Neo, a talented candy maker witch, faces a Halloween disaster.
One week before Halloween, her clumsy mistake turns a batch of sugary creations into... a love potion? No... she spilled the love potion by mistake into the Cauldron. Now, it bubbles with more than melted sugar. It brews chaos as the unsuspecting vampire-tall, hot, and always angry... is drawn by the enchanting spell, making Neo his love target.
With magic and mayhem mixing, Neo must dodge love-struck ghouls and save her Halloween. Can she find a way to reverse the spell before the potion takes control? She has to kill him, or at least play with him.
Magic, romance, blood, and candy collide in this sweet, gothic adventure.
Bewitched: A Halloween Romance Novella with a bite and a lot of candy. • ♡ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ♡ • It is a delightfully chaotic ride through a gothic town filled with witches, ghouls, and one very intense vampire named Nox. This book is spooky, sharp, and unhinged in all the right ways to keep things fun.
Neo, our candy-making witch, accidentally brews a love potion, and somehow binds herself to Nox a brooding vampire with a spicy attitude that compliments Neo's sass. As things start spiraling, she tries to figure out how to fix her poisonous mistake. The dynamic between Neo and Nox is sweet, sour, and probably a little cursed. Their banter is equal parts flirtation and threats, while Nox’s obsession fits perfectly into the story’s offbeat, spooky tone.
One of my favorite scenes was the corn maze. The fog, flickering lanterns, and eerie tension gave me goosebumps. It reminded me why I love Halloween and the traditions I have created for my birthday. This scene gave me nostalgia and the memories I have experienced growing up. I am a strong believer in being very detailed in books because it makes that picture all the more clear.
This isn’t a slow-burn, grounded romance it’s a sugar rushed spell gone wrong, wrapped in fangs and sarcasm. And, it works. If you’re in the mood for something darkly romantic and unapologetically magical, Bewitched is 1000% worth reading. Just maybe don’t eat anything Neo brews.
I had the honor to be a proof reader for Eva Rebiuh and her Halloween novel 'Bewitched', which is releasing October first.
"I am trapped, helpless against this force. One wrong move... I am possessed."
I have to say that reading while giving live comments to the author is awesome. I love Eva and Bewitched is amazing. This story will capture and seduce you and throw you away in surprise after you finish! Until then, you wont be able to stop reading.
"I am going to kill whoever interrupted our play."
The story is about Neo and Nox. Neo is a candy maker, but one mistake will probably make a flop of Halloween. Neo will try to make things right, and Nox... He will make the solution harder every step of the way.
"I long for her, a craving that can't be ignored. I'll be her toy while she's my prey. Her game with my rules."
This story is ballsy and so is Neo. Both Nox and Neo are strong characters that are described so vividly, you will think they are in front of you. This story is dark, strong, sexy, unique, intruiging, sweet and loveable all at the same time. And.. you wont see the end coming.
"You want to play, bat boy? Let's play."
I really enjoyed Bewitched and the combination of horror and 'love', I definitely recommend that everybody reads it and I give it five stars.
I am forever a Halloween girly—the crunch of autumn leaves under your boots, the flicker of jack-o'-lanterns glowing on porches, the scent of cinnamon and clove drifting through the air... there’s just pure magic in the season. And Eva Rebuih captured every bit of that magic in this beautiful, fun, and utterly enchanting Halloween must-read.
Everything I adore about Halloween—mystery, whimsy, that crisp autumn air, and yes, a little spice—is woven perfectly into this book like a spell. It’s the kind of read that wraps around you like your favorite cozy sweater and pulls you into a world where fall never ends.
And let’s talk about Nox—this man is dangerously flirty, charming in that “I’ll kill for you and make it look like art” kind of way. The fact that he would unalive anyone and everyone for his little Nightshade? Ah, my heart. We love an obsessive protector.
And Neo? Babe has main character energy pouring out of her like moonlight and madness. She’s fun, flirty, fearless—and just the right kind of dangerous. The way these two circle each other like it’s a game, like they’re both seconds away from kissing or killing… my soul almost left my body. Their chemistry? Off the charts. Their tension? Unholy. Their banter? Delicious.
