I enjoyed this book but I didn't love it. I was confused with all the characters at the beginning as I hadn't read the first book. It tries very hard to be funny but it just didn't really hit the mark. The story also dragged a lot for me and I couldn't wait to get to the end so I could call it done.
I did love the parts where Rose got involved in demon hunting as it was exciting and suspenseful but it only amounted to a couple of scenes.

Supernatural avengers? Check

Witches? Check.

Demons? Check.

🌶️🌶️🌶️ check check check.

This is book 2 in a series, but you don’t need to read book 1 to follow this book. Rose Maxwell is a witch who gets sentenced to community service at an animal sanctuary, run by half-Demon veterinarian Damian Adams. Turns out Damian and Rose know each other - they had a one-night stand in the past!! This book is so much fun if you’re looking for a sexy, light read to take your mind off real life. The world-building is excellent - it takes place in modern-day New York City and is as if the Avengers were real.

OVERALL GRADE: 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

While I didn't enjoy this one as much as Book 1, I did still like Rose and Damian's story! These two definitely had great chemistry and some fun banter, I just felt the plot of this one was not as strong for me? I also enjoyed having the Maxwell sisters all together - they have such a great dynamic. I wanted a little more out of Rose's character development. Regardless, definitely a light and fun witchy read.

Rating: 3.5 stars

Not Your Ex's Hexes was a steamy, sassy, and fun read. Rose is full of gumption and vigor. She stands up to Damian's brooding ways and falls in love in the process. Take meticulously written characters and mix in a beautifully magical witch and a kindhearted sanctuary owning demon vet, and you have a romance for the books. I will continue to look forward to the next in this series. I'm hopeful sweet little Olive is next in line for romance.

Rose trained all her life to take over her grandmother's position as the head of the magical council. Now that her twin sister came into her magic (very belatedly), and became the heir, Rose doesn't know what to do with her life.

Damien had a tough childhood, but he's since cleared up his act and now works with animals, healing and helping them. Working with animals is better than working with humans, especially since Damien bears a soul hex that prevents him from ever falling in love.

This was a light-hearted romance. Quick and easy to read. We know from the beginning that Rose and Damien will end up together, but it was still an enjoyable journey. There wasn't much detailed magic - no spells or wands, but there was enough magic behind the scenes to differentiate this from any other NY based romance.

I didn't read the first book, but this book was good as a standalone. It had enough background info to fill in any blanks

This third person, dual pov, witchy rom com was the perfect sequel!
- grumpy half demon vet who’s great with the animals he cares for
- sunshine witch looking for her calling after being released from Prima Apparent duties
- moderate spice

Thank you netgalley for my digital ARC!

This book is seriously so cute! I loved the grumpy sunshine dynamic and the banter between the MC's was so entertaining and fun. I couldn't put it down and am very excited for the next book in the series!

This was such an adorable book! I’m so happy I got a chance to read it! Rose and Damian were just great together. The banter, the longing, the team ups. April Asher is on my watch list now!

It was amazing that she built this world within our world. The supernatural are among us and everyone knows. Two beings decide they don’t want to repeat their one night stand. But when they’re forced to work together after Rose has some trouble with the law, the tension rises.

This was so delightful! I LOVED the first one in the series, and I couldn't wait to dive into this one. It definitely did not disappoint. A demon bad boy turned gruff but good-hearted vet who cares for abused and abandoned animals and rides a motorcycle? GIVE. ME. MORE. A strong, independent, plus sized female MC who happens to be a very powerful witch and is relentlessly committed to her self discovery? *shouts from rooftops* MOREMOREMORE. Light and funny writing, solid wit and banter, and delicious spice make this an amazing urban fantasy rom-com.

I ended up dnf this around 75% in... I should have stopped earlier but I held on lol. I was loving this book in thr beginning but it just kept going on and on. I think I probably would have enjoyed it more had I read the first book in thr series but I totally didn't realize this was the second one! Woopsie. Anyway I liked the characters I just found some areas dragged on too much.

Thank you netgalley for the earc in exchange for an honest review.

3⭐️

A lot of people seemed to love this book so it just might be me, but it took a while to get through this one! I did not feel connected to the stories or the plot as much as I thought I would be.

I read a lot of fantasy and contemporary romance, and while I love having romance in fantasy novels, having fantasy elements mixed into a contemporary romance simply did not hit the same. Like I said, this could just be a me problem of not feeling the genre, but it felt like there were both plot holes and a lack of world building.

I love how much Rose and Damian cared for the animals!! You could definitely see the mutual attraction between the two of them, and it was interesting to see their story play out. This book had spice as well, and it was written well in my opinion.

