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

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&D dice and watching horror movies. They live in London with their 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

When it comes to love, sometimes the recipe needs a little magic.––––––––––––––––––––––––––‘A cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.’ Lana Ferguson, The Nanny 
‘Pure magic’ Jenna Levine, My Roommate is a Vampire 
‘A fabulous, very sexy novel.’ Kate Johnson, Hex and the City 
‘Truly a must-read and an author to watch.’ Mae Bennett, Barely Even Friends––––––––––––––––––––––––––Dina is a skilled kitchen witch and café owner, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But it’s hard not to feel something is missing when you’re cursed to hurt anyone who falls for you.Scott is a museum curator, recently back in London after a brutal breakup 2 years ago, and looking to make up for all the time he missed. He’s determined to be perfect best man at his best friend’s upcoming wedding, but his plans take an expected turn when he meets the bewitching maid of honour.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?Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Best Hex Ever is a cosy, and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance from an exciting new debut voice. 
 
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‘With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day.’ Olivia Dade, bestselling author of At First Spite 
 
‘Full of my favourite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic – the perfect fall read!’ Lyla Sage, 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 
 
‘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 
 
‘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.’ Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched

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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