If you’ve read The Impaler’s Legend, then you already know: Miss Rebuih doesn’t just write books—she creates experiences. Her stories are immersive and sensory, the kind that make you forget where you are because you’re too busy feeling every word. You’ll hear the wind, taste the magic, live the story. It’s that good.
Whether it’s Halloween night or just one of those days where you’re missing that crisp October feeling, pick up this book. It’ll transport you into a darkly enchanted world that feels like home.
Miss Rebuih, you’ve done it again, and I love you for it. This is a must-read for my spooky girlies, monster-loving romantics, and every soul who feels most alive in the autumn twilight. 🎃🖤🍂
Now if you’ll excuse me—I’ll be re-reading for Nox and Neo’s scenes until further notice.
With all due respect, I have no idea what I have read:))
It was so bad. The idea was nice, but the execution lacked so many things I would not know where to begin with. So many plot holes - nothing made sense, the dialogue, the action - nothing.
I struggled at every step to understand what was going on. It was so tiring, and this was just a novella😵💫
Also - a major personal issue I have with this story is that I got this on kindle in September and a few weeks ago I received an email that the book had undergone significant changes and I had to download the new version then. I don’t understand why would you publish a book if there are major changes to be made. What a writer publishes should be the final version of the story. Or at least that is what’s normal to me =)
Anyway, to wrap this up: I did not enjoy the story at all due to plot holes and because of how dry these characters were.
P.S. I am going to write this in Romanian (my and many other fans and this author’s mother tongue because this has gone too far on the internet:)
Imi pare rău să spun asta, dar mi se pare deja de tot râsul ca sunt oameni, autoarea și fanii ei mai exact sau ori cine or fi acești oameni, care au început o întreagă melodramă pe internet din cauza faptului ca eu și alți oameni ne-am dat cu părerea (negativa ce-i drept) în legătură cu această lectură.
Nu a fost vorba nici o secundă de hărțuire sau batjocură la adresa muncii nimănui. Mi se pare o exagerare monstruoasă și o jignire la adresa oricui lasă un simplu review prin care își spune opinia personală.
Nu este nici prima nici ultima autoare care o să primească review-uri proaste. Am prieteni scriitori pe care nu îi menajez dacă ceva merge prost în scrierea lor și le aduc la cunoștință acest lucru, bineînțeles într-un mod civilizat și frumos. Pentru ca nici eu nici alții nu suntem aici să batjocorim pe nimeni.
Faptul ca noi restul ne dăm cu părerea și trecem mai departe, ne continuăm viața liniștiți, uităm ca am și citit această carte vreodată, iar apoi vin alți oameni după și se iau de noi, iar autoarea mai face și comentarii răutăcioase/sarcastice la adresa unor oameni pe care nu-i cunoaște mi se pare de-a dreptul penibil.
Cei care continuă acest șir de penibilități sunt motivul pentru care comunitatea de cărți a ajuns unde a ajuns. Am dreptul să îmi spun opinia cu câte amănunte vreau când vreau unde vreau atâta timp cat nu există jigniri (ceea ce știu sigur ca nu au existat!!!).
Din nou, nu a fost vorba nici de hărțuire, nici de bullying la adresa nimănui. Se folosesc cuvinte mult prea mari cu însemnătăți mult prea grele pentru o simplă carte cu câteva review-uri proaste.
Nu poți să duci faptul ca nu tuturor o sa le placă cartea pe care o scrii și o vor considera nașpa? Îmi pare rău pentru tine, dar asta înseamnă să te afli pe internet, iar munca ta să fie analizată și de alți oameni cu alte gusturi.
Cum ar fi acum să facă astfel de discuții pe internet autori internaționali ale căror cărți au fost numite efectiv “gunoaie”?! Este într-adevăr un lucru urat să spui despre munca cuiva ca este un gunoi și nu sunt de acord cu asta. Dar astfel de review-uri și de oameni există și totuși nu cred ca se iau toți de cur în sus și plâng pe internet de ce rai și meschini sunt oamenii și cum s-a transformat comunitatea asta în rău!
ARC review. This is a wickedly fun Dark Romance that I couldn't put down!!! Fun light vibes it was!
