#BOOKQW this week's word is SIMPLE. My quote this week from The Matchmaker's Mare sees Megan preparing a meal for two special guests.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
#bookqw - #after
#BOOKQW this week's word is AFTER. My quote is from the prologue to The Matchmaker's Mare - Rhiannon and Sion are fleeing from Pryce, the man Rhiannon is supposed to marry, as arranged by her father. Can you spot the word? it's in the middle of the excerpt.
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matchmakers-Mare-Hywela-Lyn-ebook/dp/B0DYF6L15CAmazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Matchmakers-Mare-Hywela-Lyn-ebook/dp/B0DYF6L15C
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
#BOOKQW - #NEVER
#BOOKQW this week's word is NEVER. My quote is from the prologue to The Matchmaker's Mare - Rhiannon is desperate to escape an arranged marriage.
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matchmakers-Mare-Hywela-Lyn-ebook/dp/B0DYF6L15CAmazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Matchmakers-Mare-Hywela-Lyn-ebook/dp/B0DYF6L15C
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Indigo - Guest Post for a new release
I'm delighted to welcome fellow Wild Rose press author Karen Hulene Bartell to my blog, and to have had the opportunity to read this gripping book!
After encountering a Northwoods hunk, unscrupulous realtors, bloodthirsty prowlers, and a dysfunctional family, of which one member--
This is such a wonderful roller coaster ride of a novel! Karen skillfully blends contrasting elements of Native American myth and folklore, complicated family relationships, mystery and supernatural/horror elements with beautifully descibed settings and a gentle love story. I was hooked from the first page and was compelled to keep on turning the pages until I reached the end - and still wanted to keep on reading. Next book soon please Karen! (Find out how she came to write the book a little later in this post.)
according to windigo legends--never left, is Raluca at risk of losing her heart, her inheritance, or her mind?
Dylan McCoombs, but…
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INDIGO BLURB
Reeling after her fiancé dumps her, Raluca Olson inherits a rustic cabin from an unknown relative. Eerie incidents and rumors of a mythical windigo alarm her, but she’s determined to learn the truth about her dysfunctional family before she flips the property.
Despite unscrupulous realtors, bloodthirsty prowlers, and a devious ex, her life improves with a rescued puppy, and passion ignites when she meets
What does a demonic half-beast share with a psychosis and porphyria? Are monsters born or formed? Nature or nurture? Is a windigo spirit genetic? More importantly, does she carry the gene?
HOW I CAME TO WRITE INDIGO
Three years ago, we moved into a new neighborhood, where I’d walk my dog past a nearby cemetery. Each day, I’d see more elements for a story that was slowly developing: a “devil’s chair;” a creaky, hanging sign; a bare patch with just a footstone, a “hanging tree;” swerve marks on the road beside the cemetery; a mailwoman who chewed and spit; and a neighbor whose family suffered from hemophilia and who swore some of the events (that I ultimately wrote about in Indigo) actually happened to her in another cemetery. Elements of truth embellished with an overactive imagination is how Indigo came to be.
Universal Link: https://books2read.com/u/3kRlWn
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Indigo-Cryptid-Charisma-Hulene-Bartell-ebook/dp/B0GHZHM1WQ
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/indigo-karen-hulene-bartell/1149708480
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/indigo-by-karen-hulene-bartell
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249818067-indigo
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=9781509265251
BooksAMillion: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9781509265251
Indie Bound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/indigo-karen-hulene-bartell/d36bdd344e121211
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/book/indigo/id6760712664
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenHuleneBartell
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Email: info@KarenHuleneBartell.com
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Friday, 29 May 2026
Redford Falls - a heartwarming series with an unusual twist
I'm delighted to feature this delightful series by the talented Darlene Fredette today and am looking forward to experiencing the magic of Redford Falls for myself - and to meeting Thumper!
The Legend of Redford Falls
Every town has its legends, but Redford Falls has Thumper. This soft-footed, bright-eyed, elusive rabbit has hopped through generations of family tales, drifting in and out of scenes like a whisper of fate. Across all seven books in the Redford Falls series, Thumper is more than a symbol. He’s a quiet matchmaker, a furry cupid, and the thread that ties every love story together. Locals say that if you’re lucky enough to spot him, love is already on its way. His presence nudges hearts together and sets destiny in motion. He may be small, and he may not speak, but Thumper plays as big a role as any character in the series, weaving magic into every love story in Redford Falls.
