{"product_id":"2940158508783","title":"Delphine","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--Cindy Penn, Word Wrap \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I'm saving a spot for Cherie Claire on my keepershelf!\" \u003cbr\u003e--Heather Nordahl, Affaire de Coeur \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK DETAILS \u003cbr\u003e• Historical American romance, set in Louisiana in 1778 \u003cbr\u003e• Book Four of Cherie's The Cajun series \u003cbr\u003e• A full-length novel of 90,000 words (about 365 printed book pages) \u003cbr\u003e• R-rated content: Steamy love scenes! \u003cbr\u003e• Originally published by Kensington Publishing Co. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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). For a family tree, visit  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cajuns historical saga \u003cbr\u003eBook One: Emilie \u003cbr\u003eBook Two: Rose \u003cbr\u003eBook Three: Gabrielle \u003cbr\u003eBook Four: Delphine \u003cbr\u003eBook Five: A Cajun Dream \u003cbr\u003eBook Six: The Letter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cajun Embassy contemporary series\u003cbr\u003eBook One: Ticket to Paradise\u003cbr\u003eBook Two: Damn Yankees\u003cbr\u003eBook Three: Gone Pecan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViola Valentine Mystery series\u003cbr\u003eBook One: A Ghost of a Chance\u003cbr\u003eBook Two: Ghost Town","brand":"Cherie Claire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113042755824,"sku":"2940158508783","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158508783_p0.jpg?v=1764113116","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158508783","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}