A cute, fun, flirty, easy read perfect for spooky season!! I loooved the romantic buildup between Wells and Gwyn.

I think I liked The Ex Hex a little better because I like Vivi’s character more. Gwyn is too whiny and dramatic for me.

I hate when lies and coverups are used at plot devices; it drove me bonkers that Gwyn wouldn’t tell Wells about what happened in college and that that’s why she didn’t like him when he returned to Graves Glen. Like girl, get over yourself and your petty college grudge

Overall though I thoroughly enjoyed The Kiss Curse for what it was! I flew through it and laughed constantly

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. These thoughts are my own!

Gwyn and Wells are just so freaking swoon worthy. I loved this story. It gave off a Halloween hallmark type vibe and I am here for it. The only thing I wish was different was that Gwyn told Wells she was the purple headed girl from school. That would’ve been chef’s kiss.

This book really got me into the fall/Halloween vibe and now I need to read more witchy books.

Truly this was wonderful. I thought I liked the Ex Hex but this book upped it in my opinion. I can’t wait to buy an actual copy!

5 stars!

This was a cute quick read, but it took far too long for anything to happen. Then two things simultaneously happen and the resolution was a little rushed. I also think the title is misleading; I would’ve rather it actually been a kiss curse than anything that actually happened.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As much as I love Gwyn and Wells, Sir Purrcival is the star of the show 😸

The Kiss Curse is just the book that I needed after reading a heavy book. A fun romcom with witchy vibes perfect for this season, not that hard on the plot but all the characters are entertaining enough for me. Graves Glen sounds like a quaint cozy town that I want to visit 🍂 I wanted to know more about Morgan though. She sounds like a very interesting character. I wanted to know more of what she did but we were only given a short background story.

In retrospect, I enjoyed this book and would recommend this for spooky season! If you’re in the hunt for a quick palate cleanser, this would do the trick 🧙🏼‍♀️

Thank you NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for my honest review 🖤 The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling will be out on September 20! 🪄

After completely *loving* the humor, banter, and immaculate cozy witchy vibes of ‘The Ex Hex,’ I was so excited to pick this up. Needless to say, Erin Sterling’s sophomore spooky romance did not disappoint! The banter between Gwyn and Wells was adorable and authentic, and allowed each of their unique personalities to shine. Once again, the atmosphere of Graves Glen was so warm, inviting, and intriguing. Returning to this town and these characters felt like a warm hug or watching your favorite Halloween Disney Channel original movie. In ‘The Kiss Curse’ specifically, I absolutely fell in love with Sir Purrcival and the baby witches. I also thoroughly enjoyed the LGBTQ+ rep—with Gwyn being openly bi and Parker, one of the baby witches, being non-binary. While I personally preferred ‘The Ex Hex’ just a liiiittle more, I think both are equally fantastic, heart-warming rom-coms for the fall with a dash of mystery, humor, and spice. I sincerely hope we can revisit Graves Glen with another story next spooky season! 🤞🏻

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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Mood: You want to ease your way into spooky season with bada$s, exuberant witches.

This was just an utter fucking delight.

If you read The Ex Hex you absolutely want to grab this sequel to start your Halloween/Samhain season early and catch up with the crew in Graves Glen.

If you haven’t read The Ex Hex> you’re going to miss a lot of context. There are things in that story that are important to this one and while they are explained here, you’re going to have a fuller experience if you have read it (it’s also a pleasure!). If you HAVE read The Ex Hex you’ll enjoy following up with Vivi and Rhys.

The Kiss Curse picks up a few months after The Ex Hex in a town with magic powered by the Jones witches. Vivi is holding down the academic front as a professor on the witchy side of campus (yes! Graves Glen has a secret witch department at the college) and Gwyn is running Something Wicked, a witchcraft shop that largely caters to the tourist crowd. Plastic pumpkins galore!

