Isn’t it Romantic?
February is the month of hearts and flowers. The month where Valentine’s Day falls and the month when I got married, February 13 to be exact but that’s another story.
So chocolate, flowers, wine and roses are all part of the romance picture but what really is romance? Hallmark I’m sure would insist it’s the cards on that special day. I’m not sure if it’s either the cards or the day. Not that I don’t love to be remembered on Valentine’s Day but to me it’s not the most romantic day of the year. I couldn’t tell you what day that is for every year it changes.
And while I ponder what romantic really means, here’s what I know for sure. The definition of romantic according to Merriam-Webster is having an emotional or imaginary appeal.
So as a romantic I’m going with the emotional appeal. And it’s not the flowers and chocolate that get me – at least not every time. I must admit the flowers get me when they are unexpected. Maybe that’s the secret, gestures that are just because and not because you asked. I know that’s the key for me – romance is when you least expect it or in a way you never, to quote Merriam-Webster, imagined.
That unexpected supper out just because you’ve had a bad week. Your favorite author’s latest tucked under your pillow. I don’t know about you but those are the things that are truly romantic to me.
On the book front all things are romantic and, of course, imaginative! My new book was just released in November. Ring of Desire is a paranormal romance set in medieval England.
Whispers of an ancient magic
drew them together …
In the medieval land of Hafne, a curse has swept through the land leaving it barren and without hope. As one of the chosen, Vala watches for signs of the prophecy and with it, the owner of a ring who is destined to fight by her side and drive away the darkness. The newly arrived Norman enemy is an unnecessary complication in Hafne—and in beautiful Vala’s heart.
… An unspeakable evil fights
to keep them apart.
Giles arrives with his Norman men in time to rescue a mysterious woman from a watery death. Holding Vala in his arms, the stirrings of destiny and desire begin, binding him to a prophecy of which he surely wants no part—binding him to a search for his true origins and a fight to save his soul and hers.
And to spice up the romance in everyone’s life I’m running a contest through February 14, 2010 which includes among other things, the chance to win a copy of the movie “Gone with the Wind” and a couple of books I consider keepers. Check it out at my website: www.ryshiakennie.com
What makes you sigh, “Isn’t it romantic?”
Ryshia
Passport to Romance (ryshia.blogspot.com)
Ring of Desire, 2009
From the Dust, 2007
Ring of Desire is a must read. The chemistry between Vala and Giles is intense and keeps you turning the pages. Also the evil hidden in the castle keeps you guessing as to what it is and its connection to Vala. Give it a read it is worth the time.
Romance doesn’t have to be a special exchange —it could be a beautiful setting, a long-forgotten favourite song, anything that makes you smile from ear to ear and stimulates prolonged joy!
JB – I’m so glad that you enjoyed “Ring of Desire”!
Campfirestars – I agree, songs are about my number one memory jogger. And a romantic memory when brought alive by music is almost like reliving the moment all over again isn’t it?