I didn't love this one as much as the first (I miss Alpha!) but it was still a lot of fun and I'll definitely keep reading about these brilliant witchy sisters. These books are just so different to a lot of other paranormals out there, there's so much genuinely funny and entertaining about this series, they're such addictive reading.

I'll admit I didn't hit it off Isadora straight away. Mainly because I drive home at nights when it's very dark and there are cyclists who don't wear high-vis or lights which makes it very hard to see them and it drives me mental. So to know she wasn't wearing anything and the fact that she wasn't even the slightest bit sorry and just blamed Devraj, it hit a sore spot for me haha.

I warmed up to her pretty quickly though. I honestly empathised a lot with her shyness and her social awkwardness, it was lovely to see her growing in confidence and speaking out more throughout the book.

And Devraj was such a different kind of a vampire. He's bored, he's 300 hundred years and he's just been there, done that with everything. When he meets Isadora he's pretty much immediately taken in by her (not to mention pretty guilty about hitting her with his car!) and the way he chases after her was just so heart-warming. The way he talks to her is so sweet and loving, and Isadora truly gains confidence in herself through her interactions with him. The two of them share an instant connection and their chemistry together is HOT HOT HOT! I loved their banter and omygosh the sex is sublime.

One of the things I'm loving most about this series is the relationship between the sisters. I adore sisters in books, possibly because I have two of my own and the way Juliette Cross writes them is perfect. Plus, they're witches! How can you go wrong with witchy sisters?? The little tidbits we get of the sisters and their future partners were so tantalising. I absolutely cannot wait for Jules' book!

RATING:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to give an honest review in exchange of an eARC. 

MY THOUGHTS:
I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a light and heart-warming supernatural read!
Usually, the books I choose to read that have the vampire trope are usually heavy and even if they're not marketed as such, they have a dark romance undercurrent going on. This one definitely does not, which was a nice surprise for me. The book has all the usual vampire stuff (really long life spans, the blood-sucking, the extra abilities of speed and endurance, unnatural attractiveness, etc.) but it doesn't take itself too seriously. The witchy aspect of the book and the whole concept of a council presiding over the supernatural beings in the world was really cool. I loved Isadora's unique witchy abilities, and that they weren't the usual abilities the main character would have in other books about witches. 

I did feel a disconnect from the other characters at first (Isadora's sisters, for example) and that might be due to the fact I hadn't read Stay a Spell #1 before I read this one. It does read very well as a standalone but I think it would have definitely helped me to connect with the character's and world a bit more if I'd read the first one beforehand. 

I loved Devraj's character. He is a Stygorn, a yogi, the hot neighbor next door looking to settle down, a Bollywood actor, an awesome cook ... It could have felt like his character and background were all over the place but it didn't. The author totally made it work and feel believable.

I liked his chapters way more than Isadora's at first. I just couldn't relate to her absolute dislike of him in the beginning and her internal dialogue just wasn't as fun as Devraj's to me. Their chemistry was ON from page 1 and I loved their relationship's progression. The steamy scenes were there and they DELIVERED 👏🏼 

So there you have it: witches, vampires, mystery, romance, comedy... What else could you ask for?

Absolutely blummin’ loved it ! I cannot believe I loved this even more than Wolf gone Wild. I am in love with Devraj and just, there are no words for how much he is the best, Isadora is so lovely and Juliette just writes the best characters. The writing is fantastic, the plot is just addictive , this book is full of romance, humour and witches, vampires, the best recipe for a fantastic read. I can’t wait for the next book I get I’ll love it even more


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Don’t Hex and Drive is the second book in the Stay A Spell series centered on a witch family in the center of the New Orleans paranormal community.  Each story is about a new family member and love interest.  As such they standalone and can be read on their own, or in order in the series, without many spoilers.

