What Rose Are You?

What Rose Are You?

@;~ Yellow Rose @;~
A yellow rose is the symbol of hope.
As a yellow rose you want to be and feel optimistic.
~*~Wish~*~ You wish people wouldn't fuss so much over what's wrong and think more about what's good.
People Say ^_^ Things are so bad!
You Reply ^_~ But they could be so much worse!
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Here's another fun quiz for everyone on this cold Wednesday morning. Man, I'm not a fan of January.

~Marly

What Mythological Creature Are You?

Your Mythological Creature

UNICORN = Unicorns are magical horses with one horn protruding from there forehead. The horn is the source of their magic. To see a unicorn is considered good luck because they are so reclusive and shy, and to touch their horn insures good fortune and indicates a pure nature. .:Characteristics:. Pure, Kind, Mistrusting Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

Here's a fun quiz for a cold Tuesday!

~Marly

The More The Merrier

If you're looking for a lighthearted romantic comedy from the 1940's then this movie is a good pick! :) It's set in Washington, DC during the Second World War and stars, Jean Arthur, Charles Coburn and Joel McCrea.

~Marly

Photoshow of Shylah and Brynna

Here's a funny photoshow of my two Yorkshire Terriers, Shylah and Brynna. They're nine months old now...as some of you know they're full blooded sisters from the same litter. Shylah is always full of spitfire and Brynna calmly puts up with her antics. :)

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First Review for The Promise!

I just received my first review from Fallen Angels Reviews...and it's a great one! Yay! Special thanks to the reviewer Lena C. for taking the time to review The Promise!

~Marly

Here it is!

The Promise by Marly Mathews
4 Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews








Holly St. Christian is alone in the world, her last relative passed away and now with Christmas coming she has no one. That is until a man name Nathanial calls her saying that she must come to Winterbourne. For some reason she feels comforted by Nathanial and not sure what to do, she takes a risk. However all is not as it seems for the Nathanial that rescues her one snowy night sounds like a stranger, making her wonder if coming to Winterbourne was a mistake after all. Does love at first sight exist in this time or is it just Holly’s imagination that she feels Nathanial is someone that used to be important in her life?

Nathanial does not know what game Holly is playing nor does he care that somehow this waif of a woman has gotten under her skin in such a short time. Rescuing her that snowy night somehow changed his life but he doesn’t know how or why he feels a strong pull of attraction towards Holly. Magic is in the air and he knows for some bizarre reason that if Holly walks out of his life his chance of finding love will be gone forever. Can he take a risk like Holly and for the first time in his life believe in falling in love at first sight?

This is my first exposure to Marly Mathews and I can see that this author will be going places at Wild Rose Press. Her imagination has sparked mine to the point where you can feel Nathanial and Holly’s love, but also hate Nathanial for denying his attraction towards Holly. I liked the fact that even though it was a short story there was comedy blended in with the warmth of the family. This book sweetened my heart. Throughout the book you can feel how loving the family is in the book and what Holly needs is family. This abiding love makes this a beautiful story and right for the holiday season. Marly Mathews did a great job in this sweet romance for it has all three things a romance should have, romance, miracles and the possibility of a love that last at all times.

Reviewed by: Lena C.

And, here's the link for the review as it's posted on the site for Fallen Angels Reviews!

FAR Review of The Promise

~Marly

I'll Be Yours!!!

I'm so happy to have my cover for my Historical Romance, I'll Be Yours, coming soon from New Concepts Publishing!

Here's the blurb,

How far would you go to reclaim a love that does not remember you?

Mallory St. Martin will go to the ends of the Earth and beyond. He's a penniless English Duke, turned daring pirate. His exploits are revered throughout the High Seas, and yet, he'd trade everything for one loving embrace with the woman of his heart. Fearing that he will lose his ancestral legacy, he kidnaps Miss Elizabeth Caulfield. She is the woman of his heart, and she's also the richest heiress in all of Christendom.

