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Blackhaven Manor #11
What the Hex
Driven and ambitious are not words anyone would use to describe Kingston Mathers, but he’s content with his lot in life. So, of course, fate throws him a curve ball that threatens to wreak havoc on his carefully constructed neutrality. Because there’s no way in heaven or hell that someone like him should end up mated to an internationally beloved actor with legions of adoring fans.
Fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Storm Black can attest to that. Even after years of monitoring his every word, action, and even his facial expressions, the lifestyle doesn’t come naturally. Frankly, he’s still not entirely sure how he stumbled into the limelight in the first place. When his latest role leads him right into the arms of his destiny, however, he’s never been more grateful for the detour.
But strange things are happening at Blackhaven Manor. When Storm suddenly forgets everything about who he is, it’s up to King to find the answers. He just hopes that when the hex is finally lifted, his mate’s newfound obsession with him doesn’t disappear with it.
Fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Storm Black can attest to that. Even after years of monitoring his every word, action, and even his facial expressions, the lifestyle doesn’t come naturally. Frankly, he’s still not entirely sure how he stumbled into the limelight in the first place. When his latest role leads him right into the arms of his destiny, however, he’s never been more grateful for the detour.
But strange things are happening at Blackhaven Manor. When Storm suddenly forgets everything about who he is, it’s up to King to find the answers. He just hopes that when the hex is finally lifted, his mate’s newfound obsession with him doesn’t disappear with it.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2024
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March 24, 2025
What the Hex
A fun and entertaining addition to the series. I enjoyed the quick pace and the characters were enjoyable to read. The relationship moved fast and there were a few fun hiccups along the way but overall it was cozy, sweet, and loads of fun.
A fun and entertaining addition to the series. I enjoyed the quick pace and the characters were enjoyable to read. The relationship moved fast and there were a few fun hiccups along the way but overall it was cozy, sweet, and loads of fun.
September 6, 2024
cute fated mates book but a few issues
Rating: 3.5🌈
I’ve always enjoyed Arden Steele’s fated mates series, Blackhaven Manor. They are entertaining, have a fast/instant connection, fated mate romance with a neat twist or two found within the story. The location, Blackhaven Manor, is a safe haven location destination for otherworldly beings run by dragon siblings.
I have my definite favorites here so it’s nice that the author often brings characters/couples back from the previous stories to share in the new couples romance. Which absolutely happens here.
What the Hex as a whole has some wonderful elements and has some things that are problematic. The beginning , that utter rushed mated matchup, left both the reader and the mates, especially one, with no connection to each other, no time for anyone to learn much about the other characters. Just boom and done. Without us even being sure we liked the actor.
It actually takes a crisis, a visit to a family, and a couple of hilarious scenes later in the story where the couple acquire their own depths of personality, growth in character, and honestly, a bit of chemistry, that it feels believable. But much has passed in the narrative to get to that point.
Storm Black (actor) and Kingston Mathers (human) are the fated pair. King has several issues that include self consciousness about his body image, dysfunctional parenting, and basic insecurities. However, these get treated both ways here . Hes a good character, where the author has built a foundation for his underlying issues. But solves them too easily.
I get part of that is the book length but mate bond shouldn’t be a panacea for deep development problems.
The romance between them does become cute as they become more familiar with each other. I liked this aspect of the book.
But the one thing at the end about the semi-villain (nice twist) is odd. Either Steele is going to include him in the next book or this just doesn’t make sense. If there’s no future plans for him, then the way this is handled is plain annoying.
So I’ll wait for the next book to come out and see who the main characters are.
Check out the full list below.
Blackhaven Manor:
- [x] Purrfect Harmony #1
- [x] Night and Fae #2
- [x] Dragon It Out #3
- [x] Grin and Bear It #4
- [x] Pixie Little Liar #5
- [x] Dead Over Heals #6
- [x] Silent Knight #7
- [x] Pain in the Ice #8
- [x] Walking a Tight Rope #9
- [x] Royally Flocked #10
- [x] What The Hex? #11
Sequel/adjacent series:
Hunter’s Hollow:
- [x] Angels and Anarchy #1
- [x] Beauty and Bad Blood #2
Rating: 3.5🌈
I’ve always enjoyed Arden Steele’s fated mates series, Blackhaven Manor. They are entertaining, have a fast/instant connection, fated mate romance with a neat twist or two found within the story. The location, Blackhaven Manor, is a safe haven location destination for otherworldly beings run by dragon siblings.
I have my definite favorites here so it’s nice that the author often brings characters/couples back from the previous stories to share in the new couples romance. Which absolutely happens here.
What the Hex as a whole has some wonderful elements and has some things that are problematic. The beginning , that utter rushed mated matchup, left both the reader and the mates, especially one, with no connection to each other, no time for anyone to learn much about the other characters. Just boom and done. Without us even being sure we liked the actor.
It actually takes a crisis, a visit to a family, and a couple of hilarious scenes later in the story where the couple acquire their own depths of personality, growth in character, and honestly, a bit of chemistry, that it feels believable. But much has passed in the narrative to get to that point.
