Best Hex Ever
Books | Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
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Nadia El-Fassi
A kitchen witch with a penchant for baking and a (literally) cursed love life meets someone who’s worth breaking a hex for in this enchanting romance debut written with a heap of spice and an equal measure of heart.“A spicy, spellbinding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet, this book is a cottagecore rom-com of magical proportions.”—Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny“Pure magic.”—Jenna Levine, author of My Roommate Is a Vampire“A cozy delight!”—Lyla Sage, author of Done and DustedAs a skilled kitchen witch, Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. In fact, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused treats to her loyal customers. She is not as much of an expert on romance, thanks to the hex hanging over her head. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is cursed with a string of bad luck. But who needs love when your best friend is getting married, right?Scott Mason has returned from global travels thrilled to embark on his new role as a curator at the British Museum. Having left London two years ago to recover from a devastating breakup, Scott has missed out on a lot. With his best friend’s wedding approaching, and Scott as best man, this is his chance to make up for lost time. Little does he expect to be enchanted by the magical maid of honor.During a romantic weekend filled with a peculiar hedge maze, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. But the hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger of more than just bad luck—because she’s falling, hard. Will Dina be able to undo the hex before it’s too late?
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Author
Nadia El-Fassi
Pages
320
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2024-10-01
ISBN
0593871804 9780593871805
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"This book had me craving hot chocolate nightly, and since it was the most easily attainable of the many delicious dishes discussed, I indulged heavily in the chocolatey goodness every time I picked this book up. Now, I just need to try adding orange and cinnamon like the book recommendation, because that sounds absolutely divine.<br/><br/>I loved the unique magic in this story. I’d never heard of a kitchen witch before and was delighted by the concept of someone who can bake food that inspires luck, love, or any emotion in its consumer. As a lifelong lover of black cats (thanks to animated Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Heebie Jeebie made for the perfect familiar.<br/><br/>While I enjoyed the steamy romance (much steamier than I expected), the relationship felt rushed and overly reliant on physical connection, making the “love” aspect less believable.<br/><br/>Lastly, I appreciate a bit of family drama, but Dina’s refusal to tell her parents she was bisexual so she could resolve her hex drove me a little batty. I understand the fear of coming out—I’ve been there (and still am with some people)—but when it comes to your well-being and the safety of people you care about, you’ve got to step out of that closet and say what needs to be said. Dina’s family gave her no indication they’d be unaccepting, so her fear felt misplaced, which made her hesitation frustrating. Especially when the man she loved was in danger. <br/><br/>Overall, though, this was a magical story with a satisfying conclusion."
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Kaylee Fenby
