The Hex Next Door

By Rayanne Kroft

A haunted house. A cursed neighbor. A reluctant witch. And a love story powerful enough to unearth centuries of secrets.

When skeptical journalist Claire Halbrook inherits her aunt's coastal Victorian home, she expects old floorboards and a garden full of weeds-not windchimes that ring without wind, a map marked with blood, and a brooding neighbor who claims her arrival has awakened a centuries-old magical pact.

Julian Blackthorne isn't just the strange man next door. He's the last living heir of a family bound to a curse that began with love and ended in ruin. And when strange symbols start appearing in the woods-and a fog beast begins stalking the town's edges-Claire realizes she's not just a Halbrook by name, but by legacy. And that legacy comes with power.

Together, Claire and Julian must uncover the truth behind a forgotten pact, unearth the cost of magic bound in blood, and decide if love, this time, is strong enough to break the cycle... or destined to repeat it.

Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Sarah Addison Allen, and Practical Magic, this modern-day fantasy romance weaves slow-burn chemistry, small-town secrets, and a legacy of witchcraft into one unforgettable spell.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F79BMCZL
• ISBN13: 9798282145687
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"