Romance that's 'Out of This World'

#BOOKQW - #OPEN

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

#BookQW -Today'sBookQuote word is '-#Open.

From THE MATCHMAKER'S MARE:
Glyn is contemplating where the stange pony that has appered in his paddock could have come from

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#BOOKQW - #ADMIRE (From dancing with Fate)

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Today is Book Quote Wednesday and The word is ADMIRE. I'm going to my backlist for this - a fantasy novella Dancing with Fate. Terpsichore, the Greek Muse of Dance, has been sent to 5th Century Wales on a mission, unaware that the gods of Olympus have a secret agenda.

(Dancing With Fate is available on Amazon for just 99p or £ 2.83for the paperback version.)

DANCING WITH FATE (Song Of The Muses) eBook : Lyn, Hywela: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

#BOOKQW - #PAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This week's word is 'pain', I've taken a little 'poetic licence' and used the word 'PAINt) (as allowed)

Megan's point of view in this snippet, as she sees her cottage which she has inherited.

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#BOOKQW - #BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000

This week's Book Quote Word is BACK and from The Matchmaker's Mare Prologue, a snippet about the mare herself.

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#BOOKQW - YELLOW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Today's word is 'yellow'. I've used part of this scene with the daffodils before, but I thought it was worth using again at this rather grey time of the year when the beautiful yellow daffodils provide a little hint of sunshine!

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#BookQW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Today's word is EARTH and as a change from The Matchmaker's Mare, which is very much set on Earth, this snippet is from the third book in the SF Romance series, The Destiny Trilogy. Each book can be read as a 'standalone'. In this excerpt, Kerry is stranded on an alien planet with Kat. It's true to say when they first meet, they don't exactly trust each other!

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(Also available in paperback and in Audio (special price for Audio members - only 74p)

'BOOKQW - #ROOM

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Today's #BookQWword is #ROOM and in this snippet, Megan arrives back at her little cottage and has the sense someone is watcing her from a window. She goes inside a little warily.

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#Book QW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Just before Christmas I learned that 'The Matchmaker's Mare had won 'Top Pick' in the Author Shout Book Awards. (So I have a nice new badge to show off! )

Today's #BookQWword is #Happen and in this short snippet, Megan is delivering a vet's prescription to her neighbour who she has only just met.

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THE DOOR, THE KEY, AND THE KINGDOM - Feature, Review and #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year Everyone, I hope you had a lovely Christmas season. I had a beak over Christmas and New Year, but I'm starting off 2026 with a fascinating Arthurian fantasy:

THE DOOR, THE KEY, AND THE KINGDOM

by Emily-Jane Hills Orford

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GENRE: Arthurian Fantasy

BLURB:

Life is complicated enough when living in one era, but when Anne finds herself gravitating back in time to the sixth century, she’s not sure what to expect, or what to believe. Pulling the legendary Excalibur from its stoney sheath, she’s amazed at the power she possesses and the chance to make some things right for the post-Arthurian era.

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EXCERPT

They could see figures moving about, where presumably the castle had once stood. A hand raised to beckon them, a banner was swung back and forth. Sir Roderick answered with a wave. “It is your banner, my Queen, the one that led the men to this castle and the battle they must have endured.”

“I hope it is our men waving the banner,” Merlin muttered as he nudged his horse forward, following
Sir Roderick’s lead as he made his way carefully down the steep embankment. The others followed, taking equal care on the steep descent. At the bottom, they splashed through the rushing waters, blackened by the soot of the now demolished castle. Though angry in its rush to cascade the rocks, the water wasn’t deep. The others followed and, all soaked to the skin, made their ascent on the opposite side. Sir Roderick displayed caution, placing his hand on the sword’s hilt ready for action. The others copied. Merlin’s staff, perched as before on his foot, glowed with reserved energy, ready to strike at the wizard’s command.

There was a collective gasp amongst Anne’s group when they reined in at the riverbank. What lay before them was a blackened depression in the ground covering an area slightly larger than the layout of Gloucester Castle. There was nothing left of Tamworth, only charred, smoldering remains and this eerie looking hole in the ground.

“Oh my!” Anne sidled up to Merlin. “What do you suppose happened?”

“Probably the same thing that happened at Grenadier Falls,” Merlin responded blandly.

“A failsafe trip wire that affected both places and both eras?” Anne asked no one in particular. “What kind of magic did this wizard possess?”

“Very unholy, foul magic, my Queen,” Merlin growled under his breath. “Very evil.”

