What a perfect way to start off my fall reads! This was such a cute witchy romance. I really enjoyed the first book The Ex Hex and knew I had to read this one when it came out. I loved getting to know Gwyn more in this book. I loved her spunky attitude and found myself laughing out loud so many times at the things she said. And Wells, he was the perfect match for Gwyn. Your typical enemies to lovers trope, this one is perfect to mix up this dark thrillers during this spooky season!

Thank you, NetGalley and Avon, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Gwyn wouldn’t change a thing about her life. Her family is in control of the town’s magic, she runs a successful witchcraft shop, and she’s even mentoring younger witches in the craft. Well, there is one thing she would change. Wells Penhallow. From the moment he gets to town, he turns her life upside-down. He opens a competing shop, drives her hormones crazy, and to top it all off, her magic starts to go on the fritz. But as much as she wants him gone, he is also her only option to figure out how to restore her magic before she loses it for good.

Like the first book, The Kiss Curse is the ideal October read. It took a lot of the elements from The Ex Hex that I loved but did it in a way that didn’t feel repetitive. I really wish I could visit Graves Glen because the fall vibes are absolutely perfect.

The characters were easily my favorite part of the book. The Baby Witches were fun, and I loved their relationship with Gwyn. Gwyn was headstrong and energetic, which is exactly what I want from a heroine, and I adored Wells. He was an enigma with his old-school academia aesthetic and chaotic mess stern brunch daddy energy. Together, they had amazing chemistry, leading to some hilarious banter and steamier sex scenes than in The Ex Hex.

The plot, however, felt a little forced. Whereas The Ex Hex was driven forward mostly by the magical elements, The Kiss Curse focused equally on Gwyn and Wells’ relationship and the loss of Gwyn’s magic. It resulted in both plots not feeling very developed and like there weren’t a lot of stakes with either. I did like the small twist toward the end, though.

Overall, The Kiss Curse was cute, fast-paced, and the perfect blend of spooky fun and steamy. I’m crossing my fingers that there will be one more book focusing on the last Penhallow Brother because I’m not quite ready to be done with Graves Glen.

This book was cute, but I actually could have used a little more drama. What was there was resolved very quickly and didn't make a ton of sense. I love these characters and this town. I very much get adult Sabrina the Teenage Witch vibes and I'm all about it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Eek! Book two did not disappoint. I loved this one just as much as The Ex Hex. I am so happy to be back in Graves Glen. Even if it is just in my imagination.

And Sir Purrcival is back and cuter than ever. He has definitely stolen the spotlight. He has even expanded his vocabulary and humor.
“Happy HalloWEEEEEEEEEN!”

Gwyn’s story is one for the books. The banter between Gwyn and Wells is my absolute favorite.

A great enemies to lovers cozy fall Witchy read.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this galley for my honest review.

I was one of the people who read THE EX HEX last year and didn’t looove it. It was a solid three star read for me — it was cute, witchy and the perfect romance book to read before Halloween. But lemme tell you, Vivi and Rhys walked so Gwyn and Wells could RUN 🥹🫶🏼

I loved this one! It was atmospheric, steamy, and full of the heated banter that we love in a romance book. Our favorite talking black cat, Sir Purrcival made a return as well, which warmed my cat-loving heart.

Wells was broody, grumpy, and the perfect match to Gwyn’s sunshine. I loved reading about them and watching their relationship develop despite the magical issues happening in the town of Graves Glen. Which, speaking of, I’d totally move there in a heartbeat. I think I’d be happy living in a town that gives off fall vibes year round 🍂🎃

I loved the open-ended ending to this one, and I’m hoping there will be a third book in the works 🤞🏼👀

I definitely recommend picking this one up to read before October ends!

Why is it that even as a grown ass woman my deepest secret desire is to be a witch. Alas, reading about them while channeling my inner Stevie Nicks will have to do. I loved this quaint grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of talking cat. I like what I like and no one can stop me.

Thank you @avonbooks and @netgalley for my early copy.

Starting off ARCtober right with The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling. I do not enjoy thrillers but I love the idea of reading all the witchy romances this fall.

This is the second book in a series but can be read as a stand alone. Gwyn is a witch who was born in raised in the town of Graves Glen. She currently runs a popular store that sells all things spooky/witchy. So shes pretty irritated when Wells Penhallow shows up and opens a similar store right across the street. Wells is from an old witch family that up until recently, were believed to have founded the town. His brother Rhys is married to Gwyn’s cousin and best friend but the family history isn’t that great. The two pretty much immediately take a dislike to each other and their banter is 👌🏼. However, when some strange things start to happen in town, Gwyn and Wells reluctantly agree to work together to figure things out.

The perfect enemies to lovers story. I really love a grumpy hero and an outspoken, strong heroine. A great read for fall, especially if you’d prefer romance over thrillers 🍂

I kicked off spooky season with this romance from Erin Sterling. It's the sequel to The Ex Hex, the adorable witchy book that was everywhere this time last year.

