Hexes & Honeysuckle

Wisteria Cove #3

by Erin Branscom

Rowan Maren is small-town Wisteria Cove’s wild sister, the black cat in a family of witches who refuses to be tamed. Untamed in ripped jeans with a streak of trouble and tattoos to prove it, she’s perfectly content running her apothecary, stirring up a little magic, and avoiding anything that looks remotely like forever. The one thing she doesn’t see coming? Her best friend looking at her like she hung the moon.
Finn Bennett has been hopelessly in love with Rowan for years. Steady and loyal, he’s the golden retriever to her black cat chaos. For years, he’s been the safe place she runs to, the shoulder she leans on… and the man she doesn’t realize is already hers. But after one reckless night, Finn is done waiting. He’s ready to lay his heart bare with a confession that could change everything.
Rowan may be juggling late-night spellwork, her brand-new apothecary, and a town full of meddling neighbors, but Finn isn’t afraid of her chaos, he thrives in it. He’s her biggest cheerleader, the one building a future sturdy enough for the both of them, even if she hasn’t realized yet that it’s all for her.

Genres: Romance, Friends To Lovers

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2025

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Reviews

[Kelsey Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

I love a good friends to lovers trope. They always remind me of what my husband and I would have been if we didn’t figure out our love early on.

In the third installment of the Wisteria Cove series we follow Rowan and Finn. They have been besties since childhood, but have never taken that next step. When Rowan’s friend bails on a girls trip, Finn steps in and we are met with our forced proximity trope and the rest is history.

I had so much fun reading this book! It was a little predictable at times, but it was still fun. There wasn’t a huge conflict and no third act breakup. A little steamy on page, and I honestly wish we would have gotten a little more.

Thank you so much to Erin Branscom and team for allowing me to read/review an advanced e-copy of this book.

Tags
-Friends to Lovers
-Small Town
-Forced Proximity
-Accidental Pregnancy
-Dual POV/First Person

[Morgan Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW- Hexes & Honeysuckle by Erin Branscom
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Release in print and Kindle Unlimited on December 4th

I loved this book so much!! This book completed the series beautifully. The best friends to lovers trope between Rowan and Finn was perfection. It started with so much yearning on both sides to pure passion when they finally gave into their love.

Tropes-
- [ ] Best friends to lovers
- [ ] Forced proximity
- [ ] He falls first
- [ ] Accidental pregnancy
- [ ] Found family
- Witchy Vibes


Thank you Erin Branscom for the opportunity to read this early! I loved this series so much!

[Taylor Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finn is the type of book boyfriend we all deserve! He's constantly listening and remembering everything Rowan says. He always knows what Rowan needs even before she does, often doing special gestures without being asked.

Finn has been best friends with Rowan for years and has had feelings for her for years, just waiting for her to realize. He's kind, protective, encouraging, supportive, and thoughtful. I love that he's practically building the perfect home for them without her knowing!

Rowan has a "Wednesday" type personality, but she will fight and stand up for those she cares deeply about. She's guarded, but only because of her past and the fact that she doesn't want to ruin their friendship.

One of my favorite parts was the fact that Rowan and Finn give each other a song every day. This was such a fun and unique idea that I hadn't seen before.

Pete was by far my favorite character, but I truly fell in love with all the characters and Wisteria Cove. The supportive community and found family aspect had me feeling so many emotions.

Hexes and Honeysuckle was a beautiful conclusion that not only had me crying but also smiling. My heart was so full reading this series, and I cannot recommend it enough!

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Friends to Lovers
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of the this book. This is Finn's and Rowan's story. Best Friends since childhood. When Rowan's supposed other best friend turns to be one of the mean girls in Wisteria Cove. Jessica the supposed other best friend cancels the vacation they were so suppose to go on together. Seeing Rowan bummed out about Finn says he'll go instead. while on vacation they catch feelings for each other. there are a lot of surprises in this book.

