A contemporary romance with a twist, Painted Soul is a story that takes the reader on a wonderful ride in an artist s life, through the streets of London, and into the shadows of the underground. Elizabeth McAlister was only eighteen when she met the art student, Puzzola in a London nightclub and gave him her heart. Ten years later, they meet again when a summer of intense passion and dark secrets begins. As Elizabeth falls deeper in love with Puzzola, she tries to rescue him from tortured memories he refuses to discuss. Eventually, his double life and erotic past are exposed in a local newspaper just as he is involved in a life-threatening accident.
A chocolate loving, wine drinking gal who often suffers from book hangovers.
When she's not busy writing contemporary romance for Decadent Publishing, Mary enjoys hanging out with her family. She's a wife to a sexy Flyboy and mom to three sons. Best days are spent reading RomComs and cuddling with her dog while reading.
Writing, reading and creating "moments" have become ways of escape from the pain of Fibromyalgia. She also doles out sensual tips, romantic advice, sharing experiences and promoting other authors on her blog “Romantic Interludes”.
Her personal passions include supporting & promoting pet rescue, small business shopping, local wineries & breweries and finding moments to breathe.
I was inspired to write this story from a little tale written in a journal during a stay in England when I was 16 yrs old. I'm glad I saved that journal!