Influence of Love: Influenced, #1

By Patricia Josephine Lynne

They are the voices that guide us…
Or deceive us…
But what if an angel and devil fall in love?

Influencers are the tiny angels and devils who sit on our shoulders and whisper in our ears. They guide our choices. It is their purpose.

Or so they thought…

Ariel knows she must guide her mortal to the Light to save his soul. If only her dark counterpart didn't make it difficult by being so annoying. He's always pestering her. Why can't he just leave her alone?

Kale understands he should be convincing the mortal to listen to him, but it's more fun to bug Ariel. She takes their jobs way too seriously. He's just trying to help her lighten up.

As they spend more time together, their feelings for each other grow along with questions they can't ignore. Is there more to their duty than they were led to believe? How can Light and Dark exist in harmony? Unseens forces are at work, and strings are being pulled. Not all are benevolent.

Influence of Love is the first book in the Influenced Series, a sweet romance fantasy that will whisper to your heart. Grab it today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Twisting the Myths
• Release date: Nov 11, 2012
• ISBN: 9798215176214

Patricia Josephine Lynne

Patricia officially started writing in 2012. She was bored and since she was always day dreaming fantastic stories, she thought, “Why not write them down and share them with people?” She's still deciding if that was a mistake or not. Since then, she has finished a dozen stories and has no plans to stop. You can find her young adult novels and short fiction under Patricia Josephine Lynne and her adult novels under Patricia Josephine. When she’s not lost writing in fantasy worlds, she relaxes with knitting, drawing and art, and jigsaw puzzles. And of course, a good book. Patricia J.L. currently lives with her husband in Upper Michigan. One day, they both hope to have enough pets to resemble a petting zoo. (Until then, can she pet your cat or dog?)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A huge thanks goes to Chys Fey for all the help editing this collection. Thank you to Christine Rains for the feedback. Thank you Tui Snider and Morgan Dragonwillow for all the support and encouragement.

Lastly, I want to say thanks to YOU, the reader. Thank you for picking up my book and giving me a chance to help you escape into fantastic worlds.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Sneak Peek: Balance of Love

About the Author

CHAPTER ONE

JAMES ARNOLD DIDN’T blink an eye when the minuscule woman appeared out of thin air with a loud pop. He ignored her as he read the morning newspaper at the kitchen table. The small woman hovered in the air a moment, smoothing her white dress and wings. She combed her slender fingers through her golden hair then perched on his shoulder and whispered in his ear. He continued to read, ignoring her as if he didn’t even know she was there.

But that was the truth. He didn’t know she existed. She was nothing more than a tiny, invisible, angelic figure perched on his left shoulder, offering guidance that would lead him to the Light. And if he knew she was there, would he mind?

I would.

The voice came from James’ other shoulder, a rich tenor—the opposite of her soprano voice. She wrinkled her button nose as her opposite flitted in front of James’ face, purposely smacking the mortal on the nose in the process before landing next to her. James gave no sign he felt the blow, but she felt a bolt of irritation.

Kale, we are not to disturb the mortal.

Kale grinned impishly. His brown eyes sparkled under a mess of reddish-brown hair. Sticking out of the mop were two small, red horns. Oh, come on, Ariel. It’s not like he notices. We could do the waltz in front of his face and he wouldn’t see. He grabbed her by the waist and spun her in front of James’ face.

The world swam around Ariel and she struggled to free herself. Acidic thoughts not befitting an angel churned in her head. She leveled an icy glare at Kale but didn’t speak. Instead, she reined her emotions in and returned to her spot on James’ shoulder. Kale followed, still grinning.

You’re impossible. She sighed.

Impossible? He feigned hurt. I think interesting is a more fitting term.

Ariel snorted and focused on James who had started to rise from