Título: The Beauty Bride
Autor: Claire Delacroix
Sinopse: More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest of men may fight for their loveThe 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 saleespecially 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 rays could imperil her own heart while revealing so little of his own feelings. When Rhys' 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 Claire Delacroix is always a winner for me with her tales of chivalry, passion and lush romanceI 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 Ms. Delacroix creates an atmosphere so real that youll feel the wind in your hair as you race across the land with the protagonists. This writer is a genius at stirring the emotions of her readers and letting them share the excitement of the characters. Rendezvous Once again, Claire Delacroix comes through with an historical romance that does not disappointThere are few medieval writers who can sweep me away as Claire Delacroix can. I cannot wait for the following books of this trilogy. Romance Reader at Heart Ms. Delacroix has painted a tale of love and romance fit to be framedI quite literally devoured this book in a single day of reading. It was so entertaining and well written that I could not bring myself to put it down. I even forgot to eat because I was so wrapped up in this wonderful tale and, gasp, there was chocolate in the house! Coffee Time Romance After reading this magnificent book, its 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 Ms. Delacroix has a wonderful way of pulling you into the storyyou will not be able to put the book down until you are finished. The Romance Readers Connection The Beauty Bride is a book that captures you from the first pagea magical and inspiring story. Four hearts! Pink Heart Reviews An exciting action tale fully packed with an assortment of well-defined forceful characters, both old and newThis 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 The Beauty Bride is a gripping reada passionate, compelling treasure of a book." Julianne Maclean, USA Today bestselling author ***** Ive written many series set in my fictional medieval Scottish world of Ravensmuir, Kinfairlie and Inverfyre. This is the order in which the stories take place, although you can start with any series. I recommend you read each series in order. Theres a tab on my website for ALL books in this world: http://delacroix.net/ravensmuir/ I. The Rogues of Ravensmuir This is the first series to take place in this world. These three books are a bit more gothic in tone and less tightly linked to each other than the books in subsequent series. 1. The Rogue Merlyn and Ysabellas story is a second chance romance with a bit of intrigue and suspense. Their relationship is a class war - hes the laird and shes a village girl - but theres an immediate attraction between them. Can Merlyn trust in love at first sight? Can Ysabella trust her rogue of a husband when he returns five years after their parting to ask for her help? This is the first book featuring Ravensmuir and in it, we learn the story of its sister holding, Kinfairlie. 2. The Scoundrel Can a notorious bad boy like Merlyns brother Gawain be redeemed by love? In this story, Gawain meets his match, the enticing Eglantine, who is not just as adept a thief as he is but is prepared to seduce him to regain the prize she desires. This is cat-and-mouse story of action, adventure and intrigue takes us from York to the highlands of Scotland, to Eglantines home at Inverfyre. 3. The Warrior At the end of The Scoundrel, Inverfyre is lost to the notorious MacLaren clan, but years later, Eglantine and Gawains son Michael - the Hawk of Inverfyre - returns to reclaim his legacy. He has need of an heir so he abducts Aileen to be his bride, never guessing that these two have shared a great passion in their past lives. At Inverfyre, Aileen is plagued by visions and fears she is going mad, while the Hawk is uncertain whether his beguiling new bride can be trustedor whether she has let the MacLarens in the gate. This medieval Scottish romance has some fantasy elements as its a reincarnation story. II. The Jewels of Kinfairlie At the end of The Warrior, there is a family gathering at Inverfyre. We briefly meet Merlyn and Ysabellas son Roland, his wife Catherine, and their eight children. This series begins several years later, after Roland and Catherines tragic death, when their oldest son Alexander suddenly becomes laird. The treasury is empty. The harvest will be poor. Alexander needs to see his sisters married as quickly as possible, but they wish to wed for love. 1. The Beauty Bride Alexander arranges an auction for the hand of his defiant sister, intending to manage the list of bidders - but a notorious mercenary, Rhys fitzHenry, pays the highest price. This arranged marriage doesnt begin well, as Madeline is a runaway bride, but Rhys pursues her, saves her, and tries to court her. I love that Rhys tells Madeline stories to win her heart, and that she quickly figures out that each choice of story reveals one of her husbands secrets. 2. The Rose Red Bride Alexander thinks hes learned his lesson and is thrilled when Viviennes former suitor, Nicholas Sinclair, wants to claim her hand. Its a little uncommon that Nicholas wants to abduct his bride, but Alexander is sure that Vivienne will think that a romantic gesture, and when the wedding is held in the morning, all will be well. But the highlander seeking Alexanders agreement isnt Nicholas - its his brother Erik in disguise, a man who needs a wife only because he needs a son to claim his legacy. Hes not counting on Vivienne stealing his heart, too. 3. The Snow White Bride Its Christmas at Kinfairlie and a mysterious noblewoman seeks refuge in the chapel. When the sisters learn that shes a widow in need of protection, they decide to play a trick on Alexander and arrange his marriage. Eleanor thinks husbands are all the same, so is agreeable, although she isnt counting on Alexanders youth, charm, and desire to claim her heart. When her past catches up to her and Kinfairlie is at risk, how much will Eleanor sacrifice to see her new husband safe? What price will Alexander pay to defend his bride? 