Happy Beheading Day!

 

On this day, St. Valentine, the Christian Saint of love, epilepsy, and beekeepers was beheaded. So romantic, I know! Anyhow, his feast day, the day celebrating his martyrdom has become the biggest holiday for lovers everywhere. Which makes total sense because so many people lose their heads when they lose their hearts. 

In keeping with the true spirit of St. Valentine's Day, might I suggest a last-minute romantic get-a-way? Visit the Santa Maria in Cosmedin in the lovely city of Rome. Cosmedin comes from the Greek word "kosmidion" or ornamented. The website says the ornamentation refers to the lovely interior of the chapel itself, but I think it's because there in the church in a lovely glass container is the severed skull of St. Valentine himself decorated with flowers. 

Still not romantic enough?  

While you're visiting Santa Maria in Cosmedin, stop by the Bocca della Verita, or the Mouth of Truth. Legend says if you place your hand in the mouth and tell a lie, the mouth snaps shut and you lose your hand. What better place to test your lover's faithfulness?  

Sound perfect? Book now!

Big News!

Years ago, when I first started blogging, I ran across a book launch. Intrigued by the story, I bought the e-book, read it, and fell in love. I emailed the writer and asked for a paperback version, because I like to put the books I enjoy on my to-be-read-again-later shelf. The author messaged me back and said, sadly, the book was on digital and wouldn't go to print. 

Until now. 

That book is finally being published in all versions! 

Guaranteed, I will be one of the first to purchase the paperback copy when it comes out. 

Until then...

Let's see that cover!

Promo Time!

Just in time for Valentines!

Enemies to lovers sweet romance fantasy.

Their voices guide us.
Or deceive us.
But is there more to Light and Dark?

Influencers are the voices that whisper in our ears. Tiny Angels and Devils sitting on our shoulders and guiding our choices. They are sworn to thwart the other. It is their duty. Or so they thought… 

Kale and Ariel are opposites in every way. Yet something powerful draws them together. As they begin to question their roles, their feelings for each other grow. Is there more to their duty than they were lead to believe? Can Light and Dark exist in harmony? Someone believes so and is willing to pull whatever strings to prove it.

 Landon fully believes in his duty as a Dark Influencer. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to win the mortal’s soul—even seducing the beautiful Light Influencer, Antonia. Yet, he struggles to secure the mortal’s soul. As his feelings grow for her, Landon’s resolve begins to shake. Is there more to influencing than blind obedience? It’s not Antonia or Landon who will pay the price for their mistakes.

 REVIEWERS SAY You know those old Looney Tunes cartoons, where the angels and devils sit on the characters' shoulders and try to talk them into doing good or evil? Well, Patricia Josephine looked at those cartoons and said "know what would make this better? Relationship drama and romance!" 

C.D. Gallant-King 

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A paranormal and fantasy junkee, Patricia J.L. loves to craft young adult and new adult stories about vampires, mermaids, angels, demons, zombies, and other mythical monsters. Aliens might even appear in her stories. No matter what fantasy creature you crave. Patricia J.L. has a story for every imagination! You can find her young adult novels under Patricia Lynne and her adult novels under Patricia Josephine.