Affirmation

by Susan Hoddy

Disabled from an unfortunate accident when she was a baby, Katelyn Goodwit has only ever had one wish in her short life, and that was to be loved by someone who cared about her.

When Katelyn meets her new carer, Susan, who is a Lepidoptera vampire healer, at the government home for disabled children in Berne, Switzerland, her life is changed forever. Katelyn experiences the love of a mother and a family for the first time in her life, and she grows up, knowing she can do anything she puts her mind to.

But nothing can prepare her for the shock of meeting her life partner and realising that fate is to take her on a very different path. Suddenly Katelyn is thrust into the world of Lepidoptera vampires, a world which holds great happiness, but also an abundance of danger and secrecy. As Katelyn experiences changes in her personal life, others in the Lepidoptera coven face their own challenges. Through tragedy and loss, they discover the importance of family and an affirmation of their connection and their struggle to overcome evil.

271 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 21, 2018

About the author

Award winning author Susan Hoddy, is a romance, and young-adult fiction writer; best known for her ‘Lepidoptera Vampire Series’ and her other novel called ‘Security’. Recently, Susan has added to her writing skills, and her new adventure is fully illustrated children’s books. Susan was born in Perth, Western Australia in 1966, and enjoys a good chinwag with family and friends, road trips with her husband, cups of tea, day-dreaming and writing.
Susan has always worked in many facets of an office during her life, but in 2012 she decided life was too short and wanted to make a start on her passion, which was writing. After acquiring her novel writing diploma from the Australian College of Journalism, she continues to create worlds where fantasy and romance exists, with her books. Keep an eye out for Susan’s new writing adventure, which is children’s first reader fully illustrated books

Awards

In 2023 Susan won a Book Cover Award for The Two Axes, which is in the Legacies Academy Series.

‘The Two Axes: Legacies Academy Series – Book One’ was chosen as the “Silver Winner” category by Wickham St George Book Cover Awards.

In 2022 Susan won two book awards for Attraction and Awakened in The Lepidoptera Vampire Series.

‘Attraction: The Lepidoptera Vampire Series – Book One’ was chosen as the “Silver Winner” in the FICTION ROMANCE category from MMH Press Book Awards.

‘Awakened: The Lepidoptera Vampire Series – Book Two’ was chosen as the “Bronze Winner” in the FICTION ROMANCE category from MMH Press Book Awards.

In 2019 Susan won two book awards for Attraction and Awakened in The Lepidoptera Vampire Series.

‘Attraction: The Lepidoptera Vampire Series – Book One’ was chosen as the “Official Selection Winner” in the YOUNG ADULT GENERAL FICTION category from New Apple Literary Fifth Annual Indie Book Awards.

‘Awakened: The Lepidoptera Vampire Series – Book Two’ was chosen as the solo “Medalist Winner” in the YOUNG ADULT GENERAL FICTION category from New Apple Literary Fifth Annual Indie Book Awards

Reviews

[Sue Gerhardt Griffiths · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Affirmation is the 3rd instalment in the Lepidoptera Vampire series by Susan Hoddy.

A vampire story that is light on the action, has minimal vampire activity, no gory bits however, I still found it to be a fun, easy-going and pleasant read.

Onto book 4 shortly.

[Carissa Craker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh what a read!!! Was so intense in parts and I loved the introduction of the new characters, but they were so involved with the original ones it just seemed liked they were there from the beginning. you're never left wondering where chapters fit in because it just flows like a movie playing. Can't wait for #4

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Susan’s Lepidoptera Vampire Series of books was a very interesting read. She gives us a somewhat different and very imaginative version of the exciting lives of an opulent vampire coven. If you enjoy a saucy vampire romance, then this is the book series for you.

[Hendrika Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same theme, expanding on first book. Could not put it down.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all three books from Susan Hoddy and have enjoyed them all. I would recommend the books to anyone who enjoys a bit of fantasy, romance and action.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy to read story that was was captivating. It all flowed nicely and was very easy to read. I really enjoyed reading this book.