What a cute witchy romance!! Delia and her family were hexed decades ago, and therefore they have no magic (and no memory of it) but when Max moves into his uncle’s house next door, he falls for Delia, and somehow the spell is broken - but now the coven is going bananas and there’s a demon loose!

There is so much I didn’t actually understand about the magic system here, but it didn’t really matter 🤷🏼‍♀️ the vibes are on point and the romance was sweet but not the absolute central part of the story. Also, Texan witches are hilarious 😂

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for an ALC of Hot Hex Boyfriend in exchange of my honest opinion.

This was a very cute and light romcom with witches a a mystery that I think it's going to be great for Halloween and fall time, although the story itself has very low stakes and it was quite cheesy in some points. The narrators did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life and embodying the Texan/ southern accent specially for the older witches in the coven. I'm not a fan of whispers as a way to convey "secret messages", but the whispers enacted in this audiobook were still clear and I could understand perfectly even though I was listening in a busy area.

As someone that loves witches story in the fall I was happy to start my "gloomy reads" with a light book.

𝐀𝐑𝐂: Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Such a cute and funny read!
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞: 🌶 - Spice was cute, the bed was a nice touch
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: September 3, 2024

I listened to the arc through NetGalley and am so beyond grateful! I have been in a slump and this is exactly what I needed to help push me out of it. I have been on the hunt for a fun and cute witchy book and this delivered.

I felt so many different emotions while I was listening! Between happy, sad, and enraged; Carly Bloom did an amazing job at pulling those emotions out in me while I read.

I believe a lot of people can relate to this book because I remember being younger and playing out in nature pretending I was a witch so to read about a family who is this ascetic is adorable and I loved it.

I listened to this book and it was cute, I liked the people who narrated it however, the male narrator spoke quite at times and I would miss things and need to go back to hear and increase the volume to listen. Other than that though I did enjoy listening.

This book has:
🌑 Witches
🌑 Familiar
🌑 Hidden Identity

4.5 stars.

This was a cute story with two fun audiobook narrators. This is dual narration/dual POV. I received this for free as an advanced reader copy and I'm glad I gave this a try.

The hero is a socially awkward introvert (he blushes😊😳) who has grown up in a world where feelings and romance are considered wrong. He inherits his uncle's house and has come to sell everything and also spy on the neighbors, one of which just happens to be a cute and bubbly woman who might break a centuries-long curse against her family by his family.

This was adorable. Delia's family is loving and bumbling and the opposite of Max and his family who are more cold and rule-oriented. This was a light-hearted romance with some villains and conspiracies.

The romance progressed really well and, while both of them were "against romance" for very different reasons, the negative motivation didn't drive me crazy. When they fell in love, they fell in love. There is a third act breakup, but it didn't give me much angst.

Safety deets
- no OW/OM
- not much about their sexual histories other than both of them have been casual with their partners in the past.
- cute puppy 🐶
- We get to see them together in the end.
- Some mystery and twists that were intriguing... I would love to read more of this world.

I recommend. It's a cute one!

Hot Hex Boyfriend: A Spellbinding Good Time
Okay, so Hot Hex Boyfriend is basically magic. Like, actual magic, but also the book is super fun. Carly Bloom totally nailed it with this one. The story is like a witchy rom-com dream come true.
Delia and Max are this adorable, opposites-attract couple with amazing chemistry. And the whole hex mystery thing? It kept me guessing and totally hooked. Plus, Willow Root is the kind of small town you wish was real – full of quirky characters and just the right amount of weird.
If you're into witches, hot guys, and a sprinkle of magic, this book is a must-read. Trust me, you won't regret it!

This book was SO CUTE! I loved the relationship between characters and all of their little quirks. The main characters were all super likable and brought humor and fun to the book.

I actually got a copy of the audiobook and let me tell you, the narration by Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang was so perfect. They did such a great job with really bringing the characters to life. I loved the accents they used and the switch between POVs.

I’m so glad someone suggested this book to me! It was a fun read and honestly great to get you into the witchy spirit if you like to read witchy books in the fall!

I will say, I was a little confused as to what was going on in the beginning, but I think that was just me and listening to it. Once I got the hang of everything, it was such a cozy read. This one gave me cozy witchy vibes and just made me happy!

Can we talk about Delia’s family? They were hilarious and so fun! They definitely made you want to be apart of their family! Watching Max and Luke be around them when their families were so different? Made your heart squeeze for them a little bit! And Nicki! He was such a fun addition to this book!

