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The Eccleston Sisters #1
Hexed Up
Why is it that when things finally go right, the universe sends you a great big Hex You?
My not-quite-technically-legal potion business is booming. I’ve paid off (most of) my credit cards. I can finally afford to eat more than toast.
All thanks to my newest creation: a love potion that guarantees instant attraction and long-term happily-ever-afters.
So naturally, the universe smites me.
One kitchen mishap later, a batch of love potion explodes, and my next-door neighbour, (American banker, immaculate shirts, permanently unimpressed), is standing in my doorway with puppy-dog eyes… declaring undying love.
Which would be less of a problem if he weren’t ridiculously hot – and if he hadn’t spent the last eighteen months glowering at me like I’d personally cursed his morning coffee.
Now he insists we can’t be apart. He’s following me around my flat like a lovesick shadow, flirting like it’s a full-time job, and “proving” his devotion with heartfelt confessions and dangerously seductive smiles.
Trouble is brewing, and not just in my cauldron. If the wrong person finds out what I’m selling, I’m finished.
So I need to brew the antidote—fast.
Before I convince myself this is all real.
Before he persuades me he truly does love me.
And before I fall head-over-heels for the man across the hall.
Merlin’s toenails. I’ve really hexed it up this time.
My not-quite-technically-legal potion business is booming. I’ve paid off (most of) my credit cards. I can finally afford to eat more than toast.
All thanks to my newest creation: a love potion that guarantees instant attraction and long-term happily-ever-afters.
So naturally, the universe smites me.
One kitchen mishap later, a batch of love potion explodes, and my next-door neighbour, (American banker, immaculate shirts, permanently unimpressed), is standing in my doorway with puppy-dog eyes… declaring undying love.
Which would be less of a problem if he weren’t ridiculously hot – and if he hadn’t spent the last eighteen months glowering at me like I’d personally cursed his morning coffee.
Now he insists we can’t be apart. He’s following me around my flat like a lovesick shadow, flirting like it’s a full-time job, and “proving” his devotion with heartfelt confessions and dangerously seductive smiles.
Trouble is brewing, and not just in my cauldron. If the wrong person finds out what I’m selling, I’m finished.
So I need to brew the antidote—fast.
Before I convince myself this is all real.
Before he persuades me he truly does love me.
And before I fall head-over-heels for the man across the hall.
Merlin’s toenails. I’ve really hexed it up this time.
Unknown Binding
First published August 31, 2026
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Hannah Haze
47 books1,767 followersI'm Hannah Haze, a why choose paranormal romance author known for my sweet omegaverse books and not so sweet magical academy series. If you enjoy a touch of humour, a lot of steam and plenty of swoony, romantic moments; strong fmcs who know what they want and mmcs who vary from the devoted to obsessive, then I am the woman for you!
My other loves include long romantic walks in the countryside, undisturbed soaks in a hot bath and even hotter stories. I have one husband, three children, a very naughty cat and a new fluffy pupster. When I’m not writing stories, I’m thinking about stories, listening to stories, reading stories or dreaming about them.
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July 7, 2026
Hexed up was released on kick starter first and I got the audio book included. I really enjoyed Molly and her witchiness.
A love potion explosion can only mean one this - a love story that cross boundaries. Molly is making illegal love potions in her kitchen when there’s a disaster. Her neighbours, Mr Hottie as she calls her is stood at the door when it happens. Could he have been affected by the magic?
Horatio is Mollys grumpy neighbour but when the explosion happens all he seems is concerned. It’s like he’s adopted a new personality. Could he be the victim of the potion?
Molly only has a few minutes to clean the place up before the witch police arrive and she needs to hide Horatio. What she doesn’t expect is his response. Now she’s trying to brew an antidote to the love potion and Horatio wants to spend time with her. Will the lines between potion and love blur?
I really enjoyed Hexed up. It was fun, refreshing and all kinds of mischief.
A love potion explosion can only mean one this - a love story that cross boundaries. Molly is making illegal love potions in her kitchen when there’s a disaster. Her neighbours, Mr Hottie as she calls her is stood at the door when it happens. Could he have been affected by the magic?
Horatio is Mollys grumpy neighbour but when the explosion happens all he seems is concerned. It’s like he’s adopted a new personality. Could he be the victim of the potion?
Molly only has a few minutes to clean the place up before the witch police arrive and she needs to hide Horatio. What she doesn’t expect is his response. Now she’s trying to brew an antidote to the love potion and Horatio wants to spend time with her. Will the lines between potion and love blur?
I really enjoyed Hexed up. It was fun, refreshing and all kinds of mischief.
August 16, 2026
I had such a blast reading Hexed Up right from the beginning!
I’m so thrilled to be part of Novel Tours Bookstagram Book Tour Stop for Hexed Up by Hannah Haze. A witchy rom-com with spells, steam, and slip-ups! And just in time for Hannah Haze’s Kickstarter Campaign as well!
Molly is the type of person with a quirky charm. She’s a bit of a klutz, with a dash of chaos, and doesn’t have her life together completely. That makes for a challenging witch who makes love potions on the down low. Yep, things go awry, and that love potion mixes with the grumpy guy next door.
There were many laugh-out-loud moments throughout the story, along with some steamy scenes between her and Horatio, the grumpy next-door neighbor. The cast of characters was great, from Molly’s demon bestie to her sister, a Magical Enforcement Officer.
I enjoyed Hexed Up as well as the little twist at the end. It was a fun story.
Thank you to Novel Tours and Author Hannah Haze for the gifted e-copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I’m so thrilled to be part of Novel Tours Bookstagram Book Tour Stop for Hexed Up by Hannah Haze. A witchy rom-com with spells, steam, and slip-ups! And just in time for Hannah Haze’s Kickstarter Campaign as well!
Molly is the type of person with a quirky charm. She’s a bit of a klutz, with a dash of chaos, and doesn’t have her life together completely. That makes for a challenging witch who makes love potions on the down low. Yep, things go awry, and that love potion mixes with the grumpy guy next door.
There were many laugh-out-loud moments throughout the story, along with some steamy scenes between her and Horatio, the grumpy next-door neighbor. The cast of characters was great, from Molly’s demon bestie to her sister, a Magical Enforcement Officer.
I enjoyed Hexed Up as well as the little twist at the end. It was a fun story.
Thank you to Novel Tours and Author Hannah Haze for the gifted e-copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 2, 2026
I seem to have fallen down a hole of British lit. And I'm kind of loving it. I'm living for this specific brand of quirky British wit.
Now, obviously this book isn't deep and meaningful or groundbreaking in any way. BUT, what it is, is entertaining.
Molly is the quirky fuckup that is somehow still charming and fun to follow. She's a hot mess, but in kind of the best way. When a potion goes awry and ends up screwing with the grump next door (?), hold on to your bootstraps, you're in for a wild ride.
I will say this. This book is kind of trope heavy - you're going to see a lot of things you've seen before done the exact same way. This is the sort of book I'd expect to find on BookTok going viral in October. You KNOW what sorts of books I'm talking about here. So if that's not your thing, beware.
I will also say the whole "is he affected by a love potion and does he really want this" consent conversation made me nervous going in. But! I think it's handled pretty well. It doesn't cross lines that make me feel like anything that happened between Molly and Horatio was without real consent.
