Twilight's Kiss has been Released!

Twilight's Kiss has been released!!! It's now up for sale at The Wild Rose Press!

~Marly

http://www.thewildrosepress.com/

Banner for Twilight's Kiss!

Glass Slipper WebDesign also created a lovely animated banner for Twilight's Kiss. So without further ado...

Here it is!



~Marly

New Banner for I'll Be Yours!

Thanks to Glass Slipper WebDesign, I now have a lovely animated banner to use for promo for I'll Be Yours. I'm delighted with it!

Here it is!



~Marly

First Review from The Romance Studio for I'll Be Yours!!!

Marly Matthews

Historical romance
Available from New Concepts Publishing
January 2007

Elizabeth Caulfield, nineteen year old daughter of super rich scoundrel Geoffrey Caulfield, was probably the richest girl around; that was not, however, the only reason she was kidnapped by a pirate named “Rafe” Mallory. She was unaware that he was the Duke she had met and fallen in love with ten years earlier. He was a distant relative, a member of the St. Martin family from whence late her mother hailed. She also did not know that, although he had a title, he had little money because her father had swindled his father out of everything in a card game. Mallory now commandeered a fleet of pirate ships to make enough money to support his mother and sisters.

Elizabeth was not a hesitant, quiet young woman! She believed in doing what she wanted when she wanted to do it. She fought him from every angle, but she did fall in love with him; he still did not tell her who he was or that they had met previously. There are many characters that are outstanding in their roles; the plot is unusual to me because I usually don’t read about piracy. I am glad I had the chance to read this; it is an interesting story which definitely is strong enough to keep the reader’s attention. Of course, there are battles, trials of stamina and endurance, and more battles. The battles are related in an outstanding manner. The relationships of the couple, those of the men to Elizabeth, and those between the men are all interesting and carry the story farther along with their interactions.

Ms. Marly Matthews has a writing style that enables her to describe battles and the interaction of love scenes so that even if violence is not your forte you will enjoy the book. The language and love scenes are not graphic, but allow the reader to imagine all sorts of things. I really liked the story and would recommend it to others who are readers of historical romance.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
February 8, 2007

Well, there you have it, that's the first review I've found for I'll Be Yours from The Romance Studio. I have to thank Brenda Talley for such a wonderful review...it really made my day reading her kind words. :) Oh, and in I'll Be Yours, Elizabeth is twenty-six not nineteen, she first met the hero ten years earlier when she was sixteen. :)

I've posted the full review for I'll Be Yours here, but if you want to read it on The Romance Studio's site, then here's the link, http://www.theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/illbeyoursmatthews.htm

~Marly

Print Release Date for Twilight's Kiss

Twilight's Kiss will be available to own in paperback, April 13, 2007. Yes, that's a Friday. Friday the 13th. I'm going to take this as a sign of good fortune...after all, it is a fantasy paranormal with a cursed vampire and a faerie princess as the hero and heroine. :)

~Marly

Release Date for Twilight's Kiss!

(Blowing Horn) I have a release date for Twilight's Kiss! It will be released in digital format at The Wild Rose Press on February 16, 2007. Tentative release month for the print version will be in April. :) So mark your calanders, everyone!

Woo-Hoo!!!

Here's the blurb for Twilight's Kiss!

Twilight's Kiss
A Faery Rose novel

Born of Fey Royalty, Princess Bridget Sinclair is a romance novelist by day. By night, she’s known as A Huntress of Hell.

Sean Sutherland is a man doomed for eternity. His inner turmoil eats away at him every day. Living the life of a vampire certainly does not sit well for him. Yet, his salvation looms on the horizon, as long as his savior does not slay him instead of freeing him from his curse. His salvation comes in the form of Bridget Sinclair.

Bridget’s faerie magic and light will bring the dawn back into Sean’s world, banishing the dark and restoring his soul.


~Marly

Five Angel Review for The Long Thin Veil from Fallen Angels Reviews

The Long Thin Veil
Megan Rose MacLeod is a witch whose day of reckoning is at hand. After asking for a favor years ago, it is now time to repay her debt. All Hallows Eve, and the time where the thin veil between realms will slip away, and her Aunt Rose is sure they will need protection against any evil spirits. Her aunt also believes Megan should forget her foolish vow from years prior but she signed a magical document and that meant something. Tieran Fairlove is certain that the woman he has searched for all his life, to be his mate, is Megan. As King of faeries, he remembers the first time she came to him and now he expects her to repay the good deed she was granted. Megan decides she must meet Tieran. He is in love with her and tries to assure her she feels the same for him, even though she can't admit it. In the midst of events the veil of the worlds begins to lift and Megan finds her village under attack and she begs Tieran for his protection. Her family has told Megan that he is a monster, but after everything begins to come to a close, she sees that he is nothing like the others expressed.

The Long Thin Veil is a cleverly composed story with refreshing characters that lend pleasure to the tale. Megan's bravery shines throughout not only facing up to her debt but standing up and believing in Tieran. He is a sweet and caring soul that shows much compassion and warmth. Marly Mathews takes a story of two people that are meant to be together but have yet to really figure it out until history brings them back together and they discover a love that was meant to be. They both share something that no other understands in this easy flowing dazzling tale that leaves a smile on this readers face.

Reviewed by: Linda L.




You can read the review at Fallen Angels by following this link,

The Long Thin Veil at Fallen Angels Reviews
And you can buy it by following this link,

Buy The Long Thin Veil

I have to say a big thank you to Linda L. at Fallen Angels Reviews for such a fantastic review!

~Marly

I'LL BE YOURS IS OUT!!!!

I'LL BE YOURS has been released at NEW CONCEPTS PUBLISHING! This is such a great unexpected surprise for me since I wasn't sure of the final release date! I was so happy when I discovered it in the Hot New Romance section on the website. New Concepts has also revamped their homepage with a lovely new banner! I love it! Wow...I'm still floating on cloud nine. January was really getting to me...but now I have a little early spring in my life!

You can check out I'll Be Yours by clicking on the links below...

I'LL BE YOURS

New Concepts Publishing, Hot New Romance

Okay I'm off to do some more happy dancing!

~Marly

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
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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