Delia and Max had this instant chemistry they just couldn’t ignore and it was fun to watch them open up to each other!

I did receive the audio of this one and I really enjoyed the narrators! They really brought the story to life! Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for an early copy. All opinions are my own.

I really do want to try this when the ebook is out but I don’t understand/ can’t handle one of the witch’s having a southern accent when no one else does in the audio.

𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐜 &| 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
3 🌟
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This would be a good book for the spooky season, but it just wasn't for me. Wasn't keeping my attention. But I'm also a mood reader, so I will reattempt to read this book around the spooky season. Because just from what I read and listened to, it would be a good book.
𝙳𝙽𝙵 @ 20%
𝙽𝚘𝚝 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐
𝙱 𝚄 𝚃 𝚒𝚏 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚋𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚘𝚏 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎 . . . 3 🌟
The narrators did a good job bringing this story alive.
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 Sept.3
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Thank you, Netgalley, Grand Central Publishing for the eBook, and Hachette Audio for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

This was the greatest audiobook I’ve listened to in a long while. This book gave me the best case of giggles and just overall hopes for good things.

Thank you to the author, publisher, & NetGalley for allowing me to have early access to enjoy this!!!

The narrator was amazing.

The writing was humorous and made it impossible to stop reading. I devoured it, and am excited to reread this in the fall!

Truly what I wanted from the Ex Hex, but never got!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the advanced ALC of this book

I thought I would like this book, but I didn't think I would love it & I do. This book (in my eyes) was so well done, the characters the romance and so much more.

This book is a slow burn when it comes to the romance (so if slow burns are not your thing, then I don't suggest this book for you), the romance is Entwined with the characters as they go though some self discovery of themselves & also how their life's have been up until this moment, we see as the book progresses a wacky family, small town setting, talk about witchcraft, a stubborn man from a stuck in their way family and a cat familiar 💙 (who I loved by the way).

I was engrossed into this story and became connected to the characters (which didn't happen with me very often at all), I loved the slow burn romance that happened, and the fact that it wasn't the main focus of the story but the issue of the MaryWeathers being hexed and the blue witch was the focus more drawing you in wondering what the fate and outcome would be for them by the end of the book... you see that the old MaryWeather aunts are these crazy old women who have a jest for life and living every moment with fun and pulling at heartstrings through the loving connections they have as a family and some of the community around them.

But there is more than meets the eye when it comes to hexes and more that needs to be uncovered because hexes need a blood sacrifice or do they?!! 🤔

Real love is a powerful force, but is it more powerful than magic ?!!...

I highly suggest this book because I loved it

If you’re a fan of Practical Magic, small towns, or secret societies, no bewitching is required to fall in love with this upcoming release by Carly Bloom!

A big thanks to Forever Romance for the early ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Read if you 🩷:
• ✨ Magical Realism
• 🔥 Slow Burn Romances
• 💜 Plus Size Heroine
• 🍹 Cocktails in Hot Tubs!

Cordelia Merriweather never believed in magic—until she accidentally breaks a hex and restores her family’s powers. Now, she’s grappling with her new witchy reality and the suspiciously handsome Max next door, who’s either helping her or trying to keep her from causing magical mayhem. As their chemistry heats up, Max wonders if he’s falling for Delia or if she’s cast a spell on his heart.

This audiobook is a fun and cozy treat! Laura Knight Keating brought Delia’s heart and bright demeanor to life, while Zion Jang excellently portrayed the stoic and rational Max. These two narrators were the perfect pair, and they had me rooting for this forbidden romance the whole time! It’s an extremely slow burn, so just be willing to wait for those fireworks.

I also loved hearing about the quirky Merriweathers and their shenanigans. It was such a hoot to watch them discover what was happening under their noses in Willow Root the whole time! However, my favorite moments were between the trio of Nikki, Max, and Luc. Together, they could give the Three Stooges a run for their money!

If you’re like me and love witchy romances, be sure to pick up Hot Hex Boyfriend when it’s out on September 3rd!

As Delia Merriweather’s thirtieth birthday approaches, the women in her family keep pressuring her to help break a longstanding curse on their bloodline. As it turns out, though, Delia doesn’t believe she’s a witch.

Next door to the Merriweathers, Max Halifax is packing up his recently deceased uncle’s home (and keeping an eye on the Merriweather women). He’s been tasked by the powers that be to make sure Delia does not break the curse.

This book is such a cozy choice for witchy season.