[Marlaina Knowlton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book completely wrapped me up in my feelings in the best, most unexpected way. I went in expecting a cute, witchy friends-to-lovers romance, and what I got was a story full of heart, healing, and the kind of love that sees you fully and chooses you anyway. Row felt incredibly real to me. She’s tough and protective and a little guarded, but underneath all of that is this soft, emotional core that she doesn’t always know how to show. I saw so much of myself in her, which made her journey hit even harder.

What I loved most was watching her slowly realize that she is surrounded by love, not just by Finn, but by her sisters, her family, and the people who chose her long before she ever believed she deserved it. Erin wrote those moments with such gentleness and understanding. And Finn… oh my goodness, what a sweetheart. His kind of love is steady and honest. He gives without expecting, supports without smothering, and loves her as she is, not as he hopes she’ll become.

And then there’s Pete. His role in this story absolutely gutted me in the best way. He’s the kind of father figure so many people long for. Steady, patient, and quietly, fiercely loving. His presence in the sisters’ lives felt like a gift, and his relationship with Row in particular was beautiful. I cried. A lot.

This book blends magic, humor, heartbreak, and found family in a way that feels real and whimsical all at once. It’s about learning that softness is not weakness, that love can be safe, and that family is sometimes the people who choose you on purpose. I loved it.

[Maxine (The Bookish Brew) · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨️ ARC Review ✨️

Erin Branscom brings a full package of laughs, swoons, and cozy feels that hit every single vibe. From second-chance magic in The Pumpkin Spice Spell, to swoony age gaps and single dads in Mistletoe and Magic, straight into the heart-melting perfection that is Hexes and Honeysuckle 😍 Wisteria Cove has carved its cozy small-town niche right into my heart. 🥺💛 Wholesome, hilarious, sweet, swoon-worthy, a little steamy, and full of family vibes that feel like a warm hug in literary form.

Book 3 comes in HOT (Literally!)
The swoon levels were so elevated I’m convinced my smartwatch thought I switched places with Usain Bolt 🤣 and I kicked my feet so hard I almost levitated 😂 Finn Bennett should come with a warning that says ‘𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐧~𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲’ 🥵🤭.

Rowan and Finn’s dynamic, as two best friends secretly (not-so-secretly) in love, delivered tension, angst, butterflies, and the fluffiest soft moments. The banter was elite (Carpenter Ken and Hexy Barbie absolutely ended me🤣), the romance was spicy taco-level hot🌮🤭 and their journey to HEA was romance perfection!

The Maren sisters bring their usual chaos and charm, blending humor, witchy hexes, and an unbreakable sisterly bond. Pete, Donna, and Lilith remain the heart of this story, their warmth and love practically scream 'Please adopt me!'. And little Junie, as always, steals the show effortlessly.

From disastrous dates to beach vacations hot enough to melt your iced coffee 🥵, heartfelt family moments to love stories blooming in all the best ways… Hexes and Honeysuckle is magical, funny, heartwarming, and swoon-worthy ~ the perfect cozy escape into Wisteria Cove.

Huge thank you to the author for the opportunity to be an early reader on this story!

[Kristie-Lee Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hexes & Honeysuckle by Erin Branscom is a cozy, witchy romance and a deeply satisfying conclusion to the Wisteria Cove series. I’m a sucker for a best-friends-to-lovers story, and this one delivered beautifully.

Rowan Maren has always been the untamed, black-cat sister—tattoos, trouble, and a guarded heart hiding beneath the chaos. Finn Bennett, on the other hand, is the ultimate golden-retriever book boyfriend. He’s been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) in love with Rowan for years, always listening, remembering the little things, and showing up for her in thoughtful, unasked-for ways. His emotional attentiveness made him incredibly endearing.

Their chemistry has been building throughout the series, and in this book it finally simmers. I loved watching their dynamic unfold—the pining, tension, emotional growth, and steam all felt well balanced. The pacing was spot on, and the blend of witchy whimsy, found family, and small-town meddling made this such a warm and charming read.

Fans of Practical Magic, Gilmore Girls, and small-town friends-to-lovers romances will feel right at home here. While this is the third book in the series (and I still need to read the first two), the world-building and character relationships made it easy to settle into Wisteria Cove for one last magical visit.