Some of the banter throughout the book was really fun too, and I absolutely loved Rose's grandma! The main conflict of the book seemed to resolve itself pretty easily, and I was left confused about the concept as a whole. Nevertheless, things worked themselves out, and I was happy enough for their ending:)

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Give me all the magical contemporary romances!

The second in April's Supernatural Singles series follows Rose, the Maxwell witch who was primed to be the next Prima. When her sister is able to ascend to her rightful title, Rose is given a reprieve and focuses on other areas of her life (i.e. love life - or lack of one). When a half demon veterinarian enters her orbit, she can't help but to think that there might be more to his grumpy personality.

This is the second in a series of interconnected standalones, but is best read in order, IMO! April Asher writes some of my favorite witchy romance with witty, charming characters and plenty of fun magical moments throughout the story. I really loved the tension between Rose and Damian as well as their humorous banter.

Thank you to NetGalley and SMP for an e-ARC of this title.

This is the second book in a series, however I read this as a stand alone and it was great.

A half Demond vet. a witch, and spicy chemistry what’s not to love?

I love this magical world and will be back!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me an ARC in exchange an honest review,

This was a very fun read and I loved the characters and how complex they were. I haven't read the first book in the series, planning to soon, but that didn't make me confused or unsure what was happening. I loved the animal sanctuary story line and how that progressed.

I highly recommend for people who love Buffy, Practical Magic, and the Original Charmed.

I thank Netgalley,St. Martin's Press and Author April Asher for an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving a review. I love witchy books and this one did not disappoint! This was a funny and enjoyable read! Grumpy-sunshine and the perfect amount of spice make this a must read. A hex from long ago may prevent Damian and Rose from having no more than a string of sexy hook-ups. Can they keep their feelings in check? Or will they be doomed to face the future apart?

This was a cute, light read. It is different than my usual reads, with the supernatural theme. I found the FMC and MMC had great chemistry and I enjoyed the humour!

Quick fun quirky read with witches and a beautiful love story. It was a fast and fun ride that I would recommend to anyone.

This is the second book in the Supernatural Singles series and follows Rose and Damian. After spending her whole life training to become the next Prima on the Supernatural Council only to step down recently, Rose finds herself looking for a new purpose in life. Since he was hexed by an ex-girlfriend that if he ever found love, he'd lose his humanity entirely, Damian is content with his quiet life of being a half-demon veterinarian. But when Rose is sentenced to community service at Damian's clinic/animal sanctuary, the two have a hard time denying the attraction that brought them together for a one night stand a few months prior. Each have their own reasons for not wanting a relationship, but a little friends with benefits arrangement never hurt anyone. This was a great paranormal romance but I was a little lost at the beginning since I didn't read the first book in the series. Asher does a good job of trying to give the reader some quick summary information early on in the book that acts more as a reminder than a deep dive. Rose and Damian are both really interesting characters and I enjoyed how they each had a very different journey to go on in this book. I loved Rose's journey to find her passion in life and that we got to see some starts and stops along that journey. The grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two of them is perfection and their slide from snippy comments to full on "uh oh I caught feelings" is so fun! We get a ton of side characters and a little touch of romantic suspense as well which I'm always on board for.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. Publication date was Feburary 7, 2023.

I really love this universe of witches and other supernatural folk! I will say I enjoyed book one better but I still had a good time with this one!

Rose and Damian have an impulsive one night stand at the beginning of this book and later decide to be FWB’s (Damon can’t fall in love anyway because a hex that was placed on him in his youth). So no worries, right? Right?!?! Lol.

After this begins Rose decides she wants to be a hunter and with Damian being pet demon and aware of the dangers he is very against this. However, Rose is headstrong and independent so she’s takes the job anyway. Due to his protectiveness and knowledge of the danger Damian gets Rose to agree to only go out hunting with him. Until there’s a situation and he isn’t there…

Damian is also a veterinarian with a rescue and despite his grumpy exterior he is fiercely loyal, sexy and a softie for Rose. The ultimate bad boy to Rose’s good girl persona. With the half demon and powerful witch falling for each other, read to find out if they can break the curse!

Really enjoyed this and the spice was on point. Damian calling Rose “little witch” really got me.

4 stars

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Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Not Your Ex's Hexes is the 2nd book in a series. It follows another of the Maxwell triplet of witches, Rose. It's a continuation of their world with the friends and family coming back. I really liked her love interest Damian. I enjoyed the growth the two of them experienced together and their connection. The story was more involved and fast paced then I found the first. Out of the two books, this is my fav so far. I'm looking forward to the next book, a little witch and angel connection. I'm ready!