LOVE Erin Sterling's witchy reads, delightful, sexy, and cozy. These books are the blueprint for witchy romance. Would read 100 more.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for allowing me to review this book for my honest opinion. I love this series so much! This book is just as cute and heartwarming as the first two and I highly recommend all three books in this series. I love the mix of romance, cozy vibes, and a bit of spooky all mixed together. This third book also adds a touch of the holiday vibes which I love even more! Thank you again for allowing me and o review this sweet romance!

I absolutely love this series and this book! The Penhallow brothers were so fun to follow along with for 3 books. I also liked that this book leaned more into the holiday vibe!

#3 in the wildly popular Ex-Hex series by Erin Sterling (aka Rachel Hawkins) and it was just as entertaining as the first two. I highly recommend this entire series if you want a fun ride with a little spooky thrown in!!!

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read and review this book!!!

This was a wonderful addition to the Ex Hex series. While I enjoyed each of the books there was something so special about Bowen Penhallow. Bowen was this reclusive, sort of awkward man with a little bit of a dirty side. While I was a little unsure of how I felt about Tamsyn after her involvement earlier in the series, I absolutely feel in love with Bowen and Tamsyn as a couple. The time travel aspect was so much fun as well!

I have really enjoyed the first two installments in this series and was anticipating this release since it had been delayed. Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting into this book as the tone felt way off. Maybe I'll be able to hop back into this one in the future, but sadly I had to move on to other reads in the meantime.

3.5 stars

The Wedding Witch is a good addition to the Graves Glen series. I liked that it expanded out from the town and added the time travel twist to the story. Bowen and Tamsyn had great chemistry and banter. I really liked those first few chapters with their messaging back and forth. It was cute seeing them get to know one another over that time.

The story moved at a good pace and the audiobook was really well done. I liked the narrators quite a bit.

The Wedding Witch is the third book in The Graves Glen series. While it could be read as a standalone, I really enjoyed all three, and think they are all worth a read.

I loved the Christmas theme and of course, the witchy vibes. It has time travel, one bed trope, boss x employee, and our main characters had lots of chemistry! The whole book wrapped up well, and if this is the end of the series, what a great conclusion!

“Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, studying dark and ancient magic on a mountaintop in Wales. He prefers it that way. But when his friend Colin—who happens to be a ghost—asks him to attend a Yuletide wedding at a grand estate deep in the Welsh countryside, Bowen reluctantly agrees. 

Tamsyn Bligh is not a witch, but she makes her living off of them. As a procurer and seller of magical items, Tamsyn’s business is not always above board, but she’s been trying to fix that (mostly.) Bowen is an occasional customer—as well as the star of several of Tamsyn’s dirtiest dreams—but she’s been around enough witches to know that, as a human, getting involved with one is not the smartest idea. She’s finagled an invite to the Witchy Wedding of the Century in the hopes of finally making a score big enough to retire. Just one priceless magical artifact from Tywyll House would set her up for life.”

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this free review copy. I’m way late, but trying to catch up!! 🫶

I absolutely love this series and while I did enjoy this one, I didn’t love it as much as the first two in the series. Because of the time travel element in this book, it doesn’t actually take place in Graves Glen, which I felt took away the central cozy factor that the first two books did so well. However, I did love finally getting more of Bowen’s, the mysterious Penhallow brother, story.

I have really enjoyed this series and loved this of a heroine that needed to be redeemed. The hero was especially sweet as I love antisocial heroes.

I decided to give this one a shot after seeing some people enjoying it, and it seemed like a fun, witchy, cutesy romance to dive into. I picked up the audiobook from the library, and I’ll say it’s a quick listen—just over 7 hours. But honestly, it was only okay for me. I’d actually forgotten that I read the first book in this series when it was released, and I had a similar reaction to that one, so maybe this author or series just isn’t my thing. If you're looking for a lighthearted, witchy, time-travel-esque read, then I’d definitely recommend giving this series a try. In this book, the hero and heroine start working together—he’s a Welsh loner focused on researching ancient magic, and she’s hired to find an artifact for one of his wealthy clients. He falls for her, and the story unfolds from there!

“‘Oh, it’s ghastly… Whole west wing is crumbling to dust, there are bats in the turret, and just last week, our gardener dug up two skeletons in my rosebushes. I’d always said there was something wrong with that patch of earth, but no one bothered to listen.’”

Quick review for the 3rd book in The Ex Hex series!

This short novel was really easy to get through! There was witty banter, romance, swoon-worth moments, & time travel! Honestly, the time travel was my favorite aspect 😅

This was a fun and quick read/listen that would be perfect to read around Halloween or Christmas!

🔥 Spice level: 2🌶️ - 3 different descriptive scenes and multiple sexual discussions.

