This week, Susie Black’s Saturday Author Spotlight shines on paranormal romance author Chelsey M. Ortega.
About the author: Chelsey M. Ortega is a teacher by day and an award-winning author by night. History is her first love, and any story involving magic and romance, her second love. She especially loves witches. Chelsey received her Bachelor's in History Teaching from Brigham Young University.
Chelsey’s debut novel, Bondwitch, highlights the author’s fondness for magic and romance. Here is a blurb to whet your appetite:
Eighteen-year-old Annamaria Lyons has never left her small hometown of Harrison, Wyoming. She has lived with her aunt, Trinity, since her parents died when she was two years old. Trinity has been a wonderful guardian with one exception—she won’t allow Annamaria out of the house after sunset. That is, until the night of senior prom. Annamaria's long-lost sister arrives, bringing with her a world full of hidden family secrets and the supernatural. Forced to flee her childhood home without a proper goodbye to her human life and first love, Annamaria immerses herself in the magical world. New friends and a new suitor challenge her original dreams for the future, and when she finds herself caught in the middle of a centuries-old conflict, Annamaria must decide to rise above it or give in to the darkness.
Here is what readers have to say about Bondwitch:
Terry Segan: “Coming-of-age-with-a-twist. The author lures the reader into a story of teenage love, then quickly hurls you into a whirlwind tale of magic and mystical beings. The transformation of the variety of characters, both good and bad, blurs the lines of who can and cannot be trusted. Surprising twists and confessions get played out until the very end. The book has a very satisfying conclusion while leaving a few crumbs that could be picked up in another installment. I can’t wait to read more about Annamaria and her continuing journey!”
Helen J. “Sure to appeal to the YA paranormal audience, this book is a roller coaster of Anna’s emotional journey.”
Romayne M. Ketcha: “I can’t wait for the next one in this series! I’m hooked on these characters and where they are headed next.”
Jennifer Walker: “A great coming-of-age YA novel filled with paranormal thrills, magic, and romance!”
CNR: “I like the characters and progression of the storyline. Fun read, definitely would recommend. Can’t wait for a follow-up book.”
Alyxandram: ”LOVED how the author even created collector cards to go with the book. Made you feel like you were a part of the world, too. Great read, and I hope there’s more.”
W.B.J. Williams: “A masterful coming-of-age romance set in a paranormal setting that lovers of paranormal stories will enjoy.”
Kimberly Baer: “The action ramps up, leading to an exciting and satisfying conclusion. An entertaining read!
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https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bondwitch&i=stripbooks&crid=3SUDCI2N3BT