This is the third book in the Ex Hex series. I really liked most of it, but wasn't a fan of the ending. The book mostly takes place in Wales at a large, haunted estate in the countryside, in both the present and in the 1950s. Tamsyn and Bowen have great chemistry, but I wish we'd seen more of them falling for each other on page (it's mostly just shown through texts to each other at the beginning of the book). If not for the ending, I would have a more positive review because I enjoyed the story and assumed the questions I had would be resolved by the end. Well, they weren't.

Spoilers/rant ahead: WHY did the broach "fix" everything? What was "undone" by going back in time? How did Declan come back to life or come out of limbo or whatever it was that was wrong (which wasn't explained) after Tamsyn and Bowen went back to the future? Why were Bowen's grandparents at the Welsh mansion? Was his grandma related to them? If so, then Bowen would be related to Carys and THAT could have been his excuse for attending her wedding rather than just "being a Penhallow." Why did Emerald turn into a "ghost" (or whatever she was -- again, it wasn't explained), and why was she NOT a "ghost" after Bowen and Tamsyn got back? What was the point of the protection spells from the village witch? What was the point of the village witch? What was the point of the statue "that hadn't been there before" (not a direct quote, but something that seemed meaningful when the statue was mentioned) that Carys did the spell in front of? What was the spell Carys did and where did she find it and how did she know it would work and why was she getting married to someone else if she only wanted Declan and why did it seem like something sinister was going on with her fiance (not Declan but the other one)? 

After that rant, it probably seems like I hated this book. I didn't. It was cute and cozy and a little spooky. I just wish my questions had been answered. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC.

Having not read the previous books in this series, I was a little nervous to read this one. But I absolutely loved it and plan on reading the first two right away.
I loved the banter between Bowen and Tamsyn. Also anytime time travel is involved in a book I will immediately read it.
If you are looking for a cute holiday witchy book that has endearing family history, cute romance and time travel I highly suggest picking up The Wedding Wish.

The wedding witch
By Erin Sterling
3.5⭐️ 1.5🌶️

As with the other books in this series, this book was super sweet and cozy. Bowen is shy, sturdy, and determined to help his friend. Tamsyn is tenacious and acquires magical artifacts for anyone who pays well enough. It isn’t always easy, or safe, but she loves her job. She is airy and fun and Bowen is immediately drawn to her. They strike a deal and she, unknowingly, starts helping him to find answers for his friend. A little impulsivity and a lot of loyalty land them together in a haunted house looking for answers, and I just know you will love how the rest plays out. The perfect sweet read to get you ready for Fall/Winter.

I had high hopes for *The Wedding Witch* by Erin Sterling, especially with its festive Christmas setting, elements of magical realism, and a promising romance. These are themes I typically adore. However, the book didn't quite live up to my expectations.

Sterling’s descriptions of the locations and the ambiance were beautifully crafted, immersing me in the world she created. Unfortunately, the characters felt distant and lacked the emotional depth I was looking for. Bowen Penhallow and Tamsyn Bligh's journey through time in search of a magical item had all the ingredients for an engaging story, but I struggled to connect with them.

That said, the novel is a pleasant read that transitions nicely into the cozy 'ber' months, and I can see it being a hit for many readers. While it wasn’t my cup of tea, it doesn’t deter me from exploring more of Sterling’s work in the future.

✅ Bowen Penhallow (last of the 3 brothers to get his own book), magical academic & Tamsyn Bligh, dealer of magical artifacts
✅ Bowen and Tamsyn are magicked back to 1957 and have to figure their way back to the present
✅witches, ghosts etc.
✅ only one bed
🌶️: some

I love this series by Erin Sterling. I’ve been eagerly anticipating this book for a while. It was fantastic! I had the best time reading it. It’s a fun, witchy rom-com with a little bit of spice and lots of cozy holiday vibes.

I enjoyed the time travel element and was truly on the edge of my seat until the end to see how things would be resolved. This is also a quick read — I read it in a day and didn’t want to put it down. Here’s to hoping we get more books from Erin Sterling set in this world!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, which was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Okay I got this book as an ARC from NetGalley and I loved it. Albeit I read it not even realizing that it was the third in the series (even though my sister has been trying to get me to read the first two for years now, sorry Megan!) it was still an awesome standalone in that sense. I’m definitely going to read the others because now I’m in love with this world.

It’s a grumpy/sunshine and forced proximity story of magic, love, and ridiculous Christmas themed cocktails. The story sucked me right in and I never wanted to put it down. Such a fun and whimsical read. My only complaint is that I read this in August and not October/November cuddled up on my couch while the seasons were changing. A minor detail that I will fix when I inevitably reread this whole series
5/5 ⭐️
4.5/🌶️ (their sweet chemistry made all the spicy scenes more amplified to me, I love them together 😭)

The third installment of Erin Sterling's series was simply magical! I enjoy the light-hearted coziness with a hint of spicy! If you like the horror genre and lean towards the witchy nostalgia of Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this is the perfect trio of books. I love how the author focuses on family. In this particular tale, the time travel element was really fun and fresh! The love match between Bowen and Tamsyn was great and definitely one that builds tension as the book progresses. I really can't say enough about how much I enjoy this series, and will continue to read more Erin Sterling!

This was a cute witchy read in the wonderful world that Erin Sterling has created! It has been a while between books but I did not feel lost at all. I enjoyed the holiday setting and the characters are adorable, especially Tamsyn!

