I am a huge mood reader and there are times when I finish a book and the story just felt so right. I loved this story. To the battling shops, the dark history of witches back in college, the puns, all the things. I want a talking Sir Perceval and a shop just like Wells IRL. I finished this book never wanting to leave Graves Glen. It is the perfect comfort read for Autumn. I

“The Kiss Curse” by Erin Sterling was a companion novel to “The Ex Hex” from last fall. And dare I say even better?! I loved the character Gwyn and all her feisty personality and the chemistry with Wells. Wells need a change of pace so he comes to town to be with his brother and sets up a “better” Shop of witchcraft to compete with Gwyn. The banter is all fun and games until Gwyn’s power seems to be draining and together they are trying to figure out is the latest coven the problem?

Perfect October light, fun read!

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Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was so stoked to be given the opportunity to read thisbone. I loved The Ex Hex and I loved Gwyn's story.

This sequel still gave me all the small town, fall vibes and I loved the introduction of the Baby Witches.

Wells was grumpy, but a cinnamon roll. Gwyn was witty, smart, and funny. This one was a bit slow in the build up of the plot and the "curse" was really obvious. The spice was not where I like it, but some is better than none I suppose! Overall, this was a quick read and listen, I went back and forth between audio and ebook. It had cute moments, the Morgan plots was unnecessary, and I really, really, really want a Bowen book!

I thought that The Ex Hex was a perfect fall read and this falls into that category as well. The town of Graves Glen is a perfect spooky season setting and I definitely have enjoyed reading about the cousin's escapades!

Another winner in this series! I loved Wells. The change he went through from when we first met him in book one to now was awesome. And watching Gwyn fall in love with him was sweet.

There has to be a third book for Bowen. And honestly, I can't wait for it!

I loved this enemy to lovers romance. I actually liked it more than the Ex Hex. The romance felt more earned. The magic made sense - although the conclusion felt rushed. All of the fun details of the town and their stores really added to the story. Can't wait to read what happens to the last brother!

The magic of the Jones women now powers Graves Glen after a revealing showdown in THE EX HEX. Gwyn Jones enjoys her position as a member of the coven, along with her mother and cousin. Born witches and mortals alike flock to her shop, Something Wicked, especially in the Fall, and Gwyn has even started mentoring a trio of young witches.

Her complacency is shattered when broody, know-it-all Wells Penhallow moves to town and opens a competing magic store directly across the street. Gwyn uses all her wiles to best Wells. At the same time, a new group of witches makes Graves Glen their home base.

When Gwyn and Wells kiss—passionately—after being accidentally exposed to a love potion, their rivalry becomes more complicated. Gwyn resolves to avoid Wells, but when she loses her magic, she needs his help to determine the cause and restore her powers.

I thought THE EX HEX was a cute Halloween read, but I really loved THE KISS CURSE. Gwyn is a fun, sassy character, and I enjoyed her rivalry with Wells. The college-age witches Gwyn mentors are great additions to the story, and Purrcival, the talking cat, returns. Finishing the book, I was so sad to leave the characters behind. I did think the final confrontation between the main characters and the villains was rushed, though. One plot point was unresolved, and I am hoping that a third book wraps it up, but that’s not the only reason I want this series to continue!

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for providing an arc for an honest review.

This is a second in a series after The Ex Hex. This follows the story of Wells and Gwyn and I was so excited to read it because Gwyn is my favorite and Wells is my second favorite brother after Bowen of course(Sorry Rhys). Wells returns to Graves Glen to open a witchy shop that directly competes with Gwyn's shop, Something Wicked. What starts as a feud among business rivals turns into partnership to figure out why an old college friend has returned. Weird things start happening around town again and when Gwyn's magic starts to dwindle they have to find the source to protect the town's magic.

