Adelaide Smith is too busy for fairy tales. She's been working hard to put herself through law school and now that the end is in sight, she's determined to stay focused on her goals. Then she receives a letter notifying her that she has been found through a DNA registry to be a direct descendant of King Maximillian V, the ruler of a small Eastern European principality called Montovia. She's understandably skeptical. This is the stuff of cheesy made-for-TV movies, not real life.
Although the pieces of this surprising family puzzle seem too good to be true, curiosity gets the best of her. At the king's invitation, Adelaide embarks on a Christmas break trip that is chock-full of surprises, including a charming village, an opulent palace, family mysteries, royal jealousies, a handsome young member of Parliament--and the chance at a real fairy tale romance with a happily-ever-after ending.
Spend this Christmas with bestselling author Melody Carlson as she whisks you away to a royal holiday you'll never forget!
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Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including Romantic Time's Career Achievement Award, the Rita and the Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/
My Thoughts...
It just is not Christmas until I have read Carlson's Christmas novella. She has done it again this is unlike any of her other stories and one that will make you smile at the end. I recommend this one.
I loved the characters and the whole DNA surprise was so much fun. Just a fantastic story all around.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are our own.
I loved the characters and the whole DNA surprise was so much fun. Just a fantastic story all around.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are our own.
Great post.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cover.
ReplyDeleteI love her books, they are always clean short reads.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of Carlson but I missed reading last years Christmas novella. I need to read it after I read this one.
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