Tropes & Themes:

Best friends to lovers

Small-town romance

Forced proximity

He falls first

Found family

Accidental pregnancy

Dual POV (first person)

Witchy vibes

If you love magical romance with cozy small-town charm and a golden-retriever hero who falls first—and falls hard—this book is sure to enchant you.

[Elizabeth Goode · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to get this book as an ARC, and it did not disappoint at all!
Having not read the first two books of this series, I was a bit worried I wouldn’t be able to place characters and settings, however that was not the case.
Finn and Rowan’s friends to lovers romance is entertaining every step of the way, and the little touches about their daily songs and reminders are so cute.
Definitely will be going back and reading book one and two!
Erin’s writing style is 100% up my alley, descriptive, imaginative, and easy to follow. The dual POV works extremely well with her writing style and creates a world where you can see from both characters, and feel the way they are feeling in that moment. She has done a fantastic job with this book and I would recommend this book to others

[Karen Anahí · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving my review based on the ARC

This story has the "Friends to lovers" trope and a really good plot. 💖

Though I think I'm running late with the review, I'm glad today I finished to read it as an activity for december 24th.

I love this book as much as the first two books in the Wisteria Cove series.

It's all I want in a cozy and warm story, drizzled with a hint of spice that absouletly deserves a five stars rating.

Rowan and Finn have been friends since their childhood who are in love with each other but are afraid to confess because they don't want to ruin their friendship.

🌡️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

[Marjolijn · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first ARC, so excited and honoured!!!
As someone who didn't read the first two books before this one, I was afraid it would be hard to get into. But it can in fact be read as a stand-alone!

We meet our two MC's during a dinner together. They're best friends and afraid to change this. Feels like a hallmark movie? Well, it is a romance book, right! It's fun Rowan and Finn have a tradition of sending each other a song of the day and these songs return in the chapter titles. It fits the feel of the chapter and I think it's cute. Dating other people while actually being smitten by each other is written into the story in a fun way without feeling like it's too on the nose. The mean girls are a bit cliché but we all love them like this in a story, as long as they get what they deserve in the end... will they? Can't wait to find out!

Her shop sounds like a dream, btw! Love it!

The references to her magic feel random for someone who didn't read the first two books and doesn't know a thing about her being a witch. Normally a book gives a small synopsis or explanation about this kind of background information. 1/3th into the book and it hasn't happened yet, without actually showing her magic either. So for me she's still a normal girl calling herself a witch with her tea leaves as potion ingredients. Maybe we will get an explanation later after all?

I really like how pop culture references are included in the conversations in the book, makes it very relatable and fun.

The tension created by the longing for each other without giving in between the MC’s is so good. The trope “one bed” is written into the story in a great way. Will they finally give in to their feelings?

The town twist and little angst in the story made the major storyline more understandable and real in the story of our MC’s which was great. It's great how the family sticks together and is just there gor each other

Great ending in this story! so sweet and cute and full circle! Chip completes everything!


However, as a girl who didn’t read book 1&2, the magical aspect felt more like when you and me talk about being witchy instead of real witchcraft. But it was a fun cute romance and Im deffo gonna look for book 1&2 (and a physical copy of this one for my shelf!)!!!

[Samantha Goings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Friends to lovers ✅
YEARNING/ANGST ✅
Black cat/Golden retriever vibes ✅
Cottage with one bed ✅
Pregnancy trope ✅ (which I hate but I want to give this warning for others)

Ok Erin redeemed herself with this book. The writing was SO much better than in book 2 of this series.

Rowan with her sass and stubbornness might be my favorite of the sisters. I love how wild she is and how she feels so deeply but doesn’t show it. Complex characters always win me over. I honestly wish we got to see more of her chaos in this book. I was expecting the energy she gave when threatening Remy with a bat in book 2. But she was almost a pushover here so I was a bit bummed about that.

