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.

Bowen Penhallow is a witch, working on a spell to cure his ghostly best friend Declan, but it’s not going well.

So he employs Tamsyn Bligh, a human Acquiror, to help him obtain the magical objects he needs.

And when Tamsyn takes a freelance job stealing a jewel from a Scottish castle, the last person she expects to run into is her boss Bowen.

He has his own reasons for being there, but they fade into the background when both Bowen and Tamsyn are sent back in time.

Can they find out why they’re there, return to the present-day, and fight their growing attraction?

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This book was exactly what I needed: an entertaining, funny, sexy distraction. I’ve read (and loved) Erin Sterling’s previous books The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse, so I was pretty sure I’d love this one.

And I was right.

The dialogue is sharp, the characters are clever, and the plot is engrossing. This is another winner!

Thanks to @netgalley and @harpercollins for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Check out this book if you want some witchy holiday fun!

I loved the first two Ex Hex books and was excited to take on the third. The story for this book was the most unique and fun of the series. But the chemistry between the two characters was lacking. Their relationship felt rushed and I never found myself rooting for them the way I did for the couples in the last two books

This book was a lot cuter than I thought it would be! It starts off slow but it really picked up. The characters were very cute together and thought they really worked well. I also loved Tamsyn (she’s probably my favorite FMC out of the whole series). She’s funny and witty, and the way she was written, even down to her internal monologues, was so fun and a pleasure to read.

why bother writing a plot when you can just use the "magic finds a way" line to fix everything?

The romance is good and all, but dear god there is NOTHING else.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book!
The Wedding Witch is the first of the Sterling's books that I have read, and even though this was part of a series, I did not find that I lost out on anything by not having read the other books. This book was pure magic from start to finish! Erin Sterling has delivered an enchanting rom-com that blends humor, romance, and a touch of witchy whimsy perfectly. Tamsyn and Bowen's chemistry practically sparks off the page, creating a delightful dynamic that’s both heartwarming and hilariously entertaining. It was totally on me that I somehow missed the fact there was going to be time travel in this, which honestly, was such a fun surprise!

The character development is truly a standout. Tamsyn is witty, independent, and refreshingly down-to-earth despite her magical powers, while Bowen is a charming blend of brooding and vulnerability. Watching these two navigate their relationship feels both realistic and endearing; Sterling allows their connection to grow naturally with believable tension and deeply felt emotions, making their journey from cautious acquaintances to committed partners incredibly satisfying.

As for the spice level – it’s just right! The romance builds beautifully, with just the right amount of tension and steam to make their connection feel genuine without overshadowing the charm and playfulness of the plot. Sterling’s knack for balancing romance with humor and heart shines through, making The Wedding Witch a must-read for anyone who loves a story that’s as magical as it is memorable.

I think this was the series finale of Erin Sterling's witch series. I liked this story because it was a really quick read. I will say, the second one in this series was my favorite of the trilogy. This plot wasn't really my favorite. They did a lot of telling verses showing. So while they knew each other over the course of a year, we didn't see almost any of those interactions. If you want a quick Halloween read and you liked her other books, then check this one out! 3 stars.