Dear Reader;
I’ve always enjoyed reading stories that blend mystery and romance. One of my early reading addictions was to such books, written by authors like Phyllis A. Whitney, Victoria Holt, Daphne DuMaurier and Agatha Christie. These stories featured enigmatic heroes and intrepid heroines, and lonely old castles potentially filled with ghosts (or, at least, with danger and secrets). As a reader, I always yearned for more development of the romantic relationship, though – perhaps it’s only natural that I often played with the inclusion of those mystery and suspense elements in my own romances. With The Rogue, I wrote a neo-Gothic romance of my own, in a medieval setting, with my own enigmatic, sexy hero, conflicted, intrepid heroine and castle filled with both secrets and danger. At the time, it seemed like a single book that I needed to write, but since then, I’ve returned to this subgenre a number of times.
As with all of my re-releases, I’ve chosen not to revise this book, but to republish it essentially as it was published in the first place.
This month, all three of the Rogues of Ravensmuir medieval romances are becoming available in new print editions. The linked series, The Jewels of Kinfairlie, is already available in new print editions. You can learn more on my website.
I’ve also returned to Kinfairlie and Ravensmuir in my books and am happily writing medieval romance again. The Renegade’s Heart, the first book in a new four-book series called The True Love Brides, will be published in May 2012. This new series picks up the story from my Jewels of Kinfairlie series, following four more of the siblings at Kinfairlie as they meet their romantic matches and find their happily-ever-afters. The Renegade’s Heart is Isabella’s story and I’m very excited to have the chance to finally tell her tale.
I’ve enjoyed revisiting The Rogue, and hope you enjoy reading it, as well.
Until next time, I hope you are well and have plenty of good books to read.
All my best,
Claire
Deborah Cooke: Author 
67 responses to “THE ROGUE Reader Letter”
Great letter. Thanks for newsletter contest. I would love a copy of Ember’s Kiss.
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Hi Crystal! Good luck.
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Love your letter. Thank you for including a competition. I would love a copy of Highlander’s Curse
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The Highlander’s Curse would be first choice, Rouge as a second choice
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Congratulations to Holly, who has won a copy of The Highlander’s Curse! Holly, please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize book.
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I would love to read The Snow White Bride. Thank you for the giveaway.
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I’d be overjoyed to get any of the Dragon Legion collection!! 🙂 Thanks for the contest. Have a Very Merry Christmas!!
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Congratulations on your blog move! Looks great, and I’ve subscribed to the blog as well. 🙂
I always like to see more romance/relationships in all genres. Thank you for the newsletter giveaway!
So many great books, but I would like The Dragon Legion collection, Fallen, Guardian, or Rebel.
Happy Holidays!
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I’m looking forward to reading this re-release! Thanks for keeping us updated with your blog and newsletter. I would love to win a copy of The Dragon Legion Collection.
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Thank you for the newsletter contest. I would like Rebel or The Rogue.
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OH which one. For my daughter I would love to get Flying Blind. Me I would like Santa to send The Dragon Legion Collection. The first choice would be for my teenage girl’s book. I love authors that write a young adult series that goes with the adult books. It gives me a way to connect with my daughter through reading. Hey if nothing else my daughter will talk to me about books and characters and then that leads us to talking about all the other things like school, friends, boys and the stuff that makes being a teenager so hard. Even if we would not win the book I thank you for giving me a way to have something I can share with my favorite girl.
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Hi Claire!
I’m so excited that your re-releasing your Rogues of Ravensmuir series! In the past it seemed that whenever I fell in love with a series I always end up missing picking up one of the books when they were available at our local Waldenbooks.
I must admit I still miss going in and roaming around the shelves picking up books by new authors and “favorite” established authors. On the other hand I love the Kindle my husband bought me for Christmas a few years ago and being able to not only buy books that I’ve missed but also being able to “pre-order” books and have them “magically appear” on my Kindle! missed!
All I can say is ‘THANK YOU!” for giving your readers both new and old to pick up your stories that we missed getting when they were initially released!
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Congrats on the website move! I would love to win any of the books… well except Ember’s Kiss, I already own that paperback 🙂
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I’d love anything, but perhaps most the Dragon Legion collection
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Ember’s Kiss. Thanks for the contest!! Happy holidays to you and your family!!
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It is so hard to choose which one I want the most, but I guess I will go with The Dragon Legion Collection.
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Congratulations Claire/Deborah. And Merry Christmas to everyone. I would love to win a copy of the DRAGON LEGION collection….Thank you for the opportunity
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Congratulations Sandy – you’ve won a copy of Guardian! Please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize.
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Thanks so much for the contest. I don’t buy many paperbacks these days with both Nook and Kindle apps on my tablet, but I always love having one in my hands. The only trouble with that is little poodle teeth and keeping books away form them.
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I love it that you still do those contests and congrats to your new site (it´s great to have everything together.
I can´t decide on which book I´d like to receive if I win so just feel free to pick one 😉
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Congratulations, Alexandra! You’ve won a copy of Fallen! Please check your email for a message from me about claiming your prize.
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Thank you very much! What a great start in 2014 🙂
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I would love a copy of The Rogue. It would be a first and a great place to start for me. Looking forward to some great reading. Thanks
Rhonda
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Congratulations, Rhonda, you’ve won a copy of The Rogue! Please check your email for a message from me about claiming your prize.