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REVIEW

I am fascinated by the Arthurian legends and this is an original twist on the legend of King Arthur and Camelot, the lead character being his daughter, who having been raised in the 21st century, finds herself transported back to the 6th, where she quickly has to adapt to being Arthur's heir and, with the help of Merlin and her valiant knights, protect the kingdom from the evil wizard who threatens to destroy it. The story is fast paced and I enjoyed the appearance of old favourites, like Merlin himself and Sir Galahad. The mixture of fantasy, time travel and a dash of science fiction is fresh and interesting. The book ended a little abrubtly, but was still a satisfying conclusion, although I would have happily read more. Sadly, I feel I have to drop a star for what I felt was a lot of 'telling rather than 'showing' which drew me out of the story at times, as did a number of spelling errors, most noticeably 'mote' for 'moat'. That said, I did enjoy the story and I'm sure it will appeal to anyone who enjoys an orginal addition to the legend of King Arthur, with a feisty, likeable heroine.

(four stars ****)

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Emily-Jane Hills Orford is a country writer, living just outside the tiny community of North Gower, Ontario, near Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. With degrees in art history, music and Canadian studies, the retired music teacher enjoys the quiet nature of her country home and the
inspiration of working at her antique Jane Austen-style spinet desk, feeling quite complete as she writes and stares out the large picture window at the birds and the forest. She writes in several genres, including creative nonfiction, memoir, fantasy, and historical fiction.
http://emilyjanebooks.ca
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Emily-Jane Hills Orford will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

Best Books of '25 Event and #Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

I’m so excited to be a part of N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Best Books of ‘25 Bookish Event. Check out all the books released in 2025 and enter the giveaway to win a $30 Amazon gift card: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/best-books-bookish-event #bestbooks #booksoftheyear #bestbooks25 #giveaway

#Bookqw - #follow

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Book quote Wednesday again! Is Glyn right to be worried about his son?

THE MATCHMAKER'S MARE

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#BOOK QUOTE WEDNESDAY - BLUE

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Megan is enjoying the beauty of a Welsh river

THE MATCHMAKER'S MARE

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#BookQW #WORLD

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Megan has been hard at work making the cottage she inherited feel like home.

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noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:36:00 +0000

Glyn wonders where the mysterious mare that has appeared in his paddock came from.

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Snuggle up with a book - N.N. Light Event and #$100 Giftcard Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Calling all readers! Fill your library with N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Snuggle Up With These Books Readathon picks. 20 books from multiple genres featured plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, The Matchmaker's Mare, will be featured today 19th November. I even talk about what I’m thankful for this year. You won’t want to miss it.

Bookmark this event and tell your friends

My Spot is HERE

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#BOOKQW - #JAM

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This weeks's Book Quote Wednesday word is JAM.

Megan's preparing a picnic.

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#BOOKQW - #GIRL

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This weeks's Book Quote Wednesday word is GIRL.

Megan's feeling a bit lonely.

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#BOOKQW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This weeks's Book Quote Wednesday word is COLOR. Looks like Megan's having a visitors to dinner!

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#BOOKQW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This weeks's Book Quote Wednesday word is FAST. Back in the present day, and Megan wonders if she is imagining things

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#BOOKQW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This weeks's Book Quote Wednesday word is FAST. Back in the present day, Glyn and his young son (and a close friend) go for a ride in the countryside near his farm.

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I'm delighted to be offering a signed paperback copy of The Matchmaker's Mare in this year's 'Children in Read' auction for Children In Need. (Listed under 'Romance/RomCom')

Children in Read 2025

#BOOKQW - #GOLD

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Another Wednesday, another #BookQuote! Again from the Matchmaker's Mare, this time from the prologue (in the distant past, although the rest of the story is in modern times)

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#BOOKQW - #STRONG

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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#BOOKQW - #HARD

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week's word is #HARD

Megan has arrived at the cottage she inherited from her Great Uncle.

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#Book Quote Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Book Quote Wednesday. The word is 'LAST' and here's another snippet from THE MATCHMAKER'S MARE.

Megan loves the little Welsh cottage she inherited - but there have been a few strange occurrences there - and was that a shadow she saw in the window when she returned home in the moonlight? There is something else on her mind, however.

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#Book QW

noreply@blogger.com (Hywela Lyn) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:03:00 +0000

This week's word is IDEA - again from the Matchmaker's Mare. Glyn has a problem when a stray maren turns up on his land.

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