The side characters are all interesting and they serve real purpose in the story, from Molly's MEO (Magical Enforcement Officer) sister (who I expected to be the uptight bitch, but wasn't) to her demon BFF. (The demon BFF is probably my favorite character overall)
The twist at the end was great too.
There's quite a bit of spice at the end - and it's decent. But it also sort of takes over the story a bit.
And I wish we'd had Horatio's POV throughout, but I understand why we didn't. It might have ruined the whole story by revealing what gets revealed at the end.
In general, this is a pretty fun, pretty easy read. And it's great for our fast-approaching spooky season. I had a good time.
Just one last thing: I could seriously have done without the quirky lingo. The "Merlin's balls" and "Merlin's toenails" and "Merlin's nipple ring" were stupid and excessive. When you have a hyper-quirky character like Molly, you don't also need to make her sound like an idiot this way, too. I also genuinely don't want to think about an old wizard's hairy nipples. Thanks.
Now, obviously this book isn't deep and meaningful or groundbreaking in any way. BUT, what it is, is entertaining.
Molly is the quirky fuckup that is somehow still charming and fun to follow. She's a hot mess, but in kind of the best way. When a potion goes awry and ends up screwing with the grump next door (?), hold on to your bootstraps, you're in for a wild ride.
I will say this. This book is kind of trope heavy - you're going to see a lot of things you've seen before done the exact same way. This is the sort of book I'd expect to find on BookTok going viral in October. You KNOW what sorts of books I'm talking about here. So if that's not your thing, beware.
I will also say the whole "is he affected by a love potion and does he really want this" consent conversation made me nervous going in. But! I think it's handled pretty well. It doesn't cross lines that make me feel like anything that happened between Molly and Horatio was without real consent.
The side characters are all interesting and they serve real purpose in the story, from Molly's MEO (Magical Enforcement Officer) sister (who I expected to be the uptight bitch, but wasn't) to her demon BFF. (The demon BFF is probably my favorite character overall)
The twist at the end was great too.
There's quite a bit of spice at the end - and it's decent. But it also sort of takes over the story a bit.
And I wish we'd had Horatio's POV throughout, but I understand why we didn't. It might have ruined the whole story by revealing what gets revealed at the end.
In general, this is a pretty fun, pretty easy read. And it's great for our fast-approaching spooky season. I had a good time.
Just one last thing: I could seriously have done without the quirky lingo. The "Merlin's balls" and "Merlin's toenails" and "Merlin's nipple ring" were stupid and excessive. When you have a hyper-quirky character like Molly, you don't also need to make her sound like an idiot this way, too. I also genuinely don't want to think about an old wizard's hairy nipples. Thanks.
August 12, 2026
Fire!!
Hannah Haze always brings the fire.
This was so stinkin' cute but hot as hell as well. I loved these characters, including the side ones. Their chemistry was insane with a nice little slow burn and all that dirty talk.
Ms. Hannah you created magic and I can't wait for the other sister's stories next!!!
Hannah Haze always brings the fire.
This was so stinkin' cute but hot as hell as well. I loved these characters, including the side ones. Their chemistry was insane with a nice little slow burn and all that dirty talk.
Ms. Hannah you created magic and I can't wait for the other sister's stories next!!!
July 19, 2026
5/5 Stars
Thank goodness for kickstarter and getting the ebook. I knew I was gonna love this book. You really can't go wrong with a magical potion gone wrong and some fake dating. But I wasn't expecting to finish this in a day.
I love both Molly and Mr. Hottie... I mean Horatio. Molly is the epitome of nervous and chaotic energy. But that's what makes her so lovable. She isn't sure of herself expect that she is damn good at making her potions. And Horatio is just as lovable with his sweet attitude, even if he starts as a grump.
But what really made this book was the banter. Between Molly and Horatio, yes. But also with Molly and Damien (I mean, of course a reformed demon would have good banter!), and with Molly and her sisters. I think Molly's banter with her sisters was my favorite because it reminded me of my relationship with my own sisters, of which I am a middle child like Molly.
Honestly, this was a sweet, sometimes incredibly sexy read. And I genuinely cannot wait to have the physical book in my hands.
Thank goodness for kickstarter and getting the ebook. I knew I was gonna love this book. You really can't go wrong with a magical potion gone wrong and some fake dating. But I wasn't expecting to finish this in a day.
I love both Molly and Mr. Hottie... I mean Horatio. Molly is the epitome of nervous and chaotic energy. But that's what makes her so lovable. She isn't sure of herself expect that she is damn good at making her potions. And Horatio is just as lovable with his sweet attitude, even if he starts as a grump.
But what really made this book was the banter. Between Molly and Horatio, yes. But also with Molly and Damien (I mean, of course a reformed demon would have good banter!), and with Molly and her sisters. I think Molly's banter with her sisters was my favorite because it reminded me of my relationship with my own sisters, of which I am a middle child like Molly.
Honestly, this was a sweet, sometimes incredibly sexy read. And I genuinely cannot wait to have the physical book in my hands.
July 1, 2026
This was a fantastic cozy Witchy rom-com!!! She accidentally puts a love potion on her hot neighbor and he cant leave her alone for long. They wind up pretend/not so pretend dating for both of their families while trying to keep their hands off each other. The more intimate they are the harder it will be for her to reverse the potion.
September 10, 2026
Cute and funny
Witch brews a love potion that explodes and charms her grouchy next door neighbor. There is also alot of mention of Fairy toenails.
Witch brews a love potion that explodes and charms her grouchy next door neighbor. There is also alot of mention of Fairy toenails.
May 6, 2026
4.5 stars, 2.5 spice
Molly & Horatio
“She smiles at me, blows me a kiss and hurries off and I'm left feeling like a whirlwind just struck me once again.
A wonderful, sexy, crazy whirlwind.
A wonderful, sexy, crazy whirlwind who is mine, finally mine, and all it had taken was one exploding love bomb and some very expensive toenails.”
Got your attention? If you’re in the market for a witchy romcom with two polar opposite MCs, a demon best friend, and the cutest pup, look no further. This was such a fun read, and I flew through it (would have been easily in one sitting if work wasn’t a requirement 😩).
Though opposites at first glance (and the reason they largely kept to themselves desipte being neighbours before the love potion mishap), we quickly learn more about each of them and that they have more in common than you’d think. Describing Molly as a whirlwind is so accurate, but I enjoyed her bubbly personality and that her path in life has always been a little chaotic but true to herself - she just needed the right people clapping her on to move forwards. And Horatio was such a sweetheart (which was unexpected given he’s a London banker, IYKYK) - Molly’s chaotic energy spilled over, literally and figuratively, and brought happiness and freedom into his life, giving him space to be goofy and let his personality out rather than being the grump stick-in-the-mud he was at first.
I don’t usually read single POV, but it really worked here (and by the end you’ll get why), though I did love that the epilogue (and bonus chapters if you grab the kickstarter edition!) were from Horatio’s POV to get that glimpse of his thoughts.
✨ Paranormal romcom
✨ Accidental bewetching
✨ Opposites attract
✨ Secret witch
✨ He falls first
✨ Fake dating
I’ve read and enjoyed Hannah’s omegaverse books before, and with a particular love for paranormal romance, when I got the invite to be apart of a book tour for this one, I jumped on the chance!
Thank you to Novel Tours and the author for my gifted copy!
Molly & Horatio
“She smiles at me, blows me a kiss and hurries off and I'm left feeling like a whirlwind just struck me once again.
