The Runaway Bride is 99cents!

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

This month, my medieval Scottish romance, The Runaway Bride, is discounted for the first time ever. Ross and Aiofe’s story is just 99 cents through the end of December. Remember that there’s a third book in this series, The Stolen Bride, and that you can read about Ross’s seven siblings in The Jewels of Kinfairlie series and The True Love Brides series.

The Runaway Bride, book #2 of the Brides of Inverfyre series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Aoife MacNeill is a beauty and a prize, a former heiress who wants to marry for love, but her father has arranged her marriage to Nigel Armstrong, the oldest son and heir of the Hawk of Inverfyre. One look confirms that Nigel will never possess her heart—although his cousin, Ross of Kinfairlie, is another matter. Aoife knows she cannot escape her fate, but yearns for one last adventure: she will flee Inverfyre and hope that Ross will be sent in pursuit. She tells herself that one kiss will be sufficient…

Ross of Kinfairlie is a mercenary with a blade for hire; a knight without the coin to claim a bride. When his cousin’s betrothed flees, he lends chase, for the Hawk of Inverfyre trained him. Ross suspects that Aiofe plays a game, but her ploy is dangerous—the treacherous MacLaren clan, always seeking to undermine Inverfyre, take her captive. In the course of rescuing Aoife and ensuring her safety, Ross finds himself captivated by the fierce and beautiful maiden. How much will Ross surrender to guarantee Aoife’s safety? And how much will Aoife offer to protect the man who has captured her heart?

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Two German Paperbacks

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

Recently, I created a trade paperback edition of Der Wolf und die Hexe, which is the German translation of The Wolf & the Witch. I was curious about options and possibilities.

As a result, there are two versions of the trade paperback edition of Der Wolf und die Hexe. The Amazon-exclusive version has Maximilian on the cover (shown at right). The version available everywhere else has the sword on the cover and Maximilian inside (shown at left).

Two versions of Der Wolf und die Hexe in print: Amazon-exclusive edition on the right, edition for all other portals on the left.

See? The left one is a duplexed cover, with Maximilian inside.

I kind of like this option of combining the discrete cover with the mancandy on the print edition. What do you think? Should I do this for English titles in future?

You may be able to order either version at Amazon – look under Other Formats & Editions to find the link for the burgundy one. The Amazon links below will take you to the Amazon-exclusive edition, with Maximilian on the front.

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The Scoundrel in Italian

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

The Scoundrel, book two of my Rogues of Ravensmuir series of medieval romances, is now available in an Italian edition!

Ladro di cuore is the Italian edition of The Scoundrel, book two of the Rogues of Ravensmuir series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Caro lettore,
sono consapevole di aver agito in modo sfrontato, sfacciato e imperdonabile…e ammetto di non poter incolpare altri che me stessa. Sapevo con che tipo d’uomo avevo a che fare, sapevo che Gawain Lemmergeier era una canaglia e un malfattore. Eppure, quando ho tramato per sedurlo e reclamare ciò che era mio di diritto, non avrei mai immaginato che avrei ceduto al fascino di questo spericolato mascalzone dai capelli dorati.

Sia chiaro, ho recuperato ciò per cui sono venuta, ovvero la sacra reliquia rubata a mio padre in grado di ristabilire le sorti del mio maniero, e mi sarei anche accontentata di tornare a casa con la mia ricompensa. Ma, ahimè, ho lasciato che il desiderio prendesse il controllo delle mie azioni. Perchè sì…mentre cercavo il mio tesoro, ho osato indurre in tentazione Gawain, gli ho permesso di battermi, di stregarmi e persino di portarmi a letto.

Lady Evangeline di Inverfyre

“Affascinante e avvincente!”
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The Hunter & the Heiress is 99cents!

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

This month’s featured title is The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of my Blood Brothers series of medieval romances. Amaury and Elizabeth’s story is 99cents for the month of November – this is the first time their story has been on sale, so don’t miss this special.

Don’t forget that there are special editions available of all the books in this series, featuring new illustrations of the couples. The Hunter & the Heiress is also available in audio, narrated by Timothy Campbell. You’ll find all those links on the page for The Hunter & the Heiress here on my website.

tropes for The Hunter & the Heiress by Claire Delacroix

The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the Blood Brothers series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Nothing could be further from Amaury de Vries’ expectations than joining his half-brother’s company of mercenaries in the wilds of Scotland. A knight and a champion at the joust, he expected to inherit a holding—until the man he has known as his father revealed a terrible truth and disavowed him. Left with nothing, Amaury rides to Kilderrick, where he loses his heart to a beautiful noblewoman in the forest. A practical man, he knows he has no right to court the lady, but when she is abducted, Amaury follows, determined to fulfill his knightly duty by aiding a damsel in distress.

Elizabeth d’Acron has been a pawn and a prize, pursued for her father’s wealthy holding, and wants only to be desired for herself. Seized again, she vows she will surrender to no man—even the handsome knight who comes to her rescue. And truly, there could be no one more vexing than this confident yet inscrutable man, so concerned with duty that he could be wrought of stone—but Elizabeth soon learns that she can trust Amaury to defend her at any cost. She does not expect the seductive fire awakened by his touch, much less his conquest of her wary heart—but has she fallen in love with a man whose affections are already claimed?

Snared between duty and passion, Amaury finds himself beguiled by the lady who challenges his every expectation, but knows he has little to offer her. But when Elizabeth is threatened by a former suitor who will not be refused, Amaury risks his all in her defense, hoping it will be enough. But can he intervene in time? And will love alone convince Elizabeth to place her hand in his for all time?

Five Star review for The Hunter & the Heiress, book two of the Blood Brothers series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

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The Rogue in Italian

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Deborah Cooke

The Rogue, book one of my Rogues of Ravensmuir series of medieval romances, is now available in an Italian edition!

La canaglia is the Italian translation of The Rogue, book one of the Rogues of Ravensmuir series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

Caro lettore:

Seducente e misterioso, Merlyn era il laird di Ravensmuir. Mai un uomo aveva suscitato tante sensazioni nel mio corpo e nella mia anima. Mi sono data a lui – volentieri, con fiducia, con passione – e presto ci siamo sposati. Poi è emersa un’orribile rivelazione, che ha mandato in frantumi la mia innocenza e il mio matrimonio…

Cinque anni dopo, Merlyn è tornato alla mia porta, alla disperata ricerca del mio aiuto. Il mascalzone ha giurato di essere ossessionato dal mio ricordo, che un tesoro rinchiuso a Ravensmuir avrebbe potuto riabilitare il suo nome. Eppure non potevo arrendermi di nuovo alla sua volontà. Ora si dice che sia stato assassinato e Ravensmuir appartiene a me.

Ma proprio mentre varco la soglia di questa fortezza maledetta, sento il suo sussurro nell’oscurità, sento la sua carezza nella notte, e so che Merlyn mi ha raccontato solo una parte della sua storia. Dovrei fare come è giusto ed rivelare il suo nascondiglio? Oppure devo fidarmi del mio affascinante ma ingannevole coniuge, la canaglia che ha distrutto il mio cuore?

Ysabella