Thank you to Avon Books and the author for the gifted e-book.

This is the third book in the series, the Ex Hex and it was a delight.

This was a cute, witchy read. The sparks between Bowen and Tamsyn were utterly captivating, especially as they find themselves unexpectedly transported back in time to 1957. The mystery surrounding their time travel kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end, and even though we weren't sure why they were transported back, the result was satisfying. The supporting characters added much entertainment to the story, and the Christmas setting made it all the more enchanting, especially with the wedding in the backdrop.

If you're a fan of whimsical, witchy reads, I highly recommend picking up this book. It's out now and ready to be enjoyed!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for the e-ARC of the 3rd installment of the Ex Hex series. Having read and loved both the Ex Hex and the Kiss Curse, I was over the moon to read about the third brother, Bowen Penhallow. I am a little sad to report that I went into this with too high of expectations and maybe that was the setup for disappointment. The story includes Tamsyn Bligh, who we may remember from the first book as a "villain" of sorts. There was a bit of insta-love trope which is never a favorite. In addition, there were some "mysterious" elements (like what really happened to Bowen's friend) and essentially the plot for the first third of the book that was lacking. Sticking with it, eventually a story line did develop and I'm glad I read it but I'd have to rank this a 3/5 stars and my least favorite story. Despite the witchy vibes, pick this up around Christmas because the Yule-time joy runs high.

4.5 Stars

I have loved this series since the first book, and have been eagerly waiting for it. I was so excited when I saw it up on NetGalley and even more stoked when I actually got a copy of it. This book did not disappoint in the slightest. Bowen and Tamsyn had me hooked from the very start, and I was mad every time I had to put this one down to go live my life.

This is the perfect fall read. It's what I like to call cozy spooky, which is right up my alley and something I always want to read this time of year. You've got the paranormal aspect of witches and ghosts and time travel. And one of the best trope combos of a fake marriage and only one bed. Plus, the chemistry between Bowen and Tamsyn is just so good!

This was such a fun, quick, easy, light read with the perfect amount of spice and angst. I don't know how you don't at least try to pick this one up this season. I seriously had such an amazing time with this book and will definitely pick it up again in the future.

Note: This is the third and final book in the series, but can easily be read as a standalone. (Though you should totally read the other ones because they were great too!)

✔️ Time Travel
✔️ Paranormal Romance
✔️ Quasi Boss/Employee
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Fake Marriage
✔️ Only One Bed
✔️ Third Person Dual POV

The Wedding Witch is the third book in the Ex Hex series that I love so much! Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for this advanced copy.

I think my expectations were a bit different from what the book delivered. Instead of being back in the atmospheric Graves Glenn, we are in Wales around Christmastime. While the setting of this one was great, I did miss the spookiness from the first two books. I really enjoyed getting to learn more about the two main characters and their dynamic. The banter and spice was so enjoyable and made me love them more. However, I felt like their relationship happened so quickly with no real buildup. I would have also liked more backstory with Declan. In the end, I loved how all the plot lines tied together and hope to see more of these characters in the future. Would definitely recommend this book if you loved the first two!

3 stars
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This one was just okay.

I loved The Ex Hex and the Kiss Curse, but the Wedding Witch let me down. I was pretty confused on the switch to a Christmas romance after two Halloween romances, but I tried it out anyway, willing to give it a try. It’s definitely a quick, cute holiday romance. But the romance just didn’t hit for me. There is so much apparent buildup behind the romance, but the reader doesn’t really get to see any of that beyond a handful of emails. I get that introducing it all would have limited the space for actual plot but the actual plot could have been more involved in the two of them and their romance instead of a side quest. It’s very grumpy/sunshine and I love that but I wanted to see more of them together.

The plot itself was just okay, too. I liked the time travel aspect but the whole plot felt rushed and the end was left pretty unexplained. Two people going back in time was always bound to ruffle some feathers but I wanted something more dramatic to change than what actually did. The characters themselves are good and their clashing personalities made for a good romance in that sense. They, like the plot, just felt rushed. There was no time to develop them with everything else going on so they were a little flat for me.

This was good, but can’t compare to the first two books in the series.

This is the third book in Erin's Ex Hex Series. I wish I would have read the previous two first but I have been so slammed I didn't have time. I do think I will go back soon and read them. This book follows another Penhallow brother, in this book he is trying to find ancient magic items and stumbles upon Tamsyn.

This is a human, witch relationship which I found to be interesting. There is the element of time travel sort of which I have not read much of before. In the beginning of their work relationship Tamsyn was pretty against mixing work with pleasure but that changes obviously lol. This book did have some spicy scenes which was a plus.

Overall, this was a good read. I read some reviews of others and they said they liked the first two more. So I plan to give them both a read so I can have better insight on this.