When Wells (Rhys’s brother) decides to leave Wales and settle in Graves Glen AND open up a witchcraft store across the street from Something Wicked, Gwyn sees red. Along with her crew of Baby Witches (3 college students she’s adopted/mentored) she tries to snuff out the competition, but Wells unfortunately looks incredibly ravishing and her mission turns from taking him out to riding his face in the bed of her pickup. Welp!

When her magic starts to go haywire, her life turns into a who-done-it. Gwyn has to figure out if her magic going bonkers is a result of the new coven in town or something else. Either way, she needs her magic back and Wells teams up with her and the Baby witches to help Gwyn get her magic back.

My one sticking point is that this got wrapped up pretty quickly. I’d love a glimpse in the future via an epilogue, but I’m pretty sure we’re getting a book 3 about brother Bowen and kicking the ass of the super villain (because he needs karma to bite him in the ass—hard). Can I petition for this book 3 to take place at the Spring Solstice rather than waiting for Samhain season?

Sooo, essentially my biggest sticking point is that I want another book ASAP (and a promise of lots more Sir Purrcival time!).

This ARC was provided by Avon & Harper Voyager via Netgalley, thank you all!

I loved this book. The Ex Hex was one of my
favorite fluffy reads last year and this one followed right on its heels. Gwyn is such a fun lighthearted character and I enjoyed her inner dialogs and her personality. Wells….. well he’s defy my cup of tea so I was very pleased with getting to know him. Rhys and Vivi are so much fun and I loved seeing them back even if briefly and still head over heels for each other. This plot had me in over drive. I thought I knew what was happening, and then I didn’t. Then I thought I knew what was happening, and then I didn’t. Sir Perceval as always stole the show with his well placed “dickbag” insults he’s absolutely my
Favorite familiar in any which book ever. The only thing that would have made this a 5 star for me would have been a more stretched out explanation of what happened in the attic instead of it wrapping up so fast and neat. Even as is this was such a fast, fun read. Highly recommend to those that loved the first.

This charming, magical book was such a fun read from start to finish! The Kiss Curse is the follow up to The Ex Hex, but could easily be a standalone book. Gwyn Jones is one sassy witch who owns Something Wicked, a shop in the adorable town of Graves Glen. Wells Penhallow has recently moved to town and opened a similar business just across the street, and so begins our enemies to lovers story. Add in a witchy plot about Gwynn’s powers going haywire plus some autumn vibes and you’ve got the perfect rom com for the fall season!

Gwyn is a great character who is totally self assured and unafraid to go after what she wants. She has a hilarious talking cat and a trio of Baby Witches who are a super entertaining addition to the story. The banter and chemistry between Gwyn and Wells are perfection. The plot regarding her powers brought in some great secondary characters as well.

Wells is the second Penhallow brother featured in these books; could we be so lucky to get a third book about the third brother?

A big thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Collins for the ARC of this fun book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Sterling, Avon and Harper Voyager for the chance to read an advanced version of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars/5 and 1 pepper/5

If this book doesn't get you in the mood for cider and some spooky movies, I don't know what will. For fans of Practical Magic, Halloweentown, Leap Year (okay, it's because I pictured Matthew Goode as Wells and I stand by that casting) and any Meg Ryan movie.

As a sequel to The Ex Hex, we follow Gwyn (Vivi's cousin) as she takes on more responsibility now that their family's magic runs through the town. Vivi and Rhys embark on their honeymoon while Gwyn's mom is out of town for the season, leaving Gwyn to take on the brunt of Graves Glen's peak tourism season - all the while dealing with Rhys's brother, Wells, who's come into town in search of his own HEA in the form of a competing shop across the street. The plot goes on to answer some questions such as - Was the love potion the reason for their attraction? What's happening to Gwyn's magic? Is Wells someone to worry about? and Why did daddy Penhallow part with his favorite son so easily?

