The Kiss Curse is a fantastic read for those who are enchanted by autumn and are looking for a captivating romance infused with cozy fall vibes. An added bonus to this charming story is its humor; I found myself laughing out loud several times due to the witty banter between Gwyn and Wells.

🎃🎃🎃🎃/5

Give me a book with a bada$$ witch girl and a man who is DOWN BAD for her and this is the book!!!

Gwyn is snarky and witty and so independent. I loved her strong personality and her soft soul. I was floored (in a good way) by how she lost her magic, got kidnapped and almost murdered and became the strongest witch of Graves Glen in retaliation! I mean, who does that??

Wells was so posh and welsh and silly without knowing and caring for those who deserve it. It’s really hard to not enjoy his character and the chemistry he has with Gwyn, resident HBIC. Somehow, despite their clashing personalities, they are perfect for each other!

I liked the cozy vibes. The silly comedic parts. The side characters (mainly the Baby Witches). The dramatics. The talking cat. The slight spice. The town vibes and aesthetic. All around this book is a light, cozy, magical, romantic experience.

If you’re in the mood for some light spookiness and romcom-y vibes then this is the books for you!

This series is so much fun! Loved seeing more of the Penhallow brothers and the town. Great all around!

DNF @ 30%

I just couldn't get into this one, the writing was good and I enjoy paranormal romances but I didn't love the characters. I might give it another try in the future.

Something Wicked is a charming and enchanting story that blends romance, magic, and witchcraft in the picturesque town of Graves Glen. Gwyn Jones has built a life she loves, running a witchcraft shop and mentoring young witches, but her world is thrown off course when Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow opens a rival shop right across the street. Their rivalry quickly turns into fiery chemistry, leading to a passionate kiss neither can forget. As Halloween approaches, a mysterious new coven of witches arrives, and Gwyn's powers start to fade. Forced to team up with Wells, Gwyn must uncover the secrets behind the new witches and reclaim her magic before it’s lost forever. This delightful read is filled with sparks, suspense, and a touch of witchy charm—perfect for fans of magical romance.

While it took a little longer than I expected to want to fall back into this setting, once I did it was cute, cozy, and the perfect sweet read around the halloween season. The chemistry between the characters was perfect, and I found myself rooting for them through out the entire book. The drama of the situation felt secondary to their romance in just the right way.

As a romance, I expected to care about why the two main characters should be together, but I just didn’t. I’m a fan of the other books in the series, but the amount of romance and the amount of relationship development just didn’t hit for me.

3.5★

What a cute sequel! I really enjoy just how cozy and atmospheric this series is. It puts me in such a fall mood. I loved the friendship dynamic between Gwyn and her "baby witchs" so much. And I can only hope we get more of their stories in the following book(s).

While I loved the conversation we did get between Wells and Gwyn I can't help but feel like we went from 0 to 100 far too quick. I wasn't necessarily looking for slow burn levels of romance but we literally went from not liking each other to 💥 in the back of the truck way too quick for my liking. I would have loved to see more conversation and development between them, but what I got felt more like a physical attraction based relationship. This isn't a bad thing per say, but just a personal preference.

All that said, I had a good time reading this and would definitely recommend it to people looking for a cozy, small town, witchy romance.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Just like the first book, I really enjoyed jumping into this sequel. Ever since we met Gwen, I've been wondering who she was going to fall in love with. I'm happy to say that this did not disappoint and I'm so happy for her and Wells.

Now these two had some chemistry. It was filled with sparks, and I absolutely loved the banter between them when it happened. I'd also like to say that I really do not like his father because he is just way too evil for his own kids. I couldn't believe the betrayal and how he was okay with it all. All I'm going to say is that I'm glad that they all worked together to figure out what was happening with Gwyn's magic before it became too late.

In the end, I'm enjoying this series so freaking much. I can't wait to see what's going to happen next in book 3!

This was a lot of fun. Gwen was a great main character. Loved her personality and her humor. I love the setting of Graves Glen too. Perfect for fall reading. Wells, the love interest, was absolutely swoon worthy IMO. And I laughed out loud almost every time Gwen called him Esquire. I also really like that there was a bit of a mystery in this one. Oh and I can’t forget Sir Purrcival and the Baby Witches - laughed a lot at them too! The book was short and it had short chapters and it was just fun and easy to fly through.

Why did I wait so long to read this? I loved this. Gwen was such a fun character and I adored her baby witches. She literally leapt off the page and made you fall in love with her. Wells was fantastic and embodied many of my favorite traits in male love interests. You could feel their chemistry. Of course, I adore Sir Purrcevill most of all.

Oh this was a delightful book. Gwyn and Wells were a great couple and I enjoyed the magic in this book. I liked how it was enemies to lovers but only one of them knew why they were enemies.

SO CUTE. I LOVE THEM ALL. I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BUT I WISH MORE PPL WERE queer in it or that the couple were both queer.

fluffy and forgettable. Low stakes, low reward. Ultimately, not for me. But I can see its place in a collection

I wasn’t sure about this one after not loving the first book. Now I think it might have been the mood reader in me who wasn’t in the mood for the first book when I read it, because I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

It was witchy, sassy, and steamy in the best way. I loved the banter between the two main characters, and I thought they had great chemistry. I’m really looking forward to the third book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Erin Sterling is an author whose books I always pick up. I read Ex Hex and was so excited to continue the series with the Kiss Curse. And I ended up enjoying Kiss Curse even more! Gwyn is a fun witch and I felt like we got to see more of that part of the world in this second book. The chemistry was also fantastic! Great light-witchy-read as we head into spooky season.

For some reason I never gave a review for this one! But it's been so long since I've read it I barely remember what happened but I remember it being cute!

The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling. Pub Date: September 20, 2022. Rating: 4 stars. In this second installment in the Ex-Hex series, the reader gets to experience the story of Gwyn and Wells Penhallow. Gwyn runs a successful witchcraft shop, is close to her family and mentors younger witches in town. There is a new coven in town and Gwyn is forced to team up with Wells to get the situation under control and navigate who these new witches are and why their presence is affecting Gwyn's magical abilities. Within the storyline, Wells and Gwyn start to develop a romance that is swoony and lovable. I really enjoy this series, loved this second installment and can not wait to read the third one soon! For all the witchy romance vibes, definitely read this one. Thanks to #Avon and #netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

We are given mouthwatering tension, skin-warming fluff, and abs-inducing humor along with an intriguing and fun plot that has the reader on their toes.

Gwyn, the snarky, quirky, quick-witted cousin of Vivi from the first book, is a character you won't easily forget. Her intelligence and her tendency to not take things seriously make her stand out. When Wells arrives in Graves Glen, Gwyn's initial reaction is far from amused. However, a love spell that's not quite a love spell reveals their mutual attraction. As Gwyn's magic starts to act strangely and even seems to vanish, they both embark on a journey to restore it, with the support of Gwyn's coven of baby witches.

I found The Kiss Curse to be a more enjoyable read than the first book in the series, The Ex Hex. Gwyn's character is a delight, and her unique ability to annoy Wells is terrific. I also enjoyed the interactions between the Penhallow brothers.

This is an easy read with some spookiness that anyone can appreciate.