Redford Falls is more than a place to visit…it’s where stories begin.
A Redford Falls Story
Nestled in the heart of Redford Falls is a charming small town that captures the warmth of close-knit community life, where friendly faces greet you on Main Street and every shop holds a story. Redford Falls offers the perfect setting for heartwarming moments against a bustling ski resort, quaint local businesses, and the town’s picturesque park, complete with winding trails and cascading waterfalls. Whether it’s family bonds that grow stronger, friendships that withstand the test of time, twists that intrigue, or love that blooms in the most unexpected ways, this series celebrates the beauty of connection in a place where everyone feels at home.
One Sweet Christmas
More than a few pieces of chocolate are essential to fill this Scrooge’s heart with Christmas cheer.
Jackson Frost wanted to spend Christmas on a beach, instead, he’s home in snowy Redford Falls dressed in a Santa suit. Will the temptation of delectable chocolate and Candice Cane lure him to stay?
Winter’s Kiss
Her high heels flattened the snow, and his defences didn’t stand a chance.
As chilly glares between Danielle Lerato and Andrew Bailey thaw into cozy glances, Danielle suspects the town’s snowy landscape is warming more than her toes. Maybe this snowy wonderland isn’t a detour. Maybe it’s destiny.
Broken Branches
Some branches break, but where hearts once shattered, love dares to bloom again.
Years ago, a devastating family tragedy forced Maripier Nadeau to leave Redford Falls, leaving Tyler Kringle to pick up the pieces of their broken relationship. Now she’s returned, reigniting memories and emotions Tyler thought he had buried.
Secret Recipe
In the heat of the kitchen, one woman’s secret recipe blends danger, deception, and desire.
Jess Robinson is desperate for a fresh start, but an unexpected call drags her back into the dangerous world she thought she’d escaped. As drama simmers, Jess and Travis Cooper are caught in a game where Jess must execute the perfect con.
Legacy Lies Loyalty
When loyalty is tested, and lies run deep, the legacy they inherit could cost them everything.
A string of mysterious accidents pulls Jordan McKenzie into a web of danger. When long-buried secrets emerge, and danger looms, Jordan and Logan Crane must decide what—and who—is worth fighting for.
Derailed Hearts
With a matchmaking grandmother and a mythical rabbit at work, two hearts on a cross country train are destined to collide.
A cross-Canada train trip for Ethan Marley and his young daughter seems like the perfect fresh start—until Jenn Martini, a captivating woman on board, steals his breath. But Ethan and Jenn must decide whether the truth will shatter their fragile new beginning…or save their future.
Trickster
Can she heal the trickster before he breaks her heart?
Enchanted by his father’s feisty assistant, Eric Martini masks his heart. Convinced his destined future is already written in the stars—and doesn’t include Jade Parsons, will Eric and Jade find the courage to trust the mythical and smoky signs before their paths are severed forever?
Amazon Book Series Page https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMPGZ5ZQ
YouTube Series Book Trailer:
Author Bio:
Darlene Fredette is a multi-published author of contemporary women’s fiction that celebrates resilience, romance, and the small-town magic woven into ordinary days. Step inside her world for heartfelt stories, character-driven moments, a touch of charm, wit, twists, and just enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages. Residing on Canada’s scenic Atlantic Coast, where summers are too short and winters too long, she finds inspiration from family, nature, and the quiet moments that ignite the imagination, and enjoys life with her husband, daughter, and two large dogs.
Social Media
Website: http://www.darlenefredette.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darlenefredette1/
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
#BOOKQW #Morning
#BOOKQW
Today's Bookquote word is #Morning - and it's Megan's first meeting with Glyn Phillips.
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matchmakers-Mare-Hywela-Lyn-ebook/dp/B0DYF6L15C
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Matchmakers-Mare-Hywela-Lyn-ebook/dp/B0DYF6L15C
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