Sadly, it’s too tonally uneven and wildly unrealistic to succeed as anything other than a passable popcorn flick.īautista plays JJ, a physically formidable but somewhat sloppy CIA operative who’s been demoted by his exasperated boss (Ken Jeong, giving much less energy here than he does on bonkers gameshow The Masked Singer). Into this coven of chaos stumbles gorgeous, clueless Josh, their new landlord – and he’s just discovered his tenants haven’t paid rent since the 1700s! As Josh is drawn further into the lives of the inhabitants of Beldam House, Essie is determined to keep him at broomstick’s length.Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista ( Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre) surely has an eye on Dwayne Johnson’s impressive career trajectory, and this action-comedy from experienced director Peter Segal ( Get Smart, 50 First Dates) lets him show off his bants as well as his brawn. ‘Enemies to lovers with magical and witchery powers’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘ Full of magic and cosy comfort… gripping and entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ So much fun, definitely a good read for fall’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-moving plot, sharp humour… compulsively readable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘ Charming… I loved the close-knit coven’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Īn amazing and fun ride… the story just sucked me in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters, a wonderful setting and a story that will keep you engaged to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘SO much fun… a must read for spooky season’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If I could rate this book 10 stars I totally would’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers have been bewitched by Hex Appeal: That is, until a family secret, lying hidden for centuries, puts Josh firmly under her spell… ‘Funny, smart and sassy…No one creates such brilliant worlds quite like Kate does’ Julie Caplin Into this coven of chaos stumbles gorgeous, clueless Josh, their new landlord – and he’s just discovered his tenants haven’t paid rent since the 1700s! As Josh is drawn further into the lives of the inhabitants of Beldam House, Essie is determined to keep him at broomstick’s length. She lives with various witches of various ages, one of whom is still a bit salty about being hanged in the 1700s, one who keeps accidentally casting fertility spells, and one who knits things that create the future.Īll Essie ever wanted was to have a normal life but in the end she found herself drawn back to Beldam House because she just can’t stop her witchiness (although the ability to instantly chill wine is pretty awesome, even she has to admit). An absolute must-read if you love Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex and Lana Harper’s Payback’s a Witch!Įssie Winterscale lives in a huge and ever-changing house in the village of Good Winter, in deepest, darkest Essex. This spooky season curl up with the perfect witchy romcom for fans of Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus and Charmed.
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