This is the perfect cozy rom com for a crisp autumn night curled up by the fire. The descriptions transport you to cozy cabins, welcoming shops and creepy manors on the mountain. Gwyn maintains her quirky cheeky ways while Wells is his typical stern grumpy self. Their relationship growth and the growth of the brother's relationships is written so well and just warms the heart. And who can forget the beloved talking, treat loving feline, Sir Percival. I cannot wait for the next one and will definitely be rereading this series every autumn.

Pretty much the same book as the Ex Hex. But the Ex Hex was cute so go off I guess. A cute enough story for Halloween time but not a must read especially if you've already read the Ex Hex

3.5 - I enjoyed this one more than I did the first, but still didn't love this book. Does it need more plot, or more romance? I can't quite put my finger on it. Gwyn is such a fun character and her little rivalry with Wells is adorable. Throw in the withlings and it's a fun cast of characters that makes a quick, cute read and absolutely perfect for October.

I loved this just as much as the ex hex, or maybe just a tiny bit more. I'm obsessed with the characters and I hope to see them again in Erin's future works.

A cute and charming book that hade laughing out loud. I really enjoyed this delightful witchy themed romance.

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Title: The Kiss Curse
Author: Erin Sterling
Rating: 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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HOLY AMAZING! This book was incredible. I loved it so much, even more than the first!! I’m late on this review - but I just had a baby, cut me some slack - am I right? Anyways, GET THIS BOOK!
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Let me start off with saying this book seriously has it all, romance and steam, comedy, a mystery, some thrill and the absolute most perfect holloween town vibe that will easily get you in the mood for spooky season!
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Gwyn is such an incredible character! I literally want to be her. She is so witty and such a smartass that you can’t help but fall in love with her. Wells is absolutely swoon worthy and I found myself drooling over him throughout the book. The banter between the two is downright hilarious and had me laughing out loud at multiple parts. I need that kind of banter in my life in order to enjoy a romcom. Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope.
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The mystery in this one kept my eyes glued to the screen and honestly, the ending was a bit twisty and pretty thrilling that I had some anxiety about what was going to happen. It was all executed so perfectly. I was hooked from start to finish. It really was a really cute and gripping read.
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If you love a good romcom with more than just a romantic element and are looking for something to get you into the halloween mood - check out this one. The Kiss Curse is book two in The Ex Hex series but this could be read as a standalone as it focuses on different characters.
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All of the stars for this one, its characters and the town of Graves Glen - this book is amazing! Huge thank you to @netgalley, @erinsterling and @avonandharpervoyager for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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THE KISS CURSE is a fun, flirty, hilarious witchy romantic comedy that you need in your life at the moment. Readers find themselves back in the town of Graves Glen where Sterling's first book, THE EX HEX took place. There are many cameos from the beloved Rhys and Vivi, who are now married happily. When Rhys's older brother, Wells, comes to town at the behest of his father, he gets tangled up with beautiful Gwyn Jones, cousin of Vivi and one of the co-owners of the family shop, Something Wicked. A little enemies to lovers romance is helped along with a magic love spell. This book is so much fun, and is a quick read.

Cute little story, especially right before Halloween. A cute rom-com with just the right amount of spooky and magical elements. I adored the character Gwyn, and I am so glad she got her chance to shine in book two. The perfect mix of romance and adventure.

Gwyn Jones is happy running her shop and helping her mom and cousin run the town after defeating the Penhallows for the power to run Graves Glen's lay lines. Her cousin is married to a Penhallow and they happily live together in Graves Glen until her cousin-in-law's brother, Wells shows up. On a promise to his dad to ensure that everything is running smoothly in Graves Glen, Wells leaves his pub in Wales and returns to Graves Glen. There he sets up a rival magic store to the Jones family's and right across the road to add salt to the wound. After Gwyn goes to confront Wells, they realize that they are attracted to each other. In addition to all of this, one of Gwyn's old classmates returns to town and wrecks havoc. At the same time, Gwyn starts losing her power and after initially blaming Morgan, her gang of mentee witches realize that it's actually Wells' fault. Unknowingly, Wells' father planted a ring on him that would make Gwyn and her family lose her power but mainly affected her as she was the one spending the most time with Wells. Wells finds a way to make it right but while he is working on that Gwyn gets kidnapped by Morgan and her gang who try to wrest power away from her family for nefarious reasons. Gwyn realizes she still has her power and fights them off essentially saving the town and she ends up in a relationship with Wells. Overall, it was an enjoyable dark read perfect to get in the right spirit for Halloween.

