The Rogue (The Rogues of Ravensmuir Book 1)

Dear Reader—Seductive and mysterious, Merlyn was the laird of Ravensmuir—never had a man so stirred my body and soul. I gave myself to him—willingly, trustingly, passionately—and we soon wed. Then a horrible revelation emerged, shattering my innocence and my marriage...Five years later, Merlyn returned to my doorstep, desperate for my help. The scoundrel swore he was haunted by memories of me, that a treasure locked in Ravensmuir could clear his name. Yet I could not surrender to his will again. Now he is said to be murdered and Ravensmuir has fallen into my hands.But even as I cross the threshold of this cursed keep, I hear his whisper in the darkness, feel his caress in the night, and I know that Merlyn has told me but part of his tale. Should I do as is right and expose his lair? Or dare I trust my alluring but deceptive spouse - the rogue who destroyed my heart?— Ysabella “Passion and intrigue test the boundaries of love and honor–THE ROGUE is medieval storytelling at its best!”—Terri Garey, RITA Award Winning Author of DEAD GIRLS ARE EASY“An engaging tale of lost love found.”—Booklist“A beguiling medieval romance from Delacroix…readers will devour this rich and compulsively readable tale.”—Publishers Weekly“Claire Delacroix always manages to create spellbinding magical stories that enthrall readers and keep them coming back for more...If you have never read a Claire Delacroix book before, this is the perfect book to start with. It will add a little spice and romance to your life this holiday season and have you wondering where Claire’s books have been all your life.”—Writers Unlimited“The Rogue, a gothic medieval romance, is an intriguing tale of deception upon deception with all the ingredients to make for a delightfully spooky read.”—Romance Reviews Today“Rich historical details, unusual plot-line, witty repartee, simmering romantic tension and violent intrigue surrounding the hunt for a mysterious and priceless treasure–all contributed to make this book one inspiring and exciting read! A gripping story with fascinating characters, lush sensuality and a page-turning plot! A gem!”—ARomanceReview.com“Very, very beguiling. The Rogue has almost a gothic feel to it, a throwback to historical romantic mysteries that mystified and beguiled readers with little effort (but much cunning on the author’s part). No forgery this: religious artifacts may oft have questionable provenance, but Ms. Delacroix’s roguish heroes are compellingly genuine…and just a little bit dangerous to know.”—HeartstringsClaire has four series set in her medieval Scottish world of Ravensmuir, Kinfairlie and Inverfyre.The Rogues of Ravensmuir series: 1. The Rogue (Merlyn and Ysabella)2. The Scoundrel (Gawain and Evangeline)3. The Warrior (Michael (the Hawk) and Aileen)The Jewels of Kinfairlie series: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 series: 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)The Brides of Inverfyre series: 1. The Mercenary's Bride (Mhairi and Quentin)2. The Runaway Bride (Ross and Aiofe)3. The Stolen Bride (Evangeline and Ramsay) - Coming Soon! Read more