Storm Black (actor) and Kingston Mathers (human) are the fated pair. King has several issues that include self consciousness about his body image, dysfunctional parenting, and basic insecurities. However, these get treated both ways here . Hes a good character, where the author has built a foundation for his underlying issues. But solves them too easily.
I get part of that is the book length but mate bond shouldn’t be a panacea for deep development problems.
The romance between them does become cute as they become more familiar with each other. I liked this aspect of the book.
But the one thing at the end about the semi-villain (nice twist) is odd. Either Steele is going to include him in the next book or this just doesn’t make sense. If there’s no future plans for him, then the way this is handled is plain annoying.
So I’ll wait for the next book to come out and see who the main characters are.
Check out the full list below.
Blackhaven Manor:
- [x] Purrfect Harmony #1
- [x] Night and Fae #2
- [x] Dragon It Out #3
- [x] Grin and Bear It #4
- [x] Pixie Little Liar #5
- [x] Dead Over Heals #6
- [x] Silent Knight #7
- [x] Pain in the Ice #8
- [x] Walking a Tight Rope #9
- [x] Royally Flocked #10
- [x] What The Hex? #11
Sequel/adjacent series:
Hunter’s Hollow:
- [x] Angels and Anarchy #1
- [x] Beauty and Bad Blood #2
September 29, 2025
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I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was another good addition to the Blackhaven Manor Series. I liked being able to immerse myself in this magical world that Arden has created. This is a paranormal fated mates story between human King and mountain lion shifter Storm, their relationship moves at warp speed which is expected. I thought that they were great together and Storm completely cracked me up with his antics after he forgot absolutely everything apart from his mate, he was abnormally besotted with King. I loved seeing Storm be protective of King, even if he shouldn’t have had to protect him from King’s own mother. He did go a tad overboard though be remember his protective instincts were going haywire after he’d been cursed.
I’m glad that King finally got to see that his older siblings actually care about him and were just teasing him when they were in disbelief when they heard about King and Storm’s mating. I think King was so used to their mother’s scathing comments that he doesn’t live up to the same potential as his siblings so he thought that they thought the same. Man, my heart hurt for poor Owen and what he accidentally did. I’m glad that he’s going to find his own happily ever after during the next book. I’m looking forward to reading Dewitched next, as well as more books by Arden Steele in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was another good addition to the Blackhaven Manor Series. I liked being able to immerse myself in this magical world that Arden has created. This is a paranormal fated mates story between human King and mountain lion shifter Storm, their relationship moves at warp speed which is expected. I thought that they were great together and Storm completely cracked me up with his antics after he forgot absolutely everything apart from his mate, he was abnormally besotted with King. I loved seeing Storm be protective of King, even if he shouldn’t have had to protect him from King’s own mother. He did go a tad overboard though be remember his protective instincts were going haywire after he’d been cursed.
I’m glad that King finally got to see that his older siblings actually care about him and were just teasing him when they were in disbelief when they heard about King and Storm’s mating. I think King was so used to their mother’s scathing comments that he doesn’t live up to the same potential as his siblings so he thought that they thought the same. Man, my heart hurt for poor Owen and what he accidentally did. I’m glad that he’s going to find his own happily ever after during the next book. I’m looking forward to reading Dewitched next, as well as more books by Arden Steele in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
September 11, 2024
Ah, I've missed this series. What the Hex made me laugh out loud, especially the bit with the bowl in the kitchen - ifkyk. They're filming at Blackhaven Manor and a hex means that the star of the show has forgotten everything except his mate, Kingston, one of the housekeeping staff at the manor. This is hilarious addition to the series.
November 18, 2024
Love love this book/series
This book is freaking awesome!!!! Love all the colorful characters at the hotel/mansion - Storm & King make a beautiful couple and are hilarious when he looses his memory!! You get quite the adventure in thks story along with lots of giggles love & an HEA!!!!
Thank you - Lori
This book is freaking awesome!!!! Love all the colorful characters at the hotel/mansion - Storm & King make a beautiful couple and are hilarious when he looses his memory!! You get quite the adventure in thks story along with lots of giggles love & an HEA!!!!
Thank you - Lori
September 24, 2024
Definitely worth the read!
So many layers in this book beneath the top coat. Storm's memory loss was so enjoyable. King's coming into his own was a pleasure to see. Owen and Arlo need stories immediately. Can't wait for the next in this enjoyable series.
So many layers in this book beneath the top coat. Storm's memory loss was so enjoyable. King's coming into his own was a pleasure to see. Owen and Arlo need stories immediately. Can't wait for the next in this enjoyable series.
October 30, 2024
What the Hex
Here was another fantastic story by Arden Steele! I have truly enjoyed reading all the Blackhaven Manor books with their amazing characters, fun situations and mates. This story was no exception. Highly Recommended
Here was another fantastic story by Arden Steele! I have truly enjoyed reading all the Blackhaven Manor books with their amazing characters, fun situations and mates. This story was no exception. Highly Recommended
September 4, 2024
Rating: 4 stars
I really enjoyed this book. The part where Storm lost his memory was really funny. I'm not sure how realistic it was but it was fun to read.
I really enjoyed this book. The part where Storm lost his memory was really funny. I'm not sure how realistic it was but it was fun to read.
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