Best Hex Ever
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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.
As 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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Rating: 5/5 Stars
General Thoughts:
‘Best Hex Ever' by Nadia El-Fassi is a delightful debut that mixes romance and magic, and throws in a cafe and forced proximity for good measure. As someone who enjoys paranormal romance this book was a fun, cosy read. The mix of sweet and spicy scenes makes this book an ideal autumn read, perfect for those chilly nights by the fire.
Summary:
Dina Whitlock runs a cafe in London that serves delicious pastries and a hint of magic. Plagued by a hex that brings increasingly to anyone she loves, Dina has guarded her heart for years. Enter Scott Mason, a world traveler returning to London to start anew as a curator at the British Museum. As they navigate a weekend full of wedding duties as Maid of Honour and Best Man, they have to face their growing feelings. Dina must confront the hex that threatens to drive them apart. The story is filled with witchy rituals, heartfelt moments, and just the right amount of spice to keep readers engaged.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, ‘Best Hex Ever' is a cosy magical romance that will leave you smiling. It's a wonderful addition to the cosy paranormal genre, and I can't wait to see what Nadia El-Fassi writes next. If you're looking for a heartwarming and spicy read ‘Best Hex Ever' should be at the top of your list.
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Thank you to Del Ray for an ARC of this book.
Oh this was really, really cute. Total no-real-stakes contemporary witchy romance. There's a bit of insta-love, but with the way this one is written I was 100% okay with it. I absolutely adored Dina as a main character – she was sweet, and wanted the best for her friends all while completely second-guessing herself. Scott, the love interest, felt a bit bland. We didn't know too much about him, but it was fine. He's fine.
This book is not profound, people, it's just FUN.
Oh and the steamy bits? Very, very well written. Extra steamy, extra interesting. Totally worth it.
Dina's parents, especially her mom, are delightful. I loved whenever they were on page. I would have loved magic being included even more than it already is, but I love fantasy elements in just about anything. The author doesn't go real into detail about how the magic works in this universe, but again...this book is just a fun little romp. We're not building out a great magic system or anything. And we don't need to! The romance is cute enough on its own.
Basically, if you're looking for a good spooky-season witchy romance with almost zero-stakes...pick up Best Hex Ever. You'll love it.