The Kiss Curse is cute, too, and I loved returning to Graves Glen. This story focuses on Gwyn and Wells, the cousin and brother of Vivi and Rhys from The Ex Hex. It also introduces a hilarious trio of witching students from the local college.

I loved the characters in this story, but the plot was pretty slow and low-stakes until the very end. A lot of the content felt recycled from the first book. Just when the plot picked up, the book ended!

This book was also steamier than The Ex Hex, so keep that in mind.

There is a third Penhallow brother, so I assume there will be a third book, and I'll still read it! ❤️

This was such a great, laugh out loud, witchy romance and I enjoyed every minute back in Graves Glen!

Gwyn is such a strong, smart, confident heroine and I loved her sarcasm. Then enter handsome, self-assured Wells, Rhys’ oldest brother and Gwyn’s long-standing nemesis (at least in her own mind). Wells moves to Graves Glen to keep an eye on things and ensure the town is running smoothly with the Jones’ blood now running the place. However, Gwyn’s magic starts acting up not far into the story and Gwyn and Wells team up to figure out what is going on.

Please read this if you enjoy:
-witchy romance
-forced proximity
-grumpy/sunshine
-a little mystery
-some light spice
-laugh out loud banter

Now I’m hoping that Bowen gets a book next!!

Honestly I was bored with this book that I couldn't finish it. I may still give it a chance later on but I had other books calling my name now. I liked the Ex Hex but I read that early in my reading career and there have been more books that are piquing my interest now.

4.5⭐️ | As expected, THE KISS CURSE was a total blast. I would like 50 more books set in this cozy autumnal town!

A great follow up to THE EX HEX, THE KISS CURSE is funny, swoony, and downright magical. I loved Gwyn and Wells’s romance, and Vivi and Rhys’s cameos were so sweet to see. I wouldn’t recommend this series to anyone seeking a true fantasy novel with a developed magic system, but I personally was happy to enjoy the conflict in Graves Glen based on vibes alone. Sterling’s writing is playful and silly — I devoured the story in one afternoon.

If you are looking for some charming, cozy, magical, rom-com FUN, you’ll surely find it in THE KISS CURSE.

I was so excited to be back in this world! Gwyn is a witch whose family’s magic recently took over a town. Her best friend and cousin recently married someone from their enemy family. Wells comes to town looking for a change of pace. Little does he know it’s going to be in the form of someone he previously found annoying. This book is cute and fun and kept me guessing until the end.

I loved The Ex Hex, so I was all in to read this first thing during spooky season - and I have to say I think this one is better than the first! I loved Gwyn and Wills so so so much, their chemistry was amazing and they just had such "jumping off the page" personalities. An amazing second installment to the series, and I can't wait for more!

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!

This book took the parts I did love from Ex Hex (primarily Gwyn & Purrcival) and gave them new life! Ex Hex was not my favorite, and I really struggled to finish it. But this story was so much more fun. Gwyn is just a better character to follow overall and I couldn't get enough of her strength and sass. I did enjoy her relationship with Wells and all the glorious banter. The baby witches took it over the top and it was a blast. Even if Ex Hex wasn't for you, I think this book is worth a read. I'm giving it 4 stars!

As a followup to The Ex Hex, this book was so cute! Wells and Gwen's story was a fun enemies to loves romance, with quite a bit of magic and fun thrown in!

Vivi and Rhys are living their happily wedded life, and head off on their honeymoon, leaving Gwyn to hold down the fort in the store. Only problem? Rhys brother Wells (who didn’t come to their wedding by the way) is back in town it seems for good. Gwyn has hated him since childhood, and now that he is here, the feeling is mutual. When he opens another magic shop right across the street, Gwyn is furious, but determined to beat him. When an old classmate, Morgan comes back though, the two might need to work together which might just lead to to more?

This one had me pulled in from the very beginning. Such a wonderful sequel to The ex Hex. Wells was such a good daddies boy, and I loved seeing him start thinking about making decisions for himself. Gwyn was absolutely fabulous in the first book, and she continued to shine here. The baby witches were so fun with their antics and were a wonderful addition to this series! I think I am with the crowds on this one that I enjoyed this one even more than the first!

Fun and light romance for spooky season! I loved Gwyn and Wells. And Sir Purrcival makes another appearance!! I think I could have used a little more of the enemies content in “enemies to lovers” and the ending seemed to wrap up a little too fast, but otherwise it was a pretty good book. I would definitely recommend!

The perfect companion novel to the Ex Hex. In fact I think I liked it more than the ex hex. Was the ending a little too neatly wrapped up? Yes. Would have loved to see more conflict but i guess this is a romance so cute and fluffy with a bow works too.

This was such a charming follow up to The Ex Hex. This couple had so much chemistry, and they had me cheering from them early on in the story. The setting and atmosphere of this book gives me all the fall vibes I was asking for. This gets 5 glowing stars, and here’s hoping that there is a next installment on this series coming next year!

LOVED! Such a fun follow up to The ex hex. I hope the author writes one every year because I have really enjoyed reading these witchy books in October. It was spicier than the first one and I loved every second of it! Please give us more of these delicious Halloween books!