Early Reviews for The Bluestocking’s Bargain

There’s nothing more satisfying than good reviews for a new book! Here are the first few for Arthur and Patience’s story. I also created a trope graphic for this story.

Five star review for The Bluestocking's Bargain, book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Bluestocking's Bargain, book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix
Five star review for The Bluestocking's Bargain, book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix
The Bluestocking's Bargain, book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix

Patience Carruthers is a bluestocking with no interest in the fleeting uncertainty of love. Her passion is for books, knowledge, and the improvement of the world. When she learns of Mrs. Oliver’s work, instructing ladies in intimate matters to better their marriages, she is resolved to see that volume published for the public good—and will even accept an agreement to wed a notorious rake to accomplish her goal.

Thanks to his uncle’s reckless wager, Arthur Beckham has immediate need of a wife. Insisting he has an understanding with Miss Carruthers, a lady of good sense and practicality, may provide an escape from his predicament—assuming the lady in question can be persuaded to agree. He proposes a marriage of convenience to Miss Carruthers, vowing he will do whatever she desires in exchange for one son—even ensure the publication of such an uncommon volume.

Arthur is intrigued by this lady and her ability to surprise him. Her commitment to honesty tempts him to abandon the disguise that has defined his life for decades—though Arthur fears that admitting his deception might turn Patience against him forever. Can the book help him to capture the heart of his pragmatic bride before his secret is revealed?

The Bluestocking's Bargain is book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix

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The Bluestocking’s Bargain – Today!

Today’s the day for Arthur and Patience’s story. My plan with these Regency romances is that they would be shorter reads, but they keep getting longer. This one is 85,000 words, and the paperback is 320 pages. I’m just not good at writing short books. LOL

The Bluestocking's Bargain, book five in The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix

Patience Carruthers is a bluestocking with no interest in the fleeting uncertainty of love. Her passion is for books, knowledge, and the improvement of the world. When she learns of Mrs. Oliver’s work, instructing ladies in intimate matters to better their marriages, she is resolved to see that volume published for the public good—and will even accept an agreement to wed a notorious rake to accomplish her goal.

Thanks to his uncle’s reckless wager, Arthur Beckham has immediate need of a wife. Insisting he has an understanding with Miss Carruthers, a lady of good sense and practicality, may provide an escape from his predicament—assuming the lady in question can be persuaded to agree. He proposes a marriage of convenience to Miss Carruthers, vowing he will do whatever she desires in exchange for one son—even ensure the publication of such an uncommon volume.

Arthur is intrigued by this lady and her ability to surprise him. Her commitment to honesty tempts him to abandon the disguise that has defined his life for decades—though Arthur fears that admitting his deception might turn Patience against him forever. Can the book help him to capture the heart of his pragmatic bride before his secret is revealed?

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The Bluestocking’s Bargain is also available in a mass market paperback edition.

The Rogue in Italian

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

The Hellion’s Heart – Today!

5 star review for The Hellion's Heart, book four of the Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix
The Hellion’s Heart, book four of The Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix

Helena Emerson yearns for romance and adventure, and dreams of wedding a duke for love. She knows she would never be able to endure a marriage with the serious Viscount of Addersley, no matter how handsome he might be. Consumed with logic and good sense, the man might as well be a statue. He does not even dance! She declines his offer, much to the outrage of her family, determined to wed happily or not at all.

But Joshua Hargood, Seventh Viscount of Addersley, is not the man Helena assumes him to be. He put aside his rakehell ways a decade before, blaming himself for the accident that claimed his intended. He has, however, never been able to resist a dare if the reward was worthy, and the challenge of undermining Helena’s assumptions is tempting beyond all. He takes a disguise, planning to be a rogue only for the lady he desires to wed, convinced that this is the merit of his scandalous past. Helena is captivated by her mysterious suitor and soon pierces his disguise, only to learn that the viscount lost his betrothed years before—is his heart even available to claim?

No sooner is Joshua convinced of success in his suit than his notorious brother, believed dead at Waterloo, returns to demand his due. Joshua knows that his embittered brother will only be satisfied when Addersley itself is destroyed, along with Joshua’s own happiness and prospects. Is he doomed to watch past tragedy repeat itself, or can Joshua save both his legacy and his beloved Helena?

The Hellion's Heart, book four of the Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix, tropes

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5 star review for The Hellion's Heart, book four of the Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction Regency romance series by Claire Delacroix

Updated Character List for The Ladies’ Essential Guide

I had posted the character list for the Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction at Ream, but not here on the site – until now! It’s been updated through The Hellion’s Heart.

Find the character list on the tab with the Ladies’ Essential Guide or hop straight to it here.

Don’t forget to order your copy of The Hellion’s Heart so you don’t miss the next installment in the series – coming Tuesday.


The Hellion’s Heart, book four of The Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction series of Regency romances by Claire Delacroix

Helena Emerson yearns for romance and adventure, and dreams of wedding a duke for love. She knows she would never be able to endure a marriage with the serious Viscount of Addersley, no matter how handsome he might be. Consumed with logic and good sense, the man might as well be a statue. He does not even dance! She declines his offer, much to the outrage of her family, determined to wed happily or not at all.

But Joshua Hargood, Seventh Viscount of Addersley, is not the man Helena assumes him to be. He put aside his rakehell ways a decade before, blaming himself for the accident that claimed his intended. He has, however, never been able to resist a dare if the reward was worthy, and the challenge of undermining Helena’s assumptions is tempting beyond all. He takes a disguise, planning to be a rogue only for the lady he desires to wed, convinced that this is the merit of his scandalous past. Helena is captivated by her mysterious suitor and soon pierces his disguise, only to learn that the viscount lost his betrothed years before—is his heart even available to claim?

No sooner is Joshua convinced of success in his suit than his notorious brother, believed dead at Waterloo, returns to demand his due. Joshua knows that his embittered brother will only be satisfied when Addersley itself is destroyed, along with Joshua’s own happiness and prospects. Is he doomed to watch past tragedy repeat itself, or can Joshua save both his legacy and his beloved Helena?

Available Today in eBook and Paperback!

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