Isadora is the shy and timid sister of the bunch.  She does best with people she knows well and dogs but feels very uncomfortable as the center of attention.  Her magic is of a healing nature and so spending time doing the books for the family businesses and growing things in the greenhouse is what she sticks to doing.  But the new Vampire in town is about to push her out of all of her comfort zones, well actually knock her out is more appropriate since he is about to literally run into her.

On the outside, Devraj seems like he is the life of any party and that he likes to be in the lime light.  But the truth is that he misses being truly close to anyone.  He has been alive a long time and really longs for a feeling of being at home again.  But Isadora, the girl who intrigues him more than anyone only sees the outward appearance; she is about to get a shock when she learns he has some inner depths to him and that he is a patient hunter who has her in his sights now.

This is a cute love story.  Isadora and Devraj both didn’t expect to be thrown together but as the spend time together trying to find what has happened to a number of girls that have gone missing it is clear they have something strong together.  Isadora can hold her own against the Vamp and he loves to see how much he can make her blush and how many boundaries he can push.

The only thing that is a little bit of a hang up for me was the Vampires.  I don’t remember from the first book if it was discussed but Vampires in this world can still eat human food and are not harmed by the sun.  So that took me a minute to process but overall, it isn’t a big deal and I had too much fun in the book with the romance and very steamy sex scenes to really care.  When Isadora lets her hair down, she proves it's the quiet ones that sometimes are the most passionate.

I enjoyed both books of this series so far and look forward to more of the sisters finding connections.  I'm also really interested in the Grims and what their purpose is in the supernatural world.  Each new story opens up the world a little more and I'm interested to see a few of the possible connections that could be stories soon.

Don't Hex and Drive is the exciting 2nd book in Juliette Cross's Stay a Spell Series. Supernatural creatures are preying upon human females and Ruben, the Lord of Vampires needs to figure out who is responsible. To assist, Ruben calls upon friend and Sytgorn vampire, Devraj. Devraj has been looking for a change of pace so he jumps on the chance to come to the States and help Ruben find the missing girls.

The book focuses on Isadora, a witch with social anxiety and the fear of driving or riding in cars. After a disastrous encounter with a Stygorn vampire new to the area, Isadora can't stop thinking about him. Devraj is bound and determined to continue irritating her and she's finding it harder and harder to resist him. Keeping her grounded is assisting in the mysterious case of disappearing neighborhood girls. 

I absolutely loved Don't Hex and Drive and devoured it in one setting. The meeting between Isadora and Devraj was unusual and somewhat shocking. How the situation was handled was cute and I enjoyed the sparks that flew between them. The author doesn't quickly toss them together, she makes Devrah work for Isadora's affections. The romance is super slow-burn but not at all stagnant or slow to the point the reader gives up on the potential couple. 

I love Juliette Cross’s writing style and the way she tells stories. Her ability to create paranormal stories with romance, action and a solid plot is what keeps me coming back. I can't wait for the next book in the series - or any book from Juliette Cross.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

Isadora, a Conduit witch, is sweet and shy. She loves to use her healing powers to help anyone that she can. She doesn't expect to be hit with a car while bicycling on her way home. Turns out that the person who ran into her is no one other than Stygorn vampire Devraj Kumar.

Where Isadora is sweet and shy, Devraj is the complete opposite. A Bollywood star and flashy vampire - he doesn't shy away from the limelight. Devraj is immediately intrigued by Isadora and she in turn wants nothing to do with him.

But these two must work together to solve a mysterious case in the supernatural world taking place right in New Orleans. The closer they work together the tighter the sexual tension between the two of them become.

I really enjoyed Don't Hex and Drive! The simmering sexual tension between Isadora and Devraj was palpable. Devraj was immediately smitten by Isadora, but still he wanted to get to know her better and I loved their friendship.

Isadora and Devraj were sweet and kind - both of them slowly peeling back each others layers and vulnerabilities. Both had their own fears, but the trust they had with one another was so sweet and pure. And the sexy scenes were HOT HOT HOT phew! Although I would classify Don't Hex and Drive as a slow burn, Juliette Cross knows how to bring the heat!

