Delphine

Taming a pirate's heart.

Raised by Captain Jean Bouclaire, Delphine Delaronde lost her heart to his partner Philibert Bertrand when she was just a girl. But when she finally came of age and confessed her love to the dashing Louisiana smuggler, he dismissed her "juvenile crush." Embarrassed and hurt Phiney fled to France, hoping to forget his cruel rejection, unaware that Phil had realized too late the precious gift he had cast aside. By the time fate brought them together again, Delphine had inherited a title, and a noblewoman's responsibilities.

Now she seems beyond Philibert's reach forever. But beneath the poise and grace of the beautiful Countess Delaronde beats the passionate heart of a woman who will never give up her one true love.

"I'm saving a spot for Cherie Claire on my keepershelf!" —Heather Nordahl, Affaire de Coeur 

"Author Cherie Claire masterfully blends the challenges of history, love and loyalty in Delphine. From the grand mansions of the aristocrats of France to the marauding dangers of the high seas, this rich plot combines intrigue, treachery, and traitorous love in a riveting novel readers will not be able to put down….Delphine comes highly recommended."

—Cindy Penn, Word Wrap

BOOK DETAILS 
• Historical American romance, set in Louisiana in 1778 
• Book Four of Cherie's The Cajun series 
• A full-length novel of 90,000 words (about 365 printed book pages) 
• R-rated content: Steamy love scenes! 
• Originally published by Kensington Publishing Co. 

The Cajuns series follows a family of Acadians (Cajuns) who travel to South Louisiana and start anew after being exiled from their Nova Scotia home. The first three books follow the Gallant sisters as they attempt to reunite with their father in the wilds of Louisiana and Delphine (Book Four) takes place during Louisiana's role in the American Revolution. The Dugas family saga continues with A Cajun Dream (Book Five) and The Letter (Book Six). 

The Cajuns historical saga 
Book One: Emilie 
Book Two: Rose 
Book Three: Gabrielle 
Book Four: Delphine 
Book Five: A Cajun Dream 
Book Six: The Letter

Other books by Cherie Claire: 
The Cajun Embassy
Ticket to Paradise
Damn Yankees              
Gone Pecan

Carnival Confessions: A Mardi Gras Novella

The Viola Valentine Mystery Series
A Ghost of a Chance
Ghost Town
Trace of a Ghost
Ghost Trippin'
Give Up the Ghost
The Ghost is Clear (novella)
Ghost Fever