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The last book in The Ex Hex series has our favorite recluse, Bowen Penhallow, leaving his mountain to attend a wedding at Tywyll House for his best (ghost) friend Declan. To Bowen's surprise, Tamsyn, his co-worker and acquirer of magical artifacts, is also in attendance. During pre-wedding festivities a spell goes wrong, sending Bowen and Tamsyn back to 1957. Together, they have to figure out how to return to 2024 and right the past wrongs of Tywyll House.

This book has it all, romance, witches, ghosts, time travel...Yule love it!

Thank you NetGalley & Avon and Harper Voyager for an arc of The Wedding Witch; all opinions are my own.

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Bowen Penhallow's life has been focused on finding his friend Declan who had disappeared doing a very strange spell back in college. He has hired Tamsyn Bligh (who was in The Kiss Curse) to acquire various items for him. Declan got Bowen and invitation to his former fiance's wedding at a house in the wilds of Wales at Yuletide. Tamsyn had accepted a job acquiring a particular gaudy brooch for a million dollars. So both are surprised to see the other. And then when they are whisked back to 1957, they have to figure out what is going on and how to fix what needs to be fixed so they can get back to their present. A fun, short read that completes the trilogy. It will be interesting if Erin Sterling sets any more stories in this universe.

Thanks Netgalley and Avon for the chance to read this title!

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t sounds like Yuletide Enchantment is shaping up to be a delightful and engaging read! The blend of dark magic, historical intrigue, and a touch of romance is a winning combination. Here’s a review that captures the essence of the story:

In Yuletide Enchantment, readers are transported to the mist-shrouded hills of Wales for a Yuletide celebration like no other. Bowen Penhallow, a solitary mage with a penchant for ancient and arcane lore, finds himself reluctantly pulled from his mountaintop retreat to attend a grand wedding at the enigmatic Tywyll House. Accompanied by his spectral friend Colin, Bowen’s solitary existence is upended as he steps into a world of intrigue and magic.

Tamsyn Bligh, on the other hand, is a savvy entrepreneur in the world of magical artifacts. Although she’s managed to keep her business ventures mostly above board, her financial desperation drives her to the grand event at Tywyll House, where she hopes to secure a life-changing artifact. Despite her better judgment—and her fascination with Bowen—Tamsyn's plan is clear: get the artifact and get out before anyone notices.

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A cottage cozy romance with everything to love. Christmas time, witches, time travel, a little smut, and a cast of wonderful characters. I recommend this book to romance readers who want some spice.

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I love all the books in the Ex Hex series. They are so fun and witty. This 3rd book in the series did not disappoint. It probably could be read as a standalone but it does help to understand the Penhallow family and history from the other 2 books.

Thanks to the author, and Avon and Harper Voyager via NetGalley for an opportunity to review this book.

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Super fun and sweet, really pulled at my heart strings while keeping me invested in the mystery and romance. It is well paced and super fun! A wonderful cast of characters with some delightful dialogue, a sprinkle of spicy scenes, and some genuine heart.

A really great read!

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This was a perfect holiday witchy read. It is the third book in the Ex Hex series but it would work well as a stand alone book but I think the side characters are more influential to the plot if you have read the prior two books. This book leaned more towards romance than the others and was definitely spicier than the other two. I look forward to more books by this author!

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A cozy, witchy Christmas book that feels like a hot bath and a warm drink on a cold day. I had a holly jolly good time reading it.


I voluntarily read an early copy.

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LOVED this book. Adorable and cozy, easy to read and was sucked in quickly. This was the first in the series that I’ve read, very quickly going back to read the first two now!

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ARC Review: A fantastic book for that fall to winter transition! When you’re not quite ready to let go of the witchy vibes but are starting to feel the Christmas twinkle look no further.
I absolutely loved the vibes of this book. A haunted mansion, time-travel, spell books, and a mystery to solve… the perfect combo. The romance worked into the rest of the storyline perfectly. I absolutely loved the heartfelt grandparent moment at the end.
The plot was extremely fast-paced and while I enjoyed getting right to the story I do wish it was slightly longer and we could have explored their build-up and character backstories.
While this is #3 in the Ex Hex world and reading the first two may help with character dynamic there’s no necessity and can comfortably jump right into this one.
Thank you HarperCollins Publishers & NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for my honest review of this piece!

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I really enjoyed this book! The Ex Hex and the Kiss Curse were such fun reads and this was just as great! I will say I think this book had a little more spice than the others (which still isn’t much) but I really loved how these characters flowed together.

