About the Book
ROMA
The second novel by J. L. Varen
In QUAD, we met Johannes; a man shaped by travel, friendship, and the silent strength of chosen brotherhood. Now, in ROMA his journey continues.
Set against the eternal allure of Rome, ROMA is a new collection of interconnected stories that chronicle Johannes’ evolving relationship with a city that slowly, deeply claims his heart. From the ivy-wrapped alleys of Trastevere, the grandeur of the Colosseum, and the quiet corners near the Tiber weave through each chapter, this book becomes as much a love letter to the city as it is an exploration of the self.
Told with warmth, wit, and unflinching introspection, ROMA anchors its stories in moments of connection; some fleeting, others unforgettable. Johannes, ever the observer and sometimes reluctant participant, finds himself drawn into encounters that challenge, inspire, and ultimately deepen his sense of what it means to belong, not just to a place, but to a life.
This isn’t a sequel. It’s an evolution.
Of the man. Of the journey. Of the story still unfolding.
Based on real places and lived experiences, and the magic of the in-between, ROMA is a collection of true moments; felt, tasted, and remembered. Told with the intimacy of memory and the grace of storytelling, ROMA invites readers to wander, to pause, and above all, to feel.
In Roma, the past whispers, and he listens. Soon you can read about it!
Release Date: October 2026
Author: J.L. Varen