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This is the third book in what I like to think of as the Penhallow brothers series, and it’s another cozy, witchy delight from Erin Sterling (aka Rachel Hawkins). I’ve loved all of these books, and this one was just as good as the first two.

We follow grumpy, closed-off Bowen Penhallow and Tamsyn Bligh — who you may remember as a villain of sorts in the first book. Bowen hires Tamsyn to track down an ancient artifact, with the agreement that she’ll work only for him. But one lonely winter night, Tamsyn takes on a too-good-to-pass-up job at a spooky castle wedding… where Bowen just happens to be in attendance.

What starts as a professional arrangement quickly spirals into something much more. Thanks to a magical mishap, Bowen and Tamsyn are thrown back to the 1950s, landing right in the middle of his grandparents’ wedding.

Will they find their way back to the present? And more importantly, how much longer can they keep their feelings for each other hidden?

If you loved the first two books, you’ll adore this one.

Four stars -- thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

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Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

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I enjoyed the first two books in the series, but I felt that this one lacked the cozy feeling. The relationship felt underdeveloped, and I wasn't drawn into the suspense of the story. It was still a fun, fast read, and I will read more in the series if she writes more.

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I loved this story so much. It may have taken a bit for me to get invested, but once I was I couldn’t put it down! This book is so cute and I love the premise and setting so much!

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I have really enjoyed Erin Sterling's Graves Glen series. The books are the perfect combo of cozy, funny, mysterious, and romantic. The most recent addition to the series, and I believe the last, is The Wedding Witch. This book finally tells the story of the most reclusive Penhallow brother, Bowen. Even better, his romantic interest is a non-witch magical treasure hunter, Tamsyn, who was introduced in a previous book. In this story Bowen and Tamsyn start out as business partners, but quickly catch feelings. Next thing they know they are on the hunt for an amulet in the past, with only days to accomplish their goal before window to return to the present closes. I will be recommending this one to anyone looking for a fun contemporary fantasy and paranormal romance. I look forward to seeing what Erin Sterling comes up with next. (Thank you to Netgalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for the ARC)

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A perfect end to the trilogy! I was hoping for fall vibes versus a Christmas story but it was still another great Penhallow story.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

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This series is such a great mix of romance, light fantasy, and intrigue - and this addition is another great story in the collection!

Thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This book was delightful! I didn't super dig the ending - I felt it tied everything together too neatly - but it was a fun, charming, spooky read. Perfect for cozying up with in the fall with a cup of cocoa. The leads were fun, and the time travel element was charming. All-in-all, a delight!

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Just okay. Still cute but I just wasn’t feeling it? It felt a little disconnected from the others and not really in a good way. I think maybe this author is just not for me anymore.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cozy witchy romance. I loved the magic in this book and would love to learn more about the magic in this world. Bowen was a hilarious and wonderful love interest. I loved Bowen and Tamsyn because they were amazing together. I was so happy for them to get together and to solve the mystery of why they were sent back in time.

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This was my favorite book out of the Graves Glen universe. My favorite character was Tamslyn. She is a strong female lead and I found the tension and banter between her and Bowen to be perfect!

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I wish I could've liked this book more. I enjoyed all of the characters, and I understood the premise she was going for. However like a lot of trilogies it seems to just kind of fall apart with a bit of a weak plot, and a weaker solution. I am still giving this about a 3 1/2 stars because I enjoyed the main characters. Period they were sexy, fun, and relatable most importantly.

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You honestly can’t go wrong with this series! i’m sad we have run out of brothers lol I will say that the second book remains my favorite but i still really enjoyed this story. I loved the yule setting and the 1950s aesthetic transported me to a different world.

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I think this might be my least favorite of the series but I still really enjoyed it!! I hope we get more witchy reads by Sterling.

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The Wedding Witch is the 3rd book in the Graves Glen series and though it was release in December as Xmas read I thought, I think it’s more Halloweeney. If you have read the previous books then you are familiar with grumpy, introverted Bowen and hilariously quirky Tamsyn. But worry not if this is your first read of the series as this is a standalone book. Tamsyn is a human who does not wield magic but is aware of its existence and runs her little business acquiring magical objects. Bowen is a powerful witch attempting to break a past friend’s curse in this meet up at a Yuletide wedding in a castle with our little con woman. Unfortunately, all the digging around lands them both back in time and they will have to corroborate to get themselves back to their time. I found the book funny and cute like the characters but feel it could have been a bit more fleshed out. We don’t really understand why Bowen is truly motivated to learn of the how to break the curse and who he is really helping as there's not a lot of flash backs of the friend and why they are close, but as previous cast of characters pop up, so you sort of smile and continue reading on. Some of the magical moments are a bit cheesy for my taste this time around and I wanted a little bit more zing between these two thus I didn’t give it 5 stars. Other than that it was a great addition to the series and a look into the lives of beloved characters while giving the last brother his HEA. I received an ARC copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and am happily leaving this review.

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The Wedding Witch has such a fun premise—magic, weddings, and a touch of romance? Yes, please. Eri Sterling brings a whimsical vibe that’s easy to fall into, and the setting feels charming and cozy, like a magical rom-com with potential.

That said, while the concept is super cute, the execution didn’t totally land for me. The pacing felt uneven—some parts dragged, while others felt rushed. The characters were likable enough, but I didn’t feel super connected to them or their relationships. I wanted a bit more emotional depth or tension to really hook me.

Still, it’s a light and sweet read, perfect if you’re in the mood for something low-stakes and magical. Not a favorite, but not a flop either—just somewhere in the middle.

If you love witchy vibes and rom-com fluff, you might enjoy it more than I did!

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I thought this was really cute. I LOVED the MCs. I haven't read the first 2 books in this series. I followed this installment with ease, no issues at all. I'm sure I missed out on Easter eggs that relate to books 1&2, but I don't know what I don't know. I had a good time.

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Not as good as the other two titles in the series but a fun read, especially between the fall and winter holidays.

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Loved this book! Loved being back with familiar characters. Fun read. Thinking Halloween but actually christmassy.

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