The Kiss Curse was a GREAT follow up to The Ex Hex. I'm such a big fan of this world and these characters. These books are perfect for Fantasy and Romance readers alike. I'm particularly thrilled to be able to recommend these cozy, Halloween reads to our audience at The Everygirl.

This is a wonderful Fall book. Loved the characters, the witch atmosphere, and the pace of this book. Funny and witty with just the right amount of romance.

As a huge fan of The Ex Hex, I couldn’t wait to get to the sequel! Gwyn and Well’s story is just as hilarious and flirty as Vivi and Rhys’ and it was the perfect story to follow up with! I recommend these two books 100% if you’re looking for some Hocus Pocus vibes with some added spice!! Love them both.

An enemies to lovers romance. The Kiss Curse is a bewitching tale that follows two prominent witch families and how a man and a woman from each opposite family, fall for one another. A bit of insta love with this one but I still enjoyed it.

I’m not all into Halloween but I do make sure I read at least 1 or 2 halloween books during the fall. Last year I read the first book in this series, The Ex Hex and loved it. I wasn’t sure if a follow up book could top but but this certainly did! I feel if I write a summary I’m going to give away major spoilers. Let me just say this book turns into an enemies to lovers book between Gwyn and Wells. I loved the entire will they or won’t they storyline. This book also had a little mystery factor to it when it came to Gwyn losing her powers. This book had great supporting characters such as the Baby Witches and Vivi and Rhys. If you are looking for a fun/ non scary Halloween book this is it!

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for an ARC of this book.

As a reader, we are first introduced to the characters of Wells and Gwyn in Erin Sterling's The Ex Hex. This is the follow up novel to that cute romance. I absolutely LOVED this book, devoured it in less than 24 hours. While sometimes I worry about sequels, I could not have loved this follow up book more. I felt like the character of Gwyn is just a strong female lead, and the more I learn about Wells, the more I WANT to learn about him. I thought the book had a great story, loved that it built on the first novel where Glen Graves is now being controlled by the Jones gal's magic, and I felt like Wells had a great appreciation of that. There was certainly a few scenarios of conflict that were needed to keep the story going, and the spice level was just perfect. I felt more connected to their story than I did in the first novel, so I am SO SO happy I was approved for this ARC. I will be recommending this to all my friends and family especially during spooky season

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this fantastic romance read. The thoughts and opinions are all my own.

This book is the follow up to The Ex Hex but can be read as a stand alone. I received this as an ARC from #netgalley but didn’t have a chance to read it until after the release date. I read the first book and liked it but I definitely enjoyed this one more. This one follows Gwyn (the cousin from the first book) and Wells (Rhys brother) and was an enemy to lovers trope. This was a cute fall, seasonal read and I definitely enjoyed it. I finished it in one day. If you’re looking for a magical seasonal rom- com, this is definitely one to pick up!

This book was exactly what I was hoping for - a fun romance to read during spooky season. Go into it expecting that and you will be happy with your reading experience!

Perfect fall read with Halloweentown vibes! "The Kiss Curse" is a fast paced easy read. Loved the grumpy/sunshine flavor. The only downside for me was the ending conflict - cleaned up a little too quickly and easily.

Second in a series, but could be read as a standalone. I think it's more enjoyable to have the background of the families and the community.

Looking forward to another story. Maybe Bowen??

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an eARC for review!

Another magical book from Erin Sterling. I absolutely love this series. Perfect for rom-com lovers! I can't wait for the next one!

The spooky, witchy, Halloween romance vibes were absolutely impeccable! Gwyn and Wells totally captures my heart. I loved the smooth progressions from enemies to lovers, and the contrast of their personalities - quirky, outgoing, fun Gwyn and stoic, reserved, but secretly goofy Wells. It was the perfect fall read, and I flew through it! Loved seeing the characters from the first book make appearances - just enough to satisfy me since I missed them, but not too much so that they overpowered the story.

I LOVED THIS ONE! I think this might just be better than The Ex Hex which was pretty perfect. I loved Sir Purrcivael and recommend this series to all Halloweentown Lovers.

This perfect follow-up to The Ex Hex gave me everything I wanted—spooky season fun, a sexy enemies-to-lovers plot and even a talking cat!

A few years ago, I fell in love love love with Erin Sterling's The Ex Hex. I also happen to be a fan of author Rachel Hawkins' thriller writing (IYKYK), so it was no surprise that I became an instant fan of Ms. Sterling. I was so delighted to receive an advanced copy of her follow up to The Ex Hex, The Kiss Curse - many thanks to the kind spirits at Avon and Harper Voyager for allowing me to read this one early. I was very excited about the release of this sequel and I was not disappointed. I love romance, Halloween, autumnal settings, general witchiness, sexy guys - and let me tell you, this one has it all! I cannot wait to return to Graves Glen again soon (hopefully). Congratulations to Erin Sterling on this outstanding follow up!

I really struggled with this one and it’s me, not the book. I read the first book in this series and thought it was cute and enjoyed it. As I started this book, I just felt dread. I love witchy romance but I don’t love romance that feels like YA, which this does. The main character just crimes off as really immature, rather than quirky, as I’m sure the author intended. I just never really felt like I was on her side. The 3 stars is because I think this book would be perfect for someone who is looking for a younger, quirkier romance. And Halloween themed!

THE KISS CURSE is the sequel to Erin's Sterling's 2021 novel, THE EX HEX which I thoroughly enjoyed. As a fan of THE EX HEX, I was very excited to receive this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this sequel, the story of Gwyn, Vivi's cousin from the first novel, and her interactions with Wells Penhallow. This story had just the right amount of magic, humor, and fun. I recommend it for fans of Sterling's other work, or folks looking for a fun, lightly spooky, seasonal romance read.

The first in the series was enjoyable but the second is better, with more awesome cozy fall/Halloween atmosphere and somewhat smoother integration of the romance and other plot points. Didn’t want it to end, a lot of fun.

4.5/5 stars
Safe to say I enjoyed THE KISS CURSE just as much as THE EX HEX. If you’re looking for a rom com series set in the cutest town with real witches, Halloween vibes, and handsome Welshmen, look no further. The banter is A+ and Sir Purrcival the talking cat is a star.

In this second book, Gwyn Jones and Wells Penhallow find themselves competing to see whose shop can draw the most business during the town of Graves Glen busy season: October. Gwyn remembers Wells as an arrogant sorcerer from their college days; Wells doesn’t remember Gwyn. The more their paths cross, the two find that, inconveniently, they really want to kiss each other’s faces off. This book is so cute and a perfect spooky season read! Like the first book, it’s giving grown-up Sabrina the Teenage Witch and I love that.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

What a fun seasonal read and a great follow-up novel! I enjoyed The Kiss Curse even more than The Ex Hex. The chemistry and steam were both excellent, and I really enjoyed the bickering banter. The ending was a little rushed and lackluster to me; I didn’t love that there was little to no explanation for Gwyn all of a sudden getting her powers back or for Wells breaking into Morgan’s home. It came across like, “this happened, and don’t ask why or how.” But overall, I really enjoyed it and hope we will see more of the baby witches in the future—maybe in Bowen’s love story??

The Kiss Curse beat the “sophomore slump” curse easily.

The Ex Hex was cute with the most perfect atmosphere for a cozy Halloween read. The Kiss Curse did that, only better. Gwyn was a highlight for me in the first book of this series, but she shined even more in her own book. Her relationship with Wells was hilarious and sweet. I believed their love and fell for their romance. The subplot of the two of them working together made my heart happy.

This was a sweet and short read!