This is the third book in the Ex Hex series, but you don't need to read the previous two to enjoy this one! Bowen Penhallow is a recluse mountain man of a witch who lives in Wales, and who occasionally hires Tamsen, a human artifact & antique dealer. They both attend a wedding in a haunted castle with ulterior motives in mind, but find they have somehow time traveled back to 1957. They must find a way to make it back to the present without altering the future.

I think this was my first crossover Halloween / Christmas book. It was such a fun and spicy Yule time read with witchy things being done on the side. Tamsen & Bowen had great chemistry and banter throughout the book. The side characters were also delightful, especially Emerald. The story turns into a time traveling mystery with fake marriage & instalove but I thought it was a magically entertaining read for this time of the year.

Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! I've read all the books in this series and this one did not disappoint. I loved Bowen's story! How he fell first and thebtime travel! A great read!

I forgot how quirky this series is.

The last book in the series follow the recluse Penhallow brother, Bowen who hired Tamsyn, the magical acquirer. They were thrown back together in time and need to work together to solve the mystery and get back in their own time.

We started the book with them meeting together and then time jump as they work together. I wished we saw their history together as that seems lacking so I was shocked at around 40% when Bowen realized he loves Tamsyn. There's some sparks, but I felt like it was still lacking because they already have history together which we didn't see.

I love the time travel aspect of it, as it was also interesting to see the dynamics of witches back in time. This book was set in Christmas time which I think would've been a better setting if I read this in December.

The banter was funny but too much quirky imo and I cringed a lot which I think I am not in the mood to read, so that's on me. Still sad to see this series end and I am gonna miss the characters.

Such a fun Halloween - Christmas crossover read!
This was a fun addition to Erin Sterling’s witchy realm of books! I personally loved that Bowen was different than his brothers and Tamsyn was the perfect dose of quirky! Overall a fast read (I couldn’t put it down) and a fun storyline with a twist you don’t see coming!

Bowen Penhollow is a witch from a powerful family who is gruffly, quiet and mostly keeps to himself. Tamsyn is a human who works for witches and now exclusively for Bowen gathering magical items or artifacts. When she decides to take one last job she gets caught up in something unexpected at the witch wedding event of the year and runs into Bowen unexpectedly.

I’ve really enjoyed this series of witchy books and loved seeing Bowen get his story. I enjoyed the banter between Tamsyn and Bowen and liked them together. There’s time travel, ghosts, witches and some steam. I would prefer things to have an explanation in the end but this was a fun, quick read to end the series.

3.5 🌟

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅: 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒂 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌! 🎄✨

Why? Well, it takes place during December, and they have something important to do by the 24th. They celebrate Yule, which is like witchy Christmas, so this is definitely a perfect read for the holidays.

I won’t lie, I’m rounding up because the last 25% had me reading so FAST and the spice scenes were delicious! But, the book was super confusing at first—the world-building was fine, but the intro to the plot and where it was going? I was like, what the heck is happening? You get a lot of loose threads that, yes it's all tied up at the end but super rapid fire.. which is not my style if im honest.

Once you grasp what’s going on, though, it picks up and by that time you'll want to stick around to see what happens at the end!

ᴛʜɪɴɢs ɪ ʟɪᴋᴇᴅ:
🖤spicy scenes (they saved the book tbh)
🖤the grumpy mmc
🖤easy plot (even if there were many subplots)
🖤short book

I recommend this book to anyone that want a witchy vibe inside a Holiday book!

"The Wedding Witch" by Erin Sterling is an absolute delight, blending witchy magic, time-travel adventures, and a high-chemistry romance that will keep readers thoroughly entertained. Bowen Penhallow, a brooding sorcerer with a penchant for studying dark magic in solitude, finds himself roped into attending a Yuletide wedding at Tywyll House—a grand estate in Wales—thanks to his ghostly friend Declan. Meanwhile, Tamsyn Bligh, a savvy seller of magical artifacts (and human), has her own reasons for attending the "Witchy Wedding of the Century." When an accidental spell sends the pair back to 1957, the plot thickens as they navigate the haunted estate’s mysterious past, their undeniable chemistry, and, of course, witches and ghosts.

This book is hands down my favorite of the series! The chemistry between Bowen and Tamsyn is off the charts, and their witty banter had me laughing throughout. Bowen’s sassy, brooding personality is the perfect foil for Tamsyn’s clever, somewhat morally flexible charm, and their interactions practically sparkle. The time-travel element adds an exciting twist to the already magical atmosphere, making their journey both adventurous and romantic. The setting in Tywyll House is a true standout—Sterling does an amazing job of creating cozy ambiance with roaring fires, festive bonfires, and even a few gin cocktails to set the perfect fall mood.

Whether you’re drawn to the magical world, the ghostly mysteries, or the sizzling tension between Bowen and Tamsyn, "The Wedding Witch" has something for every reader. It’s lighthearted, fun, and spooky in just the right way for a holiday read, and with witches, time-travel, and an unforgettable romance, it’s the perfect way to escape into a magical adventure.

