What if everything you thought you knew about your family— your gifts, your very purpose— was just the beginning?

In the mystical woodlands of ancient Northumbria, Mathilda Longhurst lives in quiet harmony with nature, her healing powers growing stronger by the day. But when a Beltane ritual unlocks long-buried truths, she learns she’s destined for more than a peaceful life as a village witch. A dark force is rising— one bound to her by blood— and Mathilda must lead her sisterhood in a battle that will test the limits of their magic, their loyalty, and their humanity.

Eternal Enchantment is a sweeping tale of inherited power, forbidden love, and one young woman’s transformation from healer to protector of an ancient legacy. Perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches and The Mists of Avalon, this richly woven debut will enchant and haunt you long after the final page.

Eternal Enchantment, a prequel to The Knowing, by Kimberly Patton, comes out Spring 2026 from Highlander Press.