I find it hard sometimes to connect with Indian characters, being South Asian/Indian myself, but I feel that Juliette Cross did a wonderful job nailing down Devraj's character. And I truly enjoyed his backstory.

While reading both Don't Hex and Drive and Wolf Gone Wild (book 1 in Stay a Spell), in my mind both of these books played out like movies. They had the perfect suspense that tied with romance. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the Stay a Spell series!!

Another fantastic book in this series, I enjoyed this book from start to finish! The characters, banter and story development kept me hooked right from the first page.

I adored Wolf Gone Wild and was incredibly excited for this book. Don't Hex and Drive didn't quite live up to all that I loved about the first book, but was still a sexy and fun paranormal romance. This is likely a case of "it's not you, it's me" because I can see plenty of people really enjoying this book. Devraj is sexy as hell and the chemistry between Devraj and Isadora sparkles off the page. I love Isadora with her love of dogs and affinity to non human beings. Devraj is basically instantly smitten with her, with her resistance to his charms and how much she cares for other people. He's got a bit of that Alpha thing going for him that is popular in paranormals, though he thankfully stays on this side of the consent line. Both Devraj and Isadora have cool powers and I liked reading about the backstory on Devraj's specific powers. 

I think I just personally didn't click with the story. I can't pin point anything specifically for me that would make me say "don't read this because." Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for Devraj's protective and possessive approach, even if he isn't controlling like alphas in other books. I also will admit that I haven't been as gun-ho about vampire books for a while. If I picked this up maybe 7 years ago, this would have been my catnip. (Sort of pun not intended) This book didn't have the same humorous banter than was in Wolf Gone Wild so it didn't have the same paranormal romcom feel. But I still adore the Savoie sisters and can't wait to read future books in the series. Cross has done a great job laying the ground for what I'm assuming are the next three books.

I was first introduced to Juliette Cross' books through her podcast, Smart Women Read Romance, and I read the first book in the Stay a Spell series, Wolf Gone Wild earlier in the year and loved it. Not only did it include all my favourite paranormal romance creatures - vampires, witches, werewolves - but it was also set in New Orleans, a city I'd really love to visit one day.

Don't Hex and Drive is about Isadora Savoie, a witch with the abilities of a Conduit - growth and healing - who's content to stay in the background and avoid the hustle and bustle of people. While riding home one evening, she's hit by a car containing the new-to-town vampire, Devraj Kumar - a Stygorn vampire warrior. She's annoyed and he's intrigued and what Isadora thought was a chance encounter she could forget easily vanishes when it turns out he's her new next-door-neighbour, here to solve a local case of missing girls.

The first thing I can say about Cross' writing is that it's just plain fun. It's not overly complicated, but it's enjoyable and that's what drew me in and kept me reading this book in one sitting over a few hours. Being familiar with some of the side characters made it easier to just return to the lives of the Savoie sisters and this time get some insight into the vampire culture Cross is building up within the Stay a Spell world.

I can relate a lot to Isadora - an introvert who's happy to keep doing the things she loves, and avoid the things she doesn't (like driving). But she's also fiercely loyal to her family, and good at the jobs she does for them. She's not a heroine in need of saving, rather someone who needs help to push her outside her comfort zone just a little.

Devraj is a delightful alpha hero - hundreds of years old and weary from his life as a soldier, he's beginning to contemplate slowing down and finding somewhere in the world to settle. He's deeply fascinated by Isadora and loves to make her laugh and smile, and he begins to wonder if New Orleans is that place he could call home. He brings with him those hundreds of years of experience, as well as the Indian culture he was raised in (which translated into a lot of delicious descriptions of food that made me hungry while reading). I love how nuanced Cross made him, with a backstory of being a Bollywood actor - which gets used a lot in this book to tease Isadora - while also being this revered shadow-y vampire soldier.