A wonderful, sexy, crazy whirlwind.
A wonderful, sexy, crazy whirlwind who is mine, finally mine, and all it had taken was one exploding love bomb and some very expensive toenails.”
Got your attention? If you’re in the market for a witchy romcom with two polar opposite MCs, a demon best friend, and the cutest pup, look no further. This was such a fun read, and I flew through it (would have been easily in one sitting if work wasn’t a requirement 😩).
Though opposites at first glance (and the reason they largely kept to themselves desipte being neighbours before the love potion mishap), we quickly learn more about each of them and that they have more in common than you’d think. Describing Molly as a whirlwind is so accurate, but I enjoyed her bubbly personality and that her path in life has always been a little chaotic but true to herself - she just needed the right people clapping her on to move forwards. And Horatio was such a sweetheart (which was unexpected given he’s a London banker, IYKYK) - Molly’s chaotic energy spilled over, literally and figuratively, and brought happiness and freedom into his life, giving him space to be goofy and let his personality out rather than being the grump stick-in-the-mud he was at first.
I don’t usually read single POV, but it really worked here (and by the end you’ll get why), though I did love that the epilogue (and bonus chapters if you grab the kickstarter edition!) were from Horatio’s POV to get that glimpse of his thoughts.
✨ Paranormal romcom
✨ Accidental bewetching
✨ Opposites attract
✨ Secret witch
✨ He falls first
✨ Fake dating
I’ve read and enjoyed Hannah’s omegaverse books before, and with a particular love for paranormal romance, when I got the invite to be apart of a book tour for this one, I jumped on the chance!
Thank you to Novel Tours and the author for my gifted copy!
July 31, 2026
I backed the Kickstarter for this book and read the ebook from the campaign. I was really excited to dive into this story and the book did not disappoint. I absolutely loved it and definitely plan to reread at some point in the future!
It has some of my favorite romance tropes including fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, one bed. Since most of the books I read are by American authors, it did take a few chapters to adjust to some of the British phrasing but all the magical exclamations she created (such as “Merlin’s toenails” and “Great Balls of Dragon Fire”) made me laugh every time I came across one while reading.
The story follows Molly, a witch living in London in an apartment across the hall from Horatio or Mr. Hottie as her best friend has nicknamed him. He has a job in banking and our first glimpses of our MMC portray him about as stiff as you might think a banker would be but I think that only makes his attempts to interact with Molly any way he can (mostly by complaining to her about things she is doing) more endearing.
The development of the story and the love and affection growing between the main characters felt well paced and didn’t come across as forced or rushed in the story. You can pretty easily see the big picture of where everything will end up but that is one of the best parts about romance books in my opinion, you know what you are going to get going into it and this author wove a wonderful tale to get us to that HEA.
I also really enjoyed the supporting cast of characters we are introduced to in this book, especially Molly’s two sisters and her demon best friend, Damien is a hoot. I really hope we get more stories about some of them in future books.
This magical world the author has created in Hexed Up is wonderful and I would love to revisit it in future books if she does end up writing more stories in this world, maybe one of Molly’s sisters next?
It has some of my favorite romance tropes including fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, one bed. Since most of the books I read are by American authors, it did take a few chapters to adjust to some of the British phrasing but all the magical exclamations she created (such as “Merlin’s toenails” and “Great Balls of Dragon Fire”) made me laugh every time I came across one while reading.
The story follows Molly, a witch living in London in an apartment across the hall from Horatio or Mr. Hottie as her best friend has nicknamed him. He has a job in banking and our first glimpses of our MMC portray him about as stiff as you might think a banker would be but I think that only makes his attempts to interact with Molly any way he can (mostly by complaining to her about things she is doing) more endearing.
The development of the story and the love and affection growing between the main characters felt well paced and didn’t come across as forced or rushed in the story. You can pretty easily see the big picture of where everything will end up but that is one of the best parts about romance books in my opinion, you know what you are going to get going into it and this author wove a wonderful tale to get us to that HEA.
I also really enjoyed the supporting cast of characters we are introduced to in this book, especially Molly’s two sisters and her demon best friend, Damien is a hoot. I really hope we get more stories about some of them in future books.
This magical world the author has created in Hexed Up is wonderful and I would love to revisit it in future books if she does end up writing more stories in this world, maybe one of Molly’s sisters next?
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed Molly and Horatio's story. It was light hearted, funny and really wholesome.
Molly is the perfect kind of chaos. She is really funny, kind and caring but also brings chaos everywhere she goes in the best way possible. Molly is a witch that unfortunately didn't graduate from witching school so her business is a little illegal. I love her light.
Horatio, he is amazing. At first, he seems like a bit of a grump but as we get to know him more, he's actually really sweet, loyal and can be funny too.
The plot was so good and just so easy to read. After an unfortunate love potion brewing accident, Molly finds herself in an awkward situation with Horatio. Things get interesting fast when Molly's family starts meddling and invites Molly and Horatio to a weekend family trip. Poor Molly starts to develop real feelings for Horatio but she knows that her feelings can't go any further as she is currently brewing the love potion antidote for Horatio. The thing is, does Horatio have genuine feelings for Molly or is it just the love potion??? I really liked how Horatio and Molly grew closer even though there were certain boundaries in place. I think yes, they are the complete opposite but they mesh so well together and I think Molly helps to bring out Horatio's best qualities.
Such a great read and the side characters were the best. I kind of want Molly's sisters to have stories too, I think that would be so much fun 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you Hannah and your lovely team for the opportunity to read this story and to be a part of your ARC team. I am forever grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶🌶🌶
🪄 single pov
🫖 fake dating
🪄 secret witch
🫖 bewitching by accident
🪄 opposites attract
🫖 he falls first
🪄 spicy
🫖 so much more...
Molly is the perfect kind of chaos. She is really funny, kind and caring but also brings chaos everywhere she goes in the best way possible. Molly is a witch that unfortunately didn't graduate from witching school so her business is a little illegal. I love her light.
Horatio, he is amazing. At first, he seems like a bit of a grump but as we get to know him more, he's actually really sweet, loyal and can be funny too.
The plot was so good and just so easy to read. After an unfortunate love potion brewing accident, Molly finds herself in an awkward situation with Horatio. Things get interesting fast when Molly's family starts meddling and invites Molly and Horatio to a weekend family trip. Poor Molly starts to develop real feelings for Horatio but she knows that her feelings can't go any further as she is currently brewing the love potion antidote for Horatio. The thing is, does Horatio have genuine feelings for Molly or is it just the love potion??? I really liked how Horatio and Molly grew closer even though there were certain boundaries in place. I think yes, they are the complete opposite but they mesh so well together and I think Molly helps to bring out Horatio's best qualities.
Such a great read and the side characters were the best. I kind of want Molly's sisters to have stories too, I think that would be so much fun 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you Hannah and your lovely team for the opportunity to read this story and to be a part of your ARC team. I am forever grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶🌶🌶
🪄 single pov
🫖 fake dating
🪄 secret witch
🫖 bewitching by accident
🪄 opposites attract
🫖 he falls first
🪄 spicy
🫖 so much more...
July 14, 2026
I joined the kickstarter and expected everything (Hexed Up SE hardcover + paperback, Hexed Up ebook & Hexed Up audiobook, 4 Rockview SE hardcover, and all the goodies) to be shipped/available in October.
