Of Myths & Legends
The Matchmaker’s Mare by Hywela Lyn is a contemporary fantasy that I read in just one sitting.
It is set in West Wales, a wild and rugged landscape, a place of myths and legends. A matchmaker and her husband forever roam the landscape, still making matches in death as in life.
We see the weather mirroring the turmoil when a character has a dilemma and a disappointment.
There is the importance of family. Family is about love and care, not about money and possessions.
The characters were well drawn. Most were warm and welcoming; one was cold and calculating.
Animals make a house into a home. Horses were central to the novel.
The Matchmaker’s Mare was a perfect read for a spring afternoon.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
JULIA WILSON
The Matchmaker’s Mare
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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Author Bio –
Award-winning author, Hywela Lyn spent most of her life in Wales, whose beautiful landscapes and wealth. of myths and legends inspired her to write. A horse and dog lover, she weaves romantic Science Fiction adventures and fantasy romances set in Wales, past and present. She loves dreaming up characters who overcome the odds, and go on to find deep and enduring love. However difficult the journey, in the end love will always win. She hopes her stories will truly take you ‘out of this world’.
Her penname, Hywela Lyn is a combination of her first two names. (She has always been known by her second name ‘Lyn’ and thought it was time her Welsh first name was used as well!) She is a member of The Romantic Novelists’ Association, and her local writing group, Chiltern Writers. Beloved Enemy, the third book in her Destiny Trilogy, was shortlisted in the Paranormal category of the prestigious Romantic Novelists Association RoNA awards and was a Runner up in the RONE Awards in 2017. When not writing or reading, she can usually be found outdoors with horses or her little dog – or just eating chocolate!
Social Media Links –
Website: Https://Hywelalyn.co.uk
Blog: Https://hywelalyn.blogspot.com
https://www.instagram.com/hywela.lyn
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1422651.Hywela_Lyn
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Thank you so much for taking part in my blog tour, Julia, and for the lovely review, I really appreciate it.