I also really enjoyed the mystery sub-plot to the story of the girls going missing. We know from the outset that the New Orleans vampires believe that a rogue group of vampires are responsible and so they begin the process of trying to hunt them down. It's not meant to be the main thread of the narrative,  rather a reason for Devraj to be in town and for him to work alongside Isadora (as well as give us insight into the vampires) and in that way it works a lot more like a cozy mystery - which is great, because I do enjoy a good cozy mystery. Coupled with witchy business and vampires and I'm all set.

There are hints throughout this book about future storylines and couples and I cannot wait!

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Too funny! This is the second in the series and I did not read book one but that is ok. It most certainly can be a stand alone as this time it is about Isadora (I guess book one was about her sister) and Devraj. 

Isadora is a healing witch, and she loves her plants and animals. People not so much. She is really just an introverted witch. Devraj is an old vampire who is asked to find out why there have been missing girls in the area and it’s being blamed on another vampire. But when the two meet and Isadora doesn’t fall for her vampy charm Devraj becomes obsessed with this shy witch.

An adorable paranormal romance. I just loved these characters. 

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Delectable, smooth and charming Indian vampire. Quiet and awkward witch. Sweet, delicious times!

In DON'T HEX AND DRIVE, I witnessed the most unique meet-cute I've ever read. It was hilarious even while I knew that Devraj was going to have to work hard to get any of Isadora's affections. She took in what looked a fine as hell male specimen, his expensive clothes, and his fancy car and summed him up - he must be superficial and materialistic. When she finds out that he was also a famous Bollywood actor, she believes her first instincts were correct. And then he repeatedly shows her how wrong she is just by being himself.

🧛 The plot: 5/5 - while the romance developing between Isadora and Devraj was the main focus of this story, I liked how there was a side plot that didn't immediately affect them. Women were disappearing from the streets of New Orleans and that's why Devraj, a Stygorn, was there in the first place -- to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. Meeting his soulmate was a huge bonus!

🧛 The hero: 5/5 - Devraj was a Stygorn, which simply speaking is an elite guard of vampires. They are the best of the best. Devraj was incredible! He was sweet and sexy, intelligent and humble. He knew he was one of the greatest vampires around, but he didn't carry himself with any form of conceit or arrogance. It was impossible not to fall in love with this man. He was in touch with his own humanity, he had a deep well of past pain and anguish, and he was an enlightened individual. I admired his patience when it came to Isadora.

🧛 The heroine: 4/5 - I went into this knowing that Isadora was going to annoy me. I knew this. So I was prepared. And aside from her disgusting treatment of Devraj, that lasted a bit too long for my taste, I ended up liking her in the end. Her fears were relevant and I felt like I could understand her. I wouldn't go to the extremes she did, or push people away or treat them the way she did, but I got it. Underneath her aloofness was a heart of gold. She was a sweetheart, a gem, and I was beyond thrilled about the insight the author gave into her character.

I loved this book. I loved these characters. I even loved the intense subplot that was included which highlighted the interpersonal relationships of all the characters. The closeness, familiarity, and unconditional love between the Savoie sisters is the stuff of dreams. The way they welcome newcomers like Mateo and Devraj filled me with warmth. There is so much to adore with these people and I'm nowhere near done with them. I'm going to be patiently (not so patiently) waiting for the next book, Witches Get Stitches, which will be Nico and Violet's story!

Don't Hex and Drive is a second book from Stay A Spell series. So yeah like always I didn't read the first book haha 

It's rare to find an Indian character who is a bollywood actor and also a vampire, the most powerful vampire who can hunt his prey. I mean damn hot! I love bollywood so much and I loved vampire too so it's a good combination lol 

Isadora is the introvert and shy witches, a conduit who can heal human and animal. She has a different power from all her sisters who is also a powerful witches so sometimes it made her feel frustrated. 
I love Isadora's sisters. They are funny and some of their interactions make me laugh out loud. 