So imagine my surprise when the ebook & audiobook were available right after the campaign ended. I was going to wait until I had the actual book (which I prefer, not a big fan of ebooks) but my curiosity got the better of me and I started reading.
I'm so glad I did. I freaking love this book!
Molly is quirky, at times hilarious and not your typical girlie girl.
Horatio (aka Mr. Hottie) was a bit too perfect for me - good-looking, well dressed, muscled, well paying job, 2 Ferrari's ect. I generally don't like reading about an MMC who has no flaws. But Horatio's naughtiness, his banter with Molly - not to mention his piercing - made up for it.
McGruff has my heart.
If I have to give one negative to this book, it's that I wish there was more of Damien. I'm sure Molly could have come up with a good reason for Damien to be at the family weekend as well. Just imagine what chaos that would have caused.
I thought that, at the end, when Horatio takes the antidote, it would turn out he was still madly in love with Molly. I was pleasantly surprised to find out
All in all, a great book. I can't wait for the actual book to arrive. I'm sure I will be reading it again once I have the book in my hands.
So imagine my surprise when the ebook & audiobook were available right after the campaign ended. I was going to wait until I had the actual book (which I prefer, not a big fan of ebooks) but my curiosity got the better of me and I started reading.
I'm so glad I did. I freaking love this book!
Molly is quirky, at times hilarious and not your typical girlie girl.
Horatio (aka Mr. Hottie) was a bit too perfect for me - good-looking, well dressed, muscled, well paying job, 2 Ferrari's ect. I generally don't like reading about an MMC who has no flaws. But Horatio's naughtiness, his banter with Molly - not to mention his piercing - made up for it.
McGruff has my heart.
If I have to give one negative to this book, it's that I wish there was more of Damien. I'm sure Molly could have come up with a good reason for Damien to be at the family weekend as well. Just imagine what chaos that would have caused.
I thought that, at the end, when Horatio takes the antidote, it would turn out he was still madly in love with Molly. I was pleasantly surprised to find out
All in all, a great book. I can't wait for the actual book to arrive. I'm sure I will be reading it again once I have the book in my hands.
July 31, 2026
I backed this on Kickstarter, having never heard of the author, but because the cover caught my attention and then I thought it sounded like a cute story. I'm so glad I did! Not only did I really enjoy Hexed Up, but I'm glad to have found Hannah Haze!
First, this is your adorable, fun, rom-com with a witchy vibe to it. Who doesn't enjoy some love potion shenanigans? They never turn out like expected, always cause dramas, yet they are so alluring. And what better way to bring our sunshiny witch Molly together with her grumpy neighbor Horatio, than for one of her illegal love potions to blow up on him? Throw in Molly's best friend Damien, an extremely flamboyant and outspoken demon, who is there for it all — ensue shenanigans!
However, it's not all fun, sweet rom-com. There's some very deep, serious messages woven throughout the story about miscommunication, jumping to conclusions, being quick to judge, preconceived ideas, accepting/loving yourself, and second chances. I love the way Hannah weaves these into the story effortlessly and naturally.
My only complaint was that Horatio is American (everyone else is English and this is set in England) and a couple of times he says things that are very un-American. Such as "the most fun I've had in a fortnight" (Taylor Swift is probably the only American who would use fortnight, and she had a British partner for almost a decade) and he called Molly's apartment "homely" which is a British description whereas Americans say "homey". But no matter, I think this is a wonderful, feel-good read, and I'd really love to see more stories from their world.
First, this is your adorable, fun, rom-com with a witchy vibe to it. Who doesn't enjoy some love potion shenanigans? They never turn out like expected, always cause dramas, yet they are so alluring. And what better way to bring our sunshiny witch Molly together with her grumpy neighbor Horatio, than for one of her illegal love potions to blow up on him? Throw in Molly's best friend Damien, an extremely flamboyant and outspoken demon, who is there for it all — ensue shenanigans!
However, it's not all fun, sweet rom-com. There's some very deep, serious messages woven throughout the story about miscommunication, jumping to conclusions, being quick to judge, preconceived ideas, accepting/loving yourself, and second chances. I love the way Hannah weaves these into the story effortlessly and naturally.
My only complaint was that Horatio is American (everyone else is English and this is set in England) and a couple of times he says things that are very un-American. Such as "the most fun I've had in a fortnight" (Taylor Swift is probably the only American who would use fortnight, and she had a British partner for almost a decade) and he called Molly's apartment "homely" which is a British description whereas Americans say "homey". But no matter, I think this is a wonderful, feel-good read, and I'd really love to see more stories from their world.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hexed Up was SUCH a fun time!!! Paranormal romance, witchy chaos, fake dating, magical mishaps, swoony romance… honestly I was hooked from the beginning and stayed up all night reading it.
The whole love potion setup going 'wrong' (or very, very right) was hilarious, and the tension between the FMC Molly and MMC Horatio was SO good. Very chaotic yearning energy mixed with 'sweeeeeet sweet release when things finally happen. The spice is cute but also spicy!
Molly is such a likeable FMC, funny, witty, down to earth, and very believable. I really liked that underneath all the magic and chaos there’s this deeper thread of her not quite feeling like she measures up, especially with family stuff.
Horatio was properly swoony too, layered, soft underneath everything, and their chemistry absolutely carried the book. And Damien the best friend?? Honestly deserves a book of his own. He was hilarious.
I also loved that the magic actually mattered to the story, but never became confusing or overcomplicated. It kept that everyday magic feeling which made the whole thing feel cosy and easy to fall into.
The humour really worked for me too, loads of banter and a few actual laugh-out-loud moments. Plus the witchy puns were elite. “Oh sweet warlocks” genuinely got me.
It actually reminded me a little bit of Lindsey Kelk books, which I love, that same funny, warm, chaotic romcom energy but with witches and magic added in.
Steamy, funny, tender, chaotic, and ridiculously easy to inhale!
The whole love potion setup going 'wrong' (or very, very right) was hilarious, and the tension between the FMC Molly and MMC Horatio was SO good. Very chaotic yearning energy mixed with 'sweeeeeet sweet release when things finally happen. The spice is cute but also spicy!
Molly is such a likeable FMC, funny, witty, down to earth, and very believable. I really liked that underneath all the magic and chaos there’s this deeper thread of her not quite feeling like she measures up, especially with family stuff.
Horatio was properly swoony too, layered, soft underneath everything, and their chemistry absolutely carried the book. And Damien the best friend?? Honestly deserves a book of his own. He was hilarious.
I also loved that the magic actually mattered to the story, but never became confusing or overcomplicated. It kept that everyday magic feeling which made the whole thing feel cosy and easy to fall into.
The humour really worked for me too, loads of banter and a few actual laugh-out-loud moments. Plus the witchy puns were elite. “Oh sweet warlocks” genuinely got me.
It actually reminded me a little bit of Lindsey Kelk books, which I love, that same funny, warm, chaotic romcom energy but with witches and magic added in.
Steamy, funny, tender, chaotic, and ridiculously easy to inhale!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hexed up
FMC
Molly
Well my gosh, she’s the cutest little thing. We love a healthy FMC. She’s got some amazing healthy boundaries but also some self esteem issues.
She’s been unlucky in life and despite a strong crush, some people are just too different to be together.
MMC
H
He’s a stick in the mud. He’s a grump. He sticks to the rules and doesn’t divert from the taken path.
He’s absolutely stunningly gorgeous.
