The Crusader’s Bride is FR33

The Crusader’s Bride, book one of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances is a free read through the end of November. Book two in the series, The Crusader’s Heart, is discounted to $2.99US for the same period.

If Gaston and Ysmaine’s story is not free at Amazon in your geo, you can get your free copy from my online store.

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

Gaston battled for duty and honor—until Ysmaine tempted him to fight for her love…

When the Templar knight Gaston unexpectedly inherits his family estate, he knows he needs a wife and heir. A marriage of convenience to a widow in need of assistance is a practical solution and the newly-wed pair leave Jerusalem, entrusted with the delivery of a package for the Templars. Away from the life he has known for years, Gaston quickly realizes that little is following his plan—especially his mysterious wife, whose presence awakens an unexpected fire…

Twice widowed, Ysmaine doubts she will ever wed again, let alone have a marriage of merit—until she is charmed by the gruff knight intent upon defending her. Ysmaine weds again, not only by her own choice but to a warrior whose honor she admires. She is determined to show Gaston that marriage has more to offer them both than an heir, but first she must win the trust of the wary man she has impulsively wed…

Neither realize that Gaston has been entrusted with the treasure of the Templars—much less that someone in their small party is intent upon claiming the prize at any cost. In a company of strangers with secrets, can Gaston dare to trust his new bride? Can Ysmaine convince Gaston to confide what he knows? Can they solve the riddle together before the villain’s plan comes to fruition and all is lost?


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Fr33 and Discounted Reads for 2026

It’s a new year, with some changes and some consistencies. 🙂

My free read this year remains the series starter, The Beauty Bride, mostly because it works. It’s a good introduction to my books for new readers, which is the job of a free series starter.

The Beauty Bride, book one of the Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, is free August 2020

One thing I did change was adding a subscriber bonus to my newsletter welcome. Sign up for Knights & Rogues, my monthly historical romance newsletter, and get a free four-book bundle of medieval romance series starters!

Sign up for my monthly historical romance newsletter and get a subscriber bonus ebook bundle!

This year, I’ll be featuring a title each month and discounting it. This month’s discounted title is The Crusader’s Kiss, which is on sale for 99 pennies through the end of January.

The Crusader's Kiss, book three of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, is 99cents for a limited time

Translations FR33 Romance Book Blast

Today’s the day for a book blast featuring free books that are all translations.

September 5, 2025 Book Blast featuring German romances

On the German landing page, you’ll find Die schöne Braut.


September 5, 2025 Book Blast featuring Italian romances

On the Italian landing page, you’ll find Un amore da favola.


September 5, 2025 Book Blast featuring Spanish romances

On the Spanish landing page, you’ll find La bella novia.

The Wolf & the Witch is a FR33 Read!

The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix, is a free read

The Wolf & the Witch, book one of my Blood Brothers series of medieval romances, is a free series starter for the month of August!

The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the series, is also discounted to $2.99 US for the same period.

Now’s the perfect time to meet the sons of the notorious mercenary Jean le Beau!

The Christmas Conquest is Free!

The Christmas Conquest, book one of the Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction series of Regency romances, is free through the end of this year.

Although I added the epilogue, Upon a Midnight Clear, into the book file a year and a half ago, it appears that Amazon is still delivering the original file. (People are still downloading the epilogue.) So, if you’d like both book and epilogue in one file, get the copy for your Kindle from my online store.

The Christmas Conquest, book one of Claire Delacroix's Regency romance series the Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction, is a free read for a limited time
The Christmas Conquest, a Regency romance novella by Claire Delacroix

Love was not part of the plan when this marriage was arranged…

Rhys Bettencourt, Baron Trevelaine, had every intention of avoiding his family’s curse. An arranged marriage to a plain bluestocking of fortune should have ensured the provision of at least one heir. After all, it was beloved Bettencourt wives who always died in childbirth. But practical Catherine undermined her husband’s scheme by stealing his heart. The only way for Rhys to protect her is to deny them both physical satisfaction, against his own desires.


Catherine Carruthers was content to wed for practical considerations and accept an arranged marriage to please her family. Two years later, though, Catherine is certain that her dashing aristocrat of a husband regrets his choice and that her marriage will never be more. She accepts an invitation to Rockmorton Manor for Christmas to decide whether to leave Rhys and return to her father’s house. Upon arrival, though, Catherine discovers pages of sensual advice left in her room—as well as Rhys determined to convince her to stay. Can their marriage be saved?


Armed with information and with little to lose, Catherine embarks upon a campaign of seduction that Rhys is powerless to resist—even as he fears for Catherine’s fate if he surrenders to temptation. Caught between love and the wretched curse, can Rhys find a way to keep his cherished wife safely by his side?

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Upon a Midnight Clear, bonus epilogue to The Christmas Conquest, book one of The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction book one, by Claire Delacroix

Rhys and Catherine’s story has a bonus epilogue, which was originally available to my newsletter subscribers, called Upon a Midnight Clear. On September 28, 2023, the bonus epilogue was added into the ebook of The Christmas Conquest.

If you bought The Christmas Conquest after that date, you’ll get both.

If you bought The Christmas Conquest before that date, your portal of choice might offer an updated version, or you can download if from BookFunnel using the link below.

If you have the older version or the newsletter signup version, that link should still work.


Buy The Christmas Conquest in mass market paperback.

This edition includes Upon a Midnight Clear.

Buy directly from the author at Hazel & Honeysuckle Press and get your book signed