It was funny to see Devraj trying hard to win Isadora's attention and heart lol 

Oh and I wanted to know why Jules and Ruben act like that. They seems annoyed or mad whenever they see each other. Something did happen isn't it? 

Thank you Netgalley, publisher and author for this ARC!

Don't Hex and Drive is the second book in the Stay a Spell series and it can easily be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed both Wolf Gone Wild and Don't Hex and Drive, so I recommend both books. 

When it comes to vampires, the media usually feeds us the pale white skinned kind—especially since the rise of Twilight. In Don't Hex and Drive, Juliette Cross defies the norm and gives us a BROWN-SKINNED INDIAN VAMPIRE.  And she does it with cultural and religious sensitivity. I need more brown vampires, please and thank you!! I am HERE for this kind of vampire content!! I've been telling all my South Asian friends about this book because like me, a brown-skinned Indian vampire never really crossed their mind before!

When Isadora gets hit by Devraj's car, to say that she is upset would be an understatement. And she's further annoyed by the fact that he is a hot ass vampire. As it turns out, Devraj is her new next door neighbour! And he's a famous Bollywood star on top of that! At first, Isadora tries hard to deny the sparks between her and Devraj. She believes that they are too different to be any good together as a couple. And yes, Devraj and Isadora are opposites: he's an extrovert and she's an introvert. But Isadora soon realizes that the chemistry between them just keeps getting stronger and stronger. At the same time, Devraj and Isadora are working with Ruben to investigate the mysterious disappearances of college girls in New Orleans. 

I love Devraj and Isadora's low angst, sweet, and steamy romance. It was so light and breezy, with no dramatics. Don't Hex and Drive was the perfect balm for my heart after my last disastrous read. I also like that while Devraj is a Bollywood star, the  story itself doesn't turn into a full-on Bollywood movie. Don't get me wrong: I love Bollywood. I freaking grew up on Bollywood. But when I want a full-on Bollywood story, I don't usually look for it in books. When I'm in the mood for Bollywood, I just pull out my Dil To Pagal Hai and DDLJ DVDs and sit my ass down for 4+ hours and binge watch the movies. Juliette Cross gives us the perfect amount of Bollywood, without allowing it to completely take over the story. And the ending! The ending was so romantic!! My heart swelled with love. I was so moved when Devraj gave Isadora his most precious possession as a token of his love. 

I love this world of paranormal romance that Juliette Cross has created, The characters, most of them being supernaturals, live in New Orleans. The supernaturals also have their own justice system and each district has their own overlord and enforcer. We get hints here and there about the future couples in this series and can I just say that I am 100% here for it all?!? I love that we got little bits here and there about Violet and Nico and Jules and Ruben. The BANTER between Violet and Nico and the PINING between Jules and Ruben = *chefs kiss*

Violet and Nico are next! And if I'm not mistaken, Clara and her grim are up after Violet and Nico. And then...finally...sweet Lord...we will have the pining couple: Jules and Ruben. Last but not least, my girl Livvy will have her story...but her man is still a mystery so far (I think?).

If you are looking for a fresh, steamy, and funny paranormal romance series, I highly recommend the Stay a Spell series!!

Will she let her doubts and fears poison her burgeoning romance ...

Oh my!
I’m in love, I need a Devraj in my life (sorry hub!).
I confess Vampires are far from my favorite creatures in the paranormal’s crowd, so creepy with their blood thing, but Ruben and Devraj kind of redeem all the bad guys I have read about.

Devraj is such a complex and multilayered hero, he is thoughtful and compassionate, always pondering the use of his power, never overstepping if he is not allowed. Until Isadora.
She pushes all his buttons.
In close contact, she makes him long for something he never had, a home.
He explores his feelings and his expectations. He reflects on his own life and what seams to be missing, a place to rest and stay.
As he has seen and done it all, he is also more tune with his inner self. He does not lie to himself and readily accept when change must be made in his life.
Isadora is the awkward sister, she prefers plants and animals to humans, that I can’t fault her. 
So being cautious with Devraj is understandable, yet he shows at every turn how wrong her first assessment of him was. But by pushing him away each time he comes close, too close, she also hurt him.
I was upset at her when to keep him at arms-length, she introduces a third party, it was cowardly and petty.
She is lucky Devraj is no common man, fight her he will, but by her side, demonstrating how right they are together until she is slowly ceding ground.