Can these neighbours find some common ground amongst a miscommunication and unfortunate magical accident.
Poor Molly, she’s really done her best. The taken path is just advice right? She’s passionate and does as she pleases, even if that involves strong feelings of anxiety.
The story really delves into real life issues rather than strictly fantasy and I loved that. Lots of fun side characters and an absolutely wonderful demon I hope to see again.
The story deviates from the expected run and as always with Ms Haze we have a twist. If you’re looking for something sweet and light then this is the book for you. It’s a very chill book, you don’t have to worry about big bad monsters or terror.
I loved reading about them finding their feet and common ground. You get a little of everything, but those epilogues really sealed the seal for this being a fantastic book.
Not the usual reverse harem that I’m used to seeing from one of my favourite authors. But she can’t do wrong!
FMC
Molly
Well my gosh, she’s the cutest little thing. We love a healthy FMC. She’s got some amazing healthy boundaries but also some self esteem issues.
She’s been unlucky in life and despite a strong crush, some people are just too different to be together.
MMC
H
He’s a stick in the mud. He’s a grump. He sticks to the rules and doesn’t divert from the taken path.
He’s absolutely stunningly gorgeous.
Can these neighbours find some common ground amongst a miscommunication and unfortunate magical accident.
Poor Molly, she’s really done her best. The taken path is just advice right? She’s passionate and does as she pleases, even if that involves strong feelings of anxiety.
The story really delves into real life issues rather than strictly fantasy and I loved that. Lots of fun side characters and an absolutely wonderful demon I hope to see again.
The story deviates from the expected run and as always with Ms Haze we have a twist. If you’re looking for something sweet and light then this is the book for you. It’s a very chill book, you don’t have to worry about big bad monsters or terror.
I loved reading about them finding their feet and common ground. You get a little of everything, but those epilogues really sealed the seal for this being a fantastic book.
Not the usual reverse harem that I’m used to seeing from one of my favourite authors. But she can’t do wrong!
May 1, 2026
‘𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧.’
If you know me, you know I love a witchy romance, so it's no surprise that I loved this 💖
One of the things I liked most about this story was that there was a good balance between the romantic relationship development (albeit some of it being 'fake') and the witchy elements. The pop-up incidents of the accidental magic explosions had me giggling.
Molly herself was a great FMC. She was slightly chaotic, which I love and her expressions, instead of using phrases like 'oh my god', were hilarious. I think 'Merlin's Nipple Ring' was my favourite 😂.
Molly's relationship with her sisters, particularly with Prim, surprised me in the best of ways. At first, I thought Prim was going to be a tight, stuck-up stickler for the rules, especially because of her first appearance with the love potion magical explosion. But as the story progresses, we get to see how that's really not how she is at all, and I enjoyed seeing her breaking loose towards the end. I'm excited to read more about her and to see how her story pans out.
I think the signs about Horatio were there subtly, but I liked that it wasn't given away straight away. I love a he fell first trope, and I think this counts, even if this was 'accidentally' 😉.
As the book is told fully from the POV of Molly, the bonus chapters with Horatio's POV were 'chef's kiss'. It was good to see his thoughts and feelings throughout some of the key scenes in the story, and how deeply he had fallen for her.
Extra bonus points for the recipes at the back of the book as well. I will be trying that recipe for espresso brownies!
If you know me, you know I love a witchy romance, so it's no surprise that I loved this 💖
One of the things I liked most about this story was that there was a good balance between the romantic relationship development (albeit some of it being 'fake') and the witchy elements. The pop-up incidents of the accidental magic explosions had me giggling.
Molly herself was a great FMC. She was slightly chaotic, which I love and her expressions, instead of using phrases like 'oh my god', were hilarious. I think 'Merlin's Nipple Ring' was my favourite 😂.
Molly's relationship with her sisters, particularly with Prim, surprised me in the best of ways. At first, I thought Prim was going to be a tight, stuck-up stickler for the rules, especially because of her first appearance with the love potion magical explosion. But as the story progresses, we get to see how that's really not how she is at all, and I enjoyed seeing her breaking loose towards the end. I'm excited to read more about her and to see how her story pans out.
I think the signs about Horatio were there subtly, but I liked that it wasn't given away straight away. I love a he fell first trope, and I think this counts, even if this was 'accidentally' 😉.
As the book is told fully from the POV of Molly, the bonus chapters with Horatio's POV were 'chef's kiss'. It was good to see his thoughts and feelings throughout some of the key scenes in the story, and how deeply he had fallen for her.
Extra bonus points for the recipes at the back of the book as well. I will be trying that recipe for espresso brownies!
Review of advance copy
I received an eARC in advance of publication thanks to Novel Tours and the author Hannah Haze.
I absolutely loved this book it was a really easy to read, funny, witchy rom com.
Molly is a witch who runs an illegal potion brewing business from her flat, her neighbour Horatio (Mr Hottie) is a rich banker who is a bit of a grump.
Molly is brewing a love potion when she accidentally bewitches Horatio and he believes he is madly in love with her. She tries to resist him as it wouldn't be ethical to take advantage of his belief that he is in love with her but it proves difficult....
The slow burn in the book while they try to resist each other was done really well. Not too tediously long but a good build up.
There are some fabulous supporting characters in the book, the star being Molly's best friend Damien who is a rather flamboyant Demon. He was so funny and I loved his character and bond with Molly. Molly's dog McGruff is also an adorable addition to the book.
The book does get spicy in the second half and I thought it was just about at the right level, adding to the book and the romance but not over powering it.
I also enjoyed that there a few bonus scenes at the end telling some parts of the story from Horatio's POV, this adds to the story and it's good to see the story from his perspective.
I would recommend Hexed Up to anyone looking for a light hearted, funny romance with some spice and a touch of magic 🪄
I absolutely loved this book it was a really easy to read, funny, witchy rom com.
Molly is a witch who runs an illegal potion brewing business from her flat, her neighbour Horatio (Mr Hottie) is a rich banker who is a bit of a grump.
Molly is brewing a love potion when she accidentally bewitches Horatio and he believes he is madly in love with her. She tries to resist him as it wouldn't be ethical to take advantage of his belief that he is in love with her but it proves difficult....
The slow burn in the book while they try to resist each other was done really well. Not too tediously long but a good build up.
There are some fabulous supporting characters in the book, the star being Molly's best friend Damien who is a rather flamboyant Demon. He was so funny and I loved his character and bond with Molly. Molly's dog McGruff is also an adorable addition to the book.
The book does get spicy in the second half and I thought it was just about at the right level, adding to the book and the romance but not over powering it.
I also enjoyed that there a few bonus scenes at the end telling some parts of the story from Horatio's POV, this adds to the story and it's good to see the story from his perspective.
I would recommend Hexed Up to anyone looking for a light hearted, funny romance with some spice and a touch of magic 🪄
July 24, 2026
I backed this on kickstarted because I read the first chapter or two and thought it was a fun premise. It definitely lived up to the hype.
Molly is a witch who is kind of the disappointment in the family: she's failed out of the academy, doesn't have her teleporting license, and has a secret business making illegal potions she sells online (but tells her family it's a cupcake business). Horatio (never thought I'd be excited for a MMC named Horatio, nickname Ho, lol) moved in across the way and is the success story: rich, steady job, hot AF, and kind of an asshole. Naturally, one of Molly's love potions goes awry and affects Horatio. Lots of fake dating, one bed, and questioning Is It Real? later, makes a fun journey akin to a cozy romance.
