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This may be my favorite of the three books in this series. Bowen Penhallow has isolated himself to correct a spell gone wrong, so he employs Tamsyn Bligh to help source objects he needs. When one object leads them both to a wedding, they get sent back in time and have to find out why they are there and how to get home.
Like the previous books, I enjoyed that the story was set around Yule instead of Halloween. I found Bowen to be very endearing even when he popped up in the previous books, so I was excited to read his book. I think Tamsyn was a great heroine for Bowen - she's scrappy and resourceful.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher, Avon Books for the advanced copy for my honest review.
Erin Sterling's first book in this series was the very first "witchy" book and I absolutely fell in love! Her witty writing {and loveable characters and story lines} always leave me wanting more! This third installment of the series is a hit! You can read this book as a standalone novel {but I think it's more fun if you read the others first} It's charming, spicy, and entertaining!
Third installment in the Graves Glen series, but can be read as a stand-alone. Fun and fast, this would be a great read for Halloween season. Similar to the other books in the series, it’s a fairly light-hearted romance with Halloweentown-esque witchy elements. There are definitely some plot holes, but if you go into it not expecting a well-developed magic system or a complex plot, it’s an enjoyable read.
ARC provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Sterling, and the publishers for allowing me access to the e-Arc.
I have absolutely loved this world that Erin Sterling has created. I hope there are more in this universe. I love the small-town vibes that the first and second books had. I found The Wedding Witch, to be a very charming and spicy romance. I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it as much because it doesn’t take place in the small town. But I enjoyed this one. The gothic mansion with a mystery was just perfect.
I highly recommend it! I can’t wait to read more books in this universe!
I loved the small town, witchy vibes of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse, so I was thrilled to get my hands on The Wedding Witch. It did not disappoint! If you haven't read the first two books in this series, go back and start with The Ex Hex so you can properly fall in love with the Penhallow brothers!
This installment was thoroughly entertaining and had me laughing (or should I say cackling?!?) It took everything I loved about the first 2 books (sassy characters, witchy banter, adventure, and steam) and threw in time travel and ghosts just to spice things up. Yes please. This mix of magical spells and yuletide celebration is perfect for the dark winter nights as fall turns to winter.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for the opportunity to spend time with another Penhallow sibling in exchange for my honest review.
She has done it again! Every Erin Sterling book is the perfect balance of witchy magic and heartwarming love that everyone needs. These books are always just silly and just spicy enough! I always just have so much fun reading her books and this was the perfect rainy day read to get me in the mood for fall, and even christmas! This was a 5 star read for me and I am sad the series is over but am looking forward to the next book this author writes
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I enjoyed the first 2 books in this series, but there was something about the romance in this one that just didn’t connect for me. I didn’t get any of the romance between Bowen and Tamsyn, so when they said “I love you” for the first time I was thrown for a loop. I was interested by the time travel but the resolution wasn’t exciting. I just wanted more!
As always, Serling Sterling gave me exactly what I wanted. I adore this series, and this one is no different. The characters are relatable and nuanced, and the plot and romance are balanced beautifully. It fully fits the vibe for a cozy spooky season. I was looking forward to this and was not disappointed!
I have waited sooo long for this book! I was so excited when I received an ARC in exchange for my review.
I wish I would’ve reread the first two before I read this one. I didn’t remember much about the past characters. This was my least favorite of the three, but I still enjoyed it very much. Bowen was a sweetie and Tamsyn was a witty joy.
I was so excited to read this one after the ex hex and the kiss curse. I read it in 3 days (that is fast for me) and loved the banter between Tasmyn and Bowen. I love the grumpy sunshine trope between the two and how Tasmyn has this adventurous personality. Bowen gives a dark grumpy professor vibe and the two of them together is so fun. I enjoyed how this book took the characters on an quest and back in time. Overall this book was fast paced, funny, and had a great ending.
Love this series! What a fun final installment for the brothers, complete with time travel. Bowen and Tamsyn are a fun couple to watch over the course of the book.
I think this is just okay. The beginning felt a little slow but the second half really picked up. I felt like I was 40% in before it felt like there were any stakes. I also don't think there was enough establishing of the relationship between the main characters so when the plot and their relationship picked up I didn't believe it when they said they were so in love with each other.
