After reading Wolf Gone Wild, I excitedly dove into Don't Hex and Drive to find out which Savoie sister I would learn more about next. I really liked Evie from the first book, but I adored her introverted sister Isadora Savoie in this second book. It might have been because I could relate to her love of animals and being an introvert myself. 

In Don't Hex and Drive, Isadora is literally run into by the ever charming Devraj Kumar, vampire warrior and former Bollywood star. Isadora is not going to fall head over heels for Dev no matter how hard he tries to win her over. Or that's the plan, anyway. The last thing she wants to do is get involved with the irresistible vampire who is only there to help his friend look into the sudden disappearance of women from local clubs. She is willing, however, to step up and help with the investigation. Her gifts as a Conduit prove quite valuable. 

I can see why Isadora jumps to the conclusions she does about Dev right away--I mean, he does run in circles with some pretty high profile people and is famous himself. While she didn't recognize him right away, her sisters did. Underneath it all though, Dev is longing for something more than all of that. He misses having a place to call home. He's really rather down to earth and wants to prove to Isadora that there is more to him than what she believes. He certainly won me over. And I loved Isadora and Dev together. 

My minor concern regarding the first book in the series did not exist in this second one. The romance is centerstage, but the  mystery of the women who have disappeared is a consistent and strong plot line throughout the novel. I found Don't Hex and Drive to be a combination of sexy and suspenseful--and just a whole lot of fun. I also enjoyed spending more time with the Savoie sisters and cannot wait to find out who will be the focus of the next book in the series.

oof, this book took me almost 2 months to read. i absolutely loved the first book in this series, but my life/the world changed quite drastically from may to october, so i really don't know if it was me, the book, or the world screwing with my reading. either way, doesn't really matter. i wasn't a huge fan of the hero, so could have been that too. i just didn't click with the characters like i did in the first one, and it wasn't as adorable and funny and all that jazz. but like i said, really don't know if it was me or the book - i'll still give the next book in this series a go.

i really wanted to like this book but unfortunately it just did not  work for me..  i'm so sorry, but i hope that you pick it up and that you love it so much!!

Whoops! I didn't realize this was the second book in a series!  I'll definitely be going back to read book 1 now, but I do think this book could stand on its own! I loved all the paranormal characters in this! Vampires, werewolves, witches...such a fantastic mix!

This is a sexy, spicy story that will for sure raise your temperature! It's perfect for romance readers! There's a book 3 as well, so I look forward to reading that!

I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

I ended up quite liking this! I'm mad at myself for not getting to this ARC sooner. I really liked Isadora and Dev's perspectives. I haven't read the first book so I missed a few of the connections I'm sure but those characters were a present in references in this one. I thought it was a fun adventure, but it lacked a little drama for me. Everything felt a bit to easy. I also quite enjoyed the worldbuilding and other characters - can't wait to read about their stories in the future. I think I'll keep an eye out for the first book as well.

5 stars.

I "bloody" loved this one!!!!......and I am kicking myself for not writing my review sooner....like immediately post reading it sooner!!!!....so I could have maybe? remembered all the really adorable quotes that I loved from this book.... and was unable to save from the Netgalley ARC copy I received.

This is the second book in this quirky paranormal fantasy series and it is my absolute favorite book to date by the hugely talented Ms. Cross (even though I do have to say that I really did enjoy her "Vampire Blood" series immensely as well) .

It had all the elements that I love in this particular genre...most notably Isabel and Devraj .....they were two characters that I totally adored and enjoyed....it was a witty, quirky, entertaining and charming read...I can hardly wait for the next Savoie sister's story to follow .

Don’t Hex and Drive (Stay a Spell #2). By Juliette Cross. 2020. Juliette Cross (ARC eBook).

When an expensive car collides with Isadora Savoie and her bicycle, she is not impressed by the tall, dark and gorgeous vampire driver’s charming ways. Isadora prefers to maintain a low-key social life. And while she may be a witch, she knows she’s not in the same zip code as Devraj Kumar, a Stygorn—an elite warrior/tracker of the supernatural—and former Bollywood heartthrob. But now he has moved in next door and everywhere she turns—Devraj is there. What’s an introvert witch to do but sneak a peek at the hot, yoga-practicing vampire next door?