Mrs Cross brings together very opposite persons whom are also very similar, between cute puppies, lost Big John, kidnapped girls, it is a rollercoaster ride with a scorching hot ex Bollywood star and a reclusive with a kind heart.
4.5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Welcome back to New Orleans and into the Savoie Sisters world. I loved diving back into this series. I have never been to New Orleans, but I feel like Cross captures the magic of the place with an enchanting setting and characters that are deliciously wicked, funny, and oh so addictive!

Don't Hex and Drive is book two in the Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross, and tells the story of Isadora, one of the Savoie sisters, and Devraj Keumar, aka Mr. Fancy Pants, that has come to town to help solve a case that involves some missing girls. And as one of the most powerful witch families, the Savoie sisters join him and the Vampires to help with the problem.

Between the missing girls and the palpable attraction between them, and despite her best efforts, Isadora can't stay away. And neither can Devraj. So what happens next is an eruption of emotions that was impossible to put down.

A shy, lover of pansies heroine, a Bollywood star hero that happens to be a Stygorn vampire, and a cast of quirky characters make this a swoony, fun, and sexy read that will have you packing your bags and getting on the next flight to NOLA.

Brimming with heart, suspense, and a delicious slow burn romance, Don't Hex and Drive delivers the perfect balance between mystery and romance, so be ready to fall under Juliette Cross' spell.

This was a much better and more interesting book than the first in the series. It has a proper plot that not only drives the actions of the characters, it influences the romance as well. As a result the book doesn't seem like it's been filled with empty scenes that only serve to inflate the wordcount like with the first one. The mystery of women being kidnapped by vampires wasn't terribly mysterious and was solved easily in the end, but since this is a romance anyway, it doesn't matter all that much. And the character motivations that drove the couple apart stemmed from their lives and were believable.

I'm really starting to like the Savoie sisters and will gladly follow their exploits further. Isadora was a nice person, but like with Evie earlier, I had really hard time remembering that she's in her late thirties and not early twenties. Devraj, however, I didn't like at all at first. He came across as a bully who wanted to push himself into Isadora's life against her wishes. He grew better later though, and I was able to enjoy their romance. And I think he redeemed himself in the end. There was more sex in this book than the first one, but the scenes were well written and they fit the story well. All in all, an enjoyable book.

Another fun, sexy and steamy read from Juliette Cross and the Stay a Spell series. Don’t Hex and Drive features dual POV’s like its predecessor. I also liked the addition of the mystery of women missing. Even though it was not the focus of the plot like Isadora and Devraj budding romance I found it was a nice distraction to keep you interested in our main characters interactions you also got to see Rueben and Jules. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Isadora she was such a kind and caring person quite a bit different from her sisters and her interactions with Devraj, I loved how she didn’t immediately swoon over him even seem to be immune to his charms. Devraj was sexy, dangerous, and so much more than Isadora’s first impressions I just loved their interactions together. Don’t Hex and Drive is an excellent read filled with magic, romance and mystery and I cannot wait for the next installment.