I really enjoyed the world Hannah Haze creates, integrating the witch/paranormal world with the "real" world in London. Haze does a great job weaving it into Molly's inner thoughts or explanations to Horatio in a way that doesn't feel like info-dumping. I also enjoyed Molly's demon friend and Horatio's bestie and how they both support and absolutely gang up on Molly and Horatio in a friendly I Love You And Also...kind of way. It's also been awhile since I've read a story by a British author and some of the lingo was fun to experience as an American (lol).
Molly is a witch who is kind of the disappointment in the family: she's failed out of the academy, doesn't have her teleporting license, and has a secret business making illegal potions she sells online (but tells her family it's a cupcake business). Horatio (never thought I'd be excited for a MMC named Horatio, nickname Ho, lol) moved in across the way and is the success story: rich, steady job, hot AF, and kind of an asshole. Naturally, one of Molly's love potions goes awry and affects Horatio. Lots of fake dating, one bed, and questioning Is It Real? later, makes a fun journey akin to a cozy romance.
I really enjoyed the world Hannah Haze creates, integrating the witch/paranormal world with the "real" world in London. Haze does a great job weaving it into Molly's inner thoughts or explanations to Horatio in a way that doesn't feel like info-dumping. I also enjoyed Molly's demon friend and Horatio's bestie and how they both support and absolutely gang up on Molly and Horatio in a friendly I Love You And Also...kind of way. It's also been awhile since I've read a story by a British author and some of the lingo was fun to experience as an American (lol).
Review of advance copy received from Author
Molly and Horatio pulled me in right away, and the tension between them kept building the entire time. Their personalities are complete opposites, but somehow they work so well together. The mix of Molly’s chaotic energy and Horatio’s grumpy, serious personality made their dynamic so fun to read.
Molly was such a lovable character. She’s funny, chaotic, and trying her best even when everything around her keeps going wrong. I loved that underneath all the humor and magical mishaps, there was still an emotional side to her that made everything feel real.
Horatio completely surprised me in the best way. He has that serious, steady presence, but the way he is with Molly as the story goes on made their connection even better. Their chemistry felt natural and never overdone.
The witchy elements, magical chaos, fake dating, and tension all blended together really well without taking away from the emotional side of the story. It had the perfect balance of humor, romance, and steamy moments. And honestly, Damien added so much personality and humor to the story too.
Hannah Haze did such a great job with this. It was funny, emotional, cozy, and so easy to get invested in, the story was written well, I enjoyed it and suggest reading it.
Thank you, Hannah Haze. Great work :)
Molly was such a lovable character. She’s funny, chaotic, and trying her best even when everything around her keeps going wrong. I loved that underneath all the humor and magical mishaps, there was still an emotional side to her that made everything feel real.
Horatio completely surprised me in the best way. He has that serious, steady presence, but the way he is with Molly as the story goes on made their connection even better. Their chemistry felt natural and never overdone.
The witchy elements, magical chaos, fake dating, and tension all blended together really well without taking away from the emotional side of the story. It had the perfect balance of humor, romance, and steamy moments. And honestly, Damien added so much personality and humor to the story too.
Hannah Haze did such a great job with this. It was funny, emotional, cozy, and so easy to get invested in, the story was written well, I enjoyed it and suggest reading it.
Thank you, Hannah Haze. Great work :)
May 23, 2026
Hexed up
Genre: Paranormal Rom Com
Pages: 382
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
This book actually had me in stitches! I could not stop laughing it’s actually so funny. The cake scene had me sniggering so hard on the train i probably looked a little crazy. I loved the characters in this book, completely ate up the flirty banter between Molly and Horatio. The little letters between them both were so adored. These guys are just so cute and Horatio is just the best i adored him. I loved Damien i hope to see his book in the future cause i feel that would be absolutely hilarious. I actually really struggled to put the book down as i were enjoying it so much as its so entertaining and chaotic! I hope too read some more of these characters in the future.
I love the recipes in the back i’ll definitely be trying out the espresso brownies, although mines will probably turn out worse than Horatio’s!
This is a super addictive book that will have you laughing like a maniac. Perfect for those who loved the ex hex.
Thank you so much Hazel and Novel tours for sending me this gorgeous copy in exchange for a review i ate this up!
Tropes:
ꨄ Accidental bewitching
ꨄ One bed
ꨄ Fake dating
ꨄ Grumpy X Sunshine
ꨄ Secret witches
Genre: Paranormal Rom Com
Pages: 382
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
This book actually had me in stitches! I could not stop laughing it’s actually so funny. The cake scene had me sniggering so hard on the train i probably looked a little crazy. I loved the characters in this book, completely ate up the flirty banter between Molly and Horatio. The little letters between them both were so adored. These guys are just so cute and Horatio is just the best i adored him. I loved Damien i hope to see his book in the future cause i feel that would be absolutely hilarious. I actually really struggled to put the book down as i were enjoying it so much as its so entertaining and chaotic! I hope too read some more of these characters in the future.
I love the recipes in the back i’ll definitely be trying out the espresso brownies, although mines will probably turn out worse than Horatio’s!
This is a super addictive book that will have you laughing like a maniac. Perfect for those who loved the ex hex.
Thank you so much Hazel and Novel tours for sending me this gorgeous copy in exchange for a review i ate this up!
Tropes:
ꨄ Accidental bewitching
ꨄ One bed
ꨄ Fake dating
ꨄ Grumpy X Sunshine
ꨄ Secret witches
July 12, 2026
Well, I started this around 8pm Saturday night and finished it around 9am the following morning with, really, only pausing for stuff like potty breaks (for me an the dogs) or to grab snacks. It was so good, so cute, and so cozy, I had a hard time putting it down even for that long
The only problem I had (and, admittedly, it's a "me problem") is that I kept picturing McGruff as a pug because pretty much everything he did was such pug behavior, but I also loved him so much
I don't know if there are plans for sequels/spin-offs/a series for this, but I would absolutely read those and back Kickstarters for those ones too
Ugh, how many times did everyone tell Molly?! So many times! Even Horatio (side note: I immediately thought of CSI: Miami when he introduced himself to Prim) told her several times, and she was really bound and determined to misunderstand EVERYONE, wasn't she? That's some dedicated stubbornness there. I'd probably react the same though, so no judgement here, just observation
Anyway, this was my first Hannah Haze book, but I'm sure it won't be my last because I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and now I'm sad I finished it so fast. I do still have the audiobook to listen to, though
The only problem I had (and, admittedly, it's a "me problem") is that I kept picturing McGruff as a pug because pretty much everything he did was such pug behavior, but I also loved him so much
I don't know if there are plans for sequels/spin-offs/a series for this, but I would absolutely read those and back Kickstarters for those ones too
Ugh, how many times did everyone tell Molly?! So many times! Even Horatio (side note: I immediately thought of CSI: Miami when he introduced himself to Prim) told her several times, and she was really bound and determined to misunderstand EVERYONE, wasn't she? That's some dedicated stubbornness there. I'd probably react the same though, so no judgement here, just observation
Anyway, this was my first Hannah Haze book, but I'm sure it won't be my last because I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and now I'm sad I finished it so fast. I do still have the audiobook to listen to, though
Review of advance copy received from Author
📚Book Review📚
⭐️4 Stars⭐️
🤫Possible Spoilers🤫
💝Gifted Copy from Novel Book Tours💝
Thank you so much to the incredible author and Novel Tours for the opportunity to read Hexed Up early and get a stunning kickstarter edition of this cute witchy romance!
