The Temptress
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 111790 words.
Published on February 12, 2012. Fiction.
Esmeraude is determined to marry for love - despite her parents' invitation of knights to vie for her hand. She devises a test for those men, and is soon convinced that the knight Bayard is destined to be her lover true. Bayard, however, believes love to be a dangerous whimsy - until Esmeraude claims his heart for her own. Will he risk all he holds dear for the prize of this maiden's heart?
Location: Canada
Member Since: April 14, 2011
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Claire Delacroix
Biography
Bestselling author Claire Delacroix sold her first romance in 1992, a medieval called THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. Since then, she has written over forty romance novels and novellas. THE BEAUTY, part of her successful Bride Quest series of medieval romances, was her first book to land on the New York Times list of bestselling books. She has also been published under the name Claire Cross and Deborah Cooke.
Claire makes her home in Canada with her husband. When she isn't writing, she can be found knitting, sewing or hunting for vintage patterns.
Claire makes her home in Canada with her husband. When she isn't writing, she can be found knitting, sewing or hunting for vintage patterns.
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Books
The Beauty
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 112330 words. Published on January 20, 2012. Fiction.
Jacqueline chooses to join a convent, and avoid the passion of marriage at any cost - until she meets Angus MacGillivray, a highland warrior on a quest for vengeance. He awakens her passion and heals her wounds - and in return, Jacqueline vows to see his stolen legacy restored. Does she dare to love a man so wounded by the past? Can Angus win the heart of a woman who's all he ever wanted and more?
Price: $2.99 USD. 112330 words. Published on January 20, 2012. Fiction.
Jacqueline chooses to join a convent, and avoid the passion of marriage at any cost - until she meets Angus MacGillivray, a highland warrior on a quest for vengeance. He awakens her passion and heals her wounds - and in return, Jacqueline vows to see his stolen legacy restored. Does she dare to love a man so wounded by the past? Can Angus win the heart of a woman who's all he ever wanted and more?
The Last Highlander
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 109680 words. Published on November 14, 2011. Fiction.
Alasdair MacAulay takes a witch's dare, never imagining it will cast him seven centuries into the future - and drop him at the feet of Morgaine le Fee. Can he win her favor of the powerful sorceress to return to his home and young son? Morgan Lafayette knows her luck with men hasn't changed when she meets the sexy highlander - when she loses her heart to him, will she have to lose him, as well?
Price: $2.99 USD. 109680 words. Published on November 14, 2011. Fiction.
Alasdair MacAulay takes a witch's dare, never imagining it will cast him seven centuries into the future - and drop him at the feet of Morgaine le Fee. Can he win her favor of the powerful sorceress to return to his home and young son? Morgan Lafayette knows her luck with men hasn't changed when she meets the sexy highlander - when she loses her heart to him, will she have to lose him, as well?
The Snow White Bride
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 108860 words. Published on September 21, 2011. Fiction.
Eleanor seeks refuge on Christmas at the snowbound keep of Kinfairlie, never imagining that her dreams might be made true by the laird and his enchanting sisters. Will her past threaten her fragile hopes for the future? Or can Alexander win her love forevermore by banishing her nightmares?
Price: $2.99 USD. 108860 words. Published on September 21, 2011. Fiction.
Eleanor seeks refuge on Christmas at the snowbound keep of Kinfairlie, never imagining that her dreams might be made true by the laird and his enchanting sisters. Will her past threaten her fragile hopes for the future? Or can Alexander win her love forevermore by banishing her nightmares?
The Rose Red Bride
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 113730 words. Published on August 27, 2011. Fiction.
Vivienne dreams of true love, not the practical marriage her brother advises. When she tries to fulfill an ancient romantic story, it seems for a moment that her dream has taken life - until she learns the truth of Erik's past and his burdens. But Vivienne is not one to easily abandon her dreams and Erik is not the villain he seems to be. Can she heal Erik's scar and win her heart's desire?
Price: $2.99 USD. 113730 words. Published on August 27, 2011. Fiction.
Vivienne dreams of true love, not the practical marriage her brother advises. When she tries to fulfill an ancient romantic story, it seems for a moment that her dream has taken life - until she learns the truth of Erik's past and his burdens. But Vivienne is not one to easily abandon her dreams and Erik is not the villain he seems to be. Can she heal Erik's scar and win her heart's desire?
The Beauty Bride
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 108980 words. Published on July 26, 2011. Fiction.
Lady Madeline's hand has been sold, to the notorious outlaw Rhys FitzHenry. She's determined to do whatever is necessary to escape the handsome warrior, but Rhys not only pursues her - he woos her with stories, stories that reveal his scarred soul. Madeline never expects to lose her heart, but she is captivated - and when her new husband's past threatens their future, she risks her all for love.
Price: $2.99 USD. 108980 words. Published on July 26, 2011. Fiction.
Lady Madeline's hand has been sold, to the notorious outlaw Rhys FitzHenry. She's determined to do whatever is necessary to escape the handsome warrior, but Rhys not only pursues her - he woos her with stories, stories that reveal his scarred soul. Madeline never expects to lose her heart, but she is captivated - and when her new husband's past threatens their future, she risks her all for love.
The Moonstone
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 106930 words. Published on June 18, 2011. Fiction.
