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I devoured this the same night that I downloaded it! I just couldn’t put it down. It was just as fun as The Ex-Hex and The Kiss Curse and I loved the little moments where I got to revisit characters from the past books.

The time travel element just worked so well and the romance was HOT! I cannot recommend this one enough. Please do yourself a favor and read this whole series if you haven’t already. It’s THAT good.

Thank you so very much to Avon and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

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The setting was so cute. I liked the holiday bits. The idea of a Christmas like wedding was interesting. I loved the concept of this book. However it was not in my taste. I could not really connect with the characters to care much about their romance. I could not stay connected in the story much. I wanted more in deph or more funny banter and fun. It also was not really the type of fantasy I enjoy. I hope to like some of the authors other titles that others have loved to compare. I think many people will maybe like this though it was just not really for me.

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This book was so fun! It definitely had a Christmas novella vibe instead of feeling like a fully fleshed-out story, even though it was the normal length of the book. The characters and plot just didn't have the same depth as the rest of the series. But it was so sweet and light and full of holiday vibes that I didn't mind. I enjoyed the time travel and the grumpy-sunshine romance. It was a very simple but enjoyable read!

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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I enjoyed this one a lot! Loved getting to know the third brother more and read his story. The time travel element was fun and I loved the winter setting. Hope she continues to write this series as I missed Grave’s Glen in this third book.

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I love this whole series, and this book is no exception. And can we talk about the gorgeous cover! Absolutely Love this book and highly recommend.

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This installment of the Penhallow brothers is just as charming as the previous two. Spending time with Tamsyn and Bowen in Wales, and following them back in time was such a delightful twist after the past two books primarily took place in Graves Glen. Having a moody MMC and an impulsive, reformed bad girl FMC was really enjoyable, and the spice was spicing. I wish every scene in a romance book was as blush inducing as the couple's first night spent back in time.

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I have loved all the books in this series thus far, and this one was no different. The author creates an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are right there with the characters. The characters are well developed, and I have loved each of their story lines. I will be reading this one again at Christmas and cannot wait to get the physical copy to add to my collection. Thanks NetGalley!!

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While not my favorite of the series, it was still quite enjoyable. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts. The adventures they found themselves on were so fun. I flew through the pages so fast, I was at the end of the book before I even realized how I got there. While I said it’s not my favorite book of the series, they may actually be one of my favorite couples.

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If you’re looking for a magical escape, ‘The Wedding Witch’ is your ticket to a charming adventure. This book takes us back to Graves Glen, this time to follow Bowen Penhollow, the recluse brother who is happiest by himself, until he meets sexy and sassy Tamsyn. Their journey takes them through time, unraveling secrets and forging unexpected bonds. The story is fun and witty with so many characters to fall in love with. I enjoy how the author seamlessly blends humor and heart in her books. Whether you’re a fan of romance, magic, or just a good story, ‘The Wedding Witch’ is a delightful read that shouldn’t be missed.

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An amazing continuation for the Erin Sterling world! This was all over the place genrewise, but in such a fun way!

Time travel! Haunted houses! Witches!

I really love this series.

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Erin Sterling is a master of feel good, cozy, witchy books! I absolutely loved how she rounded out the brothers’ story with this third book. It contained all the things the previous ones had that I love so much: silliness, a great story, and feel good romance. A fantastic job of pulling me in, keeping me interested, and adding fun elements of laughter and surprise. Well done!

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Exactly what you would expect from Erin Sterling. Witches, magic, a little saucy romance, and a bit of a mystery. All of my favorite things!
So glad I got to read this early! This series is one of my favorites and Erin is one of my favorite authors.

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Ugh.. I wanted to like this so badly as the premise was right up my alley! Unfortunately I was bored throughout.

I am thankful to have gotten the eARC for free from Netgalley and Harper Collins so I can leave my voluntary review.

I was further disappointed as I loved the Wife Upstairs under the author writing as Rachel Hawkins and this just didn’t do it for me.

I got off on the wrong foot from the start due to the use of an ableist word so it set me on edge. Also I don’t mind the use of swear words but it was constant and for no reason. So it looked like it was littered with the F word just for shock value. The story just dragged and I didn’t care about the romance at all.

But maybe others will like it? So give the description a read and maybe it will
Be right for you when it comes out on October 8th 2024
My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

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I was proved the opportunity to read an ARC of this novel by the author, publisher, and NetGalley!

