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A Witch’s Journey by Tena Stetler is a Book Series Starter Event pick #paranormalromance #pnr #bookseries #giveaway



Title: A Witch’s Journey           

 

Author:  Tena Stetler      

 

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Mystery

 

Book Blurb:

 

Pepper McKay comes from a long line of powerful witches. Unfortunately, magic brings her nothing but trouble. She learned the love of wildlife rescue and rehab from her Aunt Ashling. After graduating from college, Pepper works for Salem Wildlife Sanctuary and lives from paycheck to paycheck until she inherits the McKay property in Lobster Cove. With the family land and resources, she dares to dream of starting her own wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center.


Lathen Quartz, a former Navy SEAL turned handyman maintains the enchanted McKay property for the McKay estate. But someone is trying to steal the McKay magic. Lathen offers to help Pepper achieve her life-long dream of building a wildlife center. During the long hours spent together on the project, their mutual attraction can’t be denied. But each harbors a deep, dark secret. Will they overcome their demons and give love a chance?

 

Excerpt:

 

A loud knock on the apartment door broke her concentration. The scrying crystal connected to a delicate gold chain that seconds before floated in the air, dropped and bounced once, then came to rest on top a dog-eared map of the United States. Pepper cursed, shoved at the map spread across the glass-topped, oak coffee table, then closed her eyes as her mind’s third eye opened. At her apartment door stood a stocky young man with short dark hair, dressed in business casual attire. He shifted from one foot to the other and held a large white envelope along with a business card.


He leaned his ear to the door, listened, and knocked again, louder this time. “Ms. McKay…Pepper McKay are you in there?”


Not wanting to acknowledge the visitor, Pepper sat still, opened her eyes, and rested her head in her hands. The last thing she needed tonight was a visit from another process server with more legal papers telling her she was no longer welcome in Salem. Or at least in this quaint, cozy apartment building she’d called home for the last ten years. It was within walking distance to the wildlife rescue she worked for as a licensed rehab specialist. The rescue was more than a job. It was her life’s work. But her continued employment now endangered the grants and funding the center depended upon to stay open. Even though Gwen protested, Pepper resigned, came home, packed up her apartment, and prepared to leave by week’s end. All thanks to the landlord who had a vendetta against witches. Gee, imagine that, discrimination against witches in Salem, Massachusetts.


In her heart, she knew she could win a lawsuit against the manager and the corporation that owned the building. But she was also aware a legal battle against a large corporation would take money, lots of it. The costs would gobble up the small inheritance she’d received from her paternal grandmother and probably cut into her modest income from the rescue. But it was a moot point, she had resigned.


All this happened due to the magic storm that hit the town a month ago on the anniversary of a Bishop witch’s burning during the Salem Witch Trials. The magic climate was always unstable around the anniversary, but this year, buildings were damaged, sidewalks buckled, mortals became disorientated, and chaos reigned for almost forty-eight hours. She had put up a magic barrier around the rehab center, so there was no disruption, but it had drawn attention and couldn’t be explained away. If she had it to do over again, she wouldn’t change a thing. Her boyfriend’s big mouth didn’t help matters. She’d given him the boot shortly thereafter. Bad taste in men, her downfall.


She shook her head and blinked away the tears. She wouldn’t cry anymore. Straightening her shoulders, she pushed up from the couch, swiping at the crumpled eviction notice next to the map, which went flying across the room. Her elbow caught the edge of the lampshade sitting on the end table beside the couch, send the lamp crashing to the floor. Great. Now whoever was at the door knows I’m here.


In the darkness she stumbled over one of the boxes, and fell against the oak table, hitting her head on the floor. She sat up, flicked her wrist, and a ball of light hovered in the center of the room. Getting to her feet, she rubbed the bump on her head, walked to the end of the couch, and turned on the other table lamp. What a mess. Where the hell did I pack the dustpan?


Another series of knocks on the door pushed Pepper’s temper to the end of its tether. All the hurt, anger, and frustration of the past weeks boiled over. She flung the door open and screamed, “What the hell do you want? I’m leaving.” Her cheeks warmed as she stared at the stranger.


The young man took a step back, eyes rounded, he looked through the doorway into the room stacked with boxes and said, “I think you have me confused with someone else. My name is Jack Kelly. I am a private investigator for the Fairbanks Law Firm in Bar Harbor, Maine.” He extended his hand, with the white envelope in it, toward her.


Pepper stared at the envelope and business card attached. Was this some kind of joke? What would a law firm in Maine want with me? She took the envelope and gave the young man a rueful smile. The heat in her cheeks continued to burn. “I’m sorry, I’ve had a rough week or two.”


“That’s all right, I think your luck is about to change. Have a good night.”


As Jack turned to walk away, she leaned against the door frame and let the envelope flutter to the floor, too tired to care anymore.

 

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What makes your featured book a must-read?

 

A Witch's Journey is not only about magic and caring between two people. The dedication of Pepper McKay, a witch-wildlife rehabilitator, and the compassion of a former Navy SEAL, Lathen Quartz, with physical and psychological scars of his own make the perfect partnership. Their journey begins with building a wildlife rescue and rehab center, her lifelong dream, on enchanted McKay land. Along the way, they discover the healing power of love and family. But when someone tries to steal the McKay magic, all bets are off. Follow the adventures of Pepper, Lathen, and their entourage as they save the animals and wildlife while offering others second chances.  A heartwarming story not to be missed.

 

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Author Biography:

 

Tena Stetler is an international, best-selling author of award-winning paranormal tales. Her books tell tales of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure, magic, and mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.

 

Colorado is home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a fifty-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors.

 

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