Tropes and TWs: He's a vampire, she's a witch obsessed with candies Spicy mature scenes (YES PLEASE, MORE) Ghosts (I laughed a bit on them fr) Masks (Ah-huh, mask kink kicked in) Manipulation (i meaaaan, cool for both of them! haha) FIRE (yes I'm a fire lover) Spiders (brrrrr, I'm afraid of them too, love... yes...) Strong october vibes (like maaaaaan, if you love halloween time and autumn, this if for you!)
And now to the review we go!!!
I read Bewitched during my lunch break, and WOW—it was such a perfect bite-sized treat! This novella is a light yet thrilling dark romance featuring a witch with a dangerous love potion and a totally adorable (our bat boyyyyyyyy) vampire named Nox. Their story had me hooked from the first page: sweet, spooky, and a little bit sexy in all the right ways!
Now let me be honest: I LOVED IT... but I also wanted more. More pages, more tension, more cat, more coven, and definitely more Nox and Neo! Their chemistry was so compelling, and even though Neo has her sharp edges (okay, she’s kind of a handful and a brat in its finest), you just know vampires fall for that energy. Guilty as charged, I’m obsessed with this chaotic little duo.
My only gripe? Novellas always leave me craving more, and this one was no exception. Not because it lacked anything but because it gave me just enough to get attached, then left me longing for the extended cut, bonus chapters, or a full-on sequel. Please EVAAAAAAAA TURN IT INTO A FULL LENGH NOVEL I'M BEGGING YOU.
If you're into dark romance with witchy vibes, sassy heroines, and cinnamon-roll vampires? This is for you. 10/10 recommend. Read it, swoon, and then come back wishing for 1000 more pages like I did! 🖤✨🧛♂️
My rating system (explained): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: It touched my heart and soul in some sort of way. Satisfied in all means. ⭐⭐⭐⭐: I loved it. ⭐⭐⭐: Neutral - not good, not bad. ⭐⭐: It was not my cup of tea. ⭐: I was unwell while reading this book, obviously I didn't like it.
I love how similar Nox and Neo are. Both chaotic, sporadic, high-spirited spitfires. Neo has a pet cat (sort of, ifykyk) and has a candy shop where she brews and creates her own candies. The small novella holds a creative lore that I ate up and laughed through in one sitting!
Nox is the “I’ll k!ll for you” type and I LOVE that. Dark, broody, smirking all of the time? Just my type.
After spending time figuring out why Neo has drawn in half of the town, I’m desperate for a little bit more of their story !
It may be very fast-paced, seemingly insta-lust, and have very little backstory or background (it’s there in small pieces if you actually read the story!!!), remember it’s a novella, and you’re really just in it for the plot! It’s short and sweet and a great palette cleanser.
Thank you so much to the author and team for allowing me an advanced copy of Bewitched!
I had the immense honor to read this halloween novella as a proofreader and let me tell you, I am obsessed with Neo and Nox ! 🫠
The characters' personalities are incredible and so well-written you just love them from the beginning. The tension between them ? Absolutely jaw-dropping. 😍
The plot is incredible and the halloween vibes are spooky, funny but oh so cute.
I devored this story and I am still starving for more of those two !
Also, Eva's writing ? Breathtaking. She's so talented ! An amazing and beautiful woman who deserves more recognition ! 🫶
A very cute dark romance halloween novella romcom that you MUST read this Halloween ! 🎃
*I was gifted a proofreading copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*
This novella gave me the best witchy, spooky vibes. Honestly, it’s the kind of story that works all year round, but there’s something extra magical about reading it during the autumn season when the air feels crisp and a little eerie.
Our FMC completely stole my heart she’s feisty, creative, and the proud owner of the most enchanting little candy shop. I loved how her personality just leapt off the page; she’s the kind of character you root for instantly and wish you could be friends with in real life.
And then we have our vampire MMC… what can I even say? I volunteer as tribute! His charm, wit, and energy just made every scene with him addictive to read. Pair him with our witch, and you’ve got sparks flying everywhere. The chemistry between Neo and Nox was absolutely delicious equal parts banter, sweetness, and sizzling tension. More than once, I caught myself giggling out loud at their interactions.
