The True Love Brides Series by Claire Delacroix, Deborah Cooke

Released from the captivity of the Fae, Murdoch Seton wants nothing more than to forget his lost years. Undertaking a quest to recover treasure stolen from his family seems the perfect solution - but Murdoch is not counting upon a curious maiden who holds both the secret to the theft and his sole redemption. Isabella is outraged to find her brother’s keep besieged by a renegade knight - especially one who is too handsome for his own good or hers... moreReleased from the captivity of the Fae, Murdoch Seton wants nothing more than to forget his lost years. Undertaking a quest to recover treasure stolen from his family seems the perfect solution - but Murdoch is not counting upon a curious maiden who holds both the secret to the theft and his sole redemption. Isabella is outraged to find her brother’s keep besieged by a renegade knight - especially one who is too handsome for his own good or hers. After a single encounter, she becomes convinced that his cause is just and decides to unveil the true thief, never imagining that their single shared kiss has launched a battle for Murdoch’s very soul. As the treacherous Fae move to claim Murdoch forever, Isabella seeks to heal the knight who has stolen her heart. But will Murdoch allow her to take a risk and endanger herself? Or will he sacrifice himself to ensure Isabella’s future? less

Cheated of his inheritance and burdened by the legacy of his Fae blood, Garrett MacLachlan believes he is doomed to be an outcast forever—until he meets Annelise of Kinfairlie, a gentle maiden with the power to turn his curse to gift... moreCheated of his inheritance and burdened by the legacy of his Fae blood, Garrett MacLachlan believes he is doomed to be an outcast forever—until he meets Annelise of Kinfairlie, a gentle maiden with the power to turn his curse to gift. Can Garrett reclaim his stolen legacy with Annelise by his side? If Annelise defies her family to pursue true love, will that be enough to heal Garrett? And even if they triumph over mortal foes, will the Fae demand a price neither of them can pay? This edition includes a Cast of Continuing Characters, as well as excerpts from Claire Delacroix's upcoming releases The Frost Maiden's Kiss and Abyss. less

She enchanted him with a kiss—but winning her love would demand all he possessed. Disheartened by the challenge of a crumbling legacy, Malcolm left Scotland to earn his fortune as a mercenary. Eight years later, scarred by the realities of war, he returns with a fortune won at too high of a price and a companion even more hardened than he... moreShe enchanted him with a kiss—but winning her love would demand all he possessed. Disheartened by the challenge of a crumbling legacy, Malcolm left Scotland to earn his fortune as a mercenary. Eight years later, scarred by the realities of war, he returns with a fortune won at too high of a price and a companion even more hardened than he. Lured into the caverns beneath the keep, Malcolm trades his own soul for that of the companion who once saved his life, condemning himself to die in one year. Determined to leave a legacy of merit, Malcolm begins to rebuild the keep of Ravensmuir with all haste—though he has no heir. After one night’s abuse, Catriona has no faith in the goodness of warriors. In the service of Lady Vivienne, she dreads an unexpected visit to the lady’s brother at Ravensmuir, for he is said to be a mercenary. But Malcolm challenges her expectations with his courtesy, his allure, his determination to save her child—and his unexpected proposal. Knowing it will ensure her child’s safety, Catriona dares to accept Malcolm’s hand. She soon realizes that this stalwart warrior fights a battle of his own, and that she holds the key to saving his soul. But as she descends into the ruins of old Ravensmuir in search of the truth, her own past is in hot pursuit, seeking to destroy all she holds dear—including the knight who has laid claim to her reluctant heart. less

The maiden was just another treasure to be won—until she stole his heart and changed his life forever. Skeptical by nature and hardened by experience, the mercenary Rafael believes that a man must seize his heart’s desire or lose it to another. Elizabeth entices him with her wits and her beauty, and unable to resist her allure, he seizes her for his own... moreThe maiden was just another treasure to be won—until she stole his heart and changed his life forever. Skeptical by nature and hardened by experience, the mercenary Rafael believes that a man must seize his heart’s desire or lose it to another. Elizabeth entices him with her wits and her beauty, and unable to resist her allure, he seizes her for his own. He does not expect this feisty maiden to defy him, much less to chose imprisonment in the Fae court over his charms—but Rafael does not readily relinquish any prize. He pledges to her family to retrieve her, but the price is her hand in marriage. Held hostage by the Fae king and tormented by the Elphine Queen, Elizabeth fears that impulse has led her false. The warrior Rafael is handsome and his kisses turn her blood to fire, but his cold manner means he is not the valiant knight she has imagined she will wed. Elizabeth suspects trickery when he appears to risk his life to retrieve her from the Fae court, but complies with his scheme to ensure their escape. Little does she imagine that playing at love will enchant this weary mercenary, let alone win the prize of his wary heart. less