This adorable and *hot* rom-com had me chuckling, audibly squealing and turning each page quickly as I read it in two nights. I loved the banter between Wells and Gwyn, and their kinda enemies to lovers plot. Sir Purrcival had me cackling, as I totally forgot about him from the first book. It also had great LGBTQ+ representation - with Gwyn being bi and one of the 'baby witches' being non-gender conforming. And the story stood on its own nicely as a sequel. Although it didn't end on a cliffhanger, I feel like there is going to be another book in the series since there is another brother who has yet to find love and the evil, witchy dad who still needs to face the repercussions of his actions. I hope so, anyway, as I don't want to say goodbye to these characters and the quaint, cozy town of Graves Glen just yet.

-enemies to lovers
-talking pet companion
-broody, sarcastic, and British love interest
-autumnal vibes
-LGBTQ+ representation

I'm sure at some point in her career Rachel/Erin will write a book that won't connect with me. But this isn't it!

I thoroughly enjoyed The Ex Hex and was so excited to revisit the charming town of Graves Glen. Vivi and Rhys, the MCs of the first book, made an appearance at the beginning of the book but were absent for most of the rest of it, which really let the relationship between Gwyn and Wells shine. This book had atmosphere, enemies to lovers, witchy magic, twists and turns, and plenty of snappy dialogue and humor. I very much enjoyed reading about the relationship of disaster babies Gwyn and Wells, who try to blame magic for their inexplicable attraction. I also very much liked the baby witches subplot. And no review would be complete without mentioning Sir Purrcival, who stole the show.

If you enjoyed The Ex Hex, you'll find a lot to enjoy here. The perfect light, slightly spooky, funny book to ease into Fall and Spooky Season.

Going back to graves glen was the perfect way to kick off fall! Loved the dynamic between wells and Gwyn. I just wish there had been more drama with Morgan!

This was so fun and a great fall Halloween read. There’s a small town, Halloween festivals and dark curses to uncover. Gwyn is getting used to her cousin being all loved up and leaving her behind. She realized life is moving fast and is trying to find her place when wells blows into town. Her cousin’s husband’s brother immediately pushes her buttons but circumstances push them together and it was fun to see them battle it out. Their chemistry is great and I laughed plenty. I need one last brother to complete this seria and have more baby witches.

Such a cute follow-up to The Ex Hex. Witchy, cozy, and lighthearted romance. A quick read for the fall and Halloween season!

Prepare your self for cute magical halloween reads with The Kiss Curse!
Tropes: Rivals to lovers and a tiny sprinkle of fake dating.
Spice: 🌶 4/5 (Quality over quantity!)

The book takes place in the same world as The Ex Hex, and Erin Sterling did a terrific job with this second one. They are both stand alone, you don't need to read one to read the other. The main characters are related to the Ex Hex main characters.
I want to say I LOVED Gwen!!! She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to express it. In her professional life, opinions, attitude and towards wells. Direct to the point. No self doubting FMC or second guessing which again, I loved!!! that sass is through the roof. Wells is fun and charming under that thick layer of self righteousness. One of those persons that once you really get to know them is when they blossom, so that enchanting personality is not for everyone 😜.
Once again the setting is in the charming town of Graves Glen (picture Stars hollow meets Mystic Falls) everyone is involved in the town and everyone knows each other. The Jones witches are powering the town and all is good... right? Wells moves to Graves Glen and opens a very similar store to the Jones'. This is where the fun begins. He is finally free of the pub and his dad approves, which is a surprise on itself. Meanwhile another alumni from the university moves to town and several ex-alumni visit the town too. Gwen tutors 3 baby witches on her spare time and they are super fun and mischievous to have around. All of the sudden Gwens magic starts to twitch, but she disregards it. Its all fun and games until the rivalry with Wells escalate and they cant deny their chemistry. After this various situations start to connect for it to pass as coincidences and well that's where the magic of this book starts to really happen.
I always appreciate a rom com book that doesn't wait until the last 15% end for the characters to "get it" if this makes sense. I like that they click and go to an adventure or whatever it is together, and this book has this. Yes, the peak is towards the end, but before that there are other instances where you will just laugh and fall in love with them.
The book has very simple magic, its not a fantasy book, It just has the little sprinkle to it and you won't be questioning it or feel confused.
Again, this is the perfect feel good book to put you in a good mood and start with this years witchy feels of fall :)

Big thank you to Avon Books and Erin Sterling for the ARC!