Devraj has come to New Orleans on a new assignment. Rueben, on of Devraj’s oldest friends and the vampire lord of New Orleans needs help in solving the multiple disappearances of young human women in the supernatural part of the city. Devraj is dedicated to his work, but he is also intrigued by Isadora, who with her healing power, becomes an asset as the case develops.

Don’t Hex and Drive is the second book in the Stay a Spell series and it is an entertaining paranormal romance. It’s a nice blend of romance, as Devraj and Isadora drop their shields and open up their hearts, and steam (oh boy, is there ever sexy times!) when the two can no longer resist each other. Cross delivers interesting world building with vampires, witches, werewolves and grims. With the abilities, power structures and clashing personalities, I want to read book one and I look forward to the rest of the series.

I read the first and second book of this series back to back, soooo, yeah, you could say I am a fan of Juliette Cross’ writing.
The Savoie Sisters are so much fun to read about and I can’t wait to read more about their powers and their sexy love interests. 
Even though this is the second book in the series, you can def. read it out of order without being lost. 

Don’t Hex and Drive is Isadoras story. She is the shy sister, the one who prefers plants and dogs to humans - or supernaturals. In comes Devraj who is not only a revered and bad ass vampire warrior but also a bollywood star with too much charme for his own good. (Love the diversity, btw!)
Reading about these two polar opposite supernaturals was a lot of fun. Their quiet moments were just as powerful as their steamy scenes (and yes, Cross knows how to write great steamy scenes!). I love how you can really see the differences between these characters as opposed to the main characters of Cross’ first Savoie-novel. Especially the love interests and how their different supernatural worlds differ (vampires, werewolfs) and how those are reflected not only in the characters but also in the steamy scenes, makes every novel a new experience even though it is set in the same setting with the same witches.

I loved that we got to see more of the sisters and their lives. I especially liked the scenes where everyone gets together and chaos ensues. 
Compared to the first novel in the series, you also get a better look into the supernatural world of the love interest. It was really interesting to see how the world of the vampires is structured and the laws are made and enforced. All of this is shown in the sub-plot of girls who go missing. Even though I thought it was mostly well done, I do think this plot line was kind of pushed aside in the middle of the story in order to focus on the love story which I found kind of weird (they def could have done more in that time to find the girls). 
But all in all I enjoyed this fast and fun read. 

AND another plus: I love the epilogues of this series. Without going into spoiler territory, I can tell you, that Juliette Cross doesn’t use the epilogue like other Romance authors do and I am SO HAPPY about it. 

Highly recommend you check out this series.

Don’t Hex and Drive by Juliette Cross is the second novel in her Stay a Spell series. The novel can be read as a stand-alone—but readers will not want to miss out on any book in this charming and clever series. The blending of modern day society with magical elements is seamless. Cross weaves the elements of magic, witches, and paranormal beings so genuinely it allows readers to get completely immersed in the story.  The heroine and hero of this novel—Isadora and Devraj grow together slowly in such an authentic way. Cross makes it easy to fall in love with her characters. The superb character development and interesting storyline blended with the sexy and swoon-worthy romance will make this novel (and the whole series) by Juliette Cross an instant favorite.

Another great addition to the Stay a Spell series!

Isadora is a witch and the shy and timid sister who is very uncomfortable being the center of attention. She's happiest with her plants and dogs. Then we have Devraj who is a vampire Bollywood star who is very comfortable in the spotlight. I loved the diversity in this story and how they are opposites but able to draw out certain traits in each other and really complement the other.

This is a cute love story that neither Isadora or Devraj expected but as they spend time together trying to find what has happened to a number of girls that have gone missing it's clear they have great chemistry and work well together. Isadora can be strong and bold when she needs to be and Devraj loves to make her blush and push her boundaries to get her to open up.

It was great seeing the many characters from the first book and also to see other developing relationships to come. I look forward to the next story in the series.