The world-building was another highlight for me. It flowed so naturally that I didn’t even realize how quickly I was sinking deeper into the story. It felt cozy and magical in the best way, like stepping through the door of a familiar place where everything just clicks. There’s such an effortless rhythm to the writing that made me want to stay in this world for much longer than a novella usually allows.
I devoured this story in one sitting and loved every second of it. From the witchy aesthetics to the vampire charm, from the cozy candy shop to the sparkling chemistry, it was everything I hoped for and more. I’m already looking forward to seeing where Neo and Nox’s adventures take them next because I, for one, am definitely coming back for more!
This is a fast-paced, sweet and semi spicy spooky read! I haven’t read a Halloween-ish book in awhile and I loved this one! The perfect way to bring in spooky season! Both Neo and Nox were incredible MC’s and Eva brings them to life so well. Her descriptions paint the most vivid pictures in your head! I love when Neo calls Nox “bat boy”, because we all love us some bat boys! 🫠😂 Their flirty banter and chemistry is undeniable and makes this story flow so well. This is a novella so it’s not heavy on the plot but Eva doesn’t skip out on the details! Despite the “dark” themes, I thought this book was super cute and funny! I definitely want more of Nox and Neo!
holy fuck where do i start? this is my first arc for Eva and i am so excited to share the love i have for neo and nox with you all!! the fangs & hexes series is going yo eatttt - i kid you not i ate candycorn while reading this halloween setting book a) bc i love candycorn and b) neo is a candy witch so it seemed fitting. cannot wait for more of these two together. also their banter is everything. all in all if you love halloween, vampires, witches and some spice in your life you’re going to sink your fangs into this 5 star read 🧡💜
Cannot wait for more of these two in the future 🧡
Thankyou again for the opportunity Eva! Vamp kisses and blood ✨
This was such a fun, quick, spooky Halloween love story between a witch and vampire. This a short story, nothing too deep or complicated. If you’re looking for something to read in the fall/Halloween season this is definitely for you. Love the Halloween town, vibes, spooky pet cat, candy shop, and all the ghost. This book was a little spicy. The stab-y FFC and a dark morally gray MMC was so cute. Definitely giving spooky vibes and good time. Can’t wait to see what happens next with Neo and Nox.
The perfect novella to dive into this Halloween season! What's more fitting than a vampire completely obsessed with a witch during spooky season? This story is short, atmospheric, and captures the Halloween vibe beautifully. The added artwork really elevates the whole experience, making it not just a read but something you can immerse yourself in visually as well. Bravo, Eva - this little gem is exactly what I needed
Rebiuh sent me this book as an ARC and let me tell you that I am not kidding when I say: I love it! The banter between the characters is sooo hot! Neo is a badass Halloween princess and Nox is her shadow, for real! His obsession is amazing! The twist at the end!!!!! 💀💀💀💀 5⭐s and I recommend this book to everyone who loves Halloween.
Nox is THE book boyfriend. Tattooed, morally grey, would burn the world down for her. He is every favourite trope combined. AND SHE GETS RAILED IN A COFFIN, OH MY LORD. Halloween is in every single detail of this book, making this the perfect spooky read. In July, sue me.
I only felt the writing was a bit choppy and rushed. Everything could've used some fleshing out to set the scene more, create tension, etc. Will definetly be picking up the second book though!
O carte la care am dat DNF la 20% din ea. Nu am putut citit mai mult. Nu înțeleg nebunia cu aceasta carte si mi se pare ca nu isi justifica scorul pe Goodreads de 4,5 . Cartea s-a dorit a fi o introducere pentru următoarele nuvele. Introducerea aceasta mi s-a părut inexistenta, acțiunea incepe brusc, fără nicio descriere a personajelor, personajele aruncate toate la grămadă, acțiunea super grăbită, înțeleg ca s-a vrut a fi nuvela, dar se putea dezvolta un pic mai bine. Relația dintre cei doi mi s-a părut seaca, profunzime 0.
when I first saw this book, I was extremely intrigued. witches and vampires? love spell? spooky, halloween vibe? hell yeah, I'm all in! but once I started reading, I entered a world that, unfortunately, I didn't fully understand. the action is way, way too rushed, even for a short story. I felt like there were a lot of details missing, descriptions of the actions, of the feelings the characters have. I wish I didn't feel like their personalities were limited to being a witch who works at a candy store, respectively a sexy tattooed guy who has a motorcycle and loves to kill people because why not. I would have liked to know what their hobbies are, what their habits are, maybe even some details from their past, which would make their story a little more truthful. Due to the lack of these details, I, personally, didn't feel like I could get attached to the characters.