He seeks only two things, to kidnap her and steal her heart. But to do so, he must ruin her reputation so that she will be forced to marry her or suffer social shame. By marrying Elizabeth, he will gain his true hearts desire, and gain the money in her bank accounts.

Unfortunately, Mallory has met his equal match in Elizabeth. She has molten fire coursing through her veins, and she will not be manipulated. At every turn, she gives him a run for his money, and slowly starts to lose her heart to the sea thief. Elizabeth is a skilled gambler, and Mallory is a skilled seducer.

Neither one will admit defeat. But in this game called love, which will emerge the victor?

Will Elizabeth discover that there is a greater love than that for money, or will her house of cards come tumbling down around her? With Mallory by her side, she'll find out that one true man has the power to sweep her away into a world that dreams are made of.

~Marly

Christmas Angels!!!

Wishing you and yours a safe and blessed Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

~Marly

The Promise!

Last Monday I held a contest at Fallen Angel Reviews. The winner of the contest received a free copy of my Christmas Love Story, The Promise! Congratulations to Michelle who was the winner of my contest!

~Marly

New Banner!

Yesterday, I found this pretty banner waiting for me in my inbox, from Glass Slipper WebDesign. What a delightful holiday surprise!

~Marly

Christmas Bells!

I thought I'd start adding a bit of decoration to my blog...I can't believe it's already December 18! Man, the time has flown by! Is it just me or has most of December gone by in a blur?

Happy Holidays!

~Marly

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

You Are an Angel

A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas.

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

Special thanks to Kristen for this quiz! :)

~Marly

Website Makeover!!!

My website has been redesigned by Glass Slipper Web Designs! I'm so pleased and excited about the new look! I love it!!! I can't wait to hear what you, the readers of my blog think...please check it out! Feel free to drop me an email!

Marly Mathews Website

Thanks!

~Marly

Josephine Wall Wednesday!

As most of the readers of my blog know, I love, love Josephine Wall's art. I'm a huge fan. So, thanks to Ellen's suggestion, I'm going to have a Josephine Wall Wednesday whenever I remember to post...LOL

Here's a nice little slideshow of her breathtaking art for you to savor. :) If you happen to be a sagittarius (I'm a Gemini) you'll spot her zodiac art depicting the archer of Sagittarius. Enjoy!


~Marly

Crystal Ball!

Sometimes, I wish I had a crystal ball. I think life would be so much easier that way...what do you think?

~Marly

Evelyn

This movie is a great heartwarming film for the holidays. Pierce Brosnan does a great acting job in this film, and I think it's one of my favorite films of his. :) I highly recommend it..it's certainly on my keeper shelf.

Here's the official site to learn more about Evelyn,

Evelyn-The Movie Official Website

~Marly

Snow Angels!

Ava Carrolton has decided to make her own fate this holiday season. Tired of being alone and hoping to find love, she finally agrees to date the dashing and persistent owner of the department store where she works. Who wouldn’t enjoy spending time with a man who looks like a GQ model? But, she has one misgiving. She doesn’t feel The Spark with Mr. Debonair, so how is she to know if he’s The One?
When Ava literally bumps into Noah Shepard, every girl’s definition of The Boy Next Door, they form an unlikely friendship. As they bond, Noah seems to transform through Ava’s eyes. His thick frame glasses and shy stutters fade away, while a knight in shining armor emerges. Will Ava choose excitement and security with the handsome store owner, or a lifetime of making snow angels with a man who’s anything but ordinary?


Snow Angels, by my friend Ellen Peters was released yesterday. Sorry, Ellen, I think I had a brain freeze yesterday...I should have blogged about this like yesterday...:) So, here it is. I've already bought my copy, now it's your turn.

Go here to buy it!

The Wild Rose Press

~Marly

Winter Wonderland

I thought the above slideshow of Josephine Wall art was fitting for today, since I'm literally in a Winter Wonderland right now. Everything is covered in snow...it looks like a marshmallow explosion outside. The snow is almost covering the fence around our yard. Eye popping, I tell you.