I just finished this book and I'm already stoked about "Witches Get Stitches" in the Summer of 2021! 
If there's one thing I enjoy, it's a good push and pull within a romantic story. This story was one of pull and tug the whole way through. I couldn't help but root for this couple from the beginning, In a world where opposites attract, a sexy vampire and a precious witch who loves to garden are perfect for one another. 
   After reading "Wolf Gone Wild", I knew that I was too eager to read more of this series. Although I liked the first book's storyline a little better, the characters in "Don't Hex and Drive" were so much fun to explore. The mystery of the first book was a little more interesting to me as well, but the bad guys in the second book were much more despicable. 
   I highly recommend "Don't Hex and Drive" for anyone who is in a terrible reading slump and just needs to find the FUN in reading again. And by fun, I mean hot, steamy romance that makes you keep turning pages while forgetting to breathe. (*wink *wink). I am absolutely pumped about the third book in this series and have fallen in love with the Savoie sisters and their world of sexy creatures. Thank you Juliette Cross and thank you NetGalley!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that you say New Orleans and witches, and I’m there faster than the roadrunner, at any given time. And honestly, I had SO much fun reading Don’t Hex and Drive by Juliette Cross! It had pretty much everything I want from an urban fantasy flick, and let me tell you… I’m a UF closet freak. I love settings when the supernatural and our everyday modern world blends together but I’m picky with my favourites, so it’s rare that I come across one that I enjoy wholeheartedly. Here, not only do we get witches, but also vampires, werewolves, and so called grim reapers which are very mysterious at this point but I absolutely want to know more!
I read book 1, Wolf Gone Wild earlier this year and while I enjoyed it, I wasn’t blown away. I liked the Savoie sisters and the general atmosphere but wanted a bit more from the plot. However, when I saw Don’t Hex and Drive on Netgalley, I simply couldn’t resist requesting it, and I’m so happy that I did.  Because book 2 totally delivered! The pacing was tighter, the stakes (excuse the pun) higher, and the banter on point (sorry, I’ll stop.)
For this book, we get Isadora as our heroine which initially I wasn’t sure how I felt about because I’ve been REALLY looking forward to Jules and Ruben’s story. However, I’ve taken to liking her almost immediately. As a fellow introvert, I related to her a whole lot, and I kept chuckling at her being wholly unimpressed by our love interest’s fame/looks/literally everything.
Devraj, powerful vampire and ex Bollywood star comes into town to help hunt down some bad guys for illegal blood trafficking, hits Isadora with his fancy Porsche and boom, meet cute. I was unsure of the vampire celebrity aspect at first but I chose to look at it as a bit of a tongue in cheek moment, and it wasn’t hugely relevant to the story, so I could totally get behind this pairing. The chemistry worked, we had a decent conflict, and the story flowed very nicely.
Overall, a fun and well-written book about witches, spells, and all things that go bump in the night, thrown in with some romance and humour. A great way to spend a lazy afternoon. The next book is Violet’s, and I will definitely be on the hunt for it.
P.S.: shoutout to these covers that don’t have me hunting for wrapping paper in order to be able to read it in public! Absolutely love the design on them!

Don’t Hex and Drive continues the stories of the fascinating Savoie sisters, a family of witches living in New Orleans. This book follows Isadora, who is the shyest of her sisters and can be a bit of a homebody. She describes herself early on as being like “the stoic, painfully shy, and socially awkward Mr. Darcy”. I just loved that because it always seems like the heroines are usually the upbeat, fun ones, and the heroes are the shy characters. (Not always, but a lot!) Our hero is an international Bollywood star and sex symbol, Devraj Kumar. He’s also a Stygorn vampire, making him even stronger and more powerful than a normal vampire. Devraj is in town helping track down missing girls that had been kidnapped outside bars in the area. As a Conduit, a witch that uses their power to help and heal, Isadora is tasked to help the girls recover once they’ve been found.

From the moment they met (when Devraj hit Isadora with his car), he feels a connection to her and wants to explore it. She resists him at every turn and is determined to stay away from him. Devraj won’t be deterred and eventually wins Isadora over, but she doesn’t make it easy! I loved that Devraj could have had any woman he wanted but he went after Isadora because he knew there was something special there. The scene where these two finally have sex is so potent and sexy, and is definitely worth all the back and forth.

I’m really looking forward to reading more about the Savoie sisters- especially Jules and Ruben‘s story! This is another great book from Juliette Cross and it’s perfect if you’re looking for a light and humorous read.