It didn't help that the two of them ventured into the passion of carnal desires far too quickly and even during the sex scenes I couldn't feel any tension, much less a connection from them. Maybe I started reading with too many expectations? Who knows?
But I'm firmly convinced that these are aspects that can be improved in a possible future rewrite, if the author ever wants to consider this hypothesis. The story of Nox and Neo has a lot, but a lot of potential, as does the idea from which the whole book started.
I really liked the aesthetics and it really managed to get me into the autumn atmosphere, specific to one of my favorite times of the year. It was an easy, short read that explores a unique idea. I recommend it to anyone who likes witches, vampires, sweets and is looking for a book that combines them all.
“Bewitched” is the perfect novella for Halloween 🎃. Seriously, it totally caught me off guard!
First of all: I didn’t expect it to be so short. I knew it was a novella, but it felt like a shot of tequila — small, yet instantly effective! 😄
The atmosphere? Oh wow, the atmosphere! Exactly what you need for this spooky season. But what really makes it shine? The characters, obviously! 🧙♀️
We’ve got a slightly clumsy witch who, while preparing Halloween candies, just so happens to drop… a tiny drop of love. Oops! ❤️🔥 And on the other side? A sexy, well-built vampire, and yes — ridiculously attractive 🧛♂️. Guess what? He takes a bite of those enchanted candies. And from there… the magic begins. ✨
It was, my God, delicious! 😋 Sweeter than any store-bought candy, with just a hint of spice that tingles your tongue 🔥 (in the best possible way, of course).
This novella hooks you from the very first word. The prologue had me enchanted like it was casting a spell. And Nioh? She’s a special kind of witch — one who went straight to my heart. I connected with her 100%, though sometimes I just wanted to say, “Girl, you’ve got a screw loose!” 😂
And Nox? Oh, Nox… what an experience! A sexy, arrogant vampire with razor-sharp comebacks, always ready with a response. You could never catch him off guard. Whatever Nioh said, he had the perfect comeback locked and loaded. And yeah, he won me over. Actually, more than that — he bewitched me! 🥵
Honestly? I wish I were in Nioh’s shoes. To get a taste of that “Nox treatment.” 🫣 Especially that scene on the coffin… 🛏️💀 Mamma mia, what a literary delicacy!
I even told the author: this novella needs a full-length novel! With humor, steamy scenes, and loads of chemistry. Because Nioh and Nox deserve it! They’re charismatic, magnetic, and impossible not to fall for. They pull you into their chaos and never let go. You’ll laugh, melt, blush… and crave more! 😍
5 stars without a doubt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 🌶️🌶️ moderate spice
A perfect mix of quirky, eerie, spooky and romantic Halloween vibes.
Witches ✅ Vampires ✅ Touch her and die vibes ✅ Obsessed with some stalking ✅
I had the privilege of being an ARC with this wonderful novella. This book gives me Halloween town for adults and I loved every minute of it and was instantly craving more. I finished this book in one night.
The author did a marvelous job of immersing you into the story and painted such vivid pictures with her descriptions of the characters and scenes. A graveyard rave and haunted house with actual monsters- yes please.
The two main characters are a female witch named Neo and a male vampire named Nox who have intense chemistry and a fun cat and mouse game between them. Side character of Zilla who is a witch vet (cannot wait for more about her) Also notable mentioned is a skeletal cat named Hex (where can I get one of these?)
Overall I cannot recommend this novella enough! Thank you for the opportunity to be an ARC reader.
