Mysterious and tragic, Madame Tan’s menagerie is the only home I’ve ever known. It’s a place where two worlds merge, a twilight zone between Earth and the magical Kingdom of Nerifir. The menagerie is filled with fantastic animals, but I discover that Madame captures and displays sentient beings too. One of them is locked in a crate day and night, not seen by anyone, and one day I learn why—looking at him kills. Even talking to Kyllen is forbidden, but I break that rule. I break many rules for him. He wants his freedom and offers me a chance to escape Madame’s cruelties. Little do I realize that with Kyllen, my heart is in even greater danger than my life. Can I love a man whom I can’t even see? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ This book is part 1 of the duet Serpent's Touch, set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists. It ends with a HFN (Happy For Now), but the story of the main characters continues in part 2, Serpent's Claim. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Serpent's Touch is a Romantic Fantasy with MF romance. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Serpent's Touch Book 1 - Serpent's Touch Book 2 - Serpent's Claim Madame Tan's Freakshow Book 1 - Call of Water Book 2 - Madness of the Moon Book 3 - Power of Rage You do not need to read the Freakshow trilogy to fully enjoy Serpent's Touch.

Conclusion of Serpent's Touch Duet Life in Nerifir is beautiful, magical, and dangerous. I came to the Kingdom of Lorsan hoping to find home but found envy and betrayal. When everything is taken from me—my sight, my freedom, and my love—I need to search deep for the strength to go on. Now, I no longer wish for just a safe place to live. I want a true home, a place where I belong. And I'm ready to fight for it, even if that means taking over the kingdom. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ This book is part 2 of the duet Serpent's Touch, set in Marina Simcoe's world of River of Mists. Both books of the duet follow the story of the same couple. It is recommended to read them in order. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Serpent's Claim is a Romantic Fantasy with MF romance and heroine's journey set in Marina Simcoe's world of the River of Mists. It contains graphic descriptions of intimacy and is intended for mature readers. Second Edition. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Stories set in the world of the River of Mists: Wingless Crow Wingless Crow Crownless King Fire in Stone Fire in Stone Hearts on Fire Serpent's Touch Serpent's Touch Serpent's Claim Madame Tan's Freakshow Call of Water Madness of the Moon Power of Rage NOTE: All duets and trilogies in the River of Mists can be read independently.