She never imagines that a man like Rhys could imperil her own heart while revealing so little of his own feelings. When Rhys’ past threatens his future, Madeline takes a leap of faith. She dares to believe him innocent—and risks her own life to pursue a passion more priceless than the rarest gem.

Nominee – 2005 Quill Award
Publishers’ Weekly

A #1 Kindle Bestseller

A lyrical medieval-era romance!
Publishers Weekly

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The Beauty Bride is a free read at most portals right now and in most geos. If it isn’t free at your portal of choice or in your territory, you can download a free copy from BookFunnel right here.

The Rose Red Bride, #2 of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Like a heroine in an ancient tale, Vivienne waited in the highest chamber of Kinfairlie’s tower for her fated lover. In the darkness he came for her, cloaked and hooded so that she would not see his face. He loved her sweetly, thoroughly…and Vivienne knew she had met her destiny.

But in the morning light, her dream is shattered. Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is no romantic hero but a disinherited warrior who arranged her abduction to regain his own legacy. Outraged by Erik’s insistence that he needs her solely to beget a son, yet ensnared by the passion he awakens, Vivienne realizes that there is more merit in her taciturn spouse than he would admit. Erik is skeptical of her growing faith in his honor and her desire to recapture his stolen birthright…

Little does he suspect that his rare gem of a bride intends to capture his barricaded heart as well.

A Kindle Bestseller

“A beautiful, heart-wrenching, deeply emotional story. Five hearts!”
The romance Studio

“Claire Delacroix has woven a tale that is a whirlwind of action and betrayal…What a wonderful plot! Throughout this amazing tale, Ms. Delacroix doesn’t let up for a second. There are lighthearted moments and tender love scenes that will delight historical romance lovers everywhere. Five hearts!”
loveromances.com

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“Claire Delacroix is a shining star of the romance genre. Cleverly original, emotional and fast-paced, full of twists and turns, her books will sweep you right off your feet!”
Julianne Maclean, bestselling Author

The Snow White Bride

The Laird of Kinfairlie has helped his sisters, each a gem in her own right, to find husbands. Now the laird himself seeks to wed, and pins his hopes on The Snow White Bride.

Lady Eleanor knows better than to dream of romance and love. Married twice to secure her father’s alliances, she has learned that she is desirable only for her fortune. When the Laird of Kinfairlie’s sisters ask her to wed their brother, Alexander, Eleanor agrees, expecting only to save herself from danger.

But Alexander is like no man she’s known before, a man more interested in courting her smile than her obedience, a man who values her counsel as much as her newly awakened passion…and a man unaware that Eleanor is the key to a fortune that could ensure the future of everything he holds dear.

Now, ruthless enemies will stop at nothing to secure Eleanor’s capture. Will she dare to trust her new husband before it’s too late for her, for Alexander, and for Kinfairlie?

“Delacroix provides an excellent end to a terrifically captivating series.”Booklist

USA Today Bestseller

A #1 Kindle Bestseller in Medieval Romance and in Scottish Romance

“The Snow White Bride is a gripping story with an emotionally wounded yet wonderfully strong heroine. What a passionate, romantic read!”Vanessa Kelly, bestselling historical romance author

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Five Storylines

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Deborah Cooke

The Champions of St. Euphemia series features five medieval romances, as well as an over-arching quest to deliver a secret Templar treasure to Paris.

The Crusader's Bride tropes, shown with 2025 special hardcover edition

The Crusader’s Bride, the first book in the series. features a marriage of convenience between a former Templar knight (now in need of a son and heir) and a widowed pilgrim down on her luck. Gaston and Ysmaine know very little about each other when they join their lives together, but quickly learn to admire the other and fall in love.

The Crusader's Heart tropes, shown with 2025 special hardcover edition

Book two, The Crusader’s Heart, is a fling to forever romance of reluctant allies – who prove to be perfectly suited for each other. Christina is a reluctant courtesan, seeking some way to return home to her former life. Wulfe is a Templar knight with no interest in bonds beyond his obligation to the order itself. But when they’re attacked in the night, Christina realizes she’s found the protector she needs – all she has to do is convince Wulfe that he should take her along when his party leaves Venice behind.

The Crusader's Kiss tropes, shown with 2025 special hardcover edition

Book three, The Crusader’s Kiss, features another pair of reluctant allies who pretend to be married to gain their objectives – but find so much more as they unravel each other’s secrets. Bartholomew and Anna’s story is a tale of disguises and a hidden heir, of family lost and found, along with a lot of action, adventure and fun.

The Crusader's Vow tropes, shown with 2025 special hardcover edition

Book four, The Crusader’s Vow, features another marriage of convenience, this time between friends of different backgrounds. When Fergus reaches home to learn that his betrothed has married another, he decides the best choice is to protect his friend Leila from unwanted suitors. Their match soon becomes more than a friendship, though each are convinced the other’s heart is unavailable. I love how they both learned to take a chance and share their feelings, thus earning their HEA.

The Crusader's Handfast tropes, shown with 2025 special hardcover edition

Book five, The Crusader’s Handfast, does more than tie up all the loose ends of the adventure. It’s a May-December romance between two characters who step up and solve issues as they arise – and who captivate each other. Radegunde sees the kind of principled warrior she admires most in Duncan, while Duncan is persuaded to take a chance on love again with the cheerful and persistent maid (who won’t take no for an answer). I love these two together!

Get your copies of the new special editions of all five of these medieval romances, along with the Reader Companion, the family trees, the map and more, in my Kickstarter campaign – running through July 31.

The Champions of St. Euphemia special editions are coming to Kickstarter in July 2025

Champions Pre-Orders at H&H

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Deborah Cooke

I have put up the pre-orders for the special editions of The Champions of St. Euphemia, and the new Reader Companion, at my online store, Hazel & Honeysuckle Press.

These books begin to deliver from the store in February 2026.

You can pre-order them for pick up at the Pages & Pleasures event in Kitchener next spring, as well.

Rewards with five print books, including signed bookplates, stickers and a foil bookmark

Of course, if you’d like them sooner (even to pick up at Ignited by Books Author Event in the fall) you can order them through the Kickstarter campaign that will run through the end of July – and you’ll get extra goodies through the campaign, too.

Visit the Champions landing page at H&H Press.

Visit the Kickstarter campaign for the new editions.

New Apple Links for Ravensmuir

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Deborah Cooke

This is a long post today, with all the Ravensmuir books and their new links at Apple