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I adore these series so much and Im so happy I was back in this universe! I was surprisingly elated with the different elements portrayed when showcasing the time traveling piece. I love everything this author has written and this is no exception. The magical aspects, the love interests, the witchy themes and elements not to mention the romance. I absolutely adore this book so much. The Penhallow brothers are some of my favorite characters ever read, and this is no exception.

This book was happily read in one sitting, even though I knew I wanted to sauvor every single word.

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had the opportunity to read The Wedding Witch, by Erin Sterling, which will be released on October 8, 2024 🌲👰🏼

Thank you NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for the chance to read this one early!

First things first! I ate this book up! This is my first time reading a novel by Erin Sterling, but I am an immediate fan. My understanding is that this is the Third Book in the Ex Hex series, but that they are stand alone novels.

This is a fast paced, haunted house, time traveling, holiday adventure filled with magic! A great little read with a growling MMC and sassy FMC.

Bowen, our mmc, is in need of a procurer of magic items. Tamsyn, just happens to be a the best procurer and enters into an arrangement to only work for Bowen.

After a year of working together, they unintentionally find themselves at a witches wedding on December 24th. The pair are then thrust into the 1950s when a spell goes wrong and must work together to figure out why they were sent back in time and how to get back to 2024.

I love the banter between our two characters and found myself laughing out loud several times. It was giving Butcher and Blackbird vibes..minus the serial killer aspect.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light hearted read or needing to switch things up. I know I can’t wait to check out the rest of Erin Sterling’s novels!

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I love everything I’ve read by this author so I may be biased but Wedding Witch may have been my favorite in the series! Bowen and Tamsyn’s chemistry was evident from the very beginning. There were lots of fun little twists and she wrapped it up nicely in the end! I hope we get to visit the Penhallow family again even if we are out of brothers!

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As a huge fan of the Ex Hex series, I've been awaiting this installment. The Wedding Witch does not disappoint! It has the vibrant scenery, spooky magic, light-hearted romance, and steamy scenes that the first two books have. This time with a Winter twist! The final brother- Bowen Penhallow- is on a quest to save his friend while keeping his world small. Tamsyn Bligh- a human and a past series villain- makes a new beginning with strength and spunk. I loved the old castles and learning more about their family history. The love story was charming and easy. Erin Sterling keeps getting better and I hope there are more tales from the Penhallow world to come!

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I love love loooooved The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse. 2 of my favorite witchy reads. So I was super excited I was accepted for this ARC.

I love the relationship between the cousins! So sassy and feisty, reminds me of me and my besties.
I wish I would have read this during December but so glad I got the chance to read early!

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This was such a great friends to lovers rom com and perfect for the holiday season. In the third novel of the Ex Hex series we follow the 3rd brother Bowen who enlists the help of mortal Tamsyn Bligh to locate magical items for him on an exclusive basis. During the Winter Solstice while Bowen is visiting his brothers, Tamsyn takes a job trying to find a broach with a big payday at the wedding of the season and encounters Bowen who is there on the request of his ghost BFF who he is trying to uncurse. The chemistry between Bowen and Tamsyn is super-hot and I love the banter between them. I really loved getting more of a peek at the history of the Penhallows and why their dad is like he is. I loved seeing what is going on with the other brothers and their partners and this was a great fast read.

Thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

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This was so cute and wholesome, the slow-burn and pining was just >>>>>

I also loved the time travel witchiness! And the cameos from the first two books!

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

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Fantastic!! I read this in one day. I know this is probably the end of this series but I wouldn't mind another sneak peek into all of the Penhallow's future.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperVoyager for the chance to read this eARC.

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I started this book, then realized that I should probably reread the first in the series and actually read the second before getting too far in. I'm glad I did, too, mostly because the other two were so enjoyable. This was another really fun romance with fantasy and mystery elements.

I was really glad to see Tamsyn again and get to know Bowen, the last of the Penhallow brothers. They were both really well fleshed-out in this book and unique characters. I love how Bowen being essentially a hermit was something his family and friends teased him about but never judged him for. He was living my dream, TBH.

This one was a bit different than the other two in the series, mainly because the Penhallow's father wasn't a major player. It did delve a bit more into the family's history and dynamics which was fun. Even the side characters in this book were interesting and amusing. Though I did miss the talking cat. The romance was again well-developed but not at the expense of the mystery or fantasy aspects. I really have to applaud Erin Sterling for doing so well with the whole series in balancing the different aspects of three genres.

The other books in this series took place in October, but this one mainly takes place in December. That's not to say that it isn't a good read any time of the year. This book is good for anyone looking for a light romance with fantasy and mystery elements.

A thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy to read for review purposes. It in no way influenced my opinion of the book.

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