Oh, and on another note, it seems my two Yorkie Girls have good taste...they too like Johnny Depp. How do I know? Shylah barked at me when I put Pirates on pause...as if to say, hey, play it! And, when he comes on the screen if she's in anothe room, she boots it just to see him...Funny. :) I guess you can say she has a bad case of puppy love...LOL

~Marly

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Your Christmas Song Is

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, You would even say it glows. For you, Christmas is a mix of tradition and fun. You're not above strapping on a red blinking nose for a laugh

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Well, at least I'll never be lost in the dark... :)

~Marly

Pirates!

Tuesday was a very good day! LOL

~Marly

What Kind Of Intelligence Do You Have?

Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic Intelligence

You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well. An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly. You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view. A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary. You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

I thought this was an interesting quiz...I guess I'm in the right profession. LOL :)

~Marly

And the winner is....

Emma Sanders! Most of my readers are probably blinking their eyes right now, going winner of what? Well, on Saturday I was at The Sweeter Romantic Notions yahoo loop, promoting my latest releases with The Wild Rose Press. At the end of my time there, I held a contest to win a free download of my Christmas Love Story, The Promise! Emma, I hope you enjoy this holdiay tale!

~Marly

The Promise!

The Promise
Faery Miniature Rose
Marly Mathews

Holly St. Christian is a woman with no real place in the world. Her parents were killed in an accident when she was still a child, and her aunt died almost one year ago. She’s looking forward to a sad Christmas, she’ll be spending it alone…or so she thinks.

Nathanial Richardson is an intelligent wealthy businessman. He isn’t expecting to find love during the Christmas Holidays, but when Holly blows into his life all bets are off.

Can a matchmaking ghost bring these two together? Christmas is the best time for miracles, so it’s worth a try. Holly and Nathanial are linked in more ways than one. By falling in love they’ll fulfill a promise never kept, and they’ll finally put a wandering spirit at rest—perhaps, the ghost will even be given his angel wings.


Today is the day! The Promise will be available for purchase today! If you love Christmas love stories, this story is for you! So, if you're interested, don't delay, get your copy today by following this link,

The Wild Rose Press

:)

I had so much fun writing this story...it's poignant yet, it has enough humour in it to lighten up the dramatic parts. I hope everyone that reads it feels the Christmas spirit in it. :)
~Marly

Holiday Tag!

Holiday Tag!

I was tagged by

Ellen

for a holiday quiz. Thanks, Ellen!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate—no question. Egg nog, eww…

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Unwrapped, under or near the tree

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Coloured.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? Sure. It’s always funny to see who gets caught underneath it…

5. When do you put your decorations up? When the house elf gets around to it.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Anything made by mom.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? I have too many to pick just one.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Wait…he doesn’t exist? Don't tell him that...

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Sometimes.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? We have a lot of Christmas decorations that we’ve collected over the years…it’s a challenge making them all fit. But seriously, we have some really beautiful ornaments…don’t forget to hang your ornament with your name! Decorating the tree isn’t an easy job but it can be fun…and untangling the hooks…make yourself scarce! And, don’t get me started on the lights…can we say National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? I like to look at it…when it’s all fresh white and fluffy. Nothing quite like a true white Christmas. I don’t like driving in it, shoveling it is hell, walking through it…well, that’s an art…don’t fall on your ass, nothing like hidden ice under a patch of snow. And, then January comes along, and the novelty wears off.

12. Can you ice skate? Yes, but I'm way out of practice.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? I liked all of the gifts I received…what can I say, I’m easy to please.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Do I have to pick just one? I’ll go with homemade Chocolate cake.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Watching Christmas movies.

17. What tops your tree? An angel.

18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving.

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? That’s a tough question…I love Christmas songs, both religious and non-religious.

20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? They’re okay…but not my favourite.

Okay, I guess I’ll tag

Kally Jo

and

Jolie

Have fun, ladies, because you’re it!

