The Cajun Series

The one man she feared was the one who could steal her heart. Thirteen years after her family was torn apart, Emilie Gallant journeys through untamed Louisiana in search of her father. But the dangers of the bayou are nothing compared to the fierce passion of Lorenz Dugas, her longtime companion. But Lorenz is equally determined to win Emilie's heart and his passion will prove that their love cannot be denied. As they make their way across the untamed Louisiana wilderness, hoping to reunite the Gallant family, Emilie learns that love has a way of healing all wounds — even in the most unusual places.  "Pick up a copy of Emilie for your reading pleasure, and take a journey into the historical Acadian (Cajun) country of Louisiana for an educational, romantic read."  —Carol Carter, Romance Reviews Today  "The beauty of Ms. Claire's tale is in the message that love makes one a stronger and better person. She leaves just enough hints to keep readers eagerly anticipating the next two sisters' tales. As a history buff, I enjoyed learning about the Acadian (Cajun) culture, as well as the story's characters."  —Evelyn Feiner, Romantic Times magazine  "I'm saving a spot for Cherie Claire on my keepershelf!"  —Heather Nordahl, Affaire de Coeur  BOOK DETAILS • Historical American romance, set in Louisiana in 1768 • Book One of Cherie's The Cajuns 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. (Ballad Books) 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). 

Love has a way of bringing people together.   Orphaned and alone in antebellum New Orleans, Fiona Riley promises a dying friend she will raise the woman's child as her own. But without a job and a roof over their heads Fiona fears for their lives. When a letter arrives announcing that relatives in a bayou town are searching for their long-lost cousin, Fiona finds the answer to her prayers, even if it means deceiving others to survive.  Emile Dugas knew she was lying the moment he set eyes on Fiona Riley, an Irish immigrant trying to pose as his distant Cajun cousin. But how could he resist the entreating blues eyes of the angel baby she held in her arms or the fact that a larger force was at work in bringing them together?    "Cherie Claire is a new voice in romance from the heartland of Louisiana. I found The Letter enchanting, original and lyrical from beginning to end. Catch this star rising - her talent is a gift of the Goddess!" — Eileen Charbonneau, author of Rachel LeMoyne "This is a well written and enjoyable story that will appeal to all fans of good fiction, not just romance readers." — Greg Langley, The Advocate newspaper, Baton Rouge BOOK DETAILS • Historical American romance, set in Louisiana • Book Six 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).