I really loved the first two books in this series as they were entertaining and filled with the kind of cozy fantasy romance that I was looking for. The Wedding Witch continues this with its humor, banter, and great chemistry between the leads, but I don’t think it has the strongest story. While magical hijinks have always been a central plot point for these books, having the characters time travel felt weird and I genuinely do not understand why it needed to be part of the plot. So much was happening in the present day scenes that were far more interesting than anything that happened in the past, and then when the characters do finally get back to the present, in the most Deus Ex Machina way possible, every problem and issue is suddenly resolved and all the conflict that was built up just kind of fizzles out into nothing. The time travel plot felt unnecessary and frankly the ending was abrupt and unearned, creating so many questions of ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ that the story tries to wave away with a ‘it’s magic!’ explanation that just makes no sense. Overall, I love this series, but this installment seems to be weaker than the previous two.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-copy of this novel.

Received as an ARC

A cute, cozy Romcom/mystery that wraps up the series in such a fun way. It is on par with the other two books in the series with good banter and a fun storyline full of witches and magic. I enjoyed getting to know both Bowen and Tamsyn better, since they only appear as side characters in the other books, and I loved how they complemented each other on their adventure to change the future. I'll miss the group from Graves Glen!

I’m going to have to go back and reread the first and then actually read the second, and reread this one. I was so excited when I first read the first book. But I didn’t quite feel the same this time around. I don’t know what really fell flat for me. I’m hoping that with a total reread I can get back into the universe! Because I AM interested and think I will like it, I just feel like I’m missing something.

Thanks to Avon for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A delightfully light and fluffy read! The characters were adorable and the story progressed at a good pace. Tamsyn and Bowen were both interesting characters and the time traveling aspect was a lot of fun. I read this book pretty quickly and had no idea it was part of a series so I am currently reading the first book. Even without reading the other books, I think this held up well on its own as a standalone.

I adored the first two books and have been so exited to read Bowen’s story; it was everything I could have asked for! The story felt like the comforting warm fuzzies of a Hallmark movie, mixed with the magical witchy vibes of Halloween. It had, tension, banter, cute nicknames in another language, mutual pining, forced proximity, one bed, time travel, parent trap plotting, pretending to be married, and butterfly inducing swoon (seriously, literal butterflies).

Bowen is now my favorite brother (but don’t tell Rhys or Wells). That gloriously grumpy mountain man has the sweetest side and is totally a goner for Tamsyn. He took one look at her and knew he was in trouble in the best way. I loved that at the very beginning of the book, we got the passing of the first year they knew each other through their text messages. It gave us a sense of their developing relationship and feelings without feeling too rushed by the time the real plot started. I was rooting for them right from the beginning, and when he was walking towards her after they both find themselves in the haunted house, I remember I literally felt my stomach swoop! The pull that they have toward each other was palpable. And the way that Bowen had been such a hermit but was so comfortable around her and wanted to be with her was adorable. At the same time, the way he was strong, protective, and took control made me melt… The spice was the perfect balance of tender and passionate.

I absolutely adored Bowen and Tamsyn’s love story and it was more than worth the wait!!! I can’t wait to see what is up next for Erin Sterling!

Rating: 3
Format: ebook
Age: 18+

Our story begins with a spark between our two protagonists, Tamsyn & Bowen. Tamsyn is a human magic artifact finder whom has been hired by Bowen, an actual witch, to find him some much needed magical artifacts. Instantly, there is an attraction between our protagonists leading to some intense sexual chemistry & tension building as readers are pulled into a quest to bring back Bowen’s best friend, Declan, back from a ghostly world. Both of our protagonists end up going to Declan’s x-fiancée’s wedding, where they are sent back in time to fix the mess that started when Bowen & Declan were in college; while at the same time trying to keep their relationship professional & not acting on the need to rip each other’s clothes off. This quirky, magical filled book will leave readers ready for the holidays & wishing they had some magic abilities of their own.

