This was a glorious read and I loved every page, A lovely read that is perfect for reading on a cold winters days curled up in front of the fire.

Better late than never... I started this book in the fall of 2016. I got about 1/4 of the way through the book, set it down, and didn't return to it until 4+ years later.

This book started off so strong - a handsome man shows up on Hannah's doorstep on Christmas, doesn't know who he is or where he is. Then, it just got a little dull. The plotline was good. The characters were good. It just seemed like a roller coaster ride as far as keeping my interest. Some parts of the book were so interesting and I was captivated, and then some parts were so slow I'd have to make myself get through them.

Overall, it wasn't bad. I could see it being a good movie. But the writing was just a little flat for me.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will. Enjoy

A little too long, but i get it, since it's an omnibus edition.
I liked most of the stories and will recommend this for a fun and delightful holiday read, but you won't necessarily feel smarter for reading these

I really enjoyed the book, it has everything I love in a novel from start to finish. I can’t wait to read what the author has planned next!

I loved all of these stories. Very nicely written and relatable characters. It was even more convenient to have them all in one. I highly recommend.

One Upon a Winter is the whole novel, made up of previously released parts and also with a bonus bit to the story.

Hannah is hosting Christmas this year with her sister Gina and teenage niece Jess. Preparations are underway for the big day and it looks that there will be enough food to last for days if not weeks. Good job really as the snow is falling and it looks like it is going to last.

Then there this a knock at the door.

A man is there asking for help. He doesn't know how he got to them or in fact who he is.

But his arrival turns Hannah, Gina and Jess lives upside down. That is after they decide he is in fact not a murderer!

Hannah is rather bohemian perhaps in her outlook and she has started to accept the fact that she might be on her own in the future. Gina, bossy and practical is now having to start again as her husband decided to trade her in for his secretary. Jess is trying to find her feet and accept all the changes that are suddenly happening in her life. Changes that perhaps she could not see coming.

It is all down to the man who knocked on the door on Christmas Day.

He started something.

He somehow permeates their lives because friendships and relationships are created from other characters introduced into the story and they all seem to touch Hannah and Gina's lives. Of course we get to learn about the Christmas Davy visitor and it appears that everything is not as it seems.

For me the book did take a long time to really get going, there were many strands to the story that kept having to be weaved in that it lost the heart of the book at times. I did not enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed the other books I have read by this author, which were never serial releases (The Little Village Bakery and Christmas at The Little Village Bakery). Her strength for me is in the whole novel approach.

A pleasant enough read to pass the time.

The elements were all there but it just didn't come together for me. Too many pages of snappy banter and absolutely nothing happening. DNF.

Nice read and easy to follow story line. Look forward to reading more from this author