#BOOK QUOTE WEDNESDAY - #FIRE

#BOOKqw

Today is Book Quote Wednesday and the word is FIRE (in this snippet from THE MATCHAKER'S MARE, it actually appears twice!)

Who knew a stray pony and a haunted cottage could bring two wounded hearts together?

BLURB:

When Megan Johnson inherits an old cottage in the Welsh countryside, she seizes the opportunity to cut ties with her past life, after a broken romance. Her nearest neighbour, a horse trainer, is also something of an enigma. Single dad Glyn Phillips does his best to balance his love of horses and hard work, with his devotion to his son. When he meets his new neighbour, he knows he should resist any attraction. A feisty pony mare which mysteriously appears on his land adds to his problems, but another, larger problem lies ahead. Two matchmaking spirits find their carefully laid plans may not go as smoothly as they hope.

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Today is the COVER REVEAL for my forthcoming paranormal equestrian romance The Matchmaker's Mare.. *Checkout the OfficialCover Reveal today, 19th March!) 

And here it is - I love it, and it's just what I envisaged myself.  Many thanks to my cover artist Teddi Black of the Wild Rose Press

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#bookqw Another snippet from the forthcoming publication of THE MATCHMAKER'S MARE to be released on 5th May 2025. I'm participating in #bookqw, the idea is that a word is given for each week of the month and authors post a quote from one of their books, containing that word, on a Wednesday. This week's word is 'MIDDLE' and this is a snippet containing the word.

Who knew a stray pony and a haunted cottage could bring two wounded hearts together?

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COVER REVEAL TOMORROW!

I'm getting very excited to be able to show off my beautiful cover for THE MATCHMAKER'S MARE tomorrow. (Release Day 5th May.) Rachel'sRandom Resources is handling a Cover Reveal Tour for me.

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I'll post details of the bloggers taking part on Wednesday.

(Choccy thinks it's all 'Out of this world!)

The Matchmaker's Mare is a Sweet paranormal romance which is set in rural Wales.  The story concerns young horse trainer and his son, and his new neighbour, a young woman who inherits a small cottage -  but she might not be the only occupant! I don't want to give too much away, but here's the Blurb:

When Megan Johnson inherits an old cottage in the Welsh countryside, she seizes the opportunity to cut ties with her past life, after a broken romance. Her nearest neighbour, a horse trainer, is also something of an enigma. Single dad Glyn Phillips does his best to balance his love of horses and hard work, with his devotion to his son. When he meets his new neighbour, he knows he should resist any attraction. A feisty pony mare which mysteriously appears on his land adds to his problems, but another, larger problem lies ahead. Two matchmaking spirits find their carefully laid plans may not go as smoothly as they hope.

I'm hoping this story will appeal not only to horse lovers, but to anyone who enjoys a gentle romance with a hint of mystery and a touch of the paranormal. 

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Today's Book Quote Word is QUARTER.  the following is an excerpt from BELOVED enemy, the third book in the Destiny Trilogy. The Book Quote Word is in the paragraph below the graphic, and immediately follows on:

“Judging by the reception we received yesterday, it seems they shoot first rather than asking questions. We are not likely to get any help from that QUARTER, even if we find an inhabited settlement.”

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Monday's Myth -The Welsh Loch Ness Monster

Llyn Afanc is a lake near Bettws y Coed (Translation 'Prayer House In The Wood) in the Snowdonia National Park and is named after the legendary 'Afanc' (pronounced Ahvank)

A lake monster from Welsh mythology, the afanc can also be traced through references in British Celtic folklore, and has been linked to various other places in Wales.

The demonic creature was variously said to look like a crocodile, giant beaver or dwarf,and to attack and devour anyone who entered its waters.

There are many variations of the legend, including one which has the mosnter dwelling at Aberdyfi, and of King Arthur slaying the monster on the shores of Llyn Barfog (the Bearded Lake)  Near Llyn Barfog is a rock with a hoof print carved into it, along with the words Carn March Arthur (stone of Arthur's mare), supposedly made by the horse when Arthur lassoed the afanc with a magical chain and his steed, Llamrai, dragged it from the deep.

Another legnd says many men had tried to kill the monster but its thick hide was impervious to sword or arrow. The wise men of the valley decided  if force wouldn’t work, then the Afanc must somehow be enticed out of his pool and removed to a lake far away beyond the mountains, where he could cause no further trouble. The lake chosen to be the Afanc’s new home was Llyn Ffynnon Las, under the  shadow of Mount Snowdon.

Courtesy of Elle Wilson

The blacksmith  forged strong iron chains  to bind and secure the Afanc.  There was still the problem of how to entice the monster from the lake. It appears that the Afanc, like many other monsters, was rather partial to beautiful young women, and the brave daughter of a local farmer volunteered for the task. She approached the Afanc's lake while her father and the rest of the men remained hidden a short distance away. Standing on the shore she called softly to him,and when he surfaced sang him a soft Welsh lullaby. So sweet was the song that the Afanc slowly fell asleep.

The men leapt from their hiding places, and with a team of mighty oxen dragged the creature to Llyn Ffynnon Las. There the chains of the Afanc were loosed, and with a roar, the monster leapt  into the deep water, where it is said, he remains to this day, unable to escape to wreak havoc because of the steep rocky banks of the lake.

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