Audiobook length: 6.5 hours
Narrator: Mary Jane Wells

Thank you to NetGalley & HarperCollins Publisher for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

LOVED this third book in the Ex Hex series. I truly thought Bowen and Tamsyn were so much fun and their journey to return back to present time was everything I didn't know I needed. I loved the Yule vibes as well.

The Wedding Witch was the long awaited third book in Sterling's adorably funny Graves Glen series. It continues the story of the Penhallow men and their witchy loves. This story I believe is the best in the series yet. It has mystery, romance, a creative plot and of course lots of magic! It's charming!

Bowen Penhallow, the last of the Penhallow brothers still single owns a bar and likes his privacy. He is indeed very grumpy, does not like to talk, let alone socialize with anyone. So, when his best friend, who is sort of a ghost, comes and begs him to attend the wedding of his girlfriend when he was alive, well he certainly can't say no seeing as Bowen believes he caused his friend to become the ghost he is now.

Although when he gets there, he is shocked to find Tamsyn Bligh, a human who he secretly has a bit of a crush on and uses to find missing items he wishes to recover. Tamsyn is a free spirit who has Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes. She's not afraid of anyone or anything, except when she thinks about her client Bowen, (and she does that a great deal)!

Tamsyn has decided to do a search for another client for a mysterious artifact and not tell Bowen who she is supposed to be working for exclusively. So Bowen is a bit angry to find her here.

But that anger turns to confusion as they are somehow transported back in time to Bowen's grandparents' wedding and to add to the chaos, his grandparents have had a fight and have called off the wedding! Which means if Bowen doesn't fix this he will never be born and never have met Tasmyn!

They somehow must figure out how to fix whatever the problem is between his relatives and then assess how on earth they get out of this place and back to the future all while hoping they haven't changed history.

As they begin to search for clues as to what has happened and how to get home. their relationship begins to change. They might actually like each other...a lot! Even more reason to try and get home. To add to their anxiety, they have been told they only have a certain amount of time to fix the problem, or they will no longer exist, like ever!

The Wedding Witch is a fun read with visits of course from our favorite characters from the previous two stories with a wonderful mysterious lovable ending which will hopefully continue this delightful series.

Thank you #NetGalley #AvonPress #ErinSterling #TheWeddingWitch for the advanced copy.

This was very much not for me despite hoping it would be. The writing style was very jarring and I couldn't get on with it at all.

Rachel Hawkins (writing as Erin Sterling) delivers yet another enchanting, laugh-out-loud, and utterly spellbinding romance with The Wedding Witch. This whimsical blend of magic, mischief, and time-traveling Yuletide chaos is perfect for fans of cozy witchy romances and anyone who loves a bit of holiday magic with their happily-ever-after.

At its heart, The Wedding Witch follows Bowen Penhallow, a brooding and reclusive magic scholar, and Tamsyn Bligh, a quick-witted and morally flexible magical artifact dealer. Bowen, ever the loner, is reluctant to attend a high-profile witch wedding, but when his ghostly friend insists, he finds himself trapped in a predicament beyond his control. Tamsyn, meanwhile, sees the wedding as an opportunity to make one last big score—until fate (and a botched spell) throws her plans into delightful disarray.

The real fun begins when Bowen and Tamsyn are transported back in time to a grand Yuletide celebration in 1958, where they must navigate historical intrigue, suspicious witches, and their undeniable attraction. As they work together to return to their own time, their slow-burn chemistry is absolutely swoon-worthy, filled with witty banter and irresistible tension.

Sterling’s signature humor shines through every page, making this an effortlessly fun read while still delivering plenty of heart. The rich, gothic atmosphere of Tywyll House adds the perfect touch of eerie charm, and the mix of romance, adventure, and a touch of ghostly mystery makes this book impossible to put down.

With a perfect blend of magic, romance, and festive spirit, The Wedding Witch is a must-read for fans of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse. Whether you love witchy rom-coms, time-travel hijinks, or holiday love stories with a paranormal twist, this one belongs on your TBR!

This was such a cute addition to this series! Tamysn is such a great MFC. I love a non problematic lead that’s independent and strong. She was definitely the reason why I kept reading. I also love a creepy mansion with the one bed/ forced proximity trope and enjoyed all the magical elements in this one. I read this in one sitting and really enjoyed it!

Y’all, The Wedding Witch is peak cozy, magical rom-com vibes, and I was OBSESSED. Erin Sterling once again delivers on the charm, the banter, and the swoony romance, and I devoured every second of it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for providing me with a digital ARC of this novel!

The Wedding Witch is the third installment of the Graves Glen series, which follows three charming brothers who are descendants of the magical founders of a spooky town. Each book centers on a different brother as he struggles with some magical conundrum and finds romance along the way. I had fun reading the first installment of the series, The Ex Hex, but never got around to picking up the second book. When I saw that a third novel was coming out that was more Christmas themed and set in a new location, I was intrigued and wanted to give it a try. You don't need to read these in order, because they're all focused on different characters, but I would probably still recommend trying The Ex Hex first, because it introduces many of the side characters, along with the town of Graves Glen, so a couple of chapters in The Wedding Witch will be more impactful once you have that context. The Ex Hex is also much better than this one.

Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book. It follows Bowen, a witch who is trying to save his ghost friend through ancient magic. He hires Tamsyn, a human who collects and sells magical artifacts, to assist him. Tamsyn attends a wedding during Yule in hopes of finding a magical item for another buyer; unbeknownst to her, Bowen is also in attendance. One thing leads to another, and Tamsyn and Bowen are sent back to 1957 and must figure out what's wrong and how to return to the present day. There are a lot of moving pieces, but it's all extremely underdeveloped, with too many side characters and plot lines that don't impact the overarching story at all. I enjoyed The Ex Hex, because it was cute and festive, even if I found the plot and worldbuilding to be a bit thin. The Wedding Witch took all of the issues I had with The Ex Hex, amplified them, and then added unlikable characters on top of everything.

I'll start with the characters. Bowen is fine, but I've seen so many male love interests who are exactly like him: burly, tough around the edges, but actually nerdy and lovable underneath it all. The one unique thing about his character - the fact that he practices dark magic - is hardly ever mentioned, so I was never all that interested in him. Tamsyn, on the other hand, is less likable and still not developed enough. She is introduced as an unlikable character in The Ex Hex, and while we learn more about her personality and motivations in this book, she still annoyed me. I especially didn't like how she constantly made fun of Bowen and other side characters whenever they talked too much about something she found boring. Maybe if I learned more about her backstory, I would have warmed up to her. The side characters were okay, but a lot of them seemed to have similar personality traits, so they all blended together for me.

Not only were the characters hard for me to root for, but the romance was also not enjoyable. Bowen and Tamsyn meet for the first time in the prologue, but after that, we only get glimpses of their interactions over the next year through text messages, emails, and other electronic communications. The plot picks up one year after their initial encounter, so they both have developed feelings off-page. Even if there's an explanation for their strong emotions, it feels like instalove to readers. Like, not only are they attracted to each other, but they quickly jump to thinking they'll be together forever without having any real conversations about their relationship. I was not a fan. There are also more spicy scenes than in the first book, which is fine, but at the same time, the plot had fairly high stakes, and Bowen and Tamsyn seemingly could not care less about the fact that they might disappear from existence within days.

My biggest issue with the book is the time-travel plot. I would argue that it was completely unnecessary and actually took away from the story. I didn't mind the book during the first half, up until the two main characters were sent to the 1950s. After that, everything goes off the rails and nothing is ever fully explained. There are a bunch of side characters introduced who don't end up mattering, as well as a plot where Bowen and Tamsyn need to get Bowen's grandparents back together... only, they hardly ever spend any time actually talking to said grandparents. I won't include spoilers, but the mechanism that caused the time travel is not explained well, and the resolution makes zero sense. It opens up so very many plot holes that are never even touched upon by the conclusion. I'm not sure I've ever read a fantasy book with so many plot lines that are introduced, only to be explained away by magic in the end in such an unsatisfying manner. The plot of Tamsyn searching for an artifact while running into Bowen at a holiday wedding in a Welsh castle was good on its own. It didn't need a plethora of complications, unless the author was willing to take the time to fully develop all of those other plot lines - this book easily could have been 150+ pages longer.

Lastly, one other critique I wanted to mention is that this story also loses the atmosphere of the first and (I assume) second books, which are both set in Graves Glen. I liked the setting of Tywyll House and the coziness of the Welsh village, but I missed the lovely town that had already been developed. I imagine many readers who loved the first two books will be disappointed by this change. The new setting might have worked better if the book were more Christmas themed, but it really doesn't feel super seasonal at all. There's cold weather, numerous fireplaces, and some Yule activities, but the story is much more centered around the romance and time travel, with the holiday aspects barely present in the background. With some adjustments, the whole story could have taken place at a manor within Graves Glen, rather than needing a new setting altogether.

I genuinely considered rating this one star, but there are a couple of positives I couldn't discount. If you're looking for a purely steamy and cozy romance, this might work for you. There are some cute moments, especially if you're willing to not think too much about the time travel plot. It's also very easy to read, and the writing flows well. If you've already read the first two books, you can probably finish this in one sitting and might appreciate the references to the other installments (and the beginning and ending, which both show some returning characters). If you haven't read the other two stories, though, I would not recommend picking this up before those. There is just way too much going on, with more plot holes than I can count.

2 out of 5 stars.

I enjoyed this book but it was not my favorite of the series. I did like that it had witchy vibes but also tied in Christmas vibes as well. The time travel aspect was a fun change but the romance fell a little flat for me.