A stylized graphic featuring a flame, a heart, and a hockey puck, representing themes of heat, love, and hockey.
ASHLYN KANE
Illustration featuring a flame, a heart, and a circular object on a black background.
Ashlyn Kane
Writer of queer romcoms

Hex and Candy


Cover of the book 'Hex and Candy' by Ashlyn Kane, featuring two young men against a light blue background with abstract tree branches. One man wears a pink shirt with 'LETTUCE DROP THE BEET' and holds a lollipop, while the other wears a black shirt and beige pants.

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True love’s kiss can break the curse. But then what?

Cole Alpin runs a small-town candy store. He visits his grandmother twice a week. And sometimes he breaks curses.

Leo Ericson’s curse is obvious right away, spiderwebbing across his very nice body. Though something about it worries Cole, he agrees to help—with little idea of what he’s getting into.

Leo is a serial monogamist, but his vampire ex has taken dating off the table with his nasty spell, and Leo needs Cole’s companionship as much as his help. When the hex proves to be only the beginning of his problems, Leo seeks refuge at Cole’s place. Too bad magic prevents him from finding refuge in Cole’s arms.

Cole’s never had a boyfriend, so how can he recognize true love? And there’s still the matter of the one responsible for their troubles in the first place….