Book Talk: Celina Thompson author of La Mamácita Mafiosa

La Mamácita Mafiosa is a dark romance about a bisexual mafia boss who avenges abused women by hunting the men that prey upon them....

Just before el Día de los Muertos, Graciela's toxic ex-boyfriend returns to their tiny hometown in South Texas after years away in the big city. As La Jefa de Las Consucencias, she must determine if he has reformed his brutal ways or needs to mysteriously disappear to protect her loved ones. Calling in a hit is not something Gracie takes lightly. She gives her ex chance after chance to redeem himself. But, he hasn't changed for the better. He's gotten worse. Gracie's ex was the beginning of her trauma. She spent years reclaiming her power by embracing her sexuality and utilizing it as a secret weapon to protect others from suffering a similar fate.

Ultimately, she decides to handle him herself. With the assistance of her primary lover, Graciela finds creative methods to move on. But the trauma he inflicted lingers, threatening her self-control. Brash actions could land her back in jail, jeopardize her current romantic relationships, or worse-cost the lives of those she's sworn to protect.

Celina Thompson is basically a vampire. She is a disabled author with multiple invisible illnesses which cause sunlight to be painful, require blood transfusions, and even make garlic off limits. This served as inspiration for her debut novel, Sanctuary (a Bestseller in Erotic Horror). Her passion for raising awareness for disabilities and healthcare continues with her new novel, La Mamácita Mafiosa. Before discovering her medical conditions, she worked in technical theatre and continues to have a deep appreciation for the arts. She loves immersing herself in telling a powerful story and transporting people to another world. Celina is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA), Romance Writers of America (RWA), and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Currently she is the Event Coordinator for the Colorado Chapter of HWA and serves on the Board of Directors for RMFW as the Chair of the Colorado Gold Writers Conference.

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