Finn is the ultimate bestie. The way he loved Rowan way before they became an item was so beautiful from the sudden food dates to being able to read her moods so well. The angst and longing he had pulled at my heart the entire first half of the book. He built her a greenhouse in one day to help her! On his own property! And designed his entire house with her in mind because he loved her so much and saw nobody else as a possible match for him. Oh my gosh. Swoon!

This book has the best small-town vibes yet again! I love the side characters and community so damn much. I was sobbing over Pete AGAIN in this book it’s ridiculous.

My only complaint - and reason this received 4 instead of 5 stars is the pregnancy trope at the end. I would have rathered the plot like with the mayor drama been the final hurdle for the end of the story…not that. Especially after the convo they had about birth control while on their trip (yes I know this shows how realistic it is that birth control fails but I’m not reading for real life vibes ok! I don’t want that stress)!
However the ending was beautiful and based on the characters dreams; they got everything they ever wanted and it was magical. So alas I’ll deal with it and be happy for them and their beautiful family.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading an advanced copy of a book called, Hexes and Honeysuckle. This is about Rowan, she is perfectly happy with her life, her apothecary shop, her plants, and her best friend Finn. Or at least that's what she keeps telling herself. Finn has been her best friend for years and she has been secretly crushing on him for just as long, not knowing he's also been secretly crushing on her too. Neither one of them wants to ruin their friendship because it's the most solid and reliable thing in each of their lives. But the attraction and chemistry between them is becoming too much to ignore, until one night everything changes and now they finally have to face it and make a choice. But Rowan is barely holding her life together, she feels like a mess and doesn't know if Finn will be able to handle her chaos. But she doesn't know that Finn already has big plans in motion for his life and his future, with her.
This was book 3 in the Wisteria Cove series, I loved this book and this whole series so much!! I don't want it to end (Cal and Savvy next pleaseee!?!) This story was full of so much heart and love between Rowan and Finn, and their friendship was fun, flirty and so strong. He gave her a safe space to be herself and she bloomed when she was with him. This story was heartwarming and beautifully written. Erin is one of my favorite authors for a reason, her small town romances are always incredible, they don't disappoint! I can't wait for whatever she has in store next! 💜📚

Thank you to the author and her team for this ARC of Hexes and Honeysuckle, in exchange for an honest review.

[Vilmarie Rolon · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW!! ✨

Thank you to the publisher and author for the opportunity to receive an ARC of this book!

I just finished Hexes and Honeysuckle and... I AM IN LOVE!!. 😍 Erin Branscom delivers a cozy, magical, and heartfelt best friends to lovers romance that feels like a warm hug from start to finish. I could not put it down! This book gave me all the small-town magic vibes I needed this season since page one.

Rowan is such a beautifully written FMC — witchy, intuitive, and gentle, with her apothecary practically glowing off the page. Finn is one of the sweetest, most supportive MMCs I’ve read in a while, and the way he loves Rowan? Soft. Steady. Completely swoon worthy. Their chemistry is real, tender, and emotionally rich, and the dual POVs let you feel every beat of their journey. 🥹✨

The pacing is good and immersive, the tension builds perfectly, and the payoff is so satisfying. I adored the magic woven through the everyday little moments, the deepness if their friendship, and the way it transforms so naturally into something deeper.

Hexes and Honeysuckle is officially one of my favorite cozy romances of the year. 🏆
If you love small town charm, witchy vibes, slow burn yearning, and characters you genuinely care about, this one is an absolute must-read. 📚

Highly, highly recommend. ✨🌿💗

[Rachel’s Coffee & Rain Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ARC Review✨

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🌿Small town cozy romcom
🌿True green flag golden retriever MMC
🌿Black cat plant loving FMC
🌿Best friends to lovers
🌿Banter, flirting, yearning
🌿Low angst
🌿HEA

This was a truly charming and heartwarming small town cozy romcom with a grumpy apothecary-owning witch and her childhood best friend as they navigate their relationship and *finally* admitting their feelings to one another. This book was like a Hallmark movie with a side of rich whiskey 🥃 Sweet, charming, flirty, and a little bit spicy. The banter and almost-flirting between Rowan and Finn was nothing short of delicious. I laughed out loud multiple times at their back and forth. The slow yearn of two best friends who know everything about each other except whether the other one is as in love as they are was heartwarming perfection. This is the type of story you are on the edge of your seat screaming “omg omg are they going to kiss?? Finally?? Aggghhh please kiss!” And when it happens it is all the feels.