Molly is a witch who makes illegal love potions and when potion making goes wrong she ends up accidentally making her very attractive, grumpy neighbor fall in love with her and now her demon best friend Damien has to help with getting the ingredients to reverse the potions effects while she tries but fails to avoid her hot neighbor who’s doing anything to get her attention.
This book was such a cute and funny read. It’s a fast paced book with lots of spicy scenes that will leave you wanting your own Mr. Hottie (she calls the neighbor Mr. Hottie a lot though out the book). This kickstarter edition has some cute bonus scenes and some of Molly’s dessert recipes as well (which I’m so excited to bake). I’m excited to see what other book magic this author creates in the future! Thank you again so much to Hannah Haze and Novel Tours for trusting me with reviewing this book!💕📚
⭐️4 Stars⭐️
🤫Possible Spoilers🤫
💝Gifted Copy from Novel Book Tours💝
Thank you so much to the incredible author and Novel Tours for the opportunity to read Hexed Up early and get a stunning kickstarter edition of this cute witchy romance!
Molly is a witch who makes illegal love potions and when potion making goes wrong she ends up accidentally making her very attractive, grumpy neighbor fall in love with her and now her demon best friend Damien has to help with getting the ingredients to reverse the potions effects while she tries but fails to avoid her hot neighbor who’s doing anything to get her attention.
This book was such a cute and funny read. It’s a fast paced book with lots of spicy scenes that will leave you wanting your own Mr. Hottie (she calls the neighbor Mr. Hottie a lot though out the book). This kickstarter edition has some cute bonus scenes and some of Molly’s dessert recipes as well (which I’m so excited to bake). I’m excited to see what other book magic this author creates in the future! Thank you again so much to Hannah Haze and Novel Tours for trusting me with reviewing this book!💕📚
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book! I loved how Molly thought Horatio, "Mr. Hottie", the next-door neighbor, was such a grumpy man. That once the 'Love potion' exploded, she looked at him differently. The banter between the two was top-notch and had me laughing out loud at their antics.
Their fake dating was hilarious, especially when Damien would step in. Damien tried to be the voice of reason for Molly, keeping her on the straight and narrow.
Molly's sisters, Prim and Tiggie, were also funny in how they couldn't believe that Molly would be with such a hottie, and the shenanigans they all got up to.
I really hope we get their stories at some point because each of the characters truly brought the story together and helped to push Molly and Horatio closer together.
Of course, we can't forget Molly's dog McGruff, who had his own personality, and you swore he understood his part in bringing Molly and Horatio together, and the shenanigans he got up to, too. His job was to be her chaperone and make sure nothing happened when Molly and Horatio were alone. He was quite a good boy.
I loved this fun read; it was entertaining, kept me laughing, and left me with a feel-good mood afterward.
Their fake dating was hilarious, especially when Damien would step in. Damien tried to be the voice of reason for Molly, keeping her on the straight and narrow.
Molly's sisters, Prim and Tiggie, were also funny in how they couldn't believe that Molly would be with such a hottie, and the shenanigans they all got up to.
I really hope we get their stories at some point because each of the characters truly brought the story together and helped to push Molly and Horatio closer together.
Of course, we can't forget Molly's dog McGruff, who had his own personality, and you swore he understood his part in bringing Molly and Horatio together, and the shenanigans he got up to, too. His job was to be her chaperone and make sure nothing happened when Molly and Horatio were alone. He was quite a good boy.
I loved this fun read; it was entertaining, kept me laughing, and left me with a feel-good mood afterward.
Review of advance copy
I absolutely LOVED this! A witchy, supernatural romcom. I binged this in a day, Hannah has a way of writing thats so addictive.
Our FMC Molly, accidentally bewitches MMC Horatio with a love potion. I loved seeing their relationship, both are polar opposites, yet clearly so right for eachother. The romance element was spot on, there is some insta love (obviously, magic), but the slow burn was so good! I was practically begging for them to give into eachother😭😍
I love the friendship growth between them, whilst Molly is trying to deny her own feelings.
The family elements were written so well, I loved every side character, especially Molly's relationship with her sisters. Damien, the one who might change my love for demons. I just love them all! I do wish we saw a bit more of Hor's family though
This does get heavy on spice towards the end, which I personally enjoy. Was a great bonus to have Horatio's POV at the end😍
Some of my favourite tropes included!
♡ Secret witches (obviously!)
♡ One bed
♡ Fake dating
♡ Slow burn (ish)
♡ Sunshine/grumpy
Our FMC Molly, accidentally bewitches MMC Horatio with a love potion. I loved seeing their relationship, both are polar opposites, yet clearly so right for eachother. The romance element was spot on, there is some insta love (obviously, magic), but the slow burn was so good! I was practically begging for them to give into eachother😭😍
I love the friendship growth between them, whilst Molly is trying to deny her own feelings.
The family elements were written so well, I loved every side character, especially Molly's relationship with her sisters. Damien, the one who might change my love for demons. I just love them all! I do wish we saw a bit more of Hor's family though
This does get heavy on spice towards the end, which I personally enjoy. Was a great bonus to have Horatio's POV at the end😍
Some of my favourite tropes included!
♡ Secret witches (obviously!)
♡ One bed
♡ Fake dating
♡ Slow burn (ish)
♡ Sunshine/grumpy
September 6, 2026
Unanswered Question, Male POV Needed
I have no idea why such a big deal was made by the FMC about the parade of super model like women parading through the door of the MMC, yet it was never cleared up. Was he sleeping with all those women?
How was he able to talk to so many women and have sex with them, but can’t ask the FMC out? How could he have been in love with her before the potion, yet kept seeing all those women? If you’re not going to clear all that up, then please don’t include it.
I get that it was to make it seem as though the FMC was all “woe is me, I’m not a model, he’ll never like me”. But I think the book would have been much improved if some of the MMC POV was shown. We’d then see how he felt, know how he sees her, and find out about the endless stream of women parading through his apartment. His point of view would not have contained “spoilers” as you can tell from the outset that the potion didn’t do anything and that they both had feelings. It just would have provided clarity and enhanced the story.
I have no idea why such a big deal was made by the FMC about the parade of super model like women parading through the door of the MMC, yet it was never cleared up. Was he sleeping with all those women?
How was he able to talk to so many women and have sex with them, but can’t ask the FMC out? How could he have been in love with her before the potion, yet kept seeing all those women? If you’re not going to clear all that up, then please don’t include it.
I get that it was to make it seem as though the FMC was all “woe is me, I’m not a model, he’ll never like me”. But I think the book would have been much improved if some of the MMC POV was shown. We’d then see how he felt, know how he sees her, and find out about the endless stream of women parading through his apartment. His point of view would not have contained “spoilers” as you can tell from the outset that the potion didn’t do anything and that they both had feelings. It just would have provided clarity and enhanced the story.
