The worst witch in school, Ava Blakely is the girl no one forgets—she’s a Blakely, she’s a potion maker, and her fiancé left her at the altar the year before. When Enforcers whisk her away from her sister’s wedding, she finds herself in the company of Lawson Abramowitz—the hottest, nicest witch she’s ever met. Weirder still—he seems interested in her. So between running her shop, placating her … her socially minded mother, her match making best friend, and a magical world turned upside down, Ava will face all sorts of challenges. Can the worst witch ever actually be the savior the witching world needs?
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As a witch, Ava Blakely is a failure. Powerless. It’s probably why her fiance jilted her at the altar. She’s determined to make a life for herself–living as a human if she has to–and growing her potions business. It’s a lonely existence until two Enforcers whisk her away, hoping one of her potions can reverse a hex. But one of the Enforcers, a hotter-than-hot witch, is interested in more than her potions.
This was such a fun, light and lively romance, I read it in once sitting. The characters were charming, and the plot points well-connected. A perfect summer read!
Ava is a witch without powers, well she has a knack for mixing potions, but other than that, nothing. She has adjusted from being the ‘worst witch in school’ and then being left at the alter to owning a shop to sell her potions and creams.
Her sister Zoe has found the perfect match for herself and this book opens with her wedding and Ava moaning about the pink dress her sister has her wearing because she looks cute in pink.
With the party in full swing, enforcers storm the room and demand Ava come with them.
Seems the enforcers know something not many people do. Ava can mix the potions to remove hexes and one of their own has been hexed. A serial hexer is on the loose and they really need to find this person.
There’s much more going on as well, really crazy weather, humans bringing a necklace they shouldn’t have and lots more add to the intrigue and suspense as Lawton and Ava fall for each other.
I laughed and sniffled, held my breath and gasped. A thoroughly enjoyable book, with just enough lead in to the next in the series.
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a great book !
Ava is a witch with no powers, but she is a potion maker.
If that is not bad enough, she was also left at the altar by the groom.
Now enter Lawson!
He is an enforcer that needs Ava’s help.
Not to mention, that he has a crush on Ava since high school.
Will Ava give love another shot ?
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Fabulous! Such a wonderful surprise! This is my first Rebecca Royce book and WOW. I’m hooked! I enjoyed every single minute of this book. The world building was well written and developed. I loved the main characters and even the secondary characters. The romance between the two was crafted in increments to make the chemistry believable. I rooted for them all the way through to the last page. Everything ended in a satisfying way and I look forward to reading the sequel. The author mentioned it at the very end and even who’s story it would be. Ten glittery stars but I can’t rate that high. So I’m settling on five glittery stars!
A really fun read! Rebecca Royce did a beautiful job with this one.
Ava is a fighter and Lawson is a an Enforcer. Together, they make a cute couple.
This was a really great read. An awesome way to start a new series.
A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE !!!
Title: Hexed and Vexed
Series: Wards and Wands
Author: Rebecca Royce
Designation: Book 1 of Series, Full-Length, Standalone Paranormal/Supernatural/Fantasy Romance, NO Cliffhanger, HEA
Reading Platform: Kindle Edition
My Rating: Five Magically Delicious Stars*****
Wow! What a delightful surprise! This may have been my first time reading the work of Rebecca Royce, but it certainly won’t be my last! I’m officially a fan and will definitely be purchasing the second book of the series, Curse Reversed! Royce snagged my attention in the blurb when she described the heroine, Ava Blakely, as being the worst witch in school and then set the hook in the very first paragraph of the first chapter. Come on, folks, let’s be honest! Who wouldn’t be intrigued when you discover the heroine is having to wear a puke pink bridesmaid dress for her sister’s wedding where her ex-fiance (who left her standing at the altar alone) is currently attending with his beautiful new fiancee! I was immediately smitten with Ava Blakely. She may have been the worst witch in witchling school, but she was one class act – kind, loyal, compassionate, hardworking, independent, and never allowed her limitations to control her life. And Witch Enforcer Lawson Abramowitz can be my hero and put a spell on me any day of the week! But sadly, he only had eyes for the lovely Ava! lol… I could actually feel the attraction between Lawson and Ava and their chemistry was nothing short of magical. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun). I also really loved the premise of this story. When I decided to purchase Hexed and Vexed, I had no idea it would have so much mystery, suspense, and intrigue, and the neverending plot twists kept me on my toes. Did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! Was there anything I didn’t like? Not a darn thing! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers since it does include a few dreamy sex scenes. If you enjoy well-crafted, fast-paced, easy-to-follow, engaging, full-length, standalone paranormal tales filled to the brim with heart-stopping danger, intriguing drama, pulse-pounding action, perplexing mystery, spine-tingling suspense, evil machinations, quirky characters, agonizing angst, laugh-out-loud humor, steamy passion, and heartwarming happy endings, then you’ll adore this book! Yup, Hexed and Vexed has it all! Will I read this author again? Absolutely! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read! And by admission from Royce, this delightfully entertaining story started with only a title and a puke pink dress! Well done, Rebecca Royce! Well done indeed!
No spoilers from me but I will say this… Beautiful, kindhearted, and independent witch with no magic trying to make the best of her life after being unexpectedly left at the altar by her fiance-check! Handsome, overworked Witch Enforcer who has no time for a personal life but has always had a crush on Ava Blakely, the woman who saved his life but one he could never have-check! A cast of quirky characters-check! A sprinkling of humor-check! Murder, magic, mayhem, mystery, suspense, family drama, evil machinations, and plot twists galore-OMG, YES! Irresistible attraction, undeniable passion, and heartwarming romance-You bet! That and a whole lot more! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
Title: Hexed & Vexed
Series: Wards and Wands #1
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Rebecca Royce
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Serial: Standalone, No Cliffhanger
Genre: #PRN #Witches #Enforcers
#5Stars
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Another award-winning book this lady as I’ve said before, knows how to write, it’s just phenomenal. Each story captivates you from the first page to the end, it’s full of Magical Fireworks,
with a Dream Boyfriend.
Ava Blakely aka: Tiny is a Witch she wished that is. Her whole family were witches but not her she was “The Worst Witch in Witching School.” she’s never had any powers, nothing magical, nothing nada!!! Than she is left at the altar, Ava was the laughing stock of her coven community. With her head down it hurts so bad Mitchell Sharpe was her everything, he said she was his, then he left her at the altar for Monica Whitt. Now at her sister Zoe (Zo Zo) wedding, who should appear but Mitchell and Monica. Doing her best to ignore them so she doesn’t ruin her sister’s wedding Ava pretty much stays in the back and then the Enforcers come that scary enforcers can kill witches and who did they want? Ava who had no choice but to go with them so they didn’t ruin her sister’s wedding.
Lawson Abramowitz who is a Witch Enforcer. One of his gifts is to know things. It comes to him and he knows.
He knew about Ava.
A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.