First Knights is 99¢

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

From November 20 – 27, my four-book boxed set, First Knights, is discounted from $9.99 to just 99 cents! Don’t miss this chance to try four series starters and medieval romances.

FYI, I learned something this past weekend, btw, which will affect this deal if you live outside of the US. I used a feature called a Kindle Countdown Deal to change the price automatically on this book on schedule. I didn’t realize that a KCD only works on Amazon.com and only displays to shoppers who live in the US. So, I will discount this book again but internationally in December, to coincide with the next Knights & Rogues newsletter. That way, everyone can take advantage of the special. I apologize for my mistake. I had no idea!

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?

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!

The Wolf & the Witch into Kindle Unlimited

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

The Wolf & the Witch was enrolled in Kindle Unlimited this morning through February. If you’re a KU subscriber, you can read Maximilian and Alys’ story free!

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?

Five star review for The Wolf & the Witch, book one of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Here’s a blog post about my inspiration for Kilderrick.

Here’s a blog post about William II de Soulis, inspiration for Robert Armstrong.

Here’s a blog post about 14th century mercenaries
– like Maximilian, Jean le Beau and Rafael.

Here’s a blog post about King Robert II of Scotland,
the reigning monarch during this series.

Here’s a blog post about “poppy powder”.

The Wolf & the Witch is exclusive to Amazon and enrolled in Kindle Unlimited through February 2022.

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Historical Romances in KU BookFunnel Promotion

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

I’m participating this month in a BookFunnel promotion featuring historical romances in Kindle Unlimited. You’ll find The Beauty Bride and The Crusader’s Bride on the landing page, along with many more books. Load up your Kindle with these historical romances from popular authors!

Visit the landing page.

Twelve Lords for Christmas Anthology

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

I’m participating in a Regency romance holiday anthology called Twelve Lords for Christmas that’s available now! My contribution is A Most Inconvenient Earl.

Twelve Lords for Christmas Regency romance anthology

From sexy earls to holiday ghosts, second chances to false engagements, find your Christmas cheer in these twelve sweet-to-spicy historical romance tales from bestselling and award-winning authors! The lord you’ve been looking for might be just a page-turn away…

A CUP OF CHEER – Deb Marlowe
The Earl of Chester’s wild ways nearly cause a disaster and set him to reevaluating his lifestyle. Paired up with his grandmother’s companion and charged with bringing Christmas to a lonely house, will he come to believe in himself—and love?

THE MISTLETOE TRAP – Eve Pendle
A spicy-hot story of a heroine with a flair for enterprising embroidery and a botanist single father hero. Can a scandal that compromises Amelia’s reputation give their love a second chance?

A MOST INCONVENIENT EARL – Claire Delacroix
When Eurydice Goodenham unexpectedly proposes a marriage of convenience to Sebastian Montgomery, Earl of Rockmorton, the notorious rake is intrigued. Sebastian soon realizes that the unpredictable Eurydice is the perfect match for him – but can he convince his skeptical bride to take a chance on love?

THE LADY’S GUIDE TO MISTLETOE AND MAYHEM – Emmanuelle de Maupassant
On the run until she receives her inheritance, Ursula takes on the identity of an etiquette teacher and heads to Castle Dunrannoch to whip her ‘young charge’ into shape. But the long-lost heir is a whole lot more than she’s bargained for!

A COUNTESS FOR CHRISTMAS – Anthea Lawson
Of all the blessings of the season, sometimes the most unexpected is love.

MISS ISABELLA THAWS A FROSTY LORD – Larissa Lyons
A Regency heroine risks her overbearing father’s displeasure by attending a house party, never dreaming she’ll meet a formidable lord who will discover all her secrets.

HER ACCIDENTAL GROOM – Nadine Millard
Lady Natalia Soronsky and Lord Benjamin Strafford started out as enemies and ended up as co-conspirators in a faux betrothal. But the longer they continue the ruse, the more they start to wonder just how false their feelings are.

CHRISTMAS SPIRITS – Jane Charles
When Benjamin Storm, Earl of Kenley, is sent to Scotland to procure a missing whisky shipment, he encounters the most unusual smuggler.

JOY TO THE WORLD – Nicole Zoltack
Unbeknownst to Eliza Berkeley, the man she thought she was going to marry was not Stephen Huntington, the Duke of Wyndale. Will a match formed through deceit blossom into love this Christmas?

TO FALL FOR A DUKE BY CHRISTMAS – Sadie Bosque
A reluctant duke and a charming commoner devise a plan to serve their own needs. A false relationship is supposed to be their salvation… Until love intervenes.

WHAT IF I STILL LOVE YOU – Erica Taylor
After a failed elopement ten years earlier, Henry, Earl of Carrington, and Anna, the widowed Viscountess Rycroft, are reunited at his aunt’s Twelfth Night party. Can this star-crossed pair find their way back to each other?

CHRISTMAS PROMISES – Brenda Hiatt
When Lord Vandover leaves for London, he promises his grandmother he will return with a bride. Unfortunately, with each simpering debutante he meets he regrets that promise more—until he encounters the lovely Miss Holly Paxton.

The Crusader’s Heart in German

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Deborah Cooke

The Crusader’s Heart is available now in a German edition, in both ebook and print! It’s also enrolled in Kindle Unlimited.

The Crusader's Heart, book two of the Champions of St. Euphemia series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix, German edition

Wulf kannte seinen Platz – bis Christina ihn lehrte, auf mehr zu hoffen …

Als Tempelritter hat Wulf, ein Mann, der als Waise aufgewachsen ist und um sein Überleben kämpfen musste, dem Orden sein Leben gewidmet. Sowohl den Orden als auch seine Brüder wird er bis zum Letzten verteidigen. Doch als er trotz eines bevorstehenden Angriffs auf Jerusalem dazu abgeordnet wird, eine wertvolle Fracht nach Paris zu bringen, wehrt er sich dagegen. Die Aufgabe setzt ihm so sehr zu, dass er in einem venezianischen Bordell nach Ablenkung sucht. Wulf rechnet nicht damit, dort einer überaus schönen und scharfsinnigen Kurtisane zu begegnen, die ihn um Hilfe bittet – und schon gar nicht damit, ein unerwartetes Verlangen zu verspüren, ihre Bitte zu erfüllen …

Christina begreift sofort, dass der grimmige Ritter ihre Chance darstellt, einem verhassten Leben zu entkommen und ihr Vermächtnis wiederzuerlangen. Sie muss Wulf nur davon überzeugen, ihr beim Verlassen der Stat zu helfen, eine Herausforderung, die mehr verlangt als bloße Veführungskünste. Als Wulf angegriffen wird, nutzt sie die Gelegenheit, ihm ihren Wert zu beweisen, ohne zu wissen, ob sie der Situation gewachsen ist.

Als sich während der Reise die Zwischenfälle häufen und die kleine Gruppe in Gefahr gerät, ist es Christina, die errät, worum es sich bei der geheimen Fracht der Tempelritter handelt – und die den Schlüssel zu ihrer erfolgreichen Überbringung in Händen hält. Unterdessen entdeckt Wulf verblüfft, dass sie das Herz zum Leben erweckt, dessen Existenz er fast vergessen hatte – und als sie ihr eigenes Leben riskiert, um den Erfolg der Mission zu gewährleisten, muss er sich zwischen seiner Pflicht und seiner neu entdeckten Liebe entscheiden …