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The Viper and The Rose

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Overview
To reveal my future, I must uncover the past

To Do List:
-Master my powers
-Resist my feelings for the arrogant Fae-hole
-Catch the serial killer targeting witches
-Fulfill the deal with the Dark Fae
-Live to talk about it...

Twenty-four years after their mothers’ unsolved murders, homicide detective and witch Calista Adams sets out with her two adopted sisters to uncover the truth. Lacking leads, the women are compelled to strike a high-stakes bargain with a powerful entity from the mystical Fae Realm.
When Killian, a captivatingly familiar Fae comes into her life, Calista fights to resist their growing attraction. She reluctantly puts her trust in him and his allies for protection and magical training. They join forces with her and her sisters to hunt down a witch-targeting serial killer and prepare them to face the terrifying challenge ahead—holding up their end of the bargain.
Will Killian turn out to be her dream come true or a beautiful nightmare...
Can Calista unlock and master her latent powers, discover the truth, catch a serial killer, safeguard her sisters, and survive the perilous bargain?
Or will she ultimately share her mother’s fate...

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All in a day’s work

The Viper and the Rose is a romantasy novel that follows an enemies-to-lovers story set across both today’s modern world and the Fae Realm. It features a steamy slow-burn romance, fated mates, witty dialogue, strong female leads, magic, mystery, crime-solving, found family, plot twists, and betrayal. The perfect blend of romance and adventure will leave readers wanting more.
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Quicksilver, How Does It Feel, and Powerless
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ISBN 241781873
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Publication date February 2026
Language English
Pages 456 pages
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About the Author
J.D.  Semmes

J.D. Semmes

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Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.

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