Highlights for me:
- Nikki, Hartwells’s former (and now Max’s) familiar, an imp who can switch from his cat form to human form
- The funeral food restaurant (Prepare to be hungry.)
- Luc’s fascination with the non-magical world and its customs
- Some Southernisms—I’m looking at you, miscellaneous tea and the one-upmanship and competitiveness of hosting duties
- The growing feelings between Delia and Max

The audiobook has dual narration from Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang. I preferred his narration but did enjoy her Southern accents. This would be a good one to listen to while putting out your fall decorations.

3.75⭐️

I received an advance copy the audiobook from Hachette Audio. All review opinions are my own.

This book was so darn cute! A kooky coven of magicless witches in small town Texas accidentally break the family curse that locks up their magic with the help of their youngest coven member. The grumpy new warlock next door has to find a way to re-hex them before the powers that be, ruin his family. I am hoping the series continues, such fun side characters and southern charm

The audiobook narration of this book was fun and eccentric to really highlight the quirks of these characters.

I had a hard time remaining focused until about the halfway point. Until then, I felt like not a whole lot was actually happening in the book. It did turn around, though, and ended up being a really cute found family style romance.

I read another reviewer's thought to have a prequel for the Merriweather witches and I second that! I think that'd be a really fun, quirky intro into this realm of witchy magic.

'Hot Hex Boyfriend' by Carly Bloom is a perfect fall read, if you're anything like me and start to look for some fun, seasonal reads. It follows Delia Merriweather, who accidentally breaks a generations old hex and finds herself learning how to manage her magic, as well as the handsome new neighbor, Max. I really enjoyed the cast of supporting characters in this book. Interestingly, the plot is primarily driven by Max, as he's the one with the magical knowledge, and seems to be working to solve the problems without Delia knowing. I would've liked to see Delia taking more action, or maybe having more of a parallel problem solving process.

While I love magical realism, I don't enjoy when a book gets bogged down by world building. I was briefly concerned that may happen with 'Hot Hex Boyfriend,' but Bloom is able to gradually introduce the reader to her magical realm and rules in a way that is subtle. I feel like Bloom has created a world which I would love to return to in a sequel.

I was lucky enough to review an audiobook version of 'Hot Hex Boyfriend.' I enjoyed the dual narration, with Laura Knight Keating; and Zion Zang switching on and off with the perspective changes. Both were quite amusing and navigated a lot of different accents. I also listen to audio on 1.5 speed, and this production was very easy to follow at that speed.

Thank you to Carly Bloom and Hachette Audio for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 ⭐️

This is a super cute witchy romance about a family of witches who believed that they were hex everyone but Delia who just thinks her family is crazy. Enter in Max new to town he is packing up and cleaning his uncles house and Delia’s new neighbor. But Max is really there to keep an eye on Delia and her family because his family were the ones to hex them a long time ago and the hex can’t be broken or can it?!

Super cute I really love the world building and the different witches in this world. Delia’s family is funny and honestly I wish they were part of mine. And I wish I had a familiar like Nikki. There were parts where it was just a little slow and boring but Overall the story is perfect for Halloween and the fall of your looking to read a cozy paranormal witchy romance this fall definitely check out this book.

I would definitely read a prequel book about the Merriweather witches.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc.

Southern witches ?! Texans at that! Loved that I could related to them in that way as a Texan as well.

In this book the fmc and her family are so warm and fuzzy! The definition of a sweet southern family. This gave all the cozy vibes and I really enjoyed it! I like the tension that the main characters had as well and it was very fluff spice.

I highly recommend if you are looking to read a cozy witchy book with a happily ever after💖

Hot Hex Boyfriend by Carly Bloom is a witchy rom-com featuring Max and Delia in small town of Willowroot, TX. Delia is supposedly a "blue witch" but her witchy family is hexed and Delia doesn't believe in witches anyways. Max moves in next door into his late uncle's home to keep an eye on Delia and her family to make sure the hex isn't broken and Delia doesn't come into her powers, however he encounters a problem: he can't help but fall in love with Delia.

This is a fun, cozy read for spooky season. It's a low-stakes rom-com with a magical theme, small town vibes, and eccentric side characters. Perfect for anyone wanting an stress-free witchy read. I listened to the audiobook. Zion Jang, the narrator for Max, did a nice job portraying the characters with a wide range of emotions and kept my interest. Laura Knight, the narrator for Delia, was not my favorite due to the inconsistent accents across characters and also overall lack of emotional range. The only other complaint I have is that the book is a bit long.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for granting me an advance copy of the audiobook for review. Hot Hex Boyfriend is expected to be published on September 3, 2024.