Highlights:
⭐️Tamsyn: I liked her bubbly, honest, & quirky personality. The fact that she is afraid of opening a can of biscuits & made the mistake of dating a DJ when she was 21 had me not only laughing, but connecting with this character.
⭐️Holiday themed: The book offers a quick and enjoyable holiday read without being overly cheesy.
⭐️ Standalone Read: Although the third in a series, it can be enjoyed independently. The main characters make reappearances, but the book works well as a standalone.
⭐️Spicy Content: This is not a slow burning book. The romance is direct and engaging, with a quick buildup of chemistry between the protagonists.

Pitfalls:
❌ Plot Weakness: The plot felt somewhat lacking. The urgency to resolve the situation seemed minimal, and the resolution was underwhelming.

Thank you NetGalley & Avon and Harper Voyager for the free early release copy of this novel for my honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I thought the characters, especially Tamsyn, were fun to read. I thought Tamsyn was hilarious, and helped make up the book.
My only complaint was it felt rushed at some parts. I understood this was a love at first sight, but when the characters finally got together it just felt sudden. And, the ending felt rushed and I was a bit confused on how Declan and Emerald were saved. Overall, I thought the book was great and just an entertaining read.

*** I received an e-ARC of this book from Avon and Harper Voyager through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review***

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The third book in the Ex Hex series had everything I wanted:

👩🏻 A strong female lead
🧙🏻‍♂️ Another Penhallow
🔮 Magic
💍 Wedding(s)
❤️ Multiple love stories
💫 A return to Graves Glenn (I still want to visit)

Powerful magic combined with the heartache of lost love sends Tamsyn and Bowen traveling back to Trywxyll House in 1957. There, they meet the house's ancestors and uncover the big secrets that haunt the place. I loved watching the relationship between Tamsyn and Bowen unfold and grow. I enjoyed meeting the cast from 1957 and the multiple side stories that came with them. I was also happy there was another Halloween stop in Graves Glenn! I will definitely be buying this when it comes add to add to my set of the Graves Glenn series. Grab a blanket and curl up by the fire with this magically delicious read!

✨ Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley.

(Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an ARC)

I thought this book was very cute. Tamsyn and Bowen are very likeable main characters, the story was low angst and cozy, perfect to ready under a fuzzy blanket by a fire. It is a Christmas (well, winter/Yule) story. It takes place at an old haunted mansion, where our MCs are working to obtain a magical artifact at a witch's wedding and are thrust back to 1957. So there's some magic, a bit of fake dating, and, of course, some ghosts. It was nice to spend more time with Tamsyn and Bowen as they were only briefly in previous books.

I was a little disappointed the lack of time we spent in Graves Glen, esp since it was such a main point in the previous book, so it's already built up quite a bit and it would've been fun to see it around their Yule celebrations. I would've also liked to see more of the characters from the other books, esp considering they are Bowen's family and could have helped with his personality/character development, esp with everything that happened with their father, which is only briefly touched upon in this book.

The love story was also a bit rushed; when the banter was happening it was very fun - it was very cute watching then push each others buttons - but there just wasn't enough of it. It very much felt like they needed some more time to fall in love.

Also, this book's primary plot has time travel, and no, it does not wrap in a way that makes any kind of sense, but sometimes with time travel you have to be ok with a little bit of mess.

All in all, it as a cute, cozy, quick read! If you like the first 2, and long for witches at Christmas, I think you'll enjoy it!

Thank you NetGally and publisher for this ARC!

I loved the 3rd book in this series! I am a big Christmas person so this one was just my vibe! I loved it!

Magic researcher Bowen Penhallow (grumpiest and hairiest of the three Penhallow brothers) makes a professional arrangement with magic acquisitions specialist Tamsyn Bligh—who is not a witch but has a certain something about her. And then things get really odd!

This is a caper wrapped in a time-travelling romantic comedy. Honestly, I laughed out loud several times. It stands very well on its own, despite being nominally part of the Ex Hex series. You don't at all need to have read the other two books, but if you have, there are some fun passing references. Curl up with a cup of tea and prepare to be entertained!

The Wedding Witch is a fun, light-hearted rom-com. While I enjoyed the first 2 books, The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse, I’m more of a Christmas person than Halloween person, so I especially enjoyed this one was centered around weddings/Yule instead of Halloween. However, I think I did miss a bit of the coziness of Graves Glen. Overall, it was a fun read, and I enjoyed Bowen & Tamsyn’s story!