Josephine Wall

Sometimes you just need a little Josephine Wall. :) Enjoy!

~Marly

Faery Rosy

Have a faery rosy tuesday!

~Marly

Mondays

I hope your Monday is a rosy one!

~Marly

Release Date For The Promise!

I've been given the release date for my Christmas Miniature Faery Rose short story titled The Promise! Woo-Hoo! So mark your calendars, the release date is DECEMBER 1st!

Here's the blurb for The Promise and it will be available at The Wild Rose Press!

The Promise
Faery Miniature Rose
Marly Mathews

Holly St. Christian is a woman with no real place in the world. Her parents were killed in an accident when she was still a child, and her aunt died almost one year ago. She’s looking forward to a sad Christmas, she’ll be spending it alone…or so she thinks.

Nathanial Richardson is an intelligent wealthy businessman. He isn’t expecting to find love during the Christmas Holidays, but when Holly blows into his life all bets are off.

Can a matchmaking ghost bring these two together? Christmas is the best time for miracles, so it’s worth a try. Holly and Nathanial are linked in more ways than one. By falling in love they’ll fulfill a promise never kept, and they’ll finally put a wandering spirit at rest—perhaps, the ghost will even be given his angel wings.

Available December 1st at The Wild Rose Press!

The Wild Rose Press

~Marly

Happy Thanksgiving!

To all of my American friends, may you have a blessed Thanksgiving!



~Marly

Happy Tuesday!

~Marly

Romance

I was browsing through some art on a break from writing and I found this hauntingly romantic portrait by David Penfound. Enjoy!

~Marly

The Long Thin Veil-A Review!

Here's a review posted by Diana Castilleja posted on her blog, The Review Nook..

The Review Nook

THE LONG THIN VEIL... Marly Mathews

The Long Thin Veil is a sweet story of promises made and bargains kept. Megan MacLeod is a witch, just...not a very good one. She's made mistakes. She knows she's not the most powerful witch in her family, but when she has to beg a favor from the King of Faeries, she ends up with a bargain even she can't escape. She has no idea that the bargain would seal her forever to her fate, binding her for eternity with the King.

Marly Mathews has put a sweet touch in this story, allowing an otherworldly trip on the night of All Hallow's Eve, with the beauty of the night and warmth of newly discovered feelings giving the reader a nice escape.


Rating :: 4 ROSES




Book information :
Publisher - The Wild Rose Press/2006
Romance E-Book
Length - Sweetheart Rose
Heat - Sweet





and you can buy The Long Thin Veil by following this link, it is now on sale!

The Long Thin Veil by Marly Mathews

~Marly

No Neutral Ground!

No Neutral Ground is available today at New Concepts Publishing! Congratulations, Kally Jo!

You can learn more by visiting these links!

Kally Jo Surbeck

New Concepts Publishing

Have a great Sunday, everyone!

~Marly

Lest We Forget

In Flanders Fields

John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.

This week marks Remembrance Week up here in Canada. Remembrance Day is November 11. Canada, The Countries of the British Commonwealth and The United States view the poppy as the recognized symbol for their war dead. So, take a moment out of your daily lives this week to simply, remember.

~Marly

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

You Should Be a Romance Novelist

You see the world as it should be, and this goes double for all matters of the heart. You can find the romance in any situation, and you would make a talented romance story writer... And while you may be a traditional romantic, you're just as likely to be drawn to quirky or dark love stories. As long as it deals with infatuation, heartbreak, and soulmates - you could write it.

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

This was a really fun quiz...and I guess in my case it hit the nail right on the head. :)

~Marly

One More Time!

One More Time by Claire Cross will be released on Monday! Yay! So go and check it out!...:) Claire's a fellow RWA Online chapter mate of mine...and she's also a fellow Canadian. :) You can read more about her books by following this link,

Claire Cross

And here's a little slideshow of some of her other books, keep an eye out for you guessed it, One More Time in that slideshow!

~Marly