The third title in Erin Sterling's Graves Glen/Penhallow series, The Wedding Witch was sweet, funny, thrilling with an extra dose of magic. Bowen Penhallow has retreated from the world to find a way to right past wrongs. In doing this, he hires Tamsyn Bligh, a woman with a knack for acquiring magical objects. When one particular powerful brooch bring the two to a haunted house in the wilds of Scotland, the two have to work together without crossing the boundaries of employer and employee. Full of witty banter and sexy scenes similar to the previous two entries in this series, The Wedding Witch is sure to please any reader looking for a book with romance, humor and a little (or a lot) magic.

A fun book to read as I'm gearing up for the holiday season. This was simple writing and had some points that irritated me but overall it was a fun easy read.

The Wedding Witch was ok for the third book in the series. The story was a little lacking after hitting it out of the park with book two. There is way more spice in here than plot. We know the charters so the storyline should have been much stronger.

The Wedding Witch is the perfect read to transition from spooky to festive. I’ve enjoyed all three of the books in this series, but this one is by far my favorite. I adored the dynamic between Bowen (the third and final Penhallow brother to find his happy ever after) and Tamsyn Bligh, the woman with a strict no dating employers policy, who has just signed on to exclusively work for him. The struggle to resist their mutual attraction is real😂

Things get even more interesting when the two find themselves at the same Yuletide wedding for different reasons and agree to team up. But neither expects to find themselves transported to 1957 in order to fix another instance of magic gone wrong.

I loved how cozy this romance felt and I ate up every moment. No miscommunication anxiety in the midst of a fun plot that kept me engaged. Add some super sweet appearances by characters from the previous 2 books and you have all you need for an excellent and satisfying ending. This one is not to be misse

I tore through this book in about a day! It was so quick and so fun! Time travel, and Christmas-y witches, and a haunting, all of the elements were so much fun!

Do you like when books combine two holiday seasons? I do, it gives me a Nightmare Before Christmas Vibe.

Bowen Penhallow prefers to live life alone on a mountain in Wales studying ancient magic. He ventures out to meet Tamsyn Bligh. Tamsyn is not a witch, but she does procure magical items for witches. She becomes exclusive to helping Bowen procure items. She does decide to do one last private job on her own where she will make a lot of cash. While on this job, she meets Bowen at a wedding that they are both crashing for different reasons. Will they be able to help each other with their projects? Will sparks fly?

My thoughts on this novel:
• This is the third novel in the Ex Hex series. I have enjoyed this entire series. It is a lighthearted and fun series that is great for the Halloween season. I hope this series continues!

• This novel was a steamy romance.

• I really liked the time travel elements of the story. Bowen meets his grandparents right before their wedding.

• The story got a bit slow for me in the middle, but then it picked up again and held my attention to the end.

• It was set a Christmas, so it was both a Christmas and a Halloween read.

• I loved how Bown and Tamsyn had an opposites attract story. Bowen is grumpy and Tamsyn is all sunshine. They had good banter.

• In the 1950’s storyline, the child Emerald is a hoot. She is always catching the two of them at awkward times, and she knows that they are up to something.

• I enjoyed that the author tried something different in this world to keep the story interesting.

Overall, The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling was an enjoyable, fun story with great romance, time travel, and fun banter. It is perfect for both the Halloween and the Christmas seasons.

Book Source: Review copy from NetGalley. Thank-you! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Wedding With by Erin Sterling
Release Date: 10/15/25
Format: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was a perfect read to segue between spooky season and holiday season - witches and Christmas? Yes please!!

I thought this was a super fast paced romcom and a light and easy read. I do wish the relationship between our main characters would have been a little more fleshed out/that the characters would have been developed a bit more. With that being said though, I’m not mad I read it! I thought it had a sweet ending and it moved quickly.

Would definitely recommend this to folks looking for a light and not too serious seasonal read!

Following The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse, The Wedding Witch is a delightfully spooky read. It's charming, filled with romance, magic, and humor. It's a quick read that is fast paced and compelling.

The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling is a charming holiday romance filled with magic, mystery, and humor. Bowen Penhallow, a brooding witch, and Tamsyn Bligh, a resourceful human, are thrown back to 1957
during a haunted Yuletide wedding, where they must navigate suspicious witches and eerie happenings to return to the present. Their chemistry is electric, and the witty banter adds fun to the suspenseful plot. While the romance could use more emotional depth, the supernatural twists and holiday charm make this a delightful and whimsical read for the season.

