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  • Published: 14 January 2025
  • ISBN: 9781529929607
  • Imprint: Del Rey
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $34.99
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Best Hex Ever





A cosy and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance, about a kitchen witch cursed to hurt anyone who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

When it comes to love, sometimes the recipe needs a little magic.

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‘A cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.’ Lana Ferguson, The Nanny
‘Pure magic’ Jenna Levine, My Roommate is a Vampire
‘A fabulous, very sexy novel.’ Kate Johnson, Hex and the City
Truly a must-read and an author to watch.’ Mae Bennett, Barely Even Friends

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Dina is a skilled kitchen witch and café owner, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But it’s hard not to feel something is missing when you’re cursed to hurt anyone who falls for you.

Scott is a museum curator, recently back in London after a brutal breakup 2 years ago, and looking to make up for all the time he missed. He’s determined to be perfect best man at his best friend’s upcoming wedding, but his plans take an expected turn when he meets the bewitching maid of honour.

After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. But there’s just one problem: the hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger.

Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?

Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Best Hex Ever is a cosy, and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance from an exciting new debut voice.

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‘With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day.’ Olivia Dade, bestselling author of At First Spite

‘Full of my favourite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic – the perfect fall read!’ Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and Dusted

‘Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.’ Sarah Rees Brennan, author of In Other Lands

‘The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page . . . If you love a good fall read with all the spooky but cozy vibes, then you can't miss this one!’ Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

‘Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat’ Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

‘The ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.’ Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched

  • Published: 14 January 2025
  • ISBN: 9781529929607
  • Imprint: Del Rey
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $34.99
Categories:

Praise for Best Hex Ever

A romance baked full of coziness, witchy vibes, family, and steaming with sexual tension, wrapped into a hug of a book . . . Truly a must-read and an author to watch.

Mae Bennett, author of Barely Even Friends

A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.

Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny

As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.

Jenna Levine, bestselling author of My Roommate is a Vampire

A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.

Kate Johnson, author of Hex and the City

With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day, and I’m excited to see what El-Fassi writes next.

Olivia Dade, bestselling author of At First Spite

Sweet and steamy in equal measure, Best Hex Ever is a delightfully cozy romance with all the right ingredients. Absolutely enchanting.

Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics

Best Hex Ever is a cozy delight! El-Fassi has crafted a story full of my favorite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic - the perfect fall read!

Lyla Sage, USA Today Bestselling Author of Done and Dusted 

This book made me feel like I was sipping warm tea on a chilly fall morning . . . a delightful cosy time from start to finish.

Kimberly Lemming, author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.

Sarah Rees Brennan, author of In Other Lands

Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat

Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

Literally the most perfect mix of spicy and sweet. The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page . . . If you love a good fall read with all the spooky but cozy vibes, then you can't miss this one!

Nisha J. Tuli, Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

Truly delicious! A perfect treat of a book, filled with loveable friends and family, sweet magic, and an ever-after so happy it made me want to escape to Little Hathering immediately!

Hazel Beck, author of Small Town, Big Magic

Dina and Scott’s love story is like the ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.

Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched
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