Deborah Cooke: Author

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  • The New Plan

    I’m writing again, so I have a new plan for releases in 2026. Have a peek to find out what’s coming next!

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  • The Coxwells and the Way Forward

    (You get two Wild West Thursday posts this week, because I’m thinking out loud – or at least, thinking with my fingers on the keyboard.…

  • A Book About New York

    I like to read books about other places, both fiction and non-fiction. And there are several cities that figure prominently in the collection of books…

  • Adaptability

    My life right now could be a Dr. Seuss rhyme. If so, it would go like this: I write books here, I write books there,…

  • Changing Relationships

    As the world of publishing changes and mutates, we all need to reconsider our industry relationships. This isn’t a bad thing by any means –…

● About Me
USA Today bestselling author Deborah Cooke, who also writes as Claire Delacroix

I’m Deborah and I love writing romance novels that blend emotion, humor, and happily-every-after. I’ve been publishing my stories since 1992 and have written as Claire Delacroix (historical and fantasy romance), Claire Cross (time travel romance and romantic comedy) and myself (paranormal romance and contemporary romance). My goal is to keep you turning the pages, no matter which sub-genre you prefer.

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