I completely adored Lucy, a bookseller witch who would much rather spend her days surrounded by stories than her own family. Her carefree, magical energy is a wonderful contrast to Grayson’s starchy, more reserved demeanor. The tension between them is palpable as Lucy fears Grayson is trying to take away her beloved bookstore—and her connection to his grandfather, Charles. Meanwhile, Grayson is struggling to get out of his own way to rebuild a relationship with his grandfather while navigating his complex feelings for Lucy.

The slow burn in this story is total foreplay. Neena Noon masterfully builds the tension until it leads to some seriously spicy, high-heat moments that made this impossible to put down.

If you enjoy the "enemies-to-lovers" trope with a magical twist and plenty of spice, this is a must-read. I highly recommend it for fans of cozy, witchy rom-coms

This book is the epitome of cozy! This book feels like sitting next to a fire with your favorite cozy blanket with a cup of your favorite tea or hot chocolate on a cold rainy day. I wish this was a series. I wanted more after I finished the book. Neena Noon's writing is so lovely. This is definitely a book I will reach for over and over. A sweet and comfy enemies to lovers.

To Vex and to Hex was such a fun romance. I love a good enemies/rivals to lovers or a grumpy/sunshine book, and this one delivers. When Charles, the owner of Crawley Books, has a medical emergency and must be hospitalized, his estranged grandson Grayson returns for the first time since Grayson’s childhood. Grayson encounters Lucy at his grandfather’s bookstore. Neither Grayson nor Lucy are expecting to see each other and their initial encounter makes both of them feel on edge.

Both Grayson and Lucy feel misunderstood, unseen, and unappreciated in certain familial relationships, and those sore spots at times help and hurt them in understanding one another. While they push each other, their pull toward one another is also magnetic.

I loved the chemistry and contentiousness between Lucy and Grayson, the way magic is incorporated into their contemporary world, and what they bring out in each other that they each need to overcome. I very much enjoyed this magical realism romance and will recommend it to friends.

*To Vex & To Hex* by Neena Noon is a fun and charming read filled with wit and magical flair. The story is lighthearted yet engaging, with delightful characters and an enjoyable plot. A perfect pick for anyone looking for an entertaining escape.