This was such a fun, spunky and witchy novel! I have loved the entire series and this one was no different! I did like the haunted house reference and felt that there was an interesting Dr. Who feel to it as well. Highly recommend for the readers who love fall vibes, witchy stories and HEAs!

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I loved this story!! Tamsyn and Bowen are one of my new favorite couples. Their chemistry was instant and on FIRE. This was a worth the wait slow burn and it paid off, they quipped back and forth but they knew each other so well and they got along.

The plot was amazing, I loved the magic the twists and turns I wasn’t expecting any of that! I would read this story over and over every year honestly it was that good! 5/5 stars and 10/10 recommend!

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"The Wedding Witch" by Erin Sterling is a delightful addition to The Ex Hex series. If you enjoyed the first two books, you're sure to love this one. Set against the enchanting backdrop of a Yuletide wedding during the winter solstice, this novel perfectly balances the magic of witches with the cozy charm of the holiday season. The story artfully weaves popular tropes like forced proximity, time travel, and coworkers to lovers, creating a captivating and heartwarming romance. With its unique setting and engaging plot, it's an excellent read from October to December.

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Thank you so much for the advanced copy of this book! I have loved this series so much and will never get over the incredible banter and wit put into these books. This one had everything I wanted; main character chemistry, laugh out loud moments, attainable magic, and a happy ending. I'll definitely be recommending this to everyone and anyone when it's out!

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The Wedding Witch is the 3rd entry in The Ex Hex series, about the Penhallow brothers, and the witches of Graves Glan, GA. Bowen Penhallow is a recluse, preferring to live alone in the wilds of Wales, using the services of Tamsyn Bligh, a human woman, who acquires magical goods for those who are willing to pay the right price. From the beginning of the book, it's clear that Bowen and Tamsyn have strong chemistry, but are resisting a romantic relationship so as to not muddy the waters of their working relationship. Those plans go awry when Bowen and Tamsyn end up in the same haunted manor house in Wales, attending the wedding of Bowen's best friend's ex-fiancé. On their first night in the manor house, the bride works a mysterious spell and sends Bowen and Tamsyn back to 1957, and together they must work out how to get back to their correct time, with a little help from Bowen's own grandparents.
The book is told in alternating chapters from the perspective of both Bowen and Tamsyn, and once they are sent back in time to 1957, they quickly give in to their romantic attraction. As with the previous books, there is a magical mystery afoot that they must work together to solve, and my main criticism is that this side quest if you will, ends up being wrapped up by someone else altogether, with almost no explanation on what happened, how it was solved, or any further details on several plot lines that I felt like needed to be addressed. This is why I'm rating the book 4 stars. Their chemistry was satisfying, and the romantic scenes were sufficiently steamy, but the main plot of the book was closed up and just dismissed, with minimal elaboration.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyage and NetGalley for the electronic ARC of this novel for review.

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This book is SO good. I've read both The Ex Hex and The kiss Curse so i was SO excited to see the arc for this was available! It is ADORABLE and my favorite already.

This book is super cozy and I absolutely adored the plot.

AN absolute 5/5 stars, it deserves all the praise (I will be singing it from the rooftops). Bowen and Tamsyn's relationship is adorable and I love that it's a slow build for them. The communication between the two is amazing and their love story feels real (Minus the time travelling, of course).

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I have enjoyed the other books in this series and this one did not disappoint! Welsh mountain man Bowen Penhallow was a bit of a mysterious figure in the first two books, so I was happy to see that he was getting his own love story. He's matched up with Tamsyn Bligh, who is sort of a magical artifact procurer, and he signs her to an exclusive contract to work for him finding weird stuff he asks for, which turns out to be stuff that he's testing out in at attempt to bring back his best friend who managed to disappear and is in kind of a purgatory state. Tamsyn and Bowen meet to set up their professional relationship in a pub in London on Christmas Eve, have a scorching mistletoe kiss, and then embark on a friendly, mostly professional, almost exclusively long-distance relationship. Almost a year later, Bowen finds himself at Declan's (the aforementioned not alive but also not unalive best friend) former fiance's wedding and happens to run right into Tamsyn, in disguise and on a job (that she found on some sort of magical version of the dark web) to find a powerful and weird artifact. Things go a bit sideways and they end up time-traveling to try to undo some powerful magic. it seems weird to say this after that summary, but this actually felt a bit less angsty than the first two, but definitely follows a similar pattern and was a similarly quick and satisfying witchy romance. I really liked the pairing of Bowen and Tamsyn, and enjoyed getting a peek into their developing relationship through text messages sent over the course of nearly a year.

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