Not Your Ex’s Hexes by April Asher is the second book in the paranormal romance Supernatural Singles series. Just like a lot of romance series the Supernatural Singles series changes main characters in each new book of the series with the world building being what ties them together. Since we have new characters this book can be read as a standalone or out of order if choosing to do so.

Rose Maxwell has spent her life preparing to join the supernatural council but now that she’s stepped down she needs to figure out what to do next. What Rose doesn’t want to do is put any more thought into her mistake of a one night stand with the half-demon Damian Adams but of course Rose gets forced into doing just that.

Much to Roses’ dismay she gets sentenced to community service at none other than Damian’s animal sanctuary. Being so closed to the sexy veterinarian is not what Rose wanted but now she’s beginning to think maybe there just might be a benefit to being so close while Rose figures out what her next steps will be in life.

The Supernatural Singles series is probably best described as taking a contemporary romance and setting it up in a supernatural world. There’s witches, werewolves and demons…oh my! But at the heart of the story in this second book we have sort of a second chance enemies to lovers with the prior hook up but the forbidden demon character. Lotsa laughs and a relationship in the making kept the pages turning in this one and when done I’ll look forward to seeing what’s in store for the next singles in the series.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I loved this book! It's well-written, enjoyable, and a great read. The author did a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I would highly recommend it!

Thank you for my early copy, Netgalley! I love a holiday-themed book and this was no exception. It was a light, easy read with just the right amount of magic for me. Definitely enjoyed.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book! After reading "Not The Witch You Wed," I knew I had to read this book also about the sister. As with the previous book, I really enjoyed this book. I loved seeing this sister handle all the training that she has gone through in order to carry on to be the next leader. I enjoyed the banter between our two main characters. I also liked all the angst these two had for each other, It made their relationship that much more believable. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. And of course, it had to also be finished in one day.

I hadn’t realized this was the second book in a series when I requested it, but I was fine just jumping right E was great banter and dialogue and the story was interesting and sweet. I enjoyed this book very much and plan to go back and read the first and subsequent books in the series.

I am loving all of the witchy RomCom's coming out this past year. This one made it high up on my TBR list and I was delighted to get an ARC copy! The book is not only sweet, but funny with the right amount of spice.

Super cute book that is definitely a feel good read. The main characters were amazing and so well written.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and April Asher

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for ARC of the book.

It is the second book in the Supernatural Singles series. This time we get a chance to know better a second Maxwell sister - Rose. What was supposed to be one-night stand with a half-demon turns into working together as a community service. While Rose trying is to find her future career she might also find love on her way there. But there’s one “but” - ex’s hex.

The second book follows the style of a first one- funny here, a little bit of spice there and a lot of supernaturals and magic.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

Former Prima Apparent Rose Maxwell is at loose ends. No longer next line to run the Supernatural Council – a role she’s trained for her whole life – she’s determined to find what her new “thing” is. But after an equine rescue mission goes wrong, Rose ends up doing community service at an animal sanctuary run by none other than her super hot one-night stand. Damian Adams is grumpy, not in the least of which is due to a soul hex that could cause the half-demon side of him to take over should he ever fall in love. Now Rose is in his path, knocking his socks off at every turn. Neither can forget their previous encounter so what’s wrong with a little no-strings-attached fun while they work together? Nothing, except they’re clearly meant to be…

Not Your Ex’s Hexes is a sprightly and fun continuation of the Supernatural Singles series. Rose is powerful and smart, but she hasn’t yet found her place in the world after giving up the role she’s trained for. She finds it when working with Damian, however. Both rescuing animals and becoming a Hunter call to her. Damian has no issue with the former, but the latter nearly cost him everything back when he was a teenager and he doesn’t want to see Rose hurt – or worse. The two of them spar but respect each other’s strength. It was fun to see Rose find her gifts and I liked watching Damian open up and learn to find happiness again. The two of them have great chemistry and I enjoyed watching them work and play together.

The course of true love doesn’t run smooth when a hex is involved for one of the parties and I was interested to see how April Asher would make things work for our protagonists. The result is a satisfying end to the love story, but that’s all I’ll say about that. Along the way, Rose and Damian are aided by their family and friends (whether or not they want to be). I thoroughly enjoy the world Asher created with its witches, angels, demons, vampires, and more. I finished Not Your Ex’s Hexes ready to dive right into the next adventure featuring Rose’s sister Olive because I am absolutely charmed by the Supernatural Singles world.

