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Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi (Afterlight 'I Put a Spell on You' exclusive)

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Exclusive redesigned cover (art by @jaded.draws; design by @chattynora)

Full colour printing and foil on the hardback (by @chattynora)

Digitally printed edges (by @chloe.z.arts)

Illustrated endpapers (by @chloe.z.arts); different front and back

Signed by the author

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About the product

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 sweet and spicy debut romance.

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?

The book at a glance:

  • Adult contemporary paranormal romance
  • Featuring: exclusive redesigned cover; full colour printing and foil on the hardback; digitally printed edges; illustrated endpapers; signed by the author
  • Mixed heritage (North African and White British) bisexual FMC; M/F romance

Photos: @bookwormgram

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

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

Tropes for Best Hex Ever include: forced proximinity, cosy autumn vibes, bakery witch, museum curator MMC, spice (not just the pumpkin kind)

About the Author

Nadia El-Fassi is a half-Moroccan, half-Australian author of spicy romance and fantasy. She has an addiction to iced coffee, period dramas, buying D&D dice and watching horror movies. They live in London with their husband and perfectly round cat. Best Hex Ever is her debut novel.

Content warnings for Best Hex Ever

  • Content Warning

    • Reference to past off-page car accident
    • Past death of a loved one
    • Adultery in past relationship
    • Reference to childhood adoption / childhood spent in foster care and group homes
    • Coming out experiences/ coming out later in life
    • Internalised homophobia
    • Sexually explicit scenes
    • Anxiety
    • Depictions of grief