April 26, 2026
I was interested in this as I love a witchy book. I read it when I was on a relaxing holiday abroad and I thought it was a great holiday read - it was an easy read, funny at times and great main female and male characters. It was quite long at 370 pages on my kindle but I thought the story was at a good pace. It wasn’t my usual read with tropes including single bed, grumpy vs sunshine and one bed but it was so well written that I really got into the whole book. I don’t usually read spicy books either, but, I have to say, I loved the spicy scenes in this one - it was really hot, at a great pace and fitted in well with their relationship. This is a 5 star read for me, I enjoyed all the relationships here, particularly the main female and male characters, his family dynamics and her relationship with her best friend, Damien. I thought it was great to get Horatio’s (MMC’s) bonus scenes at the end as well as recipes mentioned throughout the book.
May 19, 2026
This witchy love story was absolutely hilarious and a real page-turner! I finished it in one go. It’s the perfect grumpy/sunshine romance and a fantastic example of how first impressions can be deceiving. It’s always best to get to know someone before judging them.
Molly and Horatio are neighbours. She thinks he doesn’t like her because he always knocks on her door to grumble about things that aren’t really important. It seems like opposites attract! After a potion-making disaster, Molly suspects Horatio was splashed with her famous love potion. They begin spending time together and discover they both have feelings for each other. The banter and chemistry were just perfect!
I genuinely hope the author continues with Molly’s sisters’ stories and her best friend Damien. I absolutely adore all the side characters; everyone feels wonderful and there’s no unnecessary drama. This is a perfect cosy rom-com I’ve read in a while.
Molly and Horatio are neighbours. She thinks he doesn’t like her because he always knocks on her door to grumble about things that aren’t really important. It seems like opposites attract! After a potion-making disaster, Molly suspects Horatio was splashed with her famous love potion. They begin spending time together and discover they both have feelings for each other. The banter and chemistry were just perfect!
I genuinely hope the author continues with Molly’s sisters’ stories and her best friend Damien. I absolutely adore all the side characters; everyone feels wonderful and there’s no unnecessary drama. This is a perfect cosy rom-com I’ve read in a while.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a cute funny, witchy rom-com.
Molly is really funny, slightly chaotic and adorable. She’s got a secret potion making business and things are finally going well until a potion explodes and she accidentally casts a love potion on her neighbour.
Horatio comes across as a boring, stick in the mud, serious grump but over time Molly brings out his true colours hidden underneath his hard exterior.
Told from Molly’s point of view, this is a sweet, slow burn romance with some nice spice. I enjoyed that they appear opposites at first but the more time they spend together, they realise they have more in common that it seems. I enjoyed the Horatio bonus chapters too, so we could get a glimpse into his perspective.
Special shout out to Damien, Molly’s fabulous demon best friend. I loved him! Got to mention McGruff as well.
Overall, I rate this 4⭐️ It’s perfect if you’re looking for a cosy, funny, witchy romance to curl up with.
Molly is really funny, slightly chaotic and adorable. She’s got a secret potion making business and things are finally going well until a potion explodes and she accidentally casts a love potion on her neighbour.
Horatio comes across as a boring, stick in the mud, serious grump but over time Molly brings out his true colours hidden underneath his hard exterior.
Told from Molly’s point of view, this is a sweet, slow burn romance with some nice spice. I enjoyed that they appear opposites at first but the more time they spend together, they realise they have more in common that it seems. I enjoyed the Horatio bonus chapters too, so we could get a glimpse into his perspective.
Special shout out to Damien, Molly’s fabulous demon best friend. I loved him! Got to mention McGruff as well.
Overall, I rate this 4⭐️ It’s perfect if you’re looking for a cosy, funny, witchy romance to curl up with.
May 22, 2026
Hexed up is a fun story that is written by Hannah Haze.
💜 neighbors
💜 scrappy pet
💜 demon best friend
💜 plans that go sideways
💜 🌶🌶🌶 spice
Molly can’t believe her luck. Her love potions have started to take off. Her love potions that are not exactly above board with the regulation department. Unfortunately for her, she needs to make it when it’s hot outside and no cool air inside. So, obviously that means she’s down to her bra and panties. What she doesn’t plan for is her doorbell to go off. Will the person at the door go away? Will she be ok making the potion? Will she continue to gain popularity with her potions?
This was a fun little rom-com with witchy vibes. The world building and character building was done well. It was nice to have multiple characters just trying to bumble through things throughout the book. I liked some of the little twists and turns throughout the book as well. This was a fun book that I felt like I couldn’t put down.
💜 neighbors
💜 scrappy pet
💜 demon best friend
💜 plans that go sideways
💜 🌶🌶🌶 spice
Molly can’t believe her luck. Her love potions have started to take off. Her love potions that are not exactly above board with the regulation department. Unfortunately for her, she needs to make it when it’s hot outside and no cool air inside. So, obviously that means she’s down to her bra and panties. What she doesn’t plan for is her doorbell to go off. Will the person at the door go away? Will she be ok making the potion? Will she continue to gain popularity with her potions?
This was a fun little rom-com with witchy vibes. The world building and character building was done well. It was nice to have multiple characters just trying to bumble through things throughout the book. I liked some of the little twists and turns throughout the book as well. This was a fun book that I felt like I couldn’t put down.
May 31, 2026
This story is so much fun. Let me tell you coming off of being sick for a week I got into this book and I have had such a fun and amazing time reading it. It has been so uplifting. It’s a book packed full of joy and mischief. The first 43% has been giggling like a school girl and there hasn’t been a book that has done that for me in a while.
Molly. Gosh I love molly. Chaotic. Fun. 100% the black sheep of the family. But gosh she just makes this story. From start to finish her personality and the way we get attached to what she is feeling. Yeah.
And Horatio, on paper the complete opposite to molly. But he brings something out of her. Makes her shine and you can see it from the moments they start to connect.
And then you have the plot it’s fun and engaging and just a really enjoyable. It is also different to anything else I’ve read. The side characters all have great personalities and I am looking forward to being back here to read more.
Molly. Gosh I love molly. Chaotic. Fun. 100% the black sheep of the family. But gosh she just makes this story. From start to finish her personality and the way we get attached to what she is feeling. Yeah.
And Horatio, on paper the complete opposite to molly. But he brings something out of her. Makes her shine and you can see it from the moments they start to connect.
And then you have the plot it’s fun and engaging and just a really enjoyable. It is also different to anything else I’ve read. The side characters all have great personalities and I am looking forward to being back here to read more.
July 1, 2026
This book is the first one I’ve ever read by Hannah Haze. I came across it on kickstarter and the blurb really pulled me in. I managed to get through it in two days which is saying something as I struggle to focus when reading on my ebook but the story was too good that I could wait for my special edition to arrive.
This cozy little romance felt like cuddling up and the characters were very relatable and lovable. I loved the way the family dynamic was portrayed on both sides and the up and down feelings and communication were absolutely believable. The creativity in Molly’s curse words and their dialogue didn’t disappoint. I felt the plot pacing was good for me as it moved quick enough to keep my attention but not so fast that I was left feeling like anything was missing.
I will certainly be reading this again when my hardcover arrives as well as recommending it to my friends. I’m eagerly waiting to see if her sisters get their own story.
This cozy little romance felt like cuddling up and the characters were very relatable and lovable. I loved the way the family dynamic was portrayed on both sides and the up and down feelings and communication were absolutely believable. The creativity in Molly’s curse words and their dialogue didn’t disappoint. I felt the plot pacing was good for me as it moved quick enough to keep my attention but not so fast that I was left feeling like anything was missing.
I will certainly be reading this again when my hardcover arrives as well as recommending it to my friends. I’m eagerly waiting to see if her sisters get their own story.
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