Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi

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I loved this book! Absolutely loved it! It’s sweet, spicy, funny, and full of magic.

From the Publisher:

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 pastries for her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck the second they start to have feelings for you. 

Scott Mason is back from traveling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal from a brutal breakup two years ago, Scott only now realizes how much he missed out on. Now that his best friend’s wedding is right around the corner, Scott is determined to be the most amazing best man ever, but he doesn’t expect to be bewitched by the maid of honor, who also happens to be the owner of his new favorite café and, more surprisingly, a witch?! 

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. In the past, she’s always cut her losses, but this time is different. Scott could be the one. Will Dina be able to undo the hex, before it’s too late? 

This book has all of my favorites: strong female friendships, cozy kitchen magic, forced proximity, and an academic with a dirty mouth. I listened to it on audio and the performances were top notch. Best Hex Ever does a wonderful job of balancing the humor and sweetness of magical baked goods that bring joy and happiness to customers and the spiciness of Dina and Scott’s insta-lust turned deep, romantic love. A big part of the plot is a Halloween themed wedding that forces Scott and Dina together as best man and maid of honor. Dina’s friends are so close and supportive and have really healthy conversations about love and life that was really refreshing. Overall it was a really fun and enjoyable book with interesting characters, it’s well plotted, and I spent my day finding things to do so I could keep listening.

If you’d like to add this book to your collection, click on the cover above. I was able to borrow it through my local Library.

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