The family dynamics are a golden glow backdrop to their romance, and the small town feel was immersive and cozy. This was a wonderful cozy cottage (or apothecary 😏) love story with low angst, the right amount of yearning, impressively perfect banter, and two extremely likable characters finally getting their HEA.

[Elanda Birch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahhh, what a satisfying ending to the Wisteria Cove series! The last sister got her man, and what a cute and funny story that hit me in all the feels. Again, we have a witchy book whose witchy-ness comes from the magic of love, community, sisterhood and family. It was such a joy to read.
We have Rowan, the last of the sisters in this series whose best friend has been there for here through thick, thin, up's, down's, and everything in between. So what if he's the most handsome man ever, looks good in a tool belt, and treats her like a queen? It's best if he stays in the friend zone, because if they go too far, and it doesn't work out? She is not willing to ruin their friendship.
Finn has about had it with the stupid friend zone that Rowan has put him in. He has been in love with her forever, and is about to take desperate measures. He is renovating a house for her for goodness sake! When a cancellation for a trip to Coconut Bay comes up with Rowan, he takes it! Friends only of course. But he has plans, lots of plans.
These two are the best, so cute, so HOT! I love how they navigate their friendship/relationship and realize what they mean to each other. This whole series was full of magic, the best kind. I enjoyed every bit of these books and give this one 4.8 stars! Highly recommend the whole series!

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is funny, whitchy,and bittersweet it's both the end of a really good series one I just now found and it's also the end for someone close in all there lives the Bennett Father figure this book made me laugh and tear up. Rowan she's a little bit Wednesday Adam's and little bit Practical Magic she's strong but soft seems together and sure of herself but deep inside she's vulnerable and gets hurt easily by others betrayal and her one constant is Finn her childhood bestfriend and the one guy she secretly wants to be with but there friendship is to important to her until a vacation that changes everything they tease each other about there failed dates and the locals keep telling them their getting married it's what Finn wants he's remodeling a house just for her hoping that she will see them together finally. Coconut Grove island get away and the place were Rowan and Finn find there magic were there no longer just friends so what happens when there back home well 3 mean girls and a shady mayor think they can take everything from Rowan and her friends and Family but Finn has a plan and one special secret is on its way. These two were perfect for each other and I loved watching there romance grow and Rowan learn to trust. I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest.

[Erin Ellison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so much!!! 😭🥰 Erin Branscom comes in with yet another amazing win! The witty banter and hilarious internal dialogue continues 😍 whether you've read the rest of the series or not you'll be cheering for these two from page 1!

This follows Rowan and Finn. Two best friends who have feelings for each other but continuously ignore said feelings... And unaware of how the other feels. Apprehensive about destroying the friendship they have built over the years.

Get cozy with your fav drink and blanket. Get ready to laugh, smile, swoon, and maybe shed a tear or two. The endless pining and tension build up is ❤️❤️ This is your favorite Hallmark movie splashed with some spice! this entire series will always be a favorite of mine.

This wrap up is so bittersweet. So happy to read this book and yet so sad that Wisteria Cove is officially complete. If you love Practical magic, Gilmore girls etc this entire series is definitely for you! While this series is interconnected you can totally read this one (or any of them) as a standalone.