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Happy Holidays! or holidaze as the case might be. Like the new site.
Dragon Legion would be my choice if I should happen to win in your contest
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They all sound great but The Dragon’s Legion Novellas had me making *grabby hands* LOL
thanks for the giveaway & Happy Wednesday!
//Linda
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Congratulations Linda for winning a copy of The Dragon Legion Collection! Please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize.
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Love them all but The Dragon’s Legion Novellas had me making *grabby hands* LOL
Thanks for the giveaway & Happy Wednesday!
//Linda
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thank you for the newsletter contest
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Highlander’s Curse is my first choice.
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Either THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE, LOVE POTION #9 or THE HIGHLANDER’S CURSE. This is so great! Thanks!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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So sorry if this posts twice! THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE, LOVE POTION #9 or THE HIGHLANDER’S CURSE. Thanks! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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Love your stories, and love that you have a monthly newsletter contest! I win either way . . . hard to beat that, huh? Thanks for the chance, Deborah.
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Hi Deb,
Thanks for the contest!!! I have a two week break from work over Xmas/New Year so I plan to get some series reading done. My choice would be “”Love Potion #9” Its about the only one of your books I don’t have 🙂 Second choice “Fallen” because it has a kick arse cover!!
Happy Holidays to you!
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I own Embers kiss and Flying blind and absolutely loved them. I would be happy with any of the other novels for this contest. With Christmas coming it means lots of time off to read. Happy Holidays
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I love the whole series but have to admit I have not yet read the beginning books. I have read the Scoundrel and it was amazing. The Rogue sounds like another winner and I would be ecstatic to read it. Thank you for the contests and giveaways! *Merry Christmas*
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This is a very difficult choice as I love them all but would like to win The Highlanders curse as I am a dyed in the wool Scot, Have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
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Thanks very much for the newsletter contest. I would like The Highlander’s Curse as first choice, or The Snow White Bride as second choice.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2014!
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Your new site looks great! Love your books! I’ve read most of the Dragonfire series (Rafferty is my favorite character so far!). I would like to have either Ember’s Kiss or The Dragon Legion Collection. I really appreciate you having these monthly contests!
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I’m a lover of your Dragon Fire and Prometheus series..just have to get the Abyss! I think if I win, I would choose the first book in the Time Travel series-Once Upon A Kiss. Thank you and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
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Love it- love it. Would love a copy of the Highlanders Curse.
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Ok…so, after a 10 hour day, my brain is mush because Once Upon A Kiss is not on the list, but Love Potion #9 is and I’d be very happy with that! 🙂
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Congratulations Phyllis – you’ve won a copy of Love Potion #9! Please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize.
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I would love to have Highlanders Curse. Thanks again for the great giveaway. Happy Holidays and/or Merry Christmas.
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Thanks for another great giveaway! I love your historicals and the Coxwell novels. I’d be thrilled with any of the giveaway books — especially the historical novels. The only one I already have is All or Nothing. Merry Christmas!
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Congratulations Glenda – You’ve won a copy of All or Nothing, which just proves how random all of this is. If you’d like to substitute one of the other Coxwell books, that’s fine. Please look for an email from me about receiving your prize.
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Id love a copy of the dragon legion but any of the historicals would also be great. Thanks for the chance to win. You rock!!
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Congratulations, Michelle – you’ve won a copy of The Renegade’s Heart! Please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize.
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Thank you for the contest! I would love a copy of Rebel, but any of the titles would be great, thanks again!
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I will pick The Highlander’s Curse , thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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The renegades heart. I love your Kinfairlie stories.
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I grew up loving the same authors you did. I still have some of their books. I watch old movies with Miss Marple & Hercule Poirot. Look forward to reading your books.
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Congratulations to Robin W, who has won the copy of One More Time! Robin, please check your email for a message from me!
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Ooohh! Looks like a good one!
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1. The Dragon Legion Collection
2. Rebel
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Congratulations bn100 – you’ve won a copy of Rebel! Please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize book.
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1. EMBER’S KISS
2. LOVE POTION #9
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Love the newsletter and would love to win Dragon Legion Collection or Fallen.
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Wishing all a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. Love the Dragons!
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Congratulations to Chera, who has won the copy of Flying Blind! Chera, please look for an email from me about claiming your prize.
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Fantastic thank you. I think I would love to read THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE.
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Congratulations, Mary – you’ve won a copy of The Snow White Bride! Please check your email for a message from me about receiving your prize.
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I have been slowly completely my e book library of your books so this is a hard question. One More Time, Ember’s Kiss The Rogue or Rebel would be fine. I did not know about the reviewers contest but will plan on that as soon as the holidays are over.
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Congratulations on your new blog! All of your books sound wonderful. I would love to win a copy of The Snow White Bride. Thanks for the great giveaway. Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!
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Love that cover, sexy! I’d love to win Ember’s Kiss 🙂
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Congratulations Nicki B, you’ve won a copy of Ember’s Kiss! Please look for an email from me about receiving your prize.
Phew! That’s all the prizes awarded. Thanks to all of you for participating my contest for newsletter subscribers.
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