Love At First Fright

In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion. 
 
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Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel’s film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she’s unfazed. What she’s less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. 
 
Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh… until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. 
 
But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? 
 
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'Addictive and adorable, sweet and sexy, Love at First Fright is a delicious treat!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop 
 
'El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love at First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi's trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships.’ Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

Best Hex Ever is a hard act to follow, but Love at First Fright does it so well! Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy and beautifully inclusive, I loved this every bit as much as the first.

Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Love At First Fright is the perfect mix of sweet, sexy, soft, and spooky - horny in all the best ways without losing its tenderness, honesty, or sensitivity to the messy realities of grief, shame, anxiety, and show business. Rosemary is a dream of a protagonist, Ellis’ determination to make her happy is a delight, and the full cast (and crew) of minor and supporting characters add a richness to an already brilliant story. A must-read for anyone who delights in the potential of queer allegories in horror, believes every old building deserves at least one dramatic ghost situation, and isn’t afraid to acknowledge that there’s strength - and power - in submission.

Shelly Jay Shore, USA Today bestselling author of Rules for Ghosting

Charming, witty, and bingeable! Love At First Fright is my newest 5-star read.

Stephanie Archer, author of The Vancouver Storm Series

By turns absolutely sizzling and surprisingly tender, Love at First Fright offers a delightful escape into a world full of movie stars, best-selling writers, sapphic ghosts, old haunted British mansions, and much delicious kink. I adored it!

Jamie Pacton, co-author of Homegrown Magic and author of The Absinthe Underground

Addicting and adorable, sweet and sexy, Love At First Fright is a delicious treat!

Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love At First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi's trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships. The back-and-forth antagonism between Rosemary and Ellis is delicious. El-Fassi's exploration of D/s play is thoughtful, emotional, and erotic. A low stakes, high spice read for fans of enemies-to-lovers ft. a Stern Brunch Daddy.

Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion. 
 
 
Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel’s film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she’s unfazed. What she’s less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. 
 
Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh… until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. 
 
But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap?

Nadia El-Fassi is a half-Moroccan, half-Australian author of spicy romance and fantasy. She has an addiction to iced coffee, period dramas, buying D&amp;D dice and watching horror movies. She lives in London with her husband and perfectly round cat. Best Hex Ever is her debut novel.

Nadia El-Fassi

As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.

Jenna Levine, bestselling author of My Roommate is a Vampire

A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.

A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.

A romance baked full of coziness, witchy vibes, family, and steaming with sexual tension, wrapped into a hug of a book . . . Truly a must-read and an author to watch.

Mae Bennett, author of Barely Even Friends

With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day, and I’m excited to see what El-Fassi writes next.

Olivia Dade, bestselling author of At First Spite

Sweet and steamy in equal measure, Best Hex Ever is a delightfully cozy romance with all the right ingredients. Absolutely enchanting.

Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics

Best Hex Ever is a cozy delight! El-Fassi has crafted a story full of my favorite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic - the perfect fall read!

Lyla Sage, USA Today Bestselling Author of Done and Dusted 

Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.

Sarah Rees Brennan, author of In Other Lands

This book made me feel like I was sipping warm tea on a chilly fall morning . . . a delightful cosy time from start to finish.

Kimberly Lemming, author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

Literally the most perfect mix of spicy and sweet. The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page . . . If you love a good fall read with all the spooky but cozy vibes, then you can't miss this one!

Nisha J. Tuli, Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat

Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

Dina and Scott’s love story is like the ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.

Truly delicious! A perfect treat of a book, filled with loveable friends and family, sweet magic, and an ever-after so happy it made me want to escape to Little Hathering immediately!

Hazel Beck, author of Small Town, Big Magic

Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. As a skilled kitchen witch, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck. 
 
Scott Mason is back from traveling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal from a brutal breakup two years ago, Scott only now realizes how much he missed out on. Now that his best friend’s wedding is right around the corner, Scott is determined to be the most amazing best man ever, but he doesn’t expect to be bewitched by the maid of honour, who also happens to be the owner of his new favourite café and, perhaps more surprisingly, a witch. 
 
After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. But there’s just one problem: The hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger. 
 
Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?

Nadia El-Fassi

Praise for Best Hex Ever

As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.

A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.

A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.

As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.

A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.

A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.

As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.

A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.

A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.

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