❤️Friends to Lovers
❤️He Falls First
❤️Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
❤️Found Family and Sisterhood
❤️Pining Hero
❤️Witchy vibes
❤️Small town
❤️Emotional High stakes Romance

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hexes & Honeysuckle (ARC Review)
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🏘️ | Hexes & Honeysuckle by Erin Branscom
💜 | Small-town, Paranormal romantic comedy
✨ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved this book so much!!💜💜 Finn is your golden retriever, loyal, patient and passionate boyfriend, who only has eyes for his Rowan. While Rowan is your strong, beautiful, witchy heroine. Who wouldn’t take shit from anyone nor kneel to anyone’s expectations. (She gave me Wednesday Addams vibes)🖤🖤

Watching these two slowly realizing their feelings for each other, like two magnets being pulled to each other was just magic✨✨ perfect 💖💖

The goat yoga scene in front of the city hall was my favorite scene from the book. I laughed so much that my stomach hurt 🐐🤣🤣

The ending of this book was a chef’s kiss. Just perfect 💖💖😮‍💨 still can’t believe the book ended. I am gonna miss these two🥹🥹 and the other characters too😢💞 can’t wait to read the other two books in the series (this is the third book in the series). While this series is interconnected you can read them as a standalone too. Erin, thank you so much for sharing this book with me♥️♥️ And people what are you waiting for, go read this book. 💘💘

If you love Practical magic, Gilmore girls etc then you’re definitely gonna love the entire series. so be sure to give it a read💗💗 I know I will😻😻

[Kelly Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

For fans of Practical Magic, Gilmore Girls, and small-town friends-to-lovers romance, this final trip to Wisteria Cove is pure cozy magic.

Rowan Maren has always been the untamed, black-cat sister..... tattoos, trouble, and all heart beneath the chaos. Finn Bennett? The golden-retriever best friend who’s been quietly (okay, not so quietly) in love with her for years. Their chemistry has been brewing throughout the series, and in this book it absolutely simmers.

I loved watching their dynamic unfold; the pining, the tension, the growth, and the steam. The pacing felt perfect, and the blend of witchy whimsy, found family moments, and small-town meddling made this such a warm, charming read.

It’s a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 for me. The ending wasn’t entirely my thing (just not my favourite tropes!), but it still wrapped up the Maren Sisters and Bennett Brothers’ story in a way that felt fitting and heartfelt.

If you love magical romance with a golden-retriever hero who falls first and falls hard, this one will absolutely enchant you. 🖤

Thank you to Erin Branscom for an eARC. All opinions are my own.

[Wheezy S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin Branscom offers a warm, enchanting, and heartfelt story about best friends falling in love that feels like a comforting embrace from beginning to end. I couldn’t put this book down! It gave me all the charming small-town feelings I was looking for right from the first page. Rowan is a beautifully crafted main character—she's a witch who is intuitive and gentle, and her apothecary shop seems to come alive. Finn is one of the sweetest and most supportive male characters I've encountered recently, and the way he loves Rowan is so tender and steady, it’s completely heart-melting. Their connection is genuine, caring, and full of emotion, and the story is told from both their perspectives, allowing you to experience every moment of their journey. The story flows well, the tension builds just right, and the ending is incredibly satisfying. I loved how magic is woven into everyday moments, the depth of their friendship, and how it naturally grows into something more. "Hexes and Honeysuckle" has become one of my favorite cozy romances of the year. If you enjoy small-town charm, magical elements, slow-building romance, and characters you truly care about, this book is a must-read!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much!!! Hexes and Honeysuckle was the perfect end to the Wisteria Cove series. Rowan and Finn’s best friends to lovers story was full of longing, tension, and the sweetest payoff! 🥰🥰🥰

What you get....
♡Small Town Romance
♡Best Friends to Lovers
♡Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
♡Witchy Vibes
♡Forced Proximity
♡Big Swoony Confession
♡He Falls First and Hard
♡Hot Carpenter
♡Pinning Hero
♡Black Cat Heroine
♡Touch Her and ☠️
♡Accidental Pregnancy
♡Sisterhood
♡Found Family
♡Emotional High Stakes Romance

Finn is the ultimate book boyfriend. He listens, remembers, and supports Rowan in every way. He’s been in love with her for years and quietly builds a future for them without pushing her before she’s ready.

