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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I enjoyed this historical romance. This is part of the Exclusive Jewels Vol 3 that I won. I’ve given it a 4.5* rating. It is not for the under 18 readers because of sexual and violence content. There is certainly a lot of action to keep your attention.This was an interesting concept and went a long way to tell it.
Great read
Loved this book.
This book was first in a Trilogy, I have now read all three. Good Read
I liked the characters in this book. It was refreshing that the main characters were open and honest with each other. There were a few misunderstandings, but it didn’t ruin the story because no one got overly indignant or stupid about it. This was a nice love story about 2 adults trying to be happy under somewhat dire circumstances. I enjoyed …
I enjoyed the plot of this book, and glad to see all of Claire’s books.
Loved this one!
First time I have read this author. The author draws you in so you want to know about the other family members.
This was a good story of love triumphing over bad situations.
Greally enjoyed this book…excellent Historical romance book.
Thoroughly enjoyable. The plot doesn’t move forward without explanation or fail to complete the story at the end. It has many old English and Welsh words. A real vocabulary builder.
I hate the ending
Great book
Beautiful story. Could not put it down. Madeleine became a heroine in the story and fought for love. It was a page turner for sure.
Loved the stories that Rhys told to Madeline, that actually revealed his character and feelings. Enjoyed the book very much.
I had a very difficult time getting into this book. Just felt sort of like it started in the middle and tried to provide background throughout the story, which just didn’t work well here. It was ok, but a somewhat slow plot.
This book was a good read. It took me a little while to get into it, but once I was a few chapters in I was pleased I kept at it. Her books are always a bit mystical and I was wondering if I would enjoy this one, as I have her others. I did and I would recommend reading it.
Claire Delacroix is a master at creating heroes and heroines that are real people with real issues and challenges to overcome. I always have difficulty putting any of her stories down and this one was the same.
Enjoyed so much that I was compelled to read aloud to myself!! Much action especially the ending. After more than year with Book Bubs, this is the first five star I’ve awarded!!
I have read many of Claire de la Croix’s books and have enjoyed them all. This was no exception. Will look forward to more of her stories.