Hot Hex Boyfriend
by Carly Bloom
Narrated by Laura Knight Keating; Zion Jang

Thank you so much @hachetteaudio @readforeverpub for the gifted ALC.

About the book 👇🏽

As a child, Delia Merriweather believed with all her heart that she was a witch. Because all Merriweather women were witches. There was just one problem: they had no magic. As an adult, Delia no longer believes magic even exists. However, when she accidentally breaks a hex and restores her family’s powers, she’s forced to accept a new reality: she is a witch. And maybe that’s why the crushingly handsome guy next door has been looking at her like he’s expecting her to fly off on a broomstick, cackling into the night.

✨ My thoughts:

Such a fun witchy rom com! It’s an easy and light read/listen that is sure to get you excited for witchy season. I enjoyed the story very much! I got all the cozy magical vibes I love. It’s cute, funny, quirky… what’s not to love?! I liked the narrators and thought they did a great job bringing this story to life. I’d definitely recommend the audiobook version. I am so happy I was able to listen to this story early. It has amped up my excitement for fall! (not that I needed anymore hype) Hot Hex Boyfriend is out September 3, 2024! Get ready for the magic 🪄

Happy Reading 📖 ✨

I really really enjoyed this cozy witchy read! The Merriweathers were an absolute riot and I found their antics to be absolutely delightful. Delia is a strong and really relatable character. It was nice to see her come out of her shell more and more as the story went on. All of the characters in this book lend a special something to the movement of the plot. I really liked Max and found his demeanor while off putting at first was just a defense mechanism. Once he started opening up he quickly became the leading man we needed. I also appreciated the magic system and a new take on witches and power distribution. All in all this is the perfect witchy romcom for this fall! I also loved the narrators and appreciated how seamlessly they brought the story to life.

In a word, adorable!

What I loved about this book: every single supporting character! And I mean, every single one of them. Even though characters that are “the villains” They are written so well. And, there was a surprise twist to the villain that I did not see coming, which I very much appreciated.

Note to the Author: some of these characters deserve their own book… You know who I’m talking about!

Are you on the hunt for a witchy 🧙‍♀️, cute 💕, and heartwarming rom-com? Look no further—Hot Hex Boyfriend is the book for you!

Delia lives in a loving and supportive family, a quirky bunch composed of her mother, grandmother, and two aunts. Though she adores them, Delia knows they’re a bit...unconventional. Her grandmother and aunts are convinced they descend from a long line of witches cursed to be unable to access their magic. 🧹✨ Fully aware of the absurdity, Delia indulges them, embracing their eccentricities with love.

When their neighbor passes away, his estranged nephew, Max, arrives to handle the estate. Max, however, is no ordinary newcomer—he’s a witch, fully aware of the magical world, and tasked with ensuring that Delia’s family remains hexed. To do this, he decides to keep a close eye on Delia, making sure she doesn’t break the curse before her 30th birthday. But as he gets to know Delia—funny, sweet, and undeniably beautiful—Max begins to suspect that this hex might not be what it seems. ❤️‍🔥

Hot Hex Boyfriend is a refreshing read, brimming with delightful characters, especially Delia’s family, Luke, and Nikki. They’re all so loving and hilarious! 😄 Max makes for the perfect book boyfriend, while Delia shines as a true ray of sunshine. ☀️ The plot is simple yet engaging, hooking me from the very first chapter. 📖

A big thank you to Hachette Audio for this beautiful ALC. 🎧 Zion Jang’s voice was perfect for Max, and Laura Knight Keating truly brought sunny Delia to life. I loved every moment! 🎉

Hot Hex Boyfriend is the perfect fall audiobook! I absolutely loved it! It was cozy and witchy and perfect!

What an absolutely adorable, feel good little book this was! If you miss the feeling you got watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch then this is the book for you. The narration was also fantastic. It was very very slow burn but honestly I was less interested in the romance and more interested in the fun small town and family dynamics. I actually think if anything, the romance let it down a little.

This is the perfect wholesome, funny, magical read with a cast of characters you will totally fall in love with. I think I would have given it the full five stars if I was rating it only on the vibes and the narration.

I would recommend it if you want a super sweet, very funny book with a cast of small town characters that will make you giggle and a good dash of witchy vibes.

