Always Practice Safe Hex
Sparks fly between a charming witch and a stoic grim reaper in the steamy, suspenseful fourth installment of Juliette Cross's Stay a Spell series.
Everybody likes Livvy Savoie. Not only does she have the magical gift of persuasion, perfect for working in PR, but her natural charisma also charms everyone she meets . . . except Gareth Blackwater, the annoyingly brilliant work nemesis who seems to despise her. The feeling is mutual.
A grim reaper, Gareth is rarely, if ever, moved beyond his broody, stoic state. But when he’s partnered up with Livvy in a company competition for charity, his peace of mind is destroyed. He’s convinced the flesh-melting attraction he feels must be her witchy magic at work.
Now forced to collaborate, their constant bickering turns into sparks flying, and Livvy learns that this enigmatic grim is more powerful than any supernatural she’s met. And when Livvy becomes the obsessive target of a dangerous warlock, the full force of Gareth’s abilities becomes shockingly apparent. Because no one is going to hurt his Livvy . . .
The fourth book in the Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross, Always Practice Safe Hex is a steamy, enemies to lovers romance with plenty of sassy witches, sexy grims, and a sizzling enemies to lovers romance. This irresistible paranormal romance series following intertwining lives of a dynamic New Orleans coven is perfect for fans of Jessica Clare books, The Ex Hex, and other witch romance books.

Cozy Pairings

Speakeasy is a rich and layered fragrance that opens with warm spice and soft smoke, blending cardamom, incense, and pimento berry. At its heart, notes of saffron, plum blossom, and tobacco leaves create a deep and slightly sweet warmth, while hints of licorice add a subtle intrigue. The scent settles into a smooth, lingering base of palo santo, patchouli, vanilla, and dark chocolate, bringing a soft sweetness to its darker edges. Complex and atmospheric, this fragrance feels warm, enveloping, and quietly captivating.
Why we chose this: Six siblings in a New Orleans witch coven, each finding love with a werewolf, a vampire, another werewolf, a grim reaper, a vampire overlord, and a necromancer: the Stay a Spell series is atmospheric and warm and deeply rooted in a magical version of New Orleans that feels entirely alive. Speakeasy is the candle for every book in this series, rich with smoky cardamom and the deep warmth of dark chocolate and palo santo, the scent of a French Quarter evening where the magic is strong and the love stories are stronger. Light this candle and let the layered, slightly intoxicating warmth fill the room like a New Orleans night when the music is coming from everywhere and something wonderful is about to happen.