This was very cute - I love how this author works supernatural beings into a contemporary setting without making it too over the top. I loved the main couple - they had great chemistry and banter. I can't wait to read the third book asap!

I had a really great time reading this book! I really enjoyed the first time, it was a really enjoyable read, and I was looking forward to this one. This one was just as good, I loved being back in this world, and I really enjoyed these two and their romance! I mean, a hunter turned vet? What more could a girl ask for? Besides commitment?

We had talk about their first meeting, and then saw their second, in the first book, if I remember correctly. I was really looking forward to see how their story would unfold, now that her circumstances are changed, and she's free to choose a new path. Though she's having a hard time figuring out what she wants to do.

The fact that they had a one night stand, and then she ends up having to do community service at his vet clinic, meaning that they had to spend all this time together...yeah, it was a lot of fun to read, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship progress! The fact that her idea of camera feeds that people can watch to fundraise for the shelter was so great! I do wish we could've gotten a bit of a conclusion, of how successful it had become, not just the initial take off.

Learning more about Damian and his story was really great, because he's basically a new character, with the brief appearance that he had in the first book. I loved getting to know him and the events of his past that are having an effect on his present, and how they dealt with them! The fact that he had to do is grand gesture, I just loved that!

This was a really wonderful read, and I can't wait to read more by April Asher!

review: not your ex's hexes by april asher 💕🪄

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✨ MY THOUGHTS ✨

⚠️ cw: medical contentw, blood, animal cruelty, & violence ⚠️

if you love hot veterinarians, magical bounty hunters, grumpy x sunshine, fated mates, found families, lots of laughs, pop culture references, and spice this book might be for you!!

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🌟 RATING: ★★★★★/5
🥵 spice scale: 🌶️🌶️

oh my goodness, i only slightly regret reading this series in the wrong order, but at this point i cannot tell you what couple is my favorite. rose & damian we're honestly so cute! i love the fwb trope because they always fall in love without acknowledging they're actually in love. 😂😂 i enjoyed all of the magical shenanigans, meddling grandma edie & don't even get me started on the spice & protective vibes!! just 10/10 amazing!! i cannot recommend this book enough!!

Not Your Ex's Hexes is that book you pick up when you want to feel the camaraderie of sisterly love while rolling in uncontrollable laughter!

I could not put this book down and honestly ate it all up in one sitting. I loved the character dynamic between Rose and Damian and their banter was EVERYTHING! Damian's cold exterior and marshmallow interior made me fall hard as compared to Miss Down a Notch Rose who is struggling to find her place in the world.

The real winner has to be the supporting characters in this story. I truly felt like I was part of a family looking in at their antics. The togetherness and support hit me right in the feels.

It helps that there was some SMUT. Not like an overbearing amount, but just the right amount to have you fanning yourself.

This was a real winner and I look forward to more from April.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book took me so much longer than it should have to read. I wanted to love it. After reading the synopsis, I thought it would be perfect for me. I even received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher because I was so excited about this book. Sadly, the book didn’t deliver as well as I thought it would.

It may be because I haven’t read the first one yet. I feel as though, yes, the book is a standalone but is read much better in order. It throws you into the action pretty quickly with pre-established characters and references to the first book that play a huge part in this book. There’s a possibility that if I had read the first one, maybe I would have enjoyed this one more.

The other issue I had with the book was while it was an easy read, I didn’t feel like “OMG I’VE GOT TO READ THIS!”. I could pick the book up weeks later and understand what’s going on. I could go days or even weeks without picking it up because I just wasn’t interested in it. Now, it did get better towards the end of the book.

Overall? I’d give it a 3.5 star rating. I do want to read the first one and hopefully there’s a third? I think there is or one that is about to come out. For anyone curious about this series, they are definitely best read in order.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC.

I didn't read the first book, so that may have changed my opinion of this one, but I doubt it. It was cute. That's basically it.

The characters weren't well-developed, the banter felt forced, and I felt like the reader was told a lot (vs. learning through the story). Overall, it was pretty fluffy and forgettable.

I liked this book! It’s fun and witchy, perfect for October. Rose was trained her whole life to become the next head witch. Released from that future, she explores what life looks like when living for her. After a one night stand with a broody half demon vet, romance starts brewing between them! It was a quick and fun read.

I love a good witchy romance and this book was just the perfect one. if you are looking for a good halloween romance then I definitely recommend this one.

Second in the Supernatural Singles series. You don't need to read the first one to understand or enjoy this book. I love the family and friendship dynamics as well as the humorous and witty dialogue. If you love witchy magical reads then pick this one up.