The Stolen Bride Publication Date

This morning, I moved the publication date for The Stolen Bride at all the portals to match the date at Amazon of February 27. The book is coming along well, but I want to have a little extra time. If you’ve pre-ordered the book, you’ll likely receive a message from your portal of choice about the change.

This is my last assetless pre-order. After this book is finished and published, I’ll be completing an entire book before loading it for pre-order at the portals, and will continue that way in future. So, there will be a little gap between The Stolen Bride and The Hellion’s Heart, but then we’ll be on the new track – and my life will be much MUCH less stressful.

I just love Evangeline and Ramsay together and I think you’re going to really enjoy this book. 🙂

The Stolen Bride, book three of the Brides of Inverfyre series of medieval Scottish romances by Claire Delacroix

She will be no man’s prize….

Evangeline Armstrong is resolved to evade the strategic marriage arranged for her by her father, the Hawk of Inverfyre. She feigns compliance, intending to flee to the king’s court for protection once her party is away from Inverfyre. Instead, she is seized by Ramsay MacLaren, an outlaw and her father’s sworn enemy, and compelled to wed him.

Ramsay MacLaren owes a debt to the eldest daughter of the Hawk of Inverfyre, one he will never forget‚ just as he cannot forget the beguiling beauty who helped him escape her father’s dungeon. He has learned that no other woman can satisfy him, though he knows the Hawk would never allow their match. When Ramsay witnesses Evangeline’s departure with only a small party, he sees his chance and claims her for his own.

In morning’s light, Evangeline fears that Ramsay’s sweet words were solely to earn her capitulation—and support his claim to Inverfyre. All the same, she cannot regret the marvel of his touch. Does she dare to trust the warrior whose kiss ignites her very soul? For his part, Ramsay finds himself captivate by the woman he has taken to wife—even at the expense of his own plan for vengeance. Can he truly destroy all of import to her to avenge the past? When Ramsay is challenged by Evangeline’s wealthy betrothed, how can he choose between his vow to his family and the lady who holds his heart in thrall?

Evangeline and Ramsay’s story is coming February 27, 2024.

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Easter at Airdfinnan Available Today!

My new Bride Quest novella, Easter at Airdfinnan, is available today!

Easter at Airdfinnan is an epilogue to the Bride Quest II trilogy, set six years after the end of The Temptress.

Six years after the end of The Temptress, the family have all been invited to Airdfinnan to celebrate Easter, as well as the knighting of Jacqueline and Angus’ oldest son Fergus. There’s also a betrothal planned between their oldest daughter, Annelise, and Rowan’s son, Nicholas. An arranged marriage between the pair might make sense, but more than one person in attendance is keeping quiet about their doubts. The mysterious vine that bloomed during Bayard’s courtship of Esmeraude is growing again, though, seemingly determined to ensure that the path of true love succeeds. Will Nicholas make a love match instead of an arranged marriage?  

This novella and epilogue to the Bride Quest II is available in ebook on its own, and is included in the new mass market paperback and hard cover editions of The Temptress.

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Christmas at Tullymullagh Available Today!

Today, my Bride Quest short story, Christmas at Tullymullagh, is available in ebook!

Christmas at Tullymullagh is a Bride Quest story and #7 in the series of medieval romances by Claire Delacroix

Five years after the end of The Heiress, the brothers Fitzgavin gather at Castle Tullymullagh with their wives and families to celebrate the Yule, and a gentle ghost seizes the opportunity to add to the good fortune of all.

This short story and epilogue to the Bride Quest I is available in ebook on its own, and is included in the new mass market paperback and hard cover editions of The Heiress. Although it actually occurs after events in The Countess, you don’t have to read Eglantine and Duncan’s story before this one.

This story is included in the new 25th Anniversary commemorative hard cover and mass market paperback editions of The Heiress.

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Ultimate Happy Holiday Giveaway

December 2023 Giveaway

It’s that time again!

We’re thankful for YOU, our readers! To show our thanks, several of your favorite Historical Romance authors have banded together for a $100 Amazon Gift card giveaway, so enter for your chance to win!!

Happy Holidays from your Ultimate Romance Authors!!

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99¢ Historical Romance Book Blast

December 2023 One Day Book Blast of 99cent Historical Romances

Today’s the day for a 99¢ historical romance book blast! There are So Many Titles included in this promotion, all discounted to 99¢ for one day only. (The original plan was to have 100 books, but I think there are a lot more.)

Each book should be discounted to .99 in US, UK, AU, CA, NZ and EU.

You’ll find The Christmas Conquest among the included titles.

Visit the landing page to shop the sale!