Falsely condemned, Viviane just needs a chance to wish on her magical talisman - and she knows the handsome knight charged to guard her won't decline her one wish. Niall doesn't believe in witches - until his charge makes a wish and disappears before his very eyes. A man of duty, his only choice is to follow and retrieve her. He never guesses that Viviane will steal his heart away, as well.
Price: $2.99 USD. 106930 words. Published on June 18, 2011. Fiction.
Falsely condemned, Viviane just needs a chance to wish on her magical talisman - and she knows the handsome knight charged to guard her won't decline her one wish. Niall doesn't believe in witches - until his charge makes a wish and disappears before his very eyes. A man of duty, his only choice is to follow and retrieve her. He never guesses that Viviane will steal his heart away, as well.
The Warrior
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 99690 words. Published on June 18, 2011. Fiction.
When Aileen is captured by the Hawk of Inverfyre - an alluring and dangerous warrior - she feels both powerful attraction and uncertainty about her own role in his plan to reclaim his rightful legacy. Her visions of their shared past could be madness - or the key to ensuring the survival of both of them. Will the Hawk heed her counsel? Or does he only wish an heir? Does she dare love this warrior?
Price: $2.99 USD. 99690 words. Published on June 18, 2011. Fiction.
When Aileen is captured by the Hawk of Inverfyre - an alluring and dangerous warrior - she feels both powerful attraction and uncertainty about her own role in his plan to reclaim his rightful legacy. Her visions of their shared past could be madness - or the key to ensuring the survival of both of them. Will the Hawk heed her counsel? Or does he only wish an heir? Does she dare love this warrior?
The Ballad of Rosamunde
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $0.99 USD. 13930 words. Published on May 17, 2011. Fiction.
Trapped in the realm of Faerie, Rosamunde can only be released by true love - but the man she loved is dead. Padraig yearns to be more than a friend... can he win her heart forever? A novella linked to my Rogues of Ravensmuir and Jewels of Kinfairlie trilogies, originally published in the Mammoth Book of Irish Romance. The story was edited for space constraints there - this is the WHOLE story.
Price: $0.99 USD. 13930 words. Published on May 17, 2011. Fiction.
Trapped in the realm of Faerie, Rosamunde can only be released by true love - but the man she loved is dead. Padraig yearns to be more than a friend... can he win her heart forever? A novella linked to my Rogues of Ravensmuir and Jewels of Kinfairlie trilogies, originally published in the Mammoth Book of Irish Romance. The story was edited for space constraints there - this is the WHOLE story.
Love Potion #9
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 110130 words. Published on May 17, 2011. Fiction.
Lilith has waited centuries for her one true love to return to her - but when her dream comes true and he moves in right next door, nothing works out quite as she expects. Only her tarot cards hold the secret to the future - and only her choices can give her the love and the destiny she desires.
Price: $2.99 USD. 110130 words. Published on May 17, 2011. Fiction.
Lilith has waited centuries for her one true love to return to her - but when her dream comes true and he moves in right next door, nothing works out quite as she expects. Only her tarot cards hold the secret to the future - and only her choices can give her the love and the destiny she desires.
Once Upon A Kiss
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 107110 words. Published on April 22, 2011. Fiction.
Felled by an ancient curse, Aurelia spends centuries entranced, awaiting the man who can break the spell and win her heart. Baird is drawn to her enigmatic beauty and charmed by her spirit, but can this man of logic accept that some fairy tales are rooted in truth?
Price: $2.99 USD. 107110 words. Published on April 22, 2011. Fiction.
Felled by an ancient curse, Aurelia spends centuries entranced, awaiting the man who can break the spell and win her heart. Baird is drawn to her enigmatic beauty and charmed by her spirit, but can this man of logic accept that some fairy tales are rooted in truth?
The Scoundrel
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 105120 words. Published on April 22, 2011. Fiction.
This medieval romance is the second book in Claire Delacroix's The Rogues of Ravensmuir trilogy. A lady and a scoundrel are both determined to possess the same priceless relic, no matter what the cost. In this "thrilling game of cat and mouse" (Romantic Times Bookclub) only love can change the rules - and give both more than ever expected.
Price: $2.99 USD. 105120 words. Published on April 22, 2011. Fiction.
This medieval romance is the second book in Claire Delacroix's The Rogues of Ravensmuir trilogy. A lady and a scoundrel are both determined to possess the same priceless relic, no matter what the cost. In this "thrilling game of cat and mouse" (Romantic Times Bookclub) only love can change the rules - and give both more than ever expected.
The Rogue
by Claire Delacroix
Price: $2.99 USD. 110960 words. Published on April 20, 2011. Fiction.
This medieval romance is the first book in Claire Delacroix's Rogues of Ravensmuir trilogy. Ysabella left her husband, Merlyn, convinced of his wickedness. Five years later, he reappears, asking for help and shocking her with his allure. Ysabella fears the worst if all their secrets are revealed. Does she dare abandon the man she loves once again, or will truth give her everything she desires?
Price: $2.99 USD. 110960 words. Published on April 20, 2011. Fiction.
This medieval romance is the first book in Claire Delacroix's Rogues of Ravensmuir trilogy. Ysabella left her husband, Merlyn, convinced of his wickedness. Five years later, he reappears, asking for help and shocking her with his allure. Ysabella fears the worst if all their secrets are revealed. Does she dare abandon the man she loves once again, or will truth give her everything she desires?
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