Thank you to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love all the witchy books by Erin Sterling, I think even more than her alter-ego Rachel Hawkins.
I downloaded and started reading this immediately once I saw it was a read now.
It did not disappoint! I feel like time-traveling romance is very "in" this year. And I loved that it didn't follow the same formula as the previous two books. And I love that one "villain" in the previous story is now the heroine in her own story and maybe we just didn't know her as well as we should have before making judgments. This is the perfect Christmas time book, so cozy and cute, had me giggling and squealing. I really hope there are more by Erin Sterling!

I absolutely adored this addition to the series! It's rare for me to find a series that I love so much for its completeness. Each book has its own unique, well-crafted story. In this particular story, Bowen and Tamsyn's business arrangement sends them back in time. They must figure out what they need to accomplish in order to return to their own time and lives. Throughout their journey, they have great chemistry with banter and experience some adventures with witchy elements. I loved both Bowen and Tamsyn and enjoyed reading their banter. The time travel element was also a lot of fun. This story is great as part of the series, or readers can enjoy it as a standalone story.

Thank you to Netgallery and to Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon for giving me a copy of the book.

This books takes us back to the witchy fun of Graves Glen--- for a bit.

We're following the third Penhallow brother on his journey (which will hopefully end in love like Rhys and Wells).

"The New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another delightfully spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to—especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration... more than 50 years in the past."

Bowen is a grumpy lumberjack of a witch and I loved his story. He's blunt and sweet and so protective. We met Tamysn in the last book but definitely learn more about her in this one and she's also a gem. Yes she's dabbled in some cons but her heart is in the right place... but is her heart sending her to Bowen?

Such a fun journey through time with them, also some spice for you. Highly recommend and I know there's no more brothers but damn if I don't want another trip to Graves Glen.

Huge thanks to Avon/Harper Voyager and to Netgalley for approving my request to read Erin Sterling’s The Wedding Witch! I really enjoyed this book, I think it’s my of the trilogy, it managed to bridge high stakes and a cozy vibe.

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I can’t believe I somehow got my hands on a kindle arc copy (thank you @netgalley) for the third installment of this delightful series. Erin Sterling, thank you for giving us another lovely story with some cute quirky characters that are so down bad for each other, it’s adorable. I loved how we got to to see Graves Glen in the fall for the first two books, and this time around, the beautiful winter wonderland of Wales, where all the leading men come from. It was like a perfect little Christmas love special. Although the series follows each Penhallow brother, the women are just so fierce and a force to be reckoned with. I really would recommend these books to anyone! Whether you’re new into romance reading, you like a cute and spooky fall read, or have always enjoyed the magical world of witches, these books are fantastic reads. Wishing there was secretly a fourth brother so we could get another Graves Glen romance…

I have been waiting for this one and I loved every second of it!

Bowen has been trying to figure out a way to bring his friend Declan back, who disappeared in college to come back as a ghost. Tamsyn has been a procurer for magical artifacts for years, and has worked for Bowen for the past year. They both end up at the witch wedding of the year in Wales and end up back in 1957 due to a bit of magic. The chemistry and banter was fantastic between these two and I loved their story.

I received an advance reader copy of this title from the publisher.

I flew through this book way quicker than I thought possible. This was quite possibly the best way to learn more about the third Penhallow brother, Bowen and more about the family itself. If you liked The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse, you will absolutely enjoy The Wedding Witch and all of its messy Penhallow drama.

Thank you NetGalley & Harper Collins Publishing for the ARC of The Wedding Witch

I really loved the Ex Hex; it was the perfect fall cozy witchy read. I was eager to get my hands on the third installment, "The Wedding Witch" but the release kept getting delayed for some reason. I'm not exactly sure why, but I can't help but feel like the author kind of phoned it in for this one. The biggest difference here is that the story is not set in our precious Graves Glen. I didn't realize how much the university, small town, setting lent to the overall coziness of the story. Our two protagonists, Bowen and Tamsyn, are co-workers that end up at the same wedding. Through a magical mishap, they go back in time. They then work together to get back to the correct timeline. I felt like the plot lacked depth (I know it's a seasonal romance, but still...) and was just kinda basic.