Serpent's Kiss

Joanna and her daughters, Ingrid and Freya, are finally enjoying the tranquility in the secluded town of North Hampton. The lifting of a centuries-old ban on magic means they can once again share in the joy of spellcasting and potion making. However, their newfound harmony is disrupted when their lives begin to unravel. Joanna's meticulously arranged kitchen, Ingrid's previously uneventful love life, and Freya's unwavering trust in her fiancé, Killian Gardiner, are all put to the test. The unexpected return of Freya’s twin brother, Freddie—who has escaped Limbo and claims innocence for a past crime—should bring happiness. Yet, Freddie accuses Killian of causing his plight and seeks Freya’s assistance to uncover the truth. Torn between loyalty and doubt, Freya is left conflicted.Meanwhile, Ingrid finds herself caught up in romance for the first time ever. Her feelings for Matt Noble, a charismatic police detective, blossom, but she is unsure if love can flourish between a witch and a magic-skeptical mortal. The situation grows more tangled when Ingrid realizes she might be sheltering key suspects in Matt's ongoing investigation. Joanna is also faced with her own supernatural dilemma—an unsettled spirit is reaching out to her. Unsure of its intentions, she turns to her estranged husband Norman for guidance, inadvertently inviting him to a Thanksgiving dinner alongside a new suitor she’s been seeing.As the family of witches bands together to uncover the truth behind Freddie's captivity and identify the traitor among them, they face the risk of losing what they hold most dear. Melissa de la Cruz crafts a thrilling continuation to her series, captivating both devoted fans and newcomers with her spellbinding storytelling.