Thank you to Avon for the e-ARC of The Kiss Curse & Libro.FM for the complimentary audiobook of The Kiss Curse!

I like my rom-com filled with witches, banter & a neat spooky town backdrop & that's exactly what The Ex Hex series provides. The Kiss Curse is a companion novel following Gwyn (a bisexual lead!) & Wells, another member of the Penhallow family. I wasn't too invested in to the romance of The Kiss Curse, romantic chemistry didn't hit, but it was still a fun adventure! A fun read for the spooky season!

& the audiobook is done very well! Love the narration of this one!

I loved loved loved last years The Ex Hex and I was so excited that I got to read an early copy of The Kiss Curse. It was so good. All the charm and coziness that I loved in the first book was present in this book! I really enjoyed the story and I loved the characters!

I read The Ex Hex last month in preparation for this ARC. I’d had it for a while I really enjoyed it. However, I think I liked The Kiss Curse even better.

The Kiss Curse is the sequel to The Ex Hex and follows Wells Penhallow as he leaves his home in Wales and moves to Graves Glen. He opens a shop across the street from Something Wicked, much to the dismay of Gwyn Jones who has despised him since an incident in college. When something strange starts happening in the town, these two will have to work together, despite their dislike for each other until it becomes something more.

There is a lot in this book to love. Gwyn is a fiery redhead full of quick wit and snarky comments. I absolutely adore her. Wells is dapper with his waistcoats and sweaters, but boy does he know how to dirty talk. They had such wonderful chemistry from the start and their animosity toward each other only helped bring them together in the end.

This book may focus around Gwyn and Wells, but Sir Purrvicial and the Baby Witches were amazing additions. I’ve loved the idea of a talking cat since Salem on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, but this cat is a star in the books.

The book was full of humorous moments, amazing tension (I mean the whole scene in the truck was just…🥵), and some mystery as the events unfold throughout. There is one brother left and it was open ended enough that I full expect a book 3.

2.5/5. I was hoping to enjoy this more than The Ex Hex, and while I may have, I just don't think these books are for me after all. The romance in this was fine, but it didn't have me very invested either. The plot didn't even really start until almost 90% in and by then it just felt rushed. I wasn't expecting a complex magic system or anything, but I think the story would have benefitted from the plot being spread out more throughout the book. I do believe fans of The Ex Hex will enjoy this, but it just missed the mark for me.

The Kiss Curse is an adorable follow-up to The Ex Hex. This story has all of the witchy fun of the first book with the supporting characters in the driver's seat. Gwyn Jones is determined to make her store a raging success when a neighboring store opens up across the street selling more authentic witchy artifacts. The owner is Wells Penhallow, brother of Rhys from the first book. The competition between these two characters leads to an undeniable spark. Is it a coincidence that keeps leading these two to kiss or is it fate? I loved the banter between Gwyn and Wells. What is better than the enemies to lovers trope? I say nothing. This book is definitely spicier than the first book with all of the same Hocus Pocus & Sabrina vibes. The only complaint I have is the ending felt a little rushed. Otherwise, best to cozy up with a pumpkin latte for this story. Thank you @netgalley for the early release. Keep your eyes peeled for this one on September 20th.

This was a sweet Halloween read. The writing was clever and the characters were cute, but I just couldn’t take this storyline seriously. It’s a cute romance for the season if that is the genre you enjoy 💕