Counting down to Release day

There is no feeling quite like opening  a box with the copies of your latest book. It's quite magical!

Well, Okay, the reality is this:

Not quite as spectacular - but still pretty special! Thirty days to go until release day - 5th May! But it is available for pre order on Amazon and other online retailers.

AMAZON UK

AMAZON US

Available as Ebook or Paperback

The Matchmaker of the title is called Rhiannon. She is named after the Welsh horse goddess Rhiannon. who was also the Welsh/Celtic lunar goddess of fertility, rebirth, transformation, and magic. I have told her story before, but in case you haven't heard it  here it is: Rhiannon was such a highly skilled horsewoman no mortal man or other god could catch her. She fell in love with Prince Pwll, and appeared to him, dressed in shimmering gold and mounted on her horse, then she disappeared into the woods.

One year to the date of their first meeting, Rhiannon showed up while the prince was riding with his men. This was the moment' he had waited for. She motioned for him to follow her into the woods. where a beautiful castle with tall spires, stood just beyond a clearing of lakes, trees and woods. Rhiannon welcomed her beloved prince to her father's castle where they were immediately married.

My Matchmaker heroine's story is rather different, but has its moments of magic too and it's a romance, so while the main characters have their problems, they do eventually get their h.e.a.

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#BOOKQW - #GAME

Book Quote Wednesday has come round again. Another quote from BELOVED ENEMY, the 3rd book in the Destiny Trilogy.

The word this week is GAME   

Cat Kincaid is obsessed with killing the man she believes is responsible for the torture and death of her sister, but when she eventually catches up with him, survival becomes a greater priority than revenge. Kerry Marchant, haunted by memories, regret, and self-blame, shields himself from the pain of the past by committing himself totally to the starship, Destiny, of which he is part owner. However, the beautiful, red-haired woman who reminds him of his lost love, and who he suspects is working for a corrupt regime, represents a possible threat not only to the ship, but to his heart. Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive, fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beloved-Enemy-Destiny-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B01BBCBYCS

RELEASE DAY 5th MAY 2025

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW

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The Viscount’s Forbidden Flirtation - Publication Day

Something a little different from my usual science fiction and paranormal/fantasy romance today! This historical romance sounds truly enticing - I couldn't resist! I hope you enjoy the post!

The Viscount’s Forbidden Flirtation

Lieutenant Colonel Ezra Hart finds himself in urgent need of a wife—inheriting the viscountcy relies on it! But while he’s dutifully spinning the Season’s jewels around Society's ballrooms he finds himself desiring the one
woman he shouldn’t covet…

French émigrée Seraphine Mounier is as beguiling as she is vivacious, but Ezra knows she has no interest in the marriage mart. What’s worse, she represents the very enemy he fought at Waterloo. As an undeniable connection sparks, resisting Seraphine seems one battle Ezra’s destined to lose!

Purchase Links

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Viscounts-Forbidden-Flirtation-Season-Historical-ebook/dp/B0DFDTH464

https://www.amazon.com/Viscounts-Forbidden-Flirtation-Season-Historical-ebook/dp/B0DFDTH464

Author Bio – Sarah Rodi has always been a hopeless romantic. She grew up watching old, romantic movies recommended by her grandad, or devouring love stories from the local library. Sarah lives in the village of Cookham in Berkshire, where she enjoys walking along the River Thames with her husband, her two daughters and their dog. She has been a magazine journalist for over 20 years, but it has been her lifelong dream to write romance for Mills & Boon.

Sarah believes everyone deserves to find their happy ever after. You can contact her via @sarahrodiedits or sarahrodiedits@gmail.com or at sarahrodi.com

Social Media Links –  @sarahrodiedits
www.sarahrodi.com
Sarah Rodi author on Facebook

 

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I am a blog host for Rachel's Random Resources and will myself be celebrating the release of my new book with some of her host bloggers on 5th May. If you would like to be part of this tour check out the link below to join. (Reviews would be very much appreciated, free ebook provided, but there are several other options for whatever fits with you the best.

https://www.rachelsrandomresources.com/blog-tours/the-matchmakers-mare

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FIRST CONTACT, SECOND CHANCES - #COVERREVEAL

As all the followers of this blog know, I love Science Fiction, especially if it has a supernatural or fantasy element, so I'm delighted to be able to to take part in the striking cover Reveal of FIRST CONTACT, SECOND CHANCES.  

Here it is:

And here's a bit more about the book:

First Contact, Second Chances

Everyone deserves a second chance. Even humanity.

Ex-British Army officer Joe Llewellyn is captain of the Shantivira, the alien space station secretly protecting the Earth from invasion. After Joe reveals the Shantivira’s existence to the UN, everyone wants a piece of him. Except his mother. They’re no longer speaking.

But it’s not only Joe’s relationship with his mam which is in jeopardy. His alien bosses have given him an ultimatum: either he persuades Earth’s authorities to completely restructure the global economic system – to distribute resources fairly without exceeding ecological boundaries – or the space station will be reallocated to another, more deserving planet.

With vicious, cannibalistic space pirates prowling the galaxy, brutally stripping and enslaving entire worlds for profit, Joe can’t afford to fail.

This third instalment of The Shantivira fantasy solarpunk series is a must-read for fans of Becky Chambers, Ben Aaronovitch, Ursula Le Guin, Doctor Who and anyone who enjoys supernatural sci-fi.

Book will be available for purchase on 4th May at these places 

Amazon series page: https://mybook.to/shantivira 

Author website: fayabernethy.com

Author Bio – 

Fay Abernethy left the UK twenty-five years ago, seeking adventure. 

When not diving with sharks or falling off horses, she worked as an engineer in the automotive industry. Later, she started her own translating business and settled down in Germany with the man of her dreams.

Pre-children, they explored the Alps together – on foot in summer and on skis or snowshoes in winter. She now lives the life of a respectable citizen, having discovered that being a parent is the greatest adventure of them all.

Social Media Links – 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayabernethybooks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fayabernethybooks/

Amazon author profile: 

https://www.amazon.com/Fay-Abernethy/e/B09966L52C

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#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.

Available for pre-order NOW

Come back for the Cover reveal of FIRST CONTACT  by Fay Abernathy on  Friday 28th March

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