Review - The Crusader's Handfast by Claire Delacroix

I'm not usually a fan of romance from this time period but I fell in love with Deborah Cooke's aka Claire Delacroix's historical novels long ago and am still a huge fan of what she's writing now and there aren't many out there as good as her Champions of St. Euphemia series. Its the actual facts she includes, all the pomp and circumstance and definitely her characters and her storytelling that keep me coming back.
Enjoy my showcase and review of her latest!

ISBN-13: 978-1927477847
Publisher: Deborah A Cooke
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Length: 360pp
Buy It: B&N/Amazon/Kobo/IndieBound

Overview:
A pilgrimage to Jerusalem with her mistress has left the maid Radegunde determined to live every moment to the fullest. She dreads the return to routine and her inevitable marriage to a reliable man, so convinces the warrior Duncan to make merry with her while their respective masters linger in Paris. Dancing and singing are not the sole revels in Radegunde’s plans, for she means to taste passion with this man who snared her attention in Venice. Duncan is convinced his own heart is lost forever, but Radegunde’s allure cannot be denied. When he surrenders to her seduction, Duncan suggests a handfast, knowing that even this honor is far less than she deserves. Radegunde, however, is not interested in half-measures, and resolves to win Duncan’s love, no matter what the cost. Will she succeed in her quest? Or will their paths part forever, and do as much too soon? 

Showcase - Review The Rose Red Bride by Claire Delacroix

Its no secret that Claire/Deb is one of my very favorite authors ever and my very favorite in her genre(s). She has a way of telling her tales that draw me right into the story. And my very favorite of her medieval families has to be the Lammegeiers. The Rose Red Bride is book two in her Jewels of Kinfairlie series and it was amazing to read and even more to listen to. Enjoy my review and short showcase.

ISBN-13: 9780987839916
Publisher: Deborah A Cooke
Release Date: 06/01/2005 - 01/22/2012
Length: 310pp
Buy It: B&N/Amazon/Kobo/IndieBound/Audible

Overview

More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their love...The Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. And he has no choice but to see them all wed in haste.

Like a heroine in an ancient tale, Vivienne waited in the highest chamber of Kinfairlie's tower for her fated lover. In the darkness he came for her, cloaked and hooded so that she would not see his face. He loved her sweetly, thoroughly...and Vivienne knew she had met her destiny. But in the morning light, her dream is shattered.

Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is no romantic hero but a disinherited warrior who arranged her abduction to regain his own legacy. Outraged by Erik's insistence that he needs her solely to beget a son, yet ensnared by the passion he awakens, Vivienne realizes that there is more merit in her taciturn spouse than he would admit. Erik is skeptical of her growing faith in his honor and her desire to recapture his stolen birthright... Little does he suspect that his rare gem of a bride intends to capture his barricaded heart as well.

Deborah Cooke author interview-Abyss-Review

I'm so pleased to welcome back a favorite author and friend Deborah Cooke. She's here today chatting about her finale to her urban fantasy Prometheus Project/Eyes of the Republic series, Abyss.
Claire's alter ego Deborah Cooke has her 10th Dragonfire novel Serpent's Kiss, coming out next week too so be on the lookout for it.

• ISBN-13: 9781927477229
• Publisher: Deborah A. Cooke
• Publication date: 1/31/2014
• Pages: 184

Overview:

At the beginning of the 22nd century, humanity has survived a challenge to its survival and has commenced the task of rebuilding. An elite corps of fallen angels called the Watchful Host remains in the earthly realm to help-but someone is hunting them.

Once the angel Turiel, Tupperman chose to remain in this realm after his mission was completed in order to aid the Watchful Host. When he is framed as the person behind the deaths of the soldiers, Tupperman knows not only that he will be sacrificed next, but that it's time for his final quest

Review Abyss by Claire Delacroix

This is a novel that I've been impatiently waiting for it's Claire's 4th in her Eyes of The Republic series staring Angels who willingly give up their wings to help mankind. Abyss is the final episode and stars the fallen angel Tupperman who is most deserving of his own happy ending.

Stay tuned because I have an interview scheduled with Claire soon!

• ISBN-13: 9781927477229
• Publisher: Deborah A. Cooke
• Publication date: 1/31/2014
• Pages: 184