DNF at 16%. No chemistry, just lots of objectification of the male MC, which would maybe be less ick if not for the fact that this is the second in the series and second in which Cross has paired a white woman with a man of color. I got to the wet t-shirt part of the program and needed to move along.

I'm not a reader who loves Jane Austen's novels, I think I might have enjoyed this a bit more if I was. So. Many. References.

There’s also a small-penis joke at the beginning, so trans readers may want to avoid.

I loved this book so much!! The humor was absolutely perfect, and the sexual tension and chemistry was off the charts. I was never really into vampires before, but Devraj may have just turned me! I also really loved the Bollywood element! It’s something I don’t really see in books, but I’ve always loved Bollywood movies, and that just made me love the story even more! But what I loved the most was that it wasn’t predictable at all! I didn’t see the end coming the way it did, so that was fantastic.

Juliette is a master a getting me addicted to her characters and there relationships. The Stay a Spell series has seriously been favorite thing of 2020 so far.

I am absolutely in love with the Stay a Spell series and Don’t Hex and Drive did not disappoint!

Don’t Hex and Drive had all the steam, charm, and mystery as the previous book Wolf Gone Wild! This book is not a PNR rom-com, though, but I don’t mind! I love Devraj so much!

First, I really love how Isadora and Devraj met! The book starts off with Isadora daydreaming and getting hit by Devraj while she was on her bike! Sparks fly between the two, but I love how Isadora was immune to Devraj’s vampire charm!

I really didn’t like Isadora at first. I am not a fan of the quirky, awkward Manic Pixie Dream Girl type, but Isadora doesn’t really imbue the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope. And I am so relieved about that! We see shy and awkward Isadora slowly open up to Devraj and he tries his best to woo her, with minimal success (at first). It was also refreshing to read about a sexy vampire who does not immediately entrance the woman he wants!

Devraj really shines in this book. I love reading about his backstory and how he became a vampire and a Stygorn. I love how he is made to work for Isadora’s affection, how he tries to woo her sisters and her by cooking! We get a lotta yummy Indian food here! By the way, he is the vampire mentioned in Wolf Gone Wild. 

Isadora and Devraj ultimately team up and try to solve the mystery of the missing humans. I love that the mystery kept me guessing. The other characters – the Grim Reaper (we finally know his name!), Ruben, the Savoie sisters are amazing! I love everyone in this world!

The next couple in the series is revealed at the end of this book, and I absolutely can’t wait!

I chatted with Juliette and badgered her about the series and here’s what I know that is spoiler-free.

Jules and Ruben’s book is not the last in the series (we know it’s going to be Jules and Ruben because they have been hinted at in Wolf Gone Wild and in this book, of course. We do see a little bit of why they have this love/hate relationship going on.
I guessed who the Grim Reaper is going to pair up with and I absolutely love it! I suspected in Wolf Gone Wild and I am so glad that they are paired up.
If you haven’t read Don’t Hex and Drive yet, I highly recommend it. It’s really refreshing reading a PNR that isn’t dark with broody heroes!

Don't Hex and Drive is the second book in the Stay a Spell series. Don't Hex and Drive follows Isadora, one of the Savoie sisters and a Conduit, and Devraj, a warrior vampire and Bollywood star. I honestly didn't think that I would love Isadora and Devraj more than I loved Evie and Mateo in the first book Wolf Gone Wild, but here we are. This pairing is simply divine. Isadora is such a lovable but also fierce character and Devraj is just... *chef's kiss*

One of my favorite things about Don't Hex and Drive is the humor. It was absolutely amazing. I was laughing so hard at the banter between Isadora and Devraj. So many hilarious but also heartfelt moments. This book really tugs at your heartstrings. I also loved the mystery element, the missing girls, in Don't Hex and Drive. It was a nice balance between character driven chapters and story driven chapters. 

I'm so enthusiastic about this series and honestly can't wait for the next book which will follow Violet and Nico's story. So exciting! You should definitely read this if you love supernatural romance.

