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  • The Witching Well

  • Hex After 40, Book 1
  • By: Shelley Dorey
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens
  • Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
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The Witching Well

By: Shelley Dorey
Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens
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Summary

“I’m leaving.” Two shocking words, torching a marriage of over 20 years. Totally blindsided, Shannon, a middle-aged stay-at-home mom, is traded in for a newer model. 

One of the few possessions her cheating ex didn’t swipe was the mountain resort she inherited from her dear Aunt Maeve. With limited funds and bleak job prospects, the decrepit resort is a lifeline! 

But what’s with the water in the small town in the Catskill Mountains? Every guy she meets looks like he stepped off the cover of GQ magazine. She’s had it with men! Or maybe not....

Shannon discovers a wishing well in her forest and learns that magic is real. So are witches and their spells. Her aunt Maeve was a witch, and now it’s Shannon’s turn. 

This discovery catapults her from the mundane. She’s no longer a Spanx-wearing soccer mom fighting traffic and a midlife spare tire. Who has time for bitterness when there’s a world of magical witchcraft to learn? 

But the learning curve is steep. Spells go off the rails. Who knew she’d turn her best friend into a sex addict? Or that getting revenge on her ex would boomerang back to bite her in the ass? She’s learning. Give her a break, okay? 

Meanwhile, a handsome developer with designs on using her land to create a million-dollar subdivision has his eye on her enchanted resort. 

As if her personal tropical moments, a muffin top, and a bad back aren’t challenging enough, she has to deal with his tricks to sink her. Why does he want her property so bad? Can’t he find someplace else to pillage? 

Shannon is going to need all the magic that the little wishing well showers on her and then some. 

Witching Well, Book One of the Hex After 40 series, is a story of a woman thrown into the deep end who surfaces, claiming her power. Midlife, divorce, and trying to stay sane to be a good mother aren’t the end. There’s magic, heartwarming friendship, and maybe even love in this roller coaster ride of life’s next stage.

©2020 Michelle Dorey (P)2021 Michelle Dorey

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Fun story, well worth the listen.

The story is great...its a fairy story for the over 40s. I enjoyed it very much, and was delighted to see that there is a second book to continue the story.
The narrator did a great job, and the story doesn't drag anywhere. I'm happy to recommend it

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Wow my wife and I sat listening to this story on a Sunday we spent the full day just sitting there not bothered to get up as we did not want to miss anything all I can say is please carry on with them we loved it 😊

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Great story

Really enjoyed this story kept me gripped looking forward to book 2, great narration

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really good story

really good story! enjoyed it very much.
a special word for the narrator..
Well done!! loved it.

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What an amazing first book. Great charectors and all middle aged ( my age) so refreshing. Well written an narrated can't wait to start book 2!

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great star to series

Enjoyed this book! Kept me riveted until the end. Looking forward to the next one. I have found a new favourite author!
This is a great book, I enjoyed reading it! It is more of a paranormal drama than a cozy mystery. It held my interest, and was well written. It would be exciting to start life over and find a magic witching well! I love that there are two hunks who like Shannon, makes it more interesting. I like the renovations going on, as I do that for work lol. Thank you for a great read!


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I enjoyed this book! It was a fun read. A woman,whos husband has cheated and ruined her life,moves to her Great Aunts old house. Odd things happen,like finding a well that granst wishes...maybe. Jennifer Pickens was a really good narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Story well written and great narration

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Great company!!

I really enjoyed meeting these characters and getting to know them through the story was like having a bit of company whilst I got on with my day. The narrator delivered a warm and engaged performance and I felt like I was in really safe hands with the story unfolding in a way that kept me hooked from beginning to end.

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Fantastic!

This was a good listen. The book itself has a great storyline. I just loved how all the characters were introduced in the story. Shannon is such a kind and strong woman. When she inherits her aunts resort property she finds the wishing well and a A witches Grimoire. She soon finds out her aunt Maeve was a witch. She meets up with old friends and makes some new ones. There are some interesting men she would like to get to know better.
The narrator Jennifer Pickens was fantastic! She pulled you right into the story. She transitioned between characters flawlessly. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this series.

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