Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ex Hex | 2021 | Erin Sterling | Buy |
| 2 | The Kiss Curse | 2022 | Erin Sterling | Buy |
| 3 | The Wedding Witch | 2024 | Erin Sterling | Buy |
The Ex Hex series by Erin Sterling (a pen name of Rachel Hawkins) is a witchy romantic comedy trilogy set in the fictional town of Graves Glen, Georgia. The town is home to a college with a witchcraft studies program, and magic is a part of everyday life there. The first book, The Ex Hex (2021), follows Vivienne Jones, who drunkenly cursed her ex-boyfriend Rhys Penhallow years ago. When he returns to town and things start going wrong, Vivi realizes the curse might have been more powerful than she thought.
The Kiss Curse (2022) moves the spotlight to Gwyn, Vivi’s cousin, and her complicated relationship with a rival who runs an occult shop across the street. The Wedding Witch (2024) wraps up the series with a time-travel twist and another new couple from the Graves Glen community.
Each book works as its own romance, but the shared setting and recurring characters give the series a sense of continuity. The magic in the books is played for fun rather than darkness, and the overall tone is warm and comedic. Readers who like their romance with a side of witchcraft will find a lot to enjoy here.