Where are you from? Colorado Mountains and kinda all over I guess you’d say.
Did you have a happy childhood? Until age twelve then I was
kidnapped and my family murdered.
Where do you live now and what do you do for a living?
“Now
I live in Ireland. After escaping from the demon Baltizar, I offered
information to the Demon Overlord of the Western Hemisphere, (he was trying to
help man and magic kind) in exchange for protection and freedom, basically a
fresh start. But even with magic it not
as easy as you’d think. I’m working as a
waitress in Shaughnessy’s Pub. It belongs to Gavin Shaughnessy’s family. He and
I are…Well let’s call it working things out. And I have my own cottage I share
with the Storm, a pup I rescued. ”
Is there something you'd rather be doing? “No.
It’s a pretty decent job, the customers are great, Shaughnessys are wonderful,
even after the incident. Except Brandy,
and that’s a long story.”
What's going on in your life right now? “I’m
just living day to day, hoping my past doesn’t rear it’s ugly head. But it
seems there may be a showdown and I don’t want any of my new friends of the
Shaughnessys to get caught in the crossfire.”
Is there someone special in your life? “Sort
of. Once things get settled, and I’m sure it’s safe, Gavin and I will probably
give it another chance.”
How did you meet? Heavy sigh. “While I was under the influence
of Baltizar I was ordered to terminate Brandy Shaughnessy (Gavin’s sister) and Stefen
Talltree (Brandy’s boyfriend, a vampire)
. They were involved at the time and now engaged. The assignment failed
and I was severely punished. I defected to the good side, so to speak, and met
Gavin at his family’s pub while under the protection of Bruce, the Demon
Overlord I told you about. I was helping out by washing dishes and we just
clicked. Boy his sister, Brandy threw a conniption.”
What's his/her family like? “They are wonderful. His parents,
Tim and Mary, own the pub, Hannah is his other sister, she’s married to
Tristian Shandie, Bruce’s enforcer and right hand man (warlock). Brandy, well
she’s understandably distressed with how things have turned out. But I had nowhere else to go and Ireland, the
land of myths and legends, seemed the best place to try to start a new life”
(shrugs her shoulders).
What's keeping you two apart? “My well founded fears that Baltizar may escape the
seventh level of Hell, where he was sent after Bruce and his entourage won the
battle for mankind (A Vampire’s Unlikely Allinace) and exact revenge on my new
found friends and Gavin’s family. He has dangerous people willing to do his
bidding in the mortal world.”
What one thing could you do that would make you feel
like the relationship will work out? “It’s not really something I can go, but as
I said before, I need to make sure no one will be harmed because of me or my
past. Until then, I can’t let anyone get that close.”
Any last comments? “I really have tried to turn my
life around and I believe I am succeeding one day at a time.”
Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award
winning paranormal romance. She has an over-active imagination, which led to
writing her first vampire romance as a tween to the chagrin of her mother and
delight of her friends. After many years as a paralegal, then an IT Manager,
she decided to live out her dream of pursuing a publishing career.
With the Rocky Mountains outside her window, she
sits at her computer surrounded by a wide array of witches, shapeshifters,
demons, faeries, and gryphons, with a Navy SEAL or two mixed in telling their
tales. Her books tell stories of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males
that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of 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 forty-five-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. During
the winter you can find her curled up in
front of a crackling fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big
bowl of popcorn. Visit Tena’s website at tenastetler.com where you’ll find
links to all of her books, blog and pictures of recent travels and setting of
her books.
A Magic Redemption (5th in A Demon’s Witch
Series) Book blurb:
Synn, a demon, carries
extraordinary magic and power, but there is more within her than she dreams. Kidnapped
as a child, her captors murdered her family and forced her into training as a
warrior assassin. When an assignment goes horribly wrong, she finds herself at
the mercy of the friends and family of her intended target. Offering
valuable information in exchange for protection, she gains her freedom, but it
is not without its challenges.
Gavin Shaughnessy is the
publican at his family’s Irish pub. He is certain Synn is meant to be his
and isn’t bothered by her past. He must find a way to convince her, their
future together is stronger than the dark memories that haunt her dreams.
When her past comes calling for revenge, will their love
survive the raging inferno she brings down upon them? Or will the searing path
of destruction destroy all they hold dear?
Short 1 page excerpt.
The road to her cottage took them by the pub. He
didn’t want to spoil a great day by stopping by Shaughnessy’s. But he had a
nagging feeling that was exactly what he was supposed to do. Prior experience
taught him nothing but trouble would come if he ignored his gut. “Mind if we
stop by the pub on the way home. Storm can stay in the truck for a few minutes.
I want to make sure—”
“Everything is all right?”
“Of course it’s all right. I’ve taken time off
before.” Gavin bristled. “I had a life before—” He stopped mid-sentence. No way
was he going to spoil this day.
She shifted in her seat to face him. “Before
what? Me? Before your sister married an assassin? Or Brandy became engaged to a
vampire? Before your world came crashing down amid demons, vampires, witches,
and world ending shit?” She paused, closed her eyes, and leaned her head against
the seat again. “I didn’t mean that. I’ve been on edge since the
dream—nightmare—premonition. Call it what you want. Today was a nice reprieve.
But when we hit the edge of town—what’d you call ’em—” she tapped her temple.
“My spidey senses went off.” She shivered.
He turned on the street behind the pub. The
parking lot was full to running over. Weaving through the cars without finding
a space, he pulled back onto the road. After circling the block, he parked down
the street and cut the engine. “Stay put for a sec.” Gavin stepped out of the
truck and surveyed the area. Nothing seemed out of place or unusual.
A slow creak indicated Synn had opened her door.
“Stay girl. We’ll be back.” She eased the door closed.
He strode to her side and glared down at her but
said nothing. Not looking for a fight.
Slipping an arm around her waist, they strolled to front of the pub. He yanked
open the heavy wooden door. Friendly voices, raucous laughter, and the yeasty
scent of the pub spilled out. Tension eased in his muscles. He released the
breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. Synn walked through the door first
and froze.
Seated at the bar were Hannah and
Tristian. Synn sucked in a breath. This was bad, she could feel it.
Author
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