A ROYAL CHRISTMAS – Melody Carlson

“A Royal Christmas” was something that Adelaide never imagined, not even in her faintest dreams. It was absolutely unbelievable, too far-fetched to believe, by any standards or by any stretch of the imagination. I like the character development in this novel. Adelaide’s character is very well developed and matches the fast pace of the book. All readers of Melody Carlson’s books will enjoy this fantastic addition to her stunning portfolio of truly exceptional books, guaranteed to captivate the reader’s vivid imagination from start to finish. I highly recommend “A Royal Christmas to capture your instant attention and draw you into a high-profile world in which everyone is dazzled by the extraordinary trappings of royalty.

Miriam Jacob

SECOND TIME AROUND – Melody Carlson

“Second Time Around” by Melody Carlson is a fun-filled, delightful faith read, with humorous encounters and most realistic characters. It is a heartwarming tale of second chances that always gives a cozy ambience and experience. Melody Carlson has a sweet and engaging writing style that always inspires. The storyline is very well-written, with an interesting plot, highly relatable characters, and a most charming setting. “Second Time Around” commands our instant attention from start to finish. I guarantee that true to its name, you will want to read it a second time around, the sterling hallmark of a good book. I highly recommend it to all readers of Melody Carlson’s inspiring books.

A CHRISTMAS IN THE ALPS – Melody Carlson

“A Christmas in the Alps” by Melody Carlson is about a mysterious family treasure, waiting to be unearthed, in a magical mountain holiday at Christmastime. After facing bitter heartache and agonizing loss, Simone Winthrop discovers an ancient letter from her French great-grandmother, suggesting that Simone is heir to a family treasure. Simone, being ever practical and down-to-earth, assumes that the claim is totally baseless. However, her best friend encourages her to find out for sure by ruling out all doubt. Simone, battling her deep-rooted fear of flying, boards a plane to Paris to uncover the truth. During the flight, Simone meets the charming Kyle Larsson, on his way to France to become an apprentice clockmaker. Though they go their separate ways, a totally unexpected rendezvous in the French Alps at Simone’s family’s clock factory leads to the discovery of what actually happened to the mysterious family treasure. This is a deftly crafted novel from a gifted storyteller, intriguing, sweet, and heartfelt. It is a Christmas story that will warm your heart. I highly recommend it to all readers who like to solve mysteries at Christmas.