Rowan’s guarded but her personality made her easy to love. She's strong, loyal, and afraid to lose the friendship that means everything to her.

I love the daily song exchange they have!! It’s such a cute, unique touch that made their bond feel even more special 🥰🥰🥰🥰

The side characters who we adore, especially Pete! Give us the found family warmth that made Wisteria Cove feel magical. This book made me laugh, cry, and smile. It's cozy, romantic, emotional and absolutely perfect conclusion. I can’t recommend it enough!!

[Kell X · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed returning to the small town of Wisteria Cove and reading Rowan's story, at last. I had a feeling from previous books that she was a little misunderstood, and after this story I believe I was right. She is seen as too straight forward, obnoxious, and a little too much for some people, but she was so not that at all. She was sweet, caring, also fierce and protective of those she loves and when she loves, she loves with everything she has. She is also in love with her best friend, but to protect her friendship she ignores her feelings.
Finn is hardworking, helpful sweet as sin, a perfect golden retriever in its finest form. As we had found out in the previous book he was in live with Rowan since he met her, and he always did all he could to make sure she was happy and had what she needed or wanted, even if he could only be her best friend.
When some circunstances made them be close together for a period of time all those what if's and second thoughts blew out the window and they finally gave into their feelings.
It was sweet, endering and loving to see them fall even more for each other.

[Meg O'Hara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am always pleased to return to Wisteria Cove and was very excited for Rowan and Finn’s story. A best friends to lovers experience is always on the menu! Dual POV (my favorite) and small town vibes with a vacation twist! Wait until you get to the waterfall!

Rowan is a black-cat with a heart-of-gold and Finn is a handyman with golden retriever energy. They’re the perfect match who just can’t bring themselves to cross the friend zone- until they just can’t help it. Rowan’s protective spirit and drive are relatable and Finn is the guy every gal deserves.

This is definitely a cute and spicy story though I don’t think it moved me as much as the previous two stories (but that may be because I’m more familiar with the world/town now). It’s a quick tale (prob could have consumed it within one day) and I would have loved to see a little more in the repercussion department for Sammy, Vanessa, Marilyn, and Jessica because they deserve a little suffering after what they did to our girl.

It’s a great addition to the Wisteria Cove series and I’m a little sad that this is the end! I’d love to return again if possible!

[Carly Fay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this! This is the third & final book in the Wisteria Cove trilogy & I was so looking forward to Rowan & Finn’s story.

Having been best friends for years, & both having feelings for each other, Rowan & Finn struggled to voice their emotions to each other for fear of ruining their friendship. A friendship they had once agreed they wouldn’t risk jeopardising by being together romantically.

They both went on dates with other people, but no one could measure up. After Rowan gets let down on a girls holiday, Finn steps in to the rescue & offers to go with her, seizing the opportunity to try & take the next step with their relationship.

Coconut Grove proves to be the turning point in Rowan & Finn’s relationship, & crossing that line brings a lot of insecurity for Rowan.

Finn is the ultimate book boyfriend, helping Rowan face her fears & giving her the confidence in their relationship.

This is a small town cosy witchy romance with friends to lovers, forced proximity & just enough spice.

[Charlotte Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin Branscom has done it again! Absolutely perfect ending to The Maren Sisters stories.

I was genuinely looking forward to getting my grubby paws on the final Wisteria Cove book for Rowan and Finns story and Inwas not disappointed!

Best friends who'd promised to never catch feelings in fear of ruining the friendship, had both quietly tried to ignore the mounting attraction and feelings they both had for eachother. Both dated other people, trying to move on but always found noone could measure up.

Until Rowan is let down for a much needed vacation and Finn steps in so she doesnt miss out. Only Finn has other ideas, he's finally going to shoot his shot and hope Rowan is ready to take the next step with him.

This book was everything I hoped for, it was witchy, funny, emotional, romantic and gave that cosy feeling only a good book can. Thank you so much to the Author for giving me the chance to ARC read, sad our time in Wisteria Cove is over but loved how it ended all wrapped up.