DON’T HEX AND DRIVE is the second book in Juliette Cross’ “Stay a Spell” paranormal romance series. This is such a fun series. I enjoyed the previous book and DON’T HEX AND DRIVE is equally entertaining. Isadora Savoie is a witch whose specialty is helping and healing. She’s also a bit of an introvert. Devraj Kumar is a man of many talents – vampire, Stygorn warrior tracker badass, former Bollywood star. He rolls into town and almost runs over Isadora. These too have an inauspicious first meeting, but Devraj works for it and he grows on Isadora.

Isadora has accepted Devraj’s apology but whenever she turns around, wherever she goes – he’s there. Not only is he there, but he’s charming everyone but her. It’s amusing that his best efforts to get close to her and charm her, are just annoying her. I totally understand because I’m the same way. Devraj has so much charisma that it can come off like he’s trying too hard, or that he’s insincere or fake. It takes him some time before he understands the best way to connect with and woo the woman he finds he wants desperately. He tries to lure her in by using lust and have her desire him. That works but only up to a point. It’s only after he lets Isadora get to know the real him by opening up about his past, and by engaging about things that interest her, that she changes her opinion of him and starts to fall for him. Juliette Cross does a great job of balancing the paranormal romcom aspects of this story with the blood trafficking subplot. The disappearing women and rogue vampires also give Devraj and Isadora another thing to work on together and bond. Normally, Isadora uses her healing abilities after the fact when something bad happens, but this time she is able to exercise a little bravery and be a little more proactive.

DON’T HEX AND DRIVE is a fun tale of paranormal pride, prejudice, and vampire wooing. I eagerly await the next “Stay a Spell” book. I look forward to stories about all Isadora’s sisters, but I’m especially eager to see how thinks get resolved between Jules and dapper vampire overlord Ruben, and to see if there’s a grim hottie in Clara’s future.

A love story between a witch and a vampire. When Devraj hits Isadora with his car on a way to his new home the last thing he expects a bike driver to be a witch. A beautiful witch who is immune to his charm but spikes hie interest so high that he can't stop thinking about her and will do everything to make her his. A great love story with two strong well developed characters. The story is strong, interesting, and easy to read. I was entertained the whole time while reading it. 
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

Firstly, I would like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of the second book in the Stay A Spell series, Don’t Hex & Drive. This book was just what I needed and more! The characters were relatable, hilarious, swoony, and fun to read. Releases September 8th!

This is Isadora and Devraj’s story. First impressions of Devraj? He is FINE! with a capital F!
What wasn’t there to love? He’s tall, dark and handsome. He’s a Bollywood star, a powerful vampire, and so sweet and thoughtful (cue the heart eyes). Isadora is awkward, sarcastic, and a powerful conduit. The dynamic between Isadora and her sisters is so fun and I love getting to see the magic each sisters possess. I absolutely loved Devraj and Isadora together. They were HOT and had such great chemistry. Can I also mention my appreciation for Devraj being a POV and according to the author he looks like Ranveer Singh?! Like I don’t know about y’all but he is SEXY! I have been a huge Bollywood fan since I was a kid, and this book gave me all the Bollywood vibes sans the dance breaks Lol. This book had me watching Bollywood movies into the wee hours of the morning! I also loved seeing characters from the first book and I am super excited for the next book which is Violet & Nico’s story. If your looking for a great PNR with POC love interests, then I highly recommend picking up this series! 4.5/5 stars!

I love the Savoie sisters. Juliette Cross has a great voice, with a fun, refreshing plot. Honestly, she had me at "supernatural dating app."

❤️❤️❤️❤️ out of 5
I’ve been looking forward to this book after reading book 1 and LOVING IT! These books remind me of the paranormal romance books that made me fall in love with the genre. Then I come across this book- a witch heroine and an Indian vampire.... sign me the heck up!

Our heroine is riding her bike when she gets hit by a car.....driven by a hot Indian former Bollywood star vampire (what a meet cute!!!). Our heroine is a classic introvert and doesn’t want to interact with our hot vamp but he just keeps sticking around until she can’t help but fall for him!

Both MCs felt so real in their personalities and I loved exploring the introverted heroine and the sexy hero especially with his Indian culture. JC is hitting it out of the park with this series! Each book leaves me NEEDING more! This is paranormal that isn’t too dark and angsty, but still has all the heat 🔥🔥🔥.