Enter the medieval world of bestselling author Claire Delacroix, with this introduction to the family at Kinfairlie!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.Lady Madeline’s heart is not for … for sale…especially not to a notorious outlaw like Rhys FitzHenry. Yet Madeline’s hand has been sold, to none other than this battle-weary warrior with a price on his head. A more dutiful maiden might cede to the Laird’s command and meekly accept her fate, but Madeline has never been obedient. She decides to run away, though she never dreams that Rhys will pursue her. She does not expect this taciturn man to woo her with fanciful stories, much less that each of his enthralling tales will reveal a scar upon his shielded soul. She never imagines that a man like Rhys could imperil her own heart while revealing so little of his own feelings. When Rhys’s past threatens his future, Madeline takes a leap of faith. She dares to believe him innocent— and risks her own life to pursue a passion more priceless than the rarest gem.
“A lyrical medieval-era romance!”—Publishers Weekly
Nominee for Publisher’s Weekly’s Quill Award
A #1 Kindle Bestseller
“The Beauty Bride is a gripping read—a passionate, compelling treasure of a book.”—Julianne Maclean, bestselling author
“An exciting action tale fully packed with an assortment of well-defined forceful characters, both old and new…This is a prime example of the highly imaginative and entertaining novels Delacroix is celebrated for, in a stellar start to what looks to be a sensation new medieval series that is heading straight for my ‘keeper shelf’!”—Historical Romance Writers
“After reading this magnificent book, it’s easy to see why Ms. Delacroix is considered one of the best medieval romance authors around. With careful attention to detail and a beautiful writing style, she whisks you to the Middle Ages for a grand romantic adventure…The Beauty Bride is a fabulous read!”—The Romance Studio
“Claire Delacroix is always a winner for me with her tales of chivalry, passion and lush romance—I simply love her books. I found this one to be a great read, and recommend it highly to anyone liking a rousing, medieval-period romance. Five angels!”—Fallen Angel Reviews
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Claire has published three series set in her medieval Scottish world of Ravensmuir, Kinfairlie and Inverfyre and is working on a fourth.
The Rogues of Ravensmuir is a loosely linked trilogy and is chronologically first:
1. The Rogue (Merlyn and Ysabella)
2. The Scoundrel (Gawain and Evangeline)
3. The Warrior (Michael (the Hawk) and Aileen)
The Jewels of Kinfairlie is a popular place to start, since it introduces the eight siblings at Kinfairlie, and their quests for true love. Because these books are more tightly linked, it’s best to read the stories in order:
The Jewels of Kinfairlie:
1. The Beauty Bride (Madeline and Rhys)
2. The Rose Red Bride (Vivienne and Erik)
3. The Snow White Bride (Alexander and Eleanor)
4. The Ballad of Rosamunde (Rosamunde and Padraig)
The True Love Brides:
1. The Renegade’s Heart (Isabella and Murdoch)
2. The Highlander’s Curse (Annelise and Garrett)
3. The Frost Maiden’s Kiss (Malcolm and Catriona)
4. The Warrior’s Prize (Elizabeth and Rafael)
At this point, only Ross is left unmatched. We follow him to Inverfyre, where we catch up with the Hawk and Aileen’s children, too.
The Brides of Inverfyre:
1. The Mercenary’s Bride (Mhairi and Quentin)
2. The Runaway Bride (Ross and Aiofe)
The next book in the Brides of Inverfyre will be The Stolen Bride, which is Evangeline and Ramsay’s story.
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If you like a touch of magic in your medieval tales, you’ll love Claire Delacroix. She knows how to bring the Middle Ages to life, using well-researched details and complex, three-dimensional characters. The romance is engaging, and the moments of dark drama are balanced by those of good-natured humor. Beware: once you read Rhys and Madeline’s …
Claire is one of my favorite authors! I’m a huge fan of the Kinfairlie books. I really like the fairy interactions!
I’m going to read the next book in this series. It was interesting to me because the historical info on Wales went along with what i’d been reading in the After Cilmeri series. The heroine was strong. I liked the portrayal of the secondary characters. I read it pretty much straight through. I’m a huge Outlander fan and this seemed to fit in …
I love it. That’s all
This was an interesting meet. I enjoyed the interactions between Madeline and Rhys. With so many secrets and misunderstandings, they were still able to find love. Her independence and his convictions made me love this couple. The narration by Saskia Maarleveld brought the story to live.
I received a copy of this audiobook as a gift, and this is …
I liked the story – I got caught up in it right away. I wish I had read books by this author sooner. I will look for more.
This book was amazing! The characters are engaging, smart and brave. The story moves your emotions as the characters go through theirs; felt like I was there! Amazing.
This is cute story.
Madeline and Rhys had a rough start to an unconventional marriage. With Madeline being sold by her brother at auction to the highest bidder like a prize mare, there wasn’t much chance that she would have a happy life. She was sold to Rhys, a total stranger with a bad past. She decides to flee to avoid marriage. In doing so, it sets off a dangerous …
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I really enjoyed this well told tale. It is an historical romance set in the 15th century. The protagonists have just enough friction between them to make it interesting. I liked the strong female characters.
Wonderful book, highly recommend!
The Welsh language is hard for me to grasp which makes reading these books hard. I like the concept of the auctioning off of his sister but at the same time was angry at how she was tricked. Head strong female, strong make character with many layers & secrets. Would recommend.
Loved it
I think my favorite character in this book is the mischevious fairy! Every story needs a matchmaking crank with a drinking problem lol!
This is a fabulous story of a strong woman surrounded by other strong women in a time when it wasn’t expected or tolerated. The hero accepts her and encourages her boldness. A romantic love story. What can be better?
This book was funny and charming and I loved the characters.. from the beginning to the very well written ending I was captured!
This book was hard to put down. I decided to look up some of the mideavel terms for types of horses and clothing. Faerey Darg came across as quite a “pill.” Characters on both sides were well developed. Enjoyed Madeline’s determination and outspokeness and Rhys hiding his feelings by speaking Welsh.
Loved this book. A little slow at the start but after that I couldn’t put it down.