A Witch for Mr. Winter

Witches of Christmas Grove, Book 3

By: Deanna Chase

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Lily Paddington has a gift, but to her, it’s more of a curse. Three years ago, she walked into her husband’s dream and found out he’d been lying to her for months. Now she’s divorced and doing whatever she can to make ends meet while raising her son on her own. After being unlucky in love, she has a hard time trusting anyone. But when she finds herself stranded in a small town overnight with Chase Garland, her walls start to crumble.

Chase Garland lost his wife in a traffic car accident more than a year ago and has moved to Christmas Grove to start over. He’s content with his new job making magical edible chocolates at Love Potions, and even though he’s told himself he’ll never love again, there’s a charming coworker he can’t seem to stop thinking about. After a night in a remote skiing town, it’s time for him to make a choice: allow himself to open his heart or give in to the fear of losing in love again.

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Lily and Chase

I enjoy these holiday stories. Lily and Chases' story is the focus of book three. Lily is divorced with an young son and Chase is widowed from a less than ideal marriage. Despite the instant connection there are blockers. Lily doesn't want her son to get too attached to Chase if it isn't permanent. Chase's sister in law comes to Chase when she is pregnant looking for stability. And Lily's crazy ex wants to spend time with his son. Tis the season. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of A Witch for Mr Winter provided by the author.

Absolutely Magical!

Love these towns that Deanna Chase builds! The perfect blend of magic and romance during the holidays. Gabra brings the story to life making it impossible to stop listening! Dream walking has many possibilities to explore in Christmas Grove!

Return to Christmas Grove

Chase Garland and Lilly Paddington enjoyed working together at Love Potions. It wasn’t until an overnight stay in a nearby town due to car problems did they begin to think of each other as more than friends.

Lilly had her son Evan to consider, so she stayed away from the dating game. Her ex was no prize and she definitely didn’t want to make another mistake.

Chase had recently lost his wife in a car accident and wasn’t sure he was ready to move on.

Could the magic of Christmas and Christmas Grove bring these two star-crossed lovers together? Would Lilly be able to let go of her fears and accept the gift of love?

Read then listened as a great bedtime story

Lily & Chase + Evan
The narrator for this and the entire series is very good. She does well with all of the characters, making it easy to differentiate between them. I had read the book a while back but enjoyed it anew as a “bedtime story.”
I loved this story and almost all of the characters. The one I didn't like the reader isn't supposed to.
She and Chase worked together, were friends, and were attracted to each other. She didn't date to protect her son. He'd suffered enough from his father's desertion. She wouldn't take a chance on another disappointment. When a work trip stranded them the reluctance to spend time outside of work slipped.
The story is touching, the characters are people the reader would like as friends. The kid was real, a good one but not perfect and totally believable. Mom's most important part of her life is that kid. And, the boyfriend—a guy you'd want for your own or anyone important to you. It's one of those stories that end and after the disappointment of it being over...you just have to smile.
DO NOT MISS THIS CHRISTMAS TREAT!

This one was special

I enjoyed this one the most. The first two books were good, this one was great. Storyline is along the theme of the first two but adding a non bratty kid, was the special twist.
As always, the incomparable Gabra Zackman was perfection.

Such a great story!

This was one of the best Christmas Grove stories yet! It has everything we expect from a Christmas Grove Book and more! I always loved getting to revisit favorites and there were several in here. But my favorite part of this book was the storyline! I absolutely loved Lily, Chase and Evan and their story was beautifully written. I loved every bit of it!! And the narration was perfect.

A true sigh worthy story!

Christmas Grove is a magical Christmas town. Lily, a divorced, single mother works one of her jobs at the local chocolate shop along side drool worthy widower Chase. There is definitely an attraction and friendship there, but Lily is hesitant to date because of her son and the strained relationship, or lack there of, with his father. But Santa has other ideas. Deanna Chase is a master at character development and subtle little romantic angst to turmoil. She creates beautiful magic worlds and towns you can't help but wish you could visit and even live in. Her imagination is boundless in developing the variety of talents her characters display in her stories. It's always a surprise. As always, Gabra Zackman is a talented narrator. An all around excellent story.

Bewitching

While this tale seems to have less witchy stuff going on than the previous books in the series, it kept my “wrapped” attention with the lives and loved being intertwined…

Great narration
Great story

Touch of Winter magic and Romance

Lily has son and an ex husband that has made her skittish of trying again but hanging out with Chase is so natural that it feel as if it was meant to be, but her ex husband comes back to be a real pain in her butt but what happens ….well that is for you to listen to and read great story think this going be one my favorite rereads though Deanna chase as ton of book that i feel that way about this one though is so great!

Amazing Read

AUDIOBOOK: This was a cute romantic story with likable characters. Absolutely love the chemistry between Lilly and Chase. It pulled me in from the beginning. This story has something for everyone. This is definitely a great addition to the series. Looking forward to the next book.