[Sam Oneill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 3 in the Wisteria Cove series.

Rowan - one of the Maren sisters, the one who can't be named, the black cat in their witchy family.
Everything Rowan thought she knew, she was wrong, she never thought her female friend who turn against her and she never thought in a million years that she would fall for her male best friend.

Finn - has always been best friends with Rowan, the one woman who he's always there for, the one woman he's always been in love with.
After he goes away with Rowan to cheer her up after her crappy friendship and the towns mayer going against her.
Their feelings start to develop more for each other.

This is a beautifully written magical romance between two best friends who were destined to be together.

There is so many emotions in this book, happy tears and sad tears, it was like riding an emotional roller coaster and I am here for it!!

This book caught me hookline and sinker, I ate this book up and left wanting and needing more!!

The way this author has created this storyline and the characters inside it, is brilliantly done!
You feel a connection with all these characters.

This series gives a mixture of Christmas Hallmark, Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls vibes.

I would highly recommend this author and her work. I can't wait to see what she brings us next!


This is a beautifully written magical novel, one with

[Brittany Hess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is friends to lovers GOLD!!! Finn and Rowan have been best friends since they were little kids. Neither of them had a whole lot of friends growing up but they always had each other. But what neither of them knew is that as some point each of them started to develop real feelings for the other but they each thought it was impossible that the other could love them!! They don’t want to ruin the friendship they already have.

Rowan is facing a lot of struggles and her one constant in Finn. But is love worth the risk?

The friendship, the family and the love story in this book, and this entire series, is truly beautiful!! I love the relationship dynamic and the banter between Rowan and Finn, and the evolution of friends to lovers feels organic and not forced. You can’t go wrong with this one or with this series as a whole!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

**Thank you to the Erin Branscom and her team for the opportunity to ARC read this book!**

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hexes & Honeysuckle completely stole my heart. This final trip to Wisteria Cove was everything I hoped for and more, emotional, romantic, comforting, and wrapped in that soft witchy magic that makes this series so special.

Rowan and Finn were perfection. The friends-to-lovers tension, the quiet pining, the vulnerability when they finally cross the line, every moment felt tender and real. Finn is the ultimate golden-retriever book boyfriend, and Rowan’s growth throughout the story was beautiful to watch. Their relationship feels deep, earned, and so heart-warmingly sincere.

The ending was emotional and incredibly satisfying. Erin Branscom wrapped this series up in a way that felt true to the characters and the world, and I genuinely didn’t want to say goodbye.

This was easily one of my favorite cozy romances of the year💜💜💜 Definitely 5/5 stars✨️💜

[Bobby Crutchley · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review 😍

Tropes
Friends to Lovers
He Falls First
Tattooed FMC
Golden Retriever MMC
Small Town
Hallmark Vibes
Witchy Magic
Family Vibes

Book Three of the Wisteria Cove series and Erin did not disappoint with the cosy Hallmark style small town romance. If you love Gilmore Girls, you absolutely love Wisteria Cove. So much feet kicking throughout this book, I absolutely loved it!
We follow two best friends, Finn and Rowan, who are 'secretly' in love as they grow closer and closer. Their story is full of butterflies and banter, as will as heart racing spice 🔥 The tension, mutual pining and growth together unfolds beautifully in the book and the pinch of whimsical magic and small town meddling gave the book that finishing touch.
🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 for me
Highly recommend to anyone who loves small town and Golden Retriever men 😍

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

AHHHH!!!

Best Friends since FOREVER, both of them have feelings that are more than JUST friends but neither one knew how to step forward into the romance that was always swirling around them.

One girls trip that turned into the catalyst they needed to take the step into romance. She needed the time with no outside pressure.


They are absolutely adorable together and I loved it! He is the BIGGEST golden retriever ever and she is a spicy black cat with a heart of gold!

Their story was so beautiful, they hit a small rough patch and the way it’s handled is so adult! They have a conversation! lol

I loved all three of the sisters’ books so much! I could see more from this town also. It’s small but mighty! 🥰