Curses Dance with Bourbon (The Lost Souls Series, Book 2)

A spellbinding novel about a witch returning to Salem for a second chance at friendship and a fresh start—only to find herself entangled in dangerous hexes and an irresistible connection with a cursed detective who may never be able to love her back—in this second installment of The Lost Souls Series. Some friendships feel touched by magic—rare, luminous, and impossible to forget. But even the most enchanting bonds can fracture, leaving behind a silence shaped by time, distance, and unspoken grief. Eloise Snowdrop Willow knows this all too well. The life she pieced together in humid Florida—built more on escape than intention—has begun to unravel. When the familiar scent of sea-salt vanilla drifts through the air one sweltering morning, it stirs something she can’t ignore: a call to return, to confront what she left behind, and to find the person who once spoke the language of her heart. Back in Salem, The Lost Souls House welcomes her with open arms. There, peonies bloom impossibly large, peach crisp is always warm in the kitchen, and laughter flickers like firelight among women who have made healing an art form. Invited to help run The Black Cat Coffee, Eloise quickly finds herself woven into the fabric of the town, her warmth and talent drawing others in. But Salem isn’t without its shadows. After an awkward first encounter, Detective Taylor White—bound by a curse that forbids him from falling in love—feels an undeniable pull toward Eloise, even as he tries to keep his distance. When strange hexes begin plaguing the town, suspicion turns toward Eloise and the Lost Souls Coven. If they’re not responsible, then who is? Curses Dance with Bourbon is a story of found family, buried grief, and the fragile hope of opening a guarded heart—even when love may be impossible.