I had the best time reading this book. I am a huge fan of Sterling's first two books in the series, I was so excited to read about Bowen's story!
I adored being in the world of Graves Glen and among brilliant witches. This book is witty, romantic, suspenseful, and joyful. It was easy to jump back into this world and become captivated by Bowen and Tamsyn's relationship. I was surprised by the introduction of the "L" word at only 40% in but as soon as the time travel plot hit us, I was all in. The chemistry and banter fell into place when they realized what they needed to do to save themselves and return to the present. I am greedy in the fact that I think there could have been more, but what we got was spectacular and well-executed especially the build-up.

One thing that I greatly appreciate about this book is that I did not anticipate the ending. I thought that what the main characters were thinking was going to be the way the book ended. However, like Bowen and Tamsyn, I had no idea how they would have managed to return to the present, who would be there and alive when they did, and how perfectly the past and present have changed in their time away. The conclusion of The Wedding Witch was even better than I could have ever imagined. I would not change a thing.

I am excited to recommend this book to readers looking for a cozy, witchy, romance series, perfect for the fall,

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for an ARC of this book!

This book was so cute and cozy! I loved the fun banter and the more slow burn of their relationship. Both of the characters had a habit of denying their feelings but I was glad it was resolved in a way that was very different than I expected it to be. I enjoyed the setting and I laughed out loud at several parts. There was just enough action to keep me guessing which helped the pacing. I will absolutely be recommending this book to anyone I can.

This series is just good craic. Literally just a good time. I think book one will always be my favorite but I will dive into Graves Glen whenever the author writes more

Oh I absolutely loved this story! Time travel magic and getting stuck in a time before you were born?! Talk about stressful, but I enjoyed the pace of the story and how you truly get sucked back into the world Sterling created in this series.

The Wedding Witch
By: Erin Stering
Review Score: 4 Stars

Boogie’s Bulletpoints
•I loved Tamsyn and Bowen right from the start! They have the best text and email banter.

•No spoilers, but the job that Tamsyn took? I would want to take it too!

•The chemistry is off the charts, and I love what it adds to their overall story.

•There were multiple twists to the story that I did not see coming!

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The Wedding Witch was kindly provided as an ARC by NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this wonderful book!

Release Date: 10/8/24

The Wedding Witch was such a fun read. It’s a mystery, a romance, a Christmas book, a Halloween book ( I mean, there are witches, after all) all rolled into one.

I love the evolution of Tamsyn and Bowen’s relationship, and how their quest is interconnected to family and friendship.

I am so glad I read this book! I don’t read a ton of books quite like this one (except in fall, give me all the witchy reads), and I am so happy that I gave this one a shot.

The latest, and possibly last, novel in the Ex Hex series has a few different settings than the previous novels in this series. For one we aren't in Glen Graves anymore and instead of a fall setting it's Yule time. I really enjoyed the different setting for this novel that focused on a love match for recluse Penhallow brother, Bowen. Although he gives off a rough exterior he really is a caring person. If you've read The Ex Hex you'll also remember Tamsyn Bligh who makes a reappearance as a scavenger of magic goods for Bowen. When their meet cute includes a kiss under holly, you know there is only one way for it to go. Instead of a lot of magic present in the book, I liked seeing time travel as the main magical element in the story. Tamsyn isn't a witch unlike Bowen.

It was a sweet romance that is perfect for Halloween or Yule time.

Thank you to Avon Books and Netgalley for review consideration.

Love the Penhallow brothers!! I did absolutely love the 2 main characters however the story line for the 3rd installment of this series was not my favorite. I did love the Christmas aspect and again I just love the characters so it got me through it.

Another hit from the witchy world of Graves Glen!

Bowen enlists Tamsyn to source magical artifacts to help his friend. Through their words, they form a friendship that morphs when they end up at the same wedding and a spell transports them back to 1957. They must work together to return to the present and navigate their new feelings.

Thanks, NetGalley, and Avon and Harper Voyager for this eArc!
#NetGalley #TheWeddingWitch

The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Erin Sterling for this ARC.

This is such a fun, cute, and magical read- perfect for fall or winter! The atmospheric vibes are on point, I could picture the location perfectly and loved the time travel element. The mix of adventure, humor, spice, and mystery is delightful.

It was fun to catch up with the characters from the first two books but it did make me realize I was more invested in those characters than the MC’s in this book. I enjoyed the grumpy sunshine dynamic and the e-mail/text correspondence was fun but the relationship felt more surface level to me.

My favorite aspect was the relationships with Bowen’s family in the past. I enjoyed the quirky humor and the magical elements. Over all this is a quick entertaining read.

3 stars!

Complete disclaimer: I did not know these books were a series, so I may have enjoyed this more if I read the other books first but I thought these were adorable anyhow! I also did not know this was a Christmas book (I know it said Yuletide but I'm clearly just not reading blurbs well lol)

Tamsyn is employed by Bowen Penhallow to procure ancient, magical artifacts for him and gets invited to a Witch Wedding in the mysterious Tywyll house, daring her to pull off a score that will help her finally retire. After a magical spell gone awry later, they find themselves back in 1957 and scrambling to get back home.

I picked up this book thinking "magical spells and witches?! Yay, I'm ready for fall!" only find out it was a Christmas book but it also didn't disappoint! There was magical intrigue, romance and a spicy chapter I was not expecting but welcomed with open arms (wink wink). I love how Tamsyn is so sassy and Bowen is this grumpy "leave me the hell alone" vibes, so their contrasting personalities works well together. I feel like I want to read the rest of the Ex Hex series now.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!

I enjoyed this witchy romance. There is mystery, humor and enchantment. The characters are charming. This is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone. Of course, reading all of them enriches the adventure.