Her renovation project just got a lot harder… or not.
Penelope Bishop’s plan for her first kid-free summer is simple: renovate the derelict Victorian mansion she impulsively bought with her 401k, and maybe, just maybe, get her life back on track after a soul-crushing divorce.
But when she unearths an ancient… artifact… in the dusty basement, her straightforward renovation gets a one-of-a-kind magical upgrade.
And not the good kind.
Suddenly, any man who tries to get intimate ends up… structurally compromised. It’s a magical cockblock of epic proportions, and with a house full of temptations—a HVAC tech with too much swagger, a methodical electrician, a gentle giant of a landscaper, a charming foreign stonemason, and a grumpy-but-gorgeous general contractor—Penny’s love life is officially a disaster zone.
But Penny didn’t become a high-powered lawyer by giving up. No, she rolls up her sleeves and hunts for answers. Aided by her eccentric new friend, Sammy, a craft-shop owner with a penchant for unsolicited advice and the gift of gab, Penny begins to analyze the evidence, catalog her subjects, and search for a loophole—even if it means becoming a reluctant “pleasure sherpa” in the process.
She’s got an ancient riddle to decipher, a clique of cookie-cutter suburban moms to outmaneuver, and a series of very hands-on experiments to conduct. But as her investigation gets more personal and the lines between “client” and “construction worker” begin to blur, Penny has to wonder: can she break the hex before she completely demolishes her second chance at love?
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Hexual Healing: That Summer I Got Hexed by an Ancient Sex Toy is a laugh-out-loud, sinfully spicy, and surprisingly sweet paranormal rom-com—a witty and heartwarming journey into one woman’s chaotic renovation of a crumbling mansion and her equally dilapidated love life.
This novel is packed with tropes you’ll love: a hilarious found family, a unique “why choose” energy with reverse harem vibes setup (she tastes all the “flavors” but picks one), small-town charm, a fixer-upper getting a second chance, and a healthy dose of spicy, supernatural shenanigans.
WARNING: Features explicit content and one final monogamous happily-ever-after that is earned the hard (and hilarious) way. This story is for readers who love quirky heroines, a crew of cinnamon-roll and grumpy heroes, and believe the solution to any problem can be found with a good friend, a bottle of wine, and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Not for readers seeking dark romance or a straightforward love story. Note: the hex causes repeated (cough cough) interruptions… until it’s broken.