Read if you like:
- time travel
- witchy vibes
- grumpy x sunshine
- holiday vibes
- witch x human

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for this arc! I love this fun witchy series so much!

I think this one was the craziest one yet! We have…
✨a welsh mountain man(witch)
✨a quirky american procurer of magical items
✨a spooky wedding in a spooky mansion
✨a time jump (WHAT?)
✨unstable magic

This one has a slower start for me than the others, but once I got invested I was so here for this little grumpyxsunshine duo.

We get a little bit of cameos from Vivi and Rhys and Gwyn and Wells, but this is definitely all about Bowen and Tamsyn.

I assume this was her last book in this series since all the brothers got their HEA! But can’t wait to see what else the author comes up with!

The Wedding Witch is the third in a witchy holiday trilogy that started with the Ex Hex. Unlike the first two novels centered on Halloween, the Wedding Witch takes you to a haunted castle on the cusp of a wedding during Yule.

Grumpy Penhallow brother Bowen hires artifact hunter Tamsyn. Unknowingly they both end up in similar circumstances.

Part romance, mystery, adventure and holiday... made for quite a bit of fun!

Thank you to Netgalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC.

i’ll tell you what, is a brutish welsh man doesn’t immediately fall in love with me over a mixed drink made primarily with red 40 I am going to personally call call Erin Sterling to have words.

This book had everything:
- hot welsh men whispering sweet nothings in welsh
-magic and more magic
- unlocking new kinks on the daily
- a magical bathtub (see point 2 and 3)

I absolutely loved this story and it feels like the perfect cozy christmas read.

So it turns out I love the name Bowen…who knew?!

That’s about all I loved about this book, unfortunately. I think maybe I’m not a super Halloween/Christmas themed book gal? I think maybe the theme has to be more subtle. So if you are…this may be for you! I hope so! The cover is so cute! Bowen! Penhallow!

I just couldn’t. The Ex Hex Trilogy just wasn’t for me, and I just felt like we got thrown into an insta-love trope and it was forced.

Releases October 15, 2024!

Thank you to NetGalley, Headline Eternal, and Erin Sterling for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

BOOK REVIEW: The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling

"Because I meant what I said back in 1957, I've been in love with you since that first night."

From the very beginning we could tell that Bowen was down bad for our girl T and there is absolutely NOTHING better than a hot bearded grumpy mountain man pining for the petite sunshine mfc!! Their chemistry together is electric & instant and their banter is amazing if slightly unhinged at times. However I do wish we had gotten some more build-up and more in person interactions leading up to them falling in love. We went from 0 to 500 very fast!

Overall, The Wedding Witch was a quick and cozy witchy read - PERFECT for the fall season. I highly suggest getting cozied up on the couch with a hot drink and reading the entire series!

What to expect:
forced proximity
grumpy x sunshine
time traveling

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating: 🌶️

📚 Read if you like: only one bed, forced proximity, spicy books, holiday romance, time travel, witches

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in The Ex Hex series and was SO excited to be approved for the eARC for the third book! It follows the grumpy loner brother Bowen and y’all know I love a grump! It’s a witchy holiday romance (it’s Yule, not Christmas because witches and magic) and perfect for the ‘Ber months.

I like that this one was not set in Graves Glen (for the most part) so we got to see more of the magical world. Plus the time travel element was cool and I always love when the main characters are just dropped in a completely unexpected situation together and they have to figure a way out together.

Bowen and Tamsyn were so good together! They challenge each other and support each other, plus the banter is so laugh out loud funny! Their chemistry together was immediate but because she works “for” him, they try to keep their distance. That is until they’re thrust back in time and into the same bed - they may keep their “distance” but they just can’t keep their hands off themselves 😉. And that scene in the bath?! 🥵

Highly recommend this to contemporary romance readers, especially if you’ve enjoyed the other books in the series or anything witchy. Such a fun conclusion to the series and I can’t wait to see (and read!) whatever Erin Sterling writes next!

Thank you to @netgalley and @avon and @harpercollins for the free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Out tomorrow - 10/8!

I really enjoyed this witchy romcom/mystery! I liked The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse enough to know that I wouldn’t hate this book at least, but I think it might have been my favorite so far!

This book focuses on Tamsyn (who we remember from The Ex Hex) and Bowen. It’s a grumpy sunshine/fake marriage/only one bed combo/medium burn that takes place around Yule. The main characters are tasked with solving a mystery that leads them to some unsuspected places, and forces them to acknowledge their feelings for each other! I really liked the mystery aspect of this one, and the romance was great! The spice was just enough to scratch that itch without detracting from the actual story. I did think the slow burn moved a little too fast to really be slow burn, but all in all it was enjoyable!

This would make the perfect Christmas time read and I highly suggest adding to your December TBR!