Release date: 1st of September Preorders: on Amazon
First of all, I'd like to thank @author.evarebiuh for giving me the chance to be an ARC reader for this wonderful story.
A short but very enjoyable story with a Halloween atmosphere and likable characters that make you laugh at their exchanges but whom you'll surely grow to love.
Nox is a very charming vampire 😍 I liked that he was always honest and determined about what he wanted. And I really liked his protective attitude 👌
"𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲"
Both Nox and Neo struck me as two strong characters, I enjoyed their dynamic and the challenges they faced together to sort out the love potion situation.
I truly felt the Halloween vibe thanks to all the elements the author added 🫣
I received this book as an ARC reader, and given the blurb, I had no choice but to apply, because who doesn't love witches, vampires, and Halloween?
This is a cozy read; the FMC and the MMC go very well together, with good chemistry, and overall, it's light-hearted. Nox is a typical bad boy, touching all my favorite Dark Romance tropes, and he's a vampire, and Neo is a feisty little witch. Vampires and witches are my favorites, so combining them makes me happy.
Eva does a fantastic job letting the town come to life, with all sorts of nods to Halloween, and I loved Hex, the skeleton kitty of Neo.
I highly recommend Bewitched to anyone who loves an infatuated MMC, a feisty FMC, and Halloween interwoven.
If you’re looking for a cute little Halloween romance between a vampire and witch this book is for you! Neo and Nox are a breath of fresh air and the banter is great between them too. This is a fast read as it’s suppose to be but it still gave me all the cute cuddly feels and the spice did not disappoint either. Eva and her amazing stories is all I can say. If you want a Halloween romance where the guy is not afraid to kill for his girl and where the girl wants to kill him but fate has other plans go add to your TBR. Chefs kiss. 💋
This story was sooooo stinking cute!! 😍😍 and all the spooky vibes?! I wanna live in this town!! This short read will have you laughing at Neo’s antics and swooning over Nox and him literally burning it down if it hurt his girl 💜💜 definitely a perfect read for summerween to hold you over until spooky season 💜💜
Honest rating? 6/5 stars! This was the perfect Halloween book to read. Between Nox and Neo just trying different ways to break the love potion spell and them having some very fun times was just so fun. I loved every bit of the book and cannot wait for more. Some of my favorite things about the book are Hex, Nox’s nickname for Neo, their time spent together, and so much more. This was a good way to introduce the characters and get them known. I can see these characters blowing up quite well. They’re fun and interesting to read about and are very easy to understand. Amazing book!!
received this arc book off eva and this is the second book that she has wrote that has blown me away.
A perfect read for Halloween, especially if you like dark romance that has banter.
Nox and neo are absolutely amazing in this novella.
Once I started reading this I could not put it down. The perfect combination of a golden retriever vampire boy and a dont move or il kill you, sassy girl .
I devorred this book and didn't want it to end. I am very gratefull for having the chance to read it as an ARC reader.
A dark, cute, steamy and magical comedy with a witch and a vampire. The whole book felt like a guilty pleasure because it has so many elements that I love, like magic, a vampire book boyfriend who does everything for his lover, a sassy witch with stabbing tendencies, candies and spells, all toghether with a lot of moments of flirt with dark humor and more.
Nox is very protective of Neo and takes care of everyone and everything that threatens to hurt her or did something wrong to her. Although she allways threatens him, he allways does whatevers she wants and is there for her constantly.
I really loved this book and I want more of Neo and Nox!
if you’re looking for a short, cozy, & dark atmospheric halloween read, this is definitely for you.
i really enjoyed the descriptions of the town and how it brought the halloween spirit together. the witchy aspects were definitely my favorite, along with the cute skeleton cat!💜
She did it again 🔥 Halloween must be her favorite holiday because SHE.DID.NOT.DISSAPOINT with this rom-com novella. The vibes are cozy autumn with horror sprinkles on top. Nox is the cherry, while Neo is the golden spoon. Am I going to re-read this on Halloween night? YESSSS🔥🔥
I love!!! Such a good mixture of a cute and dark romance. Perfect Halloween vibes too, and I’m a huge spooky girl. I loved this and cannot wait for more Neo and Nox to come cause this novella left me only wanting more!