Hot Hex Boyfriend
by Carly Bloom
narrated by Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang

Five Witchy Stars

Delia Merriweather's family is...crazy..they think they're witches. For a long time Delia believed they were actually all witches but with one small problem, no magic. Not any more. Now she thinks they're just silly and eccentric. Each Blue Moon her family gets together to make the "soup" recipe from the "magic" book that showed up on their doorstep one day. It never works but since they refuse to boil a baby they're not surprised. Until this blue moon when Delia somehow manages to break the curse! Now her, recently passed away, neighbor's nephew Max is struggling to help the women reign in their magic and learn to manage it.

I really enjoyed this book! I laughed and cried and then was SO FREAKING HAPPY at the end! Delia and Max had great chemistry, Nikki was my absolute FAVORITE side character. Laura and Zion NAILED the narration of this story, I would definitely listen to more books narrated by them.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and the author for the opportunity to listen to and review this story in exchange for an honest review.

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{Audiobook review} ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5, 2/5🌶️
Ooo I liked this one! A fun, heartwarming, spicy, small town witch romance.. what's not to like? 🥹 Just in time for Halloween!

Fell in love with Max & Delia's blossoming relationship! The magical side characters including Max's brother and of course the wonderful inherited familiar - with a British accent.. yes!! That was a great touch.😍

The Merriweather family are true Texans through & through! Although I'm British, I absolutely loved listening to all the quirks of their personalities & how much love they all shared for Delia.

Delia's best friend - her sense of humor was fabulous! Unfiltered and real, she was another favorite! We've always got to have a sceptic!

Overall, it was a short & quick audiobook which I flew through. It was super cosy & everytime I picked my headphones up to listen, I knew it was going to be easygoing & enchanting.

Although there were a few heated moments (spice!) - I thought the pace was perfect and well balanced. The spicy scenes were very well written and not too much! I felt like they were experiencing true love. I also liked that the MMC Max was a gentleman and didn't want to hurt Delia's feelings throughout getting to know one another.

Recommending to all those who love a cosy witch romance that's simple & magical. 🪄

Carly's word building was straightforward and nothing complex - another bonus! Not all romantasy books need to be hard work & unpredictable.

Now.. take me to Willow Root! ✨

Thank you Carly & Forever/NetGalley for allowing me to listen to this whimsical audiobook!

I had so much fun reading this! The world building was so fun that I wanted to finish the book and dive into the town. The restaurants and town were everything I wanted them to be. I would love to see more of California in future books, but only for a quick visit and then I want to come back. I loved that we got to fall in love with whole families, but still got to see so much from our main characters. There were quite a few laugh out loud moments. My only complaint is that now I want more. I would love to see a book for Luc and also one for Amy. Honestly, it's hard for me to decide if I would prefer to follow our two main characters more or hear from others though. Bottom line is that I want more. Fantastic book if you are looking for an easy to fall into fantasy romance. And because I like to know, I would give it a 1.5 spicy rating.

A few months later I decided to give the audio version of this book a try. This is my preferred way to consume books, so I knew I wanted to revisit this story. I loved that there was a male and female narrator. They did an excellent job and I was able to immerse myself in the story in a way I hadn't been able to the first time. Definitely an audiobook winner!

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute and fun witchy romance with a bit of found family. It was pretty good and the characters were likeable.

The story was funny, cheesy and had a very cozy autumn vibe, but still had a pretty dramatic and interesting ending.

I can definitely recommend this for the autumn, if you are looking for a witchy rom-com similar to The Ex Hex.

The audiobook is very good and I loved that it switched narrators for the two different POVs. The narrators were really great and even though one of the narrators used a southern accent, it was still very easy to understand.

This was a fun little witchy romance. I'm ready for fall vibes and this was a great way to jump into the season. This will be a perfect fall book!

It was definitely a little cheesy and corny, but I think that's to expected with a story like this. As long as you go in knowing it's going to a silly little story you'll enjoy it.

Delia's family was so funny. I loved their dynamic and how much they dove into the witchy family history despite not knowing the truth. my favorite Halifax was Niki haha.

I'd compare this story to the vibes of the first HalloweenTown movie.

I liked the male narrator more than the woman, but it wasn't a deal breaker.

*♡Thank you to Netgalley and Carly Bloom for the Arc of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion♡*

A fun and spicy witchy read, perfect for Halloween!

Laura Knight-Keating and Zion Jang are great at the narration, although it did take me a while to get used to Zion's female character voice 😂

I loved the chemistry between the two main characters, Delia and Max. Opposites definitely attract in this instance! The warm, cosy Texan dynamic of Delia's famaily is fun to read, and Nicky the imp/human/cat familiar is a great sarcastic comic relief!