The second half though was a lot of fun. I liked watching them trying to solve the mystery and the stakes being high also pushed their relationship forward. And that first 🌶️ scene OMGGGGG I can't stop thinking about it.
This was my first Erin Sterling book and wont be my last. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy if The Wedding Witch from Netgalley. This book was fun combination or witchy, soooky season and winter holiday vibes. It follows Bowen, a witch and Tamsyn, a human as they attempt to aquire a magical heirloom at a holiday wedding. Things don't go as planned and they find themselves in 1957 with no way to return to 2024! This was a cute, spicy friends to lovers, close proximity romance. I definitely will be reading the first 2 books in the series!
Usually this series is a kickoff to spooky season but this makes for the ideal winter read! I loved getting to stay in the witchy world while transporting to a new setting. The characters were fun and flirty and the time travel twists and turns kept me guessing! I hope we get more of this series down the road!
i received an e-arc of this book for an honest review. overall: i would recommend this book for someone who wants a magical holiday romance with a light mystery plot line. it was a fun, quick read!
at the start of the book, i had some trouble with feeling connected to the characters and the story as a whole. throughout the book, the language/dialogue was occasionally outdated and honestly pretty cringe. there was nothing that stood out to me about the characters on their own.
but once the story was in full force, things picked up. the characters were cute when they interacted. there was JUST enough tension without it being drawn out unnecessarily. a lot of “aw, cute” moments. it was light and sweet with enough life to keep it from being cookie cutter.
i think it would have been more beneficial for me to have read the previous books in this series so i knew about the world. at times, there was a LOT of backstory or history i simply didn’t understand the importance of.
it also probably would’ve been better if this was a true holiday read for me. (this book doesn’t have the same vibe when it’s 100 degrees outside 🫠)
I loved the first 2 books of this series so I was excited to get The Wedding Witch.
This book focuses on Bowen Penhallow as he hires Tamsyn Bligh to find some magical objects for him. Suddenly they are stuck at a wedding together where there are strange and witchy things happening.
Honestly I think this might be my favorite of the series, this book focused more on the Penhallow history and how they became such a strong magical family. I hope there are more in this series even though all the boys have found their loves!
Out of the 3 I liked this one the least. HOWEVER I still enjoyed the quick smutty story and the final romance tale of the last Penhallow brother
3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for this ARC!!
This book was a fun mix of witchy romance and sweet wintery holiday vibes.
I’ve loved the Graves Glen trilogy and am so sad it’s come to an end (at least I assume it has now that we’ve gotten to the third of the Penhallow brothers). Unfortunately I think I connected more to Rhys and Wells and their FMCs, Vivi and Gwyn. I did love Bowen’s grumpy hermit-esque personality & Tamsyn’s funny quips and quick thinking. I also initially liked the change in scenery from quirky small town Graves Glen but definitely missed it by the end. I think the chemistry between Bowen and Tamsyn was really well done (loved the spice), but I do think it was a bit too insta-love for me. I didn’t quite see how they had fallen in love with each other from the limited time they spent together and the emails they exchanged back and forth. Hence why this was my least favorite of the Graves Glen series. That being said though, I did still enjoy this book and I definitely still recommend for either a fall or winter read!!
I was excited to get an ARC for The Wedding Witch. I loved The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse, and couldn’t wait to delve back into the same supernatural world. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book had a cozy Christmas element to it, which somehow paired well with the spooky Halloween vibes.
Bowen Penhallow is on a mission to help right a spell gone wrong, and he seeks Tamsyn Bligh’s expertise in acquiring speciality supernatural items that may help him succeed. Together, they find themselves sent back in time, not only seeking a way back to the present, but also to figure out how to correct the original spell. Of course, along the way, they discover that their feelings may be more than just platonic.
Of the three in this trilogy, this book was my favorite. I don’t know if it was that the Christmas theme made it extra magical, or if I found the characters to be especially endearing (especially Annie and Emerald), but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I thought I couldn't love this series anymore than I already did and then I read this book! Erin Sterling does it again with this swoony, sexy, and hilarious rom com. I loved the time travel and magical elements, as well as all the characters. Truly a perfect holiday read!