This one was really fun. I did not realize it was a time travel romance in addition to the witchy/fantasy element that I was expecting from the first two books. I enjoyed the cameos and visits back to the setting of the first two books and seeing those characters again - the two couples were really enjoyable to see beyond their individual stories.

This was a super quick read - I read it in less than a day - fast paced and engaging. It was easy to follow along with the two and once I understood how they were both going to end up in the same location, it was an enjoyable story. I loved the artifact hunting aspect of the FMCs character - she was a fun female lead. I also loved some of the side characters - especially Emerald. She was such a fun character and really added some additional levity to the storyline.

It took me a while to buy into the relationship between the two MCs - but I did enjoy the correspondence and banter at the beginning of the story that gave them the basis for their relationship to develop when spending time in close proximity. Of course the one-bed scenario can never disappoint! Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC of this book! It was probably my favorite of the series and perfect to read heading into the holiday season.

3.5 stars.
I think I’m ready for this series to end. I’m a big Rachel Hawkins/Erin Sterling fan but I found myself somewhat bored or forced to keep reading this book. Primarily, it was the storyline that lost my interested. I love a Grumpy Sunshine trope so I was all in for bulky, sulky Bowen and sassy Tamsyn. And I appreciated the change of scenery away from Graves Glen for this duo.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read an ARC of The Wedding Witch.

3.5/5 stars

This was a fun read! Compared to the previous two books though, it felt a little out-of-place to me, not necessarily for a specific reason, but just the overall vibe was different. I also think the relationship could have been built up a bit better. That being said, this was an easy, fun, quick read, and this was the perfect time of year to read it being that it’s between Halloween and the winter holidays!

Spooky season isn't a season; it's a lifestyle. Sterling’s gift for blending the magical with the romantic makes The Wedding Witch a deliciously entertaining tale, filled with festive Yuletide charm, spellbinding mysteries, and a sprinkle of humor. This story delivers in all the right ways for anyone seeking a perfect holiday escape with a cozy, magical romance that’s just a bit haunted.

Tropes:
The third book in the series
Grumpy x sunshine
Fake Dating

Arc received from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The third installment in the Graves Glen. Unlike the other two books, this one takes place during Yule and ventures out of Graves Glen to Wales to follow the last of the Penhallow brothers. It’s a delightful combo of romance and fantasy/mystery. This book is like a warm cider in the fall and hit all the right notes.

This was a fun addition to this series, and I really loved seeing a different setting with all of the witchy shenanigans. I thought this book was going to be a halloween book, then maybe Christmas, but in the end it was neither, which was ok. I recommend this if you liked the others in the series.

#erinsterling definitely worked some magic with the pen to create #theweddingwitch. A super cute seasonal story with very lovable characters, a unique storyline, and a solid dose of spice. Definitely take some time to read this one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Sterling, and Avon Publishing for allowing me to read this early.

The Wedding Witch is the newest book in the The Ex Hex series and it was such a fun read for the cozy, holiday season. Overall I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a quick read. I will say I went in knowing it was more on the holiday side of things rather than the spooky side like the first two, so if you weren't aware of that be prepared. I didn't mind it but it definitely gave a different vibe because of it.

The romance was a bit of a slow burn, and I do wish that we had more insight to Bowen's feelings because he seemed to fall quickly when it did happen. I would have liked more build up because it felt too fast. Overall the relationship between Bowen and Tamsyn was lovely and the grumpy sunshine trope was perfect!

There were some major plot holes in my opinion which is why I only gave it 4 stars but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone.

Overall this was a fun, cute, cozy read and I'm so happy I got to read it!

I love the first two books in this series and I was so pleased to see a Christmas book to compete the series! Time travel can be tricky, but this was fun and well-executed. I loved the grumpy/sunshine despite the fact that there were some plot holes and things didn’t feel super well thought out at times. The steam was great and this was pretty short, so it’s a romance win for me!

This was a fun festive read for this time of year. Admittedly I didn't love it as much as the others, but I'm glad I read it.

For all the spooky girls who want a cute and cozy Yule read, this one is perfect. There’s a bit of paranormal, slow burn, but overall, it’s adorable!

Thank you to Netgalley, author, and publisher for the eARC.