Would definitely recommend this is book if you are looking for a cute, fantasy rom com in time for the autumn season ❤️🎃

Sometimes the characters are just the best part.
This was a cute storyline with really enjoyable main characters. I really loved their romance story and the spice that came with it.
This is a cutest fall Rom-Com with some magical vibes.

Delia's family has always said they were hexed witches and Delia just never believed it however she is in for a wild surprise.
Enter Max, the hunky neighbor who has a secret of his own.
I didn't know if the Paranormal Romance would capture my interest, and I was pleasantly surprised.

I listened to the audio book from Hachette Audio and thoroughly enjoyed Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang. Both narrators captured the personalities of the characters perfectly.

Thank you, Hachette Audio, Carly Bloom, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dalia Merriweather has grown up with an eccentric family that firmly believes they are witches despite never showing any magical powers. They are convinced Dalia is a blue witch that will help return magic to them. Little does Dalia know that they do actually live in a magical world and their family was hexed and their powers were removed. The handsome new neighbor Max was sent by the magical authorities to keep an eye out on this family. They are drawn together when she accidentally breaks the hex.

I had such a good time with this with this cozy witchy romcom. It is laugh out loud funny. Delia and Max have great chemistry. I loved her family and friends. I'm hoping that this will be a series because I would love to have more stories set in this world. The magic system was really interesting. I really enjoyed the audiobook narration by Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Hot Hex Boyfriend is about the Merriweather witches who were hexed, and only the blue witch could break the curse. Delia is a blue witch but she does not believe witches are real. There's also a handsome neighbor who does not want anyone to break the hex. I love the cover. I mean if I see a cat on the cover, I want to read the book. This is such a cute witchy romcom. I love the quirky aunts and the grandma. Max and Delia were lovely to read. This book has a dual narrator and both narrators did a fantastic job. I loved it and I pretty much listened in two days. If you're a fan of spicy witch stories, you should definitely add this to your tbr list. Thanks to Hachette Audio and Netgalley for the audio arc.

If you’re looking for an entertaining cozy witchy romcom, look no further than Hot Hex Boyfriend. Not only does Delia have the best eccentric family, but she’s surrounded by great friends too. To be honest, I’d love this book for the antics of Delia’s family alone and would gladly read a book based solely on that. I was also impressed with how well developed and thought out the intricacies of the magic system Bloom developed were. That’s something that would be easy to skip over in favor of the romance, but I love the attention that Bloom gave to the magic side of the story. Now that’s not to say that the romance wasn’t a delight because it certainly was. I love their back and forth banter as well as how Delia helped draw Max out of his shell. Also, I have to mention Nikki. He was by far one of my favorite characters in the entire book. I read this via audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang’s narration. They brought the cozy, campy vibes to peak fall perfection.

Thanks to Hachette Audio for the early copy of this book!

This is exactly what I look for in a witchy rom com. I was laughing out loud, cheering for Delia & Max, and falling in love with the town and side characters. The magic system was simple, but also well thought out and explained. This was just so ENJOYABLE, and a light & fun witchy read. This is a total winner! I loved the audio as narrated by Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the ARC

This would be the perfect romcom for October. It was fun and easy to read. It wasn't all that fast-paced, but allowed us to get to know the characters. Our MMC is stuck up when we're first introduced to him so it was great seeing him warm up to our FMC. I really liked our FMC and how clueless she was of her own magical power and the fact that she lives in a magical town. It was also fun seeing our MMC slowly realising her magical abilities and that she's the witch he was warned about. I enjoyed how their relationship evolved and all their banter.

It's tough to set yourself apart in a popular subgenre, but I think Carly Bloom has done well here. She made witchy romcoms feel at home in my beloved Texas Hill Country. As a fellow central Texan, I know these characters, their charm and their magic. The narrators both do well with distinctive and engaging voices, so listeners will enjoy this as well as those reading it on paper. A good book does not always translate to a good audiobook, if the readers don't capture the magic of the text, but I think Carly Bloom will actually find a new audience through the audiobook alone. Her cowboy romcoms were fun, but I'm pleased to see Carly flourish with witches.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for providing me with an ALC for this novel.

4.5/5 ⭐️
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5/5 🎧

This is the story of the Merriweather witches and the hex upon them that took away their magic. They are all such characters and all gave me good laughs. Max is the witch assigned to watch over the final days of the hex on the family of witches, before it becomes complete on the 30th birthday of the youngest witch. Well, uncanny stuff happens and… well… you’ve gotta read all the antics yourself!

There is a romance that brews between Delia (the youngest Merriweather witch) and Max. There are a few spicy scenes but nothing graphic. Just enough to add to the story!