Erin Sterling revisits the magical town of Graves Glen, this time with a new leading woman.

Gwyn is beyond happy for her cousin (and best friend) Vivi after her sweeping romance and marriage to Rhys Penhallow. The only dark cloud above her head is due to Rhys's older brother Wells, a man so concerned about what his father thinks of him that he missed his own brother's wedding. When Wells suddenly appears in Graves Glen and announces that he'll be moving there permanently, Gwyn is less than pleased. When he then announces that he is opening up a witchy shop across the street from Gwyn's, she is downright pissed.

Wells doesn't quite understand Gwyn's animosity towards him, but when faced with a challenge, he approaches it head-on. Just as stubborn as she is, they refuse to admit that there is a sizzling sexual tension between them. When trouble hits Graves Glen in the form of a former classmate, Wells and Gwyn realize they must team up in order to protect the town and their magic.

This bewitching enemies to lovers tale is a real treat for fans of The Ex Hex and Gwyn's spunky personality. I loved getting to know Wells and watch him fall in love with someone completely unlike him (who is also unwilling to let him get away with being broody all the time).

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

This was a cute witchy read. I thought it was just as fun as the first in the series. I liked the dynamic between Wells and Gwyn. Their competing stores added a fun element to the story too.

A fast, easy, and fun read that's perfect for October and Halloween.

This was exactly the cozy, witchy fall read I was looking for! I enjoyed this sequel even more than the The Ex Hex - which I thoroughly enjoyed. Gwyn was such an interesting, and my favorite, character from the first novel, so I was excited to see she was the spotlight of this sequel. Gwyn and Wells were exactly the right amount of sass and grumpiness that make a romance novel such fun to read. I will certainly be buying this book in print so I can read it again next fall.

Thanks Netgalley for providing me with a kindle ARC of this book.

Yeah, I'm just giving up on this series. I mean, I think this is the last book but just in case the author decides to write another one for the last Penhallow brother, I am done. It just doesn't work for me. I do really like the setting. The town really has some halloweentown vibes and I like how silly it is around magic and witchcraft sometimes. It's a lot of fun. However, all the rest just doesn't really work for me. The characters are really one dimensional, and a bit annoying in this one. There is absolutely no chemistry between our two leads and the romance kind of comes out of nowhere. When will authors learn that people being attracted to each other sexually and no other developement at all doesn't make for a compelling romance? Something that also annoyed me in this book is that we are constantly told Gwyn is alergic to responisibilty and authority, however we never actually see this. She's super responsible and actually always listens to authority figures without issue and even takes on an authoritve role early on in the book without issue. Just like in the first book the author completely forgets about the "hate" part of the "hate to love" romance. She creates conflict between two characters and just completely forgets to resolve the conflict. In this one it was even more annoying because only Gwyn had a previous conflict that Wells isn't aware of this but he still isn't when we finish up this book. Talking about that I absolutely hated the reasons why Gwyn "hates" Wells. It was just really stupid and immature. Another thing that I didn't like that was the same in the first book is that the ending gets too dark and serious in tone compared to the silly, goofy mood that the rest of the book is. That tone shift is just really jarring and doesn't work. So yeah, in conclusion this book hits the exact same beats as the first one and there aren't a lot of differences. If you like the first book, you'll like this one as well. However, if you didn't like the first book, you won't like this one either.