4. The Ballad of Rosamunde Rosamunde, the pirate queen and aunt of the siblings at Kinfairlie, was adopted by Gawain in The Scoundrel and trapped in the realm of the Fae in The Rose Red Bride. In this short story, a friends-to-lovers story, Padraig rescues Rosamunde, his valor making her realize that she loves him, too. III. The True Love Brides At the end of The Snow White Bride, Alexander decrees that his remaining sisters will marry for love. The portal to the realm of the Fae has been opened, though, and the Fae king Finvarra desires Elizabeth. Finvarra arees that he will abandon his suit if four of the siblings marry their true loves, although Elizabeth knows that the portal to the Fae realm has to be closed as well. 1. The Renegades Heart Isabella is smitten with a rogue knight, come to Kinfairlie to demand the return of his familys stolen treasure. She takes Murdochs cause against that of her brother, then learns that Murdoch has been claimed by the Fae queen - who holds his heart still. Can a mortal maiden defeat an immortal queen by winning Murdochs love for her own? 2. The Highlanders Curse Garrett is cursed to hear the thoughts of others as clearly as his own, a spell intended to make him an outcast so his legacy could be stolen. He finds solace in the company and the touch of gentle Annelise. Can Annelises love heal him so he can recover his stolen legacy and give her the home - and the husband - she deserves? 3. The Frost Maidens Kiss Malcolm returns to Ravensmuir after years as a mercenary with a hoard large enough to finance the rebuilding of his legacy and his soul due to the Fae. When pregnant Catriona arrives at Ravensmuir, Malcolm knows he can give her a future with a marriage of convenience that makes her child heir to Ravensmuir. Catriona expects nothing of men, but Malcolms kindness and strength earns her love - and makes her determined to save his soul, regardless of the price. 4. The Warriors Prize The mercenary Rafael thinks his companions sister, Elizabeth, could be an angel come to earth, and one who will hold him accountable for his sins. Challenged by her and enticed by her, Rafael offers himself instead of his comrade Malcolm and begins to change his life with his choices. Can he save Elizabeth from Finvarra? Hes determined to try, no matter what the risk to himself - and Elizabeth cannot resist a man who chooses nobly, just for her. IV. The Brides of Inverfyre There is one sibling left unmarried (Ross) and we follow him to Inverfyre, where the children of the Hawk and Aileen also need to be married. 1. The Mercenarys Bride This Scottish medieval romance is a Christmas novella, the story of a knight returning to Inverfyre to keep his promise to the lairds daughter. Having been attacked and left for dead, Quentin is no longer the man he was and he blames the Hawk for the change in his fortunes. But his bitterness melts before the admiration of Mhairi, for the maiden he admired has become a beauty he would die to serve. 2. The Runaway Bride Even though Aiofe is a beauty and an heiress, she wants to marry for love. Her marriage is arranged to the oldest son of the Hawk of Inverfyre, but she chooses to flee instead, hoping that his cousin, Ross, will be sent after her. Aiofe intends to claim Rosss heart, no matter the price, for she knows with one glimpse that hes the man for her. Ross is caught between his duty and his heart - and the wicked MacLarens who would use Aiofe as a pawn in their own plan to possess Inverfyre. There will be more stories in this series, too. Most of the books are also available in audio. There are Family Trees for Inverfyre, Ravensmuir and Kinfairlie available as free downloads in my online store. The links are on my website, right here: http://delacroix.net/ravensmuir/family-trees/ ***** free medieval romance, free historical romance, free scottish romance, free series starter, free first in series, marriage of convenience, runaway bride, outlaw hero, beauty and the beast, scotland, wales, action adventure, intrigue, first in series, series starter, free read, Welsh rebel, Scottish medieval romance novel, arranged marriage, bride auction, wounded hero, stolen legacy, bastard son, fairy tale romance, Owain Glyn Dwr, Gelert, wolfhound, Gwraggedd Annwn, family saga, fae, religious relics, Scotland, Wales, enemies to lovers, scars, outcast, protector
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “The Beauty Bride”, de Claire Delacroix, publicado pela editora Deborah A. Cooke, em 2013 e com 398 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Deborah A. Cooke
Páginas: 398
Ano: 2013
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 098795489X
ISBN13: 9780987954893
Sobre a editora
A leitura dos livros da editora Deborah A. Cooke costuma mergulhar o leitor em universos onde o romance é o eixo central, frequentemente ambientado em cenários históricos ou fantásticos. As narrativas exploram conflitos pessoais intensos, como alianças matrimoniais forçadas, segredos do passado e batalhas épicas, sempre com um tom emotivo e envolvente. O ritmo varia entre momentos de tensão e cenas de cortejo ou paixão, criando um equilíbrio entre ação e introspecção. O catálogo indica uma preferência por histórias que combinam elementos de fantasia — como metamorfos e magia — com dramas humanos profundos, muitas vezes envolvendo heranças, lealdades e segredos familiares. Em algumas obras, o tom mais lírico e romântico contrasta